Bespoke Leather Club - Page 2

Pottsy · 3rd October 2006, 20:07

Bungle wrote:

To try to get a good colour on a photo, set the white-balance manually on your camera in the car, then all pictures should come out with the correct colours. The only thing you will have to watch is exposure and blur. Try setting your cam to a high ISO setting to reduce blur. The pics may look a little grainy, but they should be OK. I wouldn't recommend a built-in flash photo, as they never look right.

Maxbert · 7th October 2006, 21:32

Do EXs in the UK come with standard heated front seats? Is the "aftermarket" leather still possible with said heated seats?

Maxbert

allan40alt · 7th October 2006, 21:57

Not with velour, but with the factory fit option leather you can have the fronts heated. You can't have 'Bespoke' with heaters, but with all my previous leather interior cars I don't think I ever used the seat heaters even though they were fitted, so personally I didn't see it as a problem.

elfa7 · 8th October 2006, 07:29

The Golf I owned , prior to the Civic, had heated leather seats. And very nice they were, too, on a cold winters morning.

Maxbert · 8th October 2006, 12:28

Quote:

Not with velour, but with the factory fit option leather you can have the fronts heated. You can't have 'Bespoke' with heaters,

Interesting... Velour is standard on the (BE/LUX) spec' EX (if EX is the same as Executive, i.e. top spec), and the velour seats are heated, also as standard....

Maxbert

allan40alt · 8th October 2006, 13:58

I guess the thing I had with heated seats is that you only need them when it's really cold; and when it's really cold you're wearing extra clothing (thicker jeans, jumper and probably a top coat) so by the time your feeling any benefit from the seat heater your at your destination, or everything has warmed up anyway. In addition seat heaters take a lot out of the battery at a time when it's on maximum demand from lights etc. But, as with everything, it's a personal choice. My last 'works' car not only had heated front seats, but rear as well; and they massaged your back. Ahh, my Lexus LS430; but I am sure I enjoy my Civic even more

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Bassa · 8th October 2006, 14:23

Have had heated seats in a least 3 cars in the past and they hardly got any useage at all. As Allan said they are a heavy drain on the battery and at a time of the year when it has lots of other demands on it anyway.

Guess we are all spoilt really, I recall my father's first new motor when a heater was an optional extra - he declined and stuck with the travel rug!

Maxbert · 8th October 2006, 16:58

Bassa, Allan- Perhaps I did not make myself very clear... I'm going to get heated fronts whether I want them or not, but velour as Mrs. Maxbert didn't like the Civic leather (neither did I truth be told!).

Aftermarket leather I find interesting, especially having seen various photos here. My question is basically "Is aftermarket leather compatible with heated seats"?

Allan you traded in an LS430 for a Civic? Mrs. Maxbert would be sold into white slavery and Maxberts junior would be sent down 't pit if I thought I could help me getting one...

allan40alt · 8th October 2006, 17:36

No, I didn't trade it in. I retired early and didn't want the expense of running a big luxo-barge and I fancied a change.

I don't see why the Bespoke leather won't be suitable if you already have heated seats. Why not check with Transform Leather?

Also, I think the leather used by TL is softer than the standard used by Honda and it is FULL leather, not just the seat facings. Al.

Maxbert · 8th October 2006, 20:04

Actually I did check the TL website, but had no joy. I could call them, but I'm in Luxembourg, they're in the UK, so...

I know what you mean about fancying a change- I've been driving Espaces and Voyagers for nigh-on 14 years, by choice (I like big cars), but at the ripe old age of 38 I have decided that the Civic will be my mid-life crises car (cheaper than a mistress, Mrs. Maxbert opines!).

Maxbert

AL56 · 8th October 2006, 20:52

Hi All. Just had my 1-8 EX i Shift Alabaster Silver fitted with bespoke leather. Black with silver stiching, at transform leather.Take a look at this.www.civinfo.com

allan40alt · 8th October 2006, 21:01

The pictures are a bit on the light side AL, but don't they do a fantastic fitting job. And that smell......

I reckon Civinfo should get sponsorship from TL

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Jazz · 8th October 2006, 21:15

Looks very good, AL56.

AL56 · 8th October 2006, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

The pictures are a bit on the light side AL, but don't they do a fantastic fitting job. And that smell......

I reckon Civinfo should get sponsorship from TL

.

Yes the picturs are light, dont seem to be able to ajust camera ?? but they are the same colour as yours, and have seen yours in the flesh at T/L. I would say they are very obliging and recomend there good work.

Bassa · 9th October 2006, 13:11

Very nice AL56 - quality job, really makes the car special - and we have another 'Bespoke Leather Club' member.

My Grey/Blue appeared quite a bit lighter in the photos than in reality.

Did you have your done via the dealer or did you try to kill 6 hours in Rotherham?

AL56 · 9th October 2006, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassa

Very nice AL56 - quality job, really makes the car special - and we have another 'Bespoke Leather Club' member.

My Grey/Blue appeared quite a bit lighter in the photos than in reality.

Did you have your done via the dealer or did you try to kill 6 hours in Rotherham?

Bassa. I had mine done at t/leather, yes 6 hours in Rotherham, but a pleasant change for the day, and a lot cheaper than the dealer.
by the way it was you who started me off on this path saw yours and very nice it is.

dubya · 10th October 2006, 11:54

I have just spoken to Transform to see if they had a pattern for a
gaiter to go around the gear stick. - They haven't yet , but I remember
someone else mentioning this, so has anyone else fashioned one?

thanks

W

allan40alt · 10th October 2006, 12:59

Yes, if I had a manual I think I would want to have a leather gaiter, but on the i-Shift you have an extra embellishment that I think sets it off nicely!

Your's would look great with a dark red gaiter, can't they get one made up for you

pjelsworth · 12th October 2006, 17:03

Stop it ... stop it .... stop showing these photos!!!!! They look fantastic and I can't afford at the moment. Maybe after Xmas and if the bonus is a good one I'll be making the trip to Transform myself.
Congrats AL56 ....... very nice!

Type S Bournemouth · 21st October 2006, 16:48

I want these when i get my Type S

3rd October 2006, 20:07	#21 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Recovered posts Bungle wrote: To try to get a good colour on a photo, set the white-balance manually on your camera in the car, then all pictures should come out with the correct colours. The only thing you will have to watch is exposure and blur. Try setting your cam to a high ISO setting to reduce blur. The pics may look a little grainy, but they should be OK. I wouldn't recommend a built-in flash photo, as they never look right.

10th October 2006, 11:54	#37 (permalink)
dubya Valve Cap Join Date: 28th September 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Leather gaiter? I have just spoken to Transform to see if they had a pattern for a gaiter to go around the gear stick. - They haven't yet , but I remember someone else mentioning this, so has anyone else fashioned one? thanks W

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7th October 2006, 21:32	#22 (permalink)
Maxbert Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th August 2006 Location: The Green Heart of Europe Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do EXs in the UK come with standard heated front seats? Is the "aftermarket" leather still possible with said heated seats? Maxbert

7th October 2006, 21:57	#23 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,106 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Not with velour, but with the factory fit option leather you can have the fronts heated. You can't have 'Bespoke' with heaters, but with all my previous leather interior cars I don't think I ever used the seat heaters even though they were fitted, so personally I didn't see it as a problem.

8th October 2006, 07:29	#24 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Golf I owned , prior to the Civic, had heated leather seats. And very nice they were, too, on a cold winters morning.

8th October 2006, 13:58	#26 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,106 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	I guess the thing I had with heated seats is that you only need them when it's really cold; and when it's really cold you're wearing extra clothing (thicker jeans, jumper and probably a top coat) so by the time your feeling any benefit from the seat heater your at your destination, or everything has warmed up anyway. In addition seat heaters take a lot out of the battery at a time when it's on maximum demand from lights etc. But, as with everything, it's a personal choice. My last 'works' car not only had heated front seats, but rear as well; and they massaged your back. Ahh, my Lexus LS430; but I am sure I enjoy my Civic even more .

8th October 2006, 14:23	#27 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have had heated seats in a least 3 cars in the past and they hardly got any useage at all. As Allan said they are a heavy drain on the battery and at a time of the year when it has lots of other demands on it anyway. Guess we are all spoilt really, I recall my father's first new motor when a heater was an optional extra - he declined and stuck with the travel rug!

8th October 2006, 16:58	#28 (permalink)
Maxbert Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th August 2006 Location: The Green Heart of Europe Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bassa, Allan- Perhaps I did not make myself very clear... I'm going to get heated fronts whether I want them or not, but velour as Mrs. Maxbert didn't like the Civic leather (neither did I truth be told!). Aftermarket leather I find interesting, especially having seen various photos here. My question is basically "Is aftermarket leather compatible with heated seats"? Allan you traded in an LS430 for a Civic? Mrs. Maxbert would be sold into white slavery and Maxberts junior would be sent down 't pit if I thought I could help me getting one...

8th October 2006, 17:36	#29 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,106 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	No, I didn't trade it in. I retired early and didn't want the expense of running a big luxo-barge and I fancied a change. I don't see why the Bespoke leather won't be suitable if you already have heated seats. Why not check with Transform Leather? Also, I think the leather used by TL is softer than the standard used by Honda and it is FULL leather, not just the seat facings. Al.

8th October 2006, 20:04	#30 (permalink)
Maxbert Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th August 2006 Location: The Green Heart of Europe Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually I did check the TL website, but had no joy. I could call them, but I'm in Luxembourg, they're in the UK, so... I know what you mean about fancying a change- I've been driving Espaces and Voyagers for nigh-on 14 years, by choice (I like big cars), but at the ripe old age of 38 I have decided that the Civic will be my mid-life crises car (cheaper than a mistress, Mrs. Maxbert opines!). Maxbert

8th October 2006, 21:01	#32 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,106 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	The pictures are a bit on the light side AL, but don't they do a fantastic fitting job. And that smell...... I reckon Civinfo should get sponsorship from TL .

8th October 2006, 21:15	#33 (permalink)
Jazz Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 26th July 2006 Location: Magic Roundabout Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks very good, AL56.

9th October 2006, 13:11	#35 (permalink)
Bassa Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th August 2006 Location: Lincs Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very nice AL56 - quality job, really makes the car special - and we have another 'Bespoke Leather Club' member. My Grey/Blue appeared quite a bit lighter in the photos than in reality. Did you have your done via the dealer or did you try to kill 6 hours in Rotherham?

10th October 2006, 12:59	#38 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,106 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Yes, if I had a manual I think I would want to have a leather gaiter, but on the i-Shift you have an extra embellishment that I think sets it off nicely! Your's would look great with a dark red gaiter, can't they get one made up for you

12th October 2006, 17:03	#39 (permalink)
pjelsworth Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Halifax, W. Yorks Posts: 381 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stop it ... stop it .... stop showing these photos!!!!! They look fantastic and I can't afford at the moment. Maybe after Xmas and if the bonus is a good one I'll be making the trip to Transform myself. Congrats AL56 ....... very nice!