Leather Seatcover -easy to replace?

**laserbimmer** · 07-31-2007, 11:47

I am thinking of replacing my worn seat cover.
Anyone has done this before?
Is it hard to replace the seat cover?
Any advise would be appreciated.

I saw this one from "ebay".
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW

**DocL** · 07-31-2007, 12:13

If you have a wife, kids, or any pets at home, have them leave while you attempt to do this.

Govern yourself accordingly.

**acuratech** · 07-31-2007, 19:43

I didnt think it was too difficult. I actually did my first NSX set a few months ago. I even installed seat heaters. Two recommendations, buy a good seat kit and find a GOOD set of hog ring pliers to do the job.

**Vega$ NSX** · 07-31-2007, 20:57

Originally Posted by DocL

If you have a wife, kids, or any pets at home, have them leave while you attempt to do this.

Govern yourself accordingly.

I agree. I have none so that wasn't an issue. However, I would add "sanity" to the list as well. I'm not sure my fingers have recovered to this day.

All kidding aside, it is do-able and will save you a lot of money. However, I wouldn't call it "easy" by any stretch (pun intended) of the imagination.

**laserbimmer** · 07-31-2007, 21:32

Thanks for all your inputs.
I will do my homework and when I feel comfortable, I will tackle the subject.

**Thom** · 08-01-2007, 08:24

Does anyone have seatleather from LeatherSeats.com?

Do they fit perfectly, like OEM?

Would like to make a purchase on a set, but worry they will show obvious mistakes.

WDYT (what do you think)?

**FeetFxr** · 08-01-2007, 08:46

Originally Posted by Thom

Does anyone have seatleather from LeatherSeats.com?

Do they fit perfectly, like OEM?

Would like to make a purchase on a set, but worry they will show obvious mistakes.

WDYT (what do you think)?

This should answer all your questions and more.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showt...=leather+seats

**Thom** · 08-01-2007, 10:10

Sweet, Thanks

Originally Posted by FeetFxr

This should answer all your questions and more.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showt...=leather+seats

**fkong777** · 08-01-2007, 10:34

not hard. Just be patient. Tear down the lower seat cushion then the rest of the fastener will show itself. The headrest has a pin holding it in place. You will need some type of flat pry tool or a screw driver to pry open the metal clamp stripe on the side.

Some picture of my tear down.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showt...highlight=seat

**laserbimmer** · 08-01-2007, 22:00

Originally Posted by fkong777

not hard. Just be patient. Tear down the lower seat cushion then the rest of the fastener will show itself. The headrest has a pin holding it in place. You will need some type of flat pry tool or a screw driver to pry open the metal clamp stripe on the side.

Some picture of my tear down.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showt...highlight=seat

Thanks for your advise and thanks for the link. It's very helpful.
I missed GB already but I will go ahead order seats from "leatherseats.com".
It could be a fun (with some pain..) project.

**TitaniumVtec** · 08-02-2007, 05:03

It took me about 3 hours per seat. Hands were pretty raw at the end. My covers were so bad I cut them off with a razor. Probably saved a little time not having to remove them the non-destructive way.

Ran into a fellow Prime member who installed the covers with small zip ties. Said it was much easier on the the hands than using the hog rings. He also said it was easier to draw the leather to the framing with the zip ties and made it look more snug. Search around here as I think there is an article on using zip ties. Might be an option for you.

Its not hard, it just takes time.

Good luck!!

**95 CRUZER** · 08-02-2007, 05:18

Took me about 3 hours to do the first one, and about 1 1/2 hours to do the second seat. Leatherseats.com has excellant step by step instructions with pics. Just take your time, figure out how the hog ring tool works, also have a good sharp side cutters to cut through the old rings. I got in on the group buy with leatherseats and they fit and look GREAT.

**CarCrazed4Life** · 08-02-2007, 06:07

Originally Posted by acuratech

I didnt think it was too difficult. I actually did my first NSX set a few months ago. I even installed seat heaters. Two recommendations, buy a good seat kit and find a GOOD set of hog ring pliers to do the job.

How do the Seat Heaters work? Do they do just the seat buttom, or the seat back as well? 2 Stage Setup like OEM in Acuras? Did you use the supplied switch or hook it up to the Acura Heated Seats Switch installed in the Coin Tray area?

If I did it, I'd need the Seat Heaters with the lower back heated for sure!!!