*CLOSED* X-Factor Leather Seat Cover CCJ GB - Apr 2011

[Alileighju]

Got mine today. What a huge box and looks so complicated! This is going to be a massive task! We even need to stitch and glue??

What do you suggest is the easiest part to tackle first Nathan?

[Chubb]

Best part to start with is the base of the rear seat, then I moved the the rear seat wings, then to the back of the rear seats. After that I did the front seats one at a time.

[firthy13]

hey ofey,
this question has probably already been asked, but are these going to be avalible for clubcj members at $810 with the freebies all the time or was that just a bonus for this group buy?

[JustinR]

Good Advice Irving..

Best part to start with is the base of the rear seat, then I moved the the rear seat wings, then to the back of the rear seats. After that I did the front seats one at a time.

Is it possible to do the whole backseat in a day (with help)? I have the help of my mother who is an experienced seemstress so i plan to take advantage of that when she has time free.

[LZY_EYE]

Should be doable Justin.

Just remove the seat backs first, and then see how you go with the rest.

The seat base will come out without the backs too, if you wanted to start with that first.. I actually just clips in.

[Chubb]

Maybe not the whole backseat mate as the two seat backs particularly the one with the arm rest require and little bit of time. Word of advice take your time removing the plastic cover found in the arm rest recess, I broke on of the four clips that hold it in and I have heard some people broke them all rushing.

A second person would be great help doing the bottom of the rear seat, due to its size you will get a better result if someone holds the leather cover firm while you add the c-clips.

Really once you get the hang of it you will be right, as the process is much the same for each piece. Not having the seat bolsters should make doing the front seats a whole lot easier.

Ah finally for those of you with airbags in your front seats pay close attention when fitting your front covers you will most likely need access to a sewing machine. The reason why is the airbag in a seat has a seat belt like material that guides the airbag to the weakened airbag stitch when deployed. This seatbelt like material screws to the seat frame using two metal clips that are not included in the xfactor package.

You will need to undo the stitching on your factory covers to first remove the clips take not of how long each piece of seatbelt material is as you will need to make sure the ones are the leather are sewn to the same length. Now thread the seatbelt material through the clip (making sure the clip faces the correct direction) then sew across the overlap at the desired length to hold the clip on.

This step can seem a little dawnting but you should be able to figure it out, if not PM me for my phone num and I can help you over the phone. When it comes to airbags it is best to safe then sorry.

[Sto0ge]

Thanks for the tip, i'll see how I go and if i can offer any other advice when i'm done

[Alileighju]

I tackled the rear bottom leather seat today!
Taking it out was very easy (just 2 clips) and getting all the C clips out was pretty easy too but stretching the leather to make it fit and clipping back took some getting use to. A tip: When re-clipping, one hand for the re-clipping tool and for the other hand, use some pliers to pull the wire close. Otherwise it was pretty straight forward! I'm pretty happy with the way mine turned out!

Cloth seat cover taken off:



Leather!



No back seat:



Put back:







This is going to take many a weekends!

[Mitch]

looks nice mate well done

[aspir3]

Good work, looks good.

Those little wire clips can be purchased. They have a special tool which is used to close them which makes life a lot easier.

[Alileighju]

Thanks guys! Yes, X-factor provided lots of those C clips and also the tool used to close them, but it's hard getting it into those deep spots.

[ripflare10]

Its looking really nice Ali...Can't wait to see the finish product

[INVUR-1]

finish the back seat already? so fast eh

My cover better arrive this week >_<'

[Alileighju]

Don't worry Andrew, it will be a while until I finish the whole thing. One part per weekend haha.

And I should put up all the freebies I got from this for sale.

And thanks Beck!

[Sto0ge]

lol i'm gettting close to finishing now :p

done all of the back seats and the front seats and center console. just have the doors and head rests to do.

i'll post up some pictures when i'm done