Custom seat cover - no dorks please ;)

[MotoXdog]

Has anyone had any luck finding seat covers for both the front AND the back? Looks like the only ones for the rear come in a standard "bench seat" style, not allowing you to split the rear seat backs if you had to. Also, what type of seat cover material holds up best... anyone? Thanks!

[BlueCrush]

Hey now.....I resemble that remark....

[Sublimewind]

wet okle, or something like that... be prepared for the price shock, but IIRC they make perfect fit covers that LAST..

[MotoXdog]

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Hey now.....I resemble that remark....

[Blanco_Diablo]

Wet Okole FTW! They have split back covers, check the link...Matrix covers fit the Vibe... look at the bottom of the page.http://www.wetokole.com/mm5/me...&char=I have the front covers and like 'em. They are neoprene, pretty sturdy, waterproof, etc. Adds a little extra padding to the seat which is nice too. Here's mine...

[Old Tele man]

...unfortunately (or not?) the 2009-2010 Vibes have front-seat arm/shoulder AIR BAGS mounted in the upper/outside of each front seat...and they should NOT be covered, or the SRS system won't work 100%.

[waveresponder]

wet okole seat covers are compatible with side seat mounted airbags you just have to tell them when you order...im thinking about getting a front set and ill post pics if i do...its either that or the ones i saw on ebay fyi>>> you select Toyota Matrix if you order from wet okole and just write in the notes section when ordering what year vibe you have and that it has side airbags my vibe has side airbags

[MotoXdog]

Quote, originally posted by Blanco_Diablo »Wet Okole FTW! They have split back covers, check the link...Matrix covers fit the Vibe... look at the bottom of the page.I have the front covers and like 'em. They are neoprene, pretty sturdy, waterproof, etc. Adds a little extra padding to the seat which is nice too. Here's mine... NICE! I like them! Thanks for the info!Thanks to waveresponder as well!!!

[moonstonemike]

I got my set off ebay They are exact fit and the back seats are still functional.Here is the link to the ebay storehttp://stores.shop.ebay.ca/Exa...rsZ1 I don't recommend the ones they are selling now though, the quality has dropped and it doesn't even have the pattern stiched in anymore.But if you email them (even attach a picture of mine) they have another site which you can order the ones like mine, but they are a little more, but definately cheaper than wet oakle The fit is very good, normally there is no wrinkles but last time i put them in I rushed. I usually take them off once a year and throw it in the washing machine. No one who has gotten in my car knew until I told them that they were covers.

[kerrykerry]

all i have are these crummy ole seat "covers"...

[Sublimewind]

Quote, originally posted by kerrykerry » Just about the silliest thing i've ever seen installed in a vibe... lol... fixed-backs in a non-performance car.. lol..

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Just about the silliest thing i've ever seen installed in a vibe... lol... fixed-backs in a non-performance car.. lol.. What is considered a performance car?

[ponta2147]

Quote, originally posted by xmasguy »I realize how old this thread is but I just found it...howd you get the wetokole covers with the Vibe logo??? I know the matrix covers will fit but I don't want them, I want YOURS! I second that... these covers look great but the logo didn't look like an option... did you get it embroidered elsewhere?I'm kinda digging these covers in red... future Christmas or Birthday present, perhaps...

[ponta2147]

I know this is an old thread... but I was pricing out these covers and I found where you can get the Vibe Logo (or Pontiac, or a zillion other graphics) stitched on here:http://www.wetokole.com/GRAPHICS.html

[vibolista]

I got some samples from Wet Okole a couple of months ago. Materials are top rate. The Vibe embroidery, they do. Fit is exceptional, as seen in Blanco Diablo's car. I've never seen a better seat cover.

[ponta2147]

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »I got some samples from Wet Okole a couple of months ago. Materials are top rate. The Vibe embroidery, they do. Fit is exceptional, as seen in Blanco Diablo's car. I've never seen a better seat cover. Really hard for me to not order a set for the front seats RIGHT NOW!

[Blanco_Diablo]

Sorry, forgot about this thread... the "vibe" logo is actually flock, not embroidery... it's a die-cut heat transfer process with almost a suede-like feel. You see the stuff on Abercrombie t-shirts a lot. Low profile and soft is the best way I can describe it.And yes, I got it through Wet Okole when I ordered the covers...it is in the graphics section, had to pay a 'lil extra for it though.

[06pvibe]

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Just about the silliest thing i've ever seen installed in a vibe... lol... fixed-backs in a non-performance car.. lol.. I hate to admit it, but I was thinking the same thing when I saw that. But hey, to each his/her own. If they want to spend a coupla' grand on seats... But those are not known to be all that comfortable either, just supportive.

[bodhi_tree777]

Quote, originally posted by kerrykerry »all i have are these crummy ole seat "covers"... Are those comfortable? I guess I don't see the point of installing racing seats with harness slots if you're not using a harness or racing . The look okay, though, kind of space pod-ish

[ponta2147]

OK, red and black covers with vibe logo all ordered! I'll post pics when they do come in and I get them installed, of course. Also ordered the Philips X-Treme Power headlights... so then all that will be left for me is the tinting... need to stop spending money! Lol

[vibolista]

The covers should look sweet in your car. Don't stop spending money, ponta, the economy needs you!!!! Don't forget to post pictures when you get them. Eventually I'll have to order a set before kayak duty gets transferred from my slowly dying old Saturn wagon over to the Vibe. They will save the seats from damp clothing.

[ponta2147]

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »The covers should look sweet in your car. Don't stop spending money, ponta, the economy needs you!!!! Don't forget to post pictures when you get them. Eventually I'll have to order a set before kayak duty gets transferred from my slowly dying old Saturn wagon over to the Vibe. They will save the seats from damp clothing. Oh don't worry, I think I will personally save the economy. In the last year, we bought a house (painting and remodeling including new wood floors and custom closets) furniture (refrigerator, couch, washer/dryer), a new car (and now all it's accessories), a whole lot of professional video and audio equipment for the hubby... hmm are there any areas of the economy that I haven't stimulated yet? Just let me know! I should get some sort of presidential award or something.

[06pvibe]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »Oh don't worry, I think I will personally save the economy. In the last year, we bought a house (painting and remodeling including new wood floors and custom closets) furniture (refrigerator, couch, washer/dryer), a new car (and now all it's accessories), a whole lot of professional video and audio equipment for the hubby... hmm are there any areas of the economy that I haven't stimulated yet? Just let me know! I should get some sort of presidential award or something. You're silly. I wish my wife took spending a few $$$ on the cars the way you do. She doesn't understand at all. "Do we NEED that? Why would you do that to the car?? Does the car NEED new wheels? What's wrong w/the old ones? What's wrong with the way it was??? Why does it NEED new headlights?"I hear it all the time...... She just doesn't get it and never will.But, I would be hard pressed too to spend nearly $500 on seat covers. No offense intended to anyone here, I just think they charge too much for them.

[vibolista]

Your're right 06pvibe, that is a lot of money.On the other hand, Okoles are excellently made, they really fit, and with proper care, will probably last the life of the car. They are also cheaper than reupholstering, if you happen to ruin your original seat material.I really like the fact that you can take them off and clean them, too.

[ponta2147]

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe »You're silly. I wish my wife took spending a few $$$ on the cars the way you do. She doesn't understand at all. "Do we NEED that? Why would you do that to the car?? Does the car NEED new wheels? What's wrong w/the old ones? What's wrong with the way it was??? Why does it NEED new headlights?"I hear it all the time...... She just doesn't get it and never will.But, I would be hard pressed too to spend nearly $500 on seat covers. No offense intended to anyone here, I just think they charge too much for them.Well, it's closer to $400 if you only get the front seats.What really sold me on them, besides how awesome looking and durable they are, is that I could order the extra lumbar support. I have horrible back and shoulder problems (gee, I wonder why, must be the whole day at the computer thing) so something like that will make longer trips significantly more bearable. Also love that they have the support for the seat side airbags.Plus, Dude, Red!!! Vibe Logo!!! Awesome!!!! *is distracted by shiny red things* PS I place the blame on this forum's enthusiasm, coupled with my husband's love of car care and my obsessive nature, for my desire to do all this!

[vibolista]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »PS I place the blame on this forum's enthusiasm, coupled with my husband's love of car care and my obsessive nature, for my desire to do all this! And don't forget, saving the U.S. economy, single handed!!!!

[ponta2147]

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »And don't forget, saving the U.S. economy, single handed!!!! Yes, I'm still waiting for my Nobel Prize in Economics.

[DeClerq]

I wish I had never come across this thread! I had to order a pair for my Santa Fe (I even splurged for the seat heaters). I'll see how I like them before ordering some for the Vibe. My wife drives it more than I do and I know she likes warm seats, so if the heaters work well I'll probably get another pair sometime before next winter.

[ponta2147]

The seat covers came in!I'm going to post a pic here for reference, and then I'm going to go actually create a garage for all of my car pics including my seat cover install: The rest of the install pics are on my garage HERE: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=41040

[ponta2147]

I wasn't sure about the fit near the bottom of the backs of the seats, on the side... didn't look as clean as I expected. But apparently they made them fit looser on the cars that have the side airbags in the '09 and later models... here's a pic on their site of the same car (Matrix) with a fit similar to mine. http://www.wetokole.com/Z-0840-12-50-020210.html And here is a pic without the side airbags on an '09+ http://www.wetokole.com/Z-0591-12-11.html

[tribalman]

wow. those are nice! still like mine(until i can afford real ones) xD

[ponta2147]

Quote, originally posted by tribalman »wow. those are nice! still like mine(until i can afford real ones) xDYours are... special.

[vibolista]

Your Wet Okoles look great in your car. I'll order a set before the water's warm enough to go kayaking.

[Blanco_Diablo]

Welcome to the Wet Okole club! Looks great!

[ponta2147]

Thanks all. They are soooo comfy (though they retain body heat a lot) and the lumbar support extra that I ordered is the best thing that has ever happened to me (besides getting married, I suppose )

[tribalman]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »Yours are special. thank you. they match the hoodie i wear (not so much now that it's over 60). i put them up for the meet, haven't taken them off yet. xD

[Kincaid]

Quote, originally posted by bodhi_tree777 »Are those comfortable? I guess I don't see the point of installing racing seats with harness slots if you're not using a harness or racing . The look okay, though, kind of space pod-ish Well, they are red for one thing! As long as they are comfortable enough, I like the look (but would be nice if the rears matched).