Seat Covers - Team-BHP

Laxminarayan · 6th April 2006, 14:59

Hello Everyone,

I need your suggestion on seat covers. I have the new Honda City VTEC and I'm planning to go for seat covers. I stay in Bangalore. I checked out the G-Sport and they have art leather seat covers and also pure leather. This is what I heard from them. In pure leather category, they have Stallion, Mustang and Nappa.. The difference I could make out them was in the granularity. Otherwise if someone could give me some info, that would be great. I have heard of G-Sport for their art leather seat covers not for pure leather. I'm planning to go for the stallion seat covers which would cost me around 16K. So I just wanted your views, would it be genuine and can I go for it??

Thanks,
Laxminarayan

venkatrx · 6th April 2006, 15:09

Company fitted seat covers are always the best in terms of fitment.

If you want to change the covers, ensure that the original seat covers are removed and the new ones are stiched to the seat just like the original.

Go for 'Stanley' or 'Ovion' for perfect fitting, you can call up 23333333 and get the factory phone numbers of these companies and get good discounts.

My Advice: Honda seat covers are great dont change your seat covers, atleast say for an year.

s0uljah · 6th April 2006, 17:49

Seat covers threads :

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...price-11k.html (g-sport seat covers price! 11K)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ry-choice.html (Stuck with seat upholstery choice)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...pholstery.html (Buy Seat Covers OR Do Upholstery ?)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...pholstery.html (Leather upholstery)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...-overhaul.html (Seat overhaul)

Spyder · 6th April 2006, 19:05

Dear Laxminarayan,

Welcome to TBHP. You could contact Yashwant at Stanley Leather, Bangalore 080 22226237. They're located in Mission road and very helpful. They have some combinations of leather and art leather which will be cheaper, if budget is a constraint.

They usually suggest a thicker leather. Typically the Nappa gets scratched/torn easily cos its thinner, tho its the best quality.

Cheers
Spyder

le_doctor · 6th April 2006, 20:52

dude why dont you get the entire upholstery of the car inclusive of the side panels changed to leather. stanley would cost you about 16-18 or even more if you go in for deer leather. the place where i get it done inbombay, i get it under 5000 total all inclusive. art leather and some other leather. in my ikon the first set lasted 3 yrs. i just got them changed a month back....and the shade also had not gone bad.

Laxminarayan · 7th April 2006, 08:36

Hey all you guys, thanks for those suggestions and info. I've decided and I'm getting it done on Saturday from G-Sport. I'm getting the combination of Original leather with art leather. It's like 85% original (mustang) and 15% art leeather (luster) and additionally the side door parts and others.. All inclusive it's 17K. Yup, Nappa feels good, but seems to be very delicate. Stallion looked a bit rough. So I thought Mustang would do. I'm removing the existing fabric and doing it. Will see how it's done and will reply again about the work.

s0uljah · 7th April 2006, 21:27

Laxmi : Its great you reached a decision this fast, Team-BHP usually ends up throwing open a large number of doors which sometimes adds to the confusion ;-)

Do get back to us on your experience with G-sport and details (Dealer, Cost, Service, Fit, Finish) and pictures if possible !!! It will serve as a good referance for the future.

mail4ajo · 7th April 2006, 21:47

Try Stanley's. Its awesome if you have a good budget. But please aware of many lookalike and duplicates.

s0uljah · 8th April 2006, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laxminarayan

Hey all you guys, thanks for those suggestions and info. I've decided and I'm getting it done on Saturday from G-Sport.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mail4ajo

Try Stanley's. Its awesome if you have a good budget. But please aware of many lookalike and duplicates.

Stanley has their official boutique in Bangalore, no scope for duplicates there.

Sheshagiri · 8th April 2006, 23:15

I did up my ZX VTEC with nappa for the seats/Door pads/Gear boot and handbrake. I checked stanley and he quoted 36k for the entire job which sounded a little too expensive. I was a little hesitent going to Ovion but was pleasantly surprised when he quoted 27K for the same job. They have very skilled workers and have done fabulous job on my card. The fit is nothing short of perfect. Kiran and his team were initially with Stanley and have now started their own set up. He does not claim to be better than Stanley but he certainly promises the same quality of leather and workmanship.They also get their raw material from the same supplier

Laxminarayan · 10th April 2006, 11:30

Hello Guys,

Here I am with the update. I got it done for my seats and the doors (replaced it and did not do it on the existing fabric). It cost me around 17K for the whole. I went for the combination of original leather with art leather. I can say 75%-80% original leather and remaining art leather. The combination was called Mustang(original leather medium quality) + Luster (art leather - good quality, I guess it was the second best). The work is quite neat. You can make out the quality of material about the original leather and the art leather. Stanley costs more (around 30K or so) and hence opted for G-Sport. When I spoke to hemanth (J.P Nagar G-Sport), I really liked his frank opinion. This is what he said "Yes, I agree Stanley is No. 1 in this, but it mainly depends on workmanship. But regarding the leather, we procure from the same vendor, and sometimes I pick up leather from him and vice versa". Although there is slight difference in colour combination between the original and art leather (around 5%), I would still say it's really really hard to make out. I will click the pictures and post is ASAP.

thanks,
Laxminarayan

durvasa · 11th April 2006, 22:07

Thanks LaxmiN,

Please do attach photos and I am in the process of deciding on leather cover replacement.

s0uljah · 11th April 2006, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laxminarayan

When I spoke to hemanth (J.P Nagar G-Sport), I really liked his frank opinion.

Could you please PM me Hemanth's phone number, I seem to have misplaced it. Thanks.

Laxminarayan · 12th April 2006, 09:36

You can contact him on 9845004646..

s0uljah · 12th April 2006, 13:14

Thanks for the number !

6th April 2006, 14:59	#1 (permalink)
Laxminarayan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 91	Seat Covers Hello Everyone, I need your suggestion on seat covers. I have the new Honda City VTEC and I'm planning to go for seat covers. I stay in Bangalore. I checked out the G-Sport and they have art leather seat covers and also pure leather. This is what I heard from them. In pure leather category, they have Stallion, Mustang and Nappa.. The difference I could make out them was in the granularity. Otherwise if someone could give me some info, that would be great. I have heard of G-Sport for their art leather seat covers not for pure leather. I'm planning to go for the stallion seat covers which would cost me around 16K. So I just wanted your views, would it be genuine and can I go for it?? Thanks, Laxminarayan

6th April 2006, 15:09	#2 (permalink)
venkatrx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 455	Company fitted seat covers are always the best in terms of fitment. If you want to change the covers, ensure that the original seat covers are removed and the new ones are stiched to the seat just like the original. Go for 'Stanley' or 'Ovion' for perfect fitting, you can call up 23333333 and get the factory phone numbers of these companies and get good discounts. My Advice: Honda seat covers are great dont change your seat covers, atleast say for an year. __________________ Lexus IS 200, the best looking sedan of all times.

6th April 2006, 17:49	#3 (permalink)
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 1,870 View My Garage	Seat covers threads : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...price-11k.html (g-sport seat covers price! 11K) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ry-choice.html (Stuck with seat upholstery choice) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...pholstery.html (Buy Seat Covers OR Do Upholstery ?) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...pholstery.html (Leather upholstery) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...-overhaul.html (Seat overhaul) __________________ "I’m in no condition to drive…wait! I shouldn’t listen to myself, I’m drunk!" - Homer J. Simpson

7th April 2006, 08:36	#6 (permalink)
Laxminarayan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 91	thanks Hey all you guys, thanks for those suggestions and info. I've decided and I'm getting it done on Saturday from G-Sport. I'm getting the combination of Original leather with art leather. It's like 85% original (mustang) and 15% art leeather (luster) and additionally the side door parts and others.. All inclusive it's 17K. Yup, Nappa feels good, but seems to be very delicate. Stallion looked a bit rough. So I thought Mustang would do. I'm removing the existing fabric and doing it. Will see how it's done and will reply again about the work. __________________ -------------- It's not the speed which kills... but carelessness definitely does..

7th April 2006, 21:27	#7 (permalink)
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 1,870 View My Garage	Laxmi : Its great you reached a decision this fast, Team-BHP usually ends up throwing open a large number of doors which sometimes adds to the confusion ;-) Do get back to us on your experience with G-sport and details (Dealer, Cost, Service, Fit, Finish) and pictures if possible !!! It will serve as a good referance for the future. __________________ "I’m in no condition to drive…wait! I shouldn’t listen to myself, I’m drunk!" - Homer J. Simpson

6th April 2006, 19:05	#4 (permalink)
Spyder BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore Posts: 40	Dear Laxminarayan, Welcome to TBHP. You could contact Yashwant at Stanley Leather, Bangalore 080 22226237. They're located in Mission road and very helpful. They have some combinations of leather and art leather which will be cheaper, if budget is a constraint. They usually suggest a thicker leather. Typically the Nappa gets scratched/torn easily cos its thinner, tho its the best quality. Cheers Spyder

6th April 2006, 20:52	#5 (permalink)
le_doctor Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 31	dude why dont you get the entire upholstery of the car inclusive of the side panels changed to leather. stanley would cost you about 16-18 or even more if you go in for deer leather. the place where i get it done inbombay, i get it under 5000 total all inclusive. art leather and some other leather. in my ikon the first set lasted 3 yrs. i just got them changed a month back....and the shade also had not gone bad.

7th April 2006, 21:47	#8 (permalink)
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back to Namma Chennai Posts: 1,104 View My Garage	Try Stanley's. Its awesome if you have a good budget. But please aware of many lookalike and duplicates.

8th April 2006, 23:15	#10 (permalink)
Sheshagiri BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 57	I did up my ZX VTEC with nappa for the seats/Door pads/Gear boot and handbrake. I checked stanley and he quoted 36k for the entire job which sounded a little too expensive. I was a little hesitent going to Ovion but was pleasantly surprised when he quoted 27K for the same job. They have very skilled workers and have done fabulous job on my card. The fit is nothing short of perfect. Kiran and his team were initially with Stanley and have now started their own set up. He does not claim to be better than Stanley but he certainly promises the same quality of leather and workmanship.They also get their raw material from the same supplier __________________ I WILL NOT TOLERATE INTOLERANCE

10th April 2006, 11:30	#11 (permalink)
Laxminarayan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 91	Done it Hello Guys, Here I am with the update. I got it done for my seats and the doors (replaced it and did not do it on the existing fabric). It cost me around 17K for the whole. I went for the combination of original leather with art leather. I can say 75%-80% original leather and remaining art leather. The combination was called Mustang(original leather medium quality) + Luster (art leather - good quality, I guess it was the second best). The work is quite neat. You can make out the quality of material about the original leather and the art leather. Stanley costs more (around 30K or so) and hence opted for G-Sport. When I spoke to hemanth (J.P Nagar G-Sport), I really liked his frank opinion. This is what he said "Yes, I agree Stanley is No. 1 in this, but it mainly depends on workmanship. But regarding the leather, we procure from the same vendor, and sometimes I pick up leather from him and vice versa". Although there is slight difference in colour combination between the original and art leather (around 5%), I would still say it's really really hard to make out. I will click the pictures and post is ASAP. thanks, Laxminarayan __________________ -------------- It's not the speed which kills... but carelessness definitely does..

11th April 2006, 22:07	#12 (permalink)
durvasa Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15	Thanks LaxmiN, Please do attach photos and I am in the process of deciding on leather cover replacement.

12th April 2006, 09:36	#14 (permalink)
Laxminarayan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 91	Phone number You can contact him on 9845004646.. __________________ -------------- It's not the speed which kills... but carelessness definitely does..

12th April 2006, 13:14	#15 (permalink)
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 1,870 View My Garage	Thanks for the number ! __________________ "I’m in no condition to drive…wait! I shouldn’t listen to myself, I’m drunk!" - Homer J. Simpson

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