R34 Gtr Seat Cover?

[GTR-34A]

Hey guys,

Thinking about getting some seat covers for my R34 GTR and just wondering what is good, and what isnt?

Anybody have them? pics? advice?

the only ones i seem to be able to find are the AXS ones posted below, other than that the leather custom mades ones that im not too keen on...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Black-GTR-Front-pair-AXS-Seat-Covers-5-year-warranty-/360433249703?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eb7eeda7

Are these any good? is the fit good or average?

Basically after something to provide a little bit of protection... is it worth bothering with seat covers at all?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Anthony

[GTR-N1]

They're not meant to be a tight fit. Just like the Snap On ones, they're a throw-over and therefore loose.

They're still ok for protection, but just don't expect them to prevent abrading of the driver seat bolster eh?

[nomnomv8]

I remember seeing what i thought where "M-spec" seats (leather) in a 34 Vspec once and it turned out that they where covers. Dont know who makes them but they looked very nice i must admit

[GTR-34A]

yea i was searching through some old threads and some things on ebay about the leather type covers.. not really too keen onit though, not sure how it would leave the material under neath it, although it says it would protect it??.. im just not too sure. If anyone has first hand experience with these type of products? pics etc would be a great help.

Yea i realise the throw over ones will not prevent bolster wearing, not sure if anything would do that, its just the nature of the seat design that they will wear! bar removing / replacing the drivers seat nothing can help i would imagine....

The throw over type might be the go then.... unless i change my mind and go for a substitute seat, although i think an aftermarket bucket seat is abit of an overkill for the street use of my car...

Thanks for the comments guys, if any one else has any info it would be a great help.

Cheers,

Anthony

[R34R]

I have not tried this product before, but maybe some others members have.

Based off their site the fit and finish looks spot-on.

http://www.superior-cia.com/

Assuming this would not be a cheap option either.

[eiresgaus]

I have not tried this product before, but maybe some others members have.

Based off their site the fit and finish looks spot-on.

http://www.superior-cia.com/

Assuming this would not be a cheap option either.

Post #1 and #10 has pictures of them in this member's for sale thread (in a R33 GTR): Seat covers

They look mint.

[GTR-34A]

Cheers for the info guys.

I have been speaking to the guys at ultimate auto trim, they have there leather covers advertised on ebay. They seem like they could be alright? anyone used them before? for $400 compared to nearl $100 for 'throw over' type ones, it could be worth it?...

They sent me the below pic of there product fitted, looks alot like the ztune...

you can customise it however you want though, i would just be getting all black, and just the front seats.

Any thoughts or experience with these anyone?

Cheers,

Anthony

[GTR-34A]

bump,

anyone used the above? thinking about placing an order and trying it out...

[nomnomv8]

From the above pictures it looks like a real good fit ! If you pick them up shoot me a pm and let me know how they sit Im interested in covering mine up but hate the throw over types as they look on a GTR

[GTR-34A]

It does seem like a good fit, you pull the little plastic parts around the head rest out (where a harness would go through), fit the cover then fit them back ontop, which is one of the questions asked. they also said 100% guarantee perfect fit, and no modification at all to the seats, no adhesives to make them look fitted etc... all sounds very good to me... for around the $400 mark, it is very tempting! will keep you posted, may place an order in the morning just need to decide on stitching colour....

[nomnomv8]

Cheers mate keep us posted.

Ps as for stiching colour i would go with something like hot pink perhaps, would look tough on a GTR (not srs)(puts on flame suit)

[GTR-34A]

I was thinking lime green but I'm not sure the GTR would do commodores of the same colour justice haha

I was tossing up on black or red stitching, but after sitting in my car for a few mins, I will go with red stitching to match everything else in the car, the existing seats have red stitching so couldn't go too wrong.

[GTR-34A]

Has anyone used / have any info on these JTM auto seats? they seem cheap and pretty clean looking?

http://jtm-auto.com.au/73/list.asp?id=7273&classid=3529&meid=73

Im looking for a very clean (prefer no logos) style seat for my car, dont want to spend thousands on brides etc so does anyone know of any other good seats? Dont really want cheap shit seats in my car, but at the same time i dont want to pay 4k+ for seats as its only a street car etc..

Any info/feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Anthony

[dori34]

FYI, the pic they sent you, is the genuine Z-tune pic.

please don't be fooled.

what is wrong with your standard seats? please don't remove them and replace with the shitty black seats in the link above!

[GTR-34A]

Yea i did think i could have been an exact photo of a ztune ha...

Nothing is wrong with my seats, there in top condition, i want to keep them that way though... theres pretty much nothing short of removing them to do that though.

I dont really want a bride style seat, just want something simple and plain like the ones in the link above, dont need them to be the best seat in the world, and most quality seats i have seen dont fit what im after..

Any ideas/options im not seeing please post them up, but i have actually heard people say that some of the copys can be good? have no idea if this is right though.

[GTR-34A]

I would love some m-spec seats bout doubt i would ever be able to get my hands on them..

also would like vspecII seats..

so if anyone has either of the two above, let me know.

[GTR-34A]

http://www.motorsportseats.com/recaro/sportster.html

Just found these, they look pretty nice.

[dori34]

i know you just got your GTR so i dont want you to ruin it with that tacky leather covers that's supposedly a direct fit.

so the reason for you wanting different seats, is to preserve the tip top condition of the standard seats? good idea mate

bride cuga, like the R35 GTR

absolutely sexy

you can get fake ones for around $600~ ea + rails.

that's if you don't care about it being fake or real. you can also get plain ones from JustJap;

http://justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=18072&cat=282&page=1

read up reviews on the fake seats, you will be suprised at how comfy they are and the quality of then,

[GTR-34A]

Yea thats it, mainly wanting to preserve the condition of the ones i have, as they are nearly as new.. and good condition ones can be hard to find, and i know they deteriotate quite easily.

not fussed on copys or not, im after a very straight look, and want to avoid brand names on the seats so if copys are good would be happy to get them, the above bride copys look good, will have to call JJ and see if they can still get them in black.

Thanks for your help mate.

I am getting a price on the below recaros, i dont mind the look of them, but it will easily be 3k+ for 2 im thinking..

[dori34]

u can get eastbears or drift blade seats that are exact copies of the R34 gtr seats (drift blades has the logo but you can get it retrimmed) and theyre around $600 a pair and theyre ADR approved