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After basically tearing up my fingers for 1-2 hours on the leather thread they provided, I finished installing my Wheelskin late yesterday afternoon. Aside from it being a bit off center , I am VERY pleased with the install; I think I did clean job if I do say so myself w/o any stray threads . I love the quality, feel, and smell (mmm, leather..). The leather used is pre-treated with a protectant as well, and feels much more supple and "grippy" than the GT"s half-a$$ed leather-wrapped steering wheel. Don't get me wrong, I like it OEM, but have always felt they should have wrapped the whole thing. Anyway, here's my one pic:PS, their blue is a bit darker than I had anticipated, BUT I had planned on re-doing the interior paint with a deeper navy blue anyway. I might actually go with a vinyl dash kit instead.

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker »The leather used is pre-treated with a protectant as well, and feels much more supple and "grippy" than the GT"s half-a$$ed leather-wrapped steering wheel. Don't get me wrong, I like it OEM, but have always felt they should have wrapped the whole thing. PS, their blue is a bit darker than I had anticipated, BUT I had planned on re-doing the interior paint with a deeper navy blue anyway. I might actually go with a vinyl dash kit instead.yes, i don't understand why they went so cheap on the steering wheel. and not just the steering wheel but the ebrake! well, you already know my gripes about this. and yes, just like you will be doing, i had my interior repainted after i got the leather seats installed. the red i originally painted my interior clashed badly with the seats. now, it looks so much better! if you go w/ a vinyl dashkit, i'll be interested to see how it turns out. w/ all the dips and curves, not sure how it will lay. but, if it looks like crap, you can just take it off! LOL

Looks good there C.and least you guys get something? We base Vibers didn't get anything.

Thanks guys...I just finished FIXING the damn thing. I'm just not one to let something sit and fester when it could be right. My crooked cover lasted...27 hours, heh. Oh, and somehow during the initial process, I switched my lacing pattern from front-to-back to back-to-front, and didn't even realize it . So, I basically unravelled the entire thing to fix THAT unexpected problem. Rules of Thumb about Wheelskins for first-timers:- tape your thumbs - and fingers - behind the joint to prevent blistering/cuts on your joints (hurts everytime you bend your fingers. Do NOT eat chips and hot salsa at the same time )- finish it in one sitting; don't take a break like I did and forget your lacing pattern, heh.- line up the wheelskin as perfectly to where you want it as possible, then tape it down in one spot near the end of the skin. This will help keep the holes and pattern lined up perfectly. - Pull the laces towards you when tightening, not down, which could create small air pockets/jumbles.- Make sure the laces are TIGHT, but not jumbled. I'm very (removed) and meticulous about any mod I perform with my own hands, so some of these tiny details might be not even be a concern to others. YMMV I guess pics will follow, not that it's something you haven't seen

Love the look Your car is giving me ideas LOL

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »Love the look Your car is giving me ideas LOL Thanks Sam But all my car is giving me are a headache and a loose wallet (must...stop...)

Ok, new pic - it's not perfect, but I'm DONE lol :let me know what you guys think

Looks good, Christian

Quote, originally posted by Fialchar »Looks good, Christian Thanks Ryan I've got to re-do the interior, but I'm strongly considering a Katzskins leather set...

Katzskins does some nice work. I believe Hope had some custom Vibe seats done by Katzskins.I'd probably go with them too, but the leather in my new car is right after the breaking in, so it feels great ^^

Quote, originally posted by Fialchar »Katzskins does some nice work. I believe Hope had some custom Vibe seats done by Katzskins.I'd probably go with them too, but the leather in my new car is right after the breaking in, so it feels great ^^Yep, she's got a set. I'm thinking about it, but the way *I* want it will cost $989...

That's the OTHER reason I wouldn't get them (Not now anyways) I'm too broke

Well, I have the $$, but do I want to spend it on this? I don't know...I think I'll wait until I or my daughter spills something nasty in my Vibe

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker »I think I'll wait until I or my daughter spills something nasty in my Vibe OH! That reminds me of part of the warranty I got. If, within any time during the next 2 years, someone or something causes a stain and the dealership is unable to remove it, they replace all of the leather interior 100% free this may be a normal part of the warranty, but I thought it sounded awesome ^^

Quote, originally posted by Psychobroker »Yep, she's got a set. I'm thinking about it, but the way *I* want it will cost $989... holy crap! what are you getting??? piping, suede, perforated leather, ALL heated seats?? did you price it out at the place i got mine from? they gave me an awesome deal. so maybe you can get a better price on that. and just remember, christian: MEXICO! whoo hoo!

Mexico? Is that where all the other Genvibe members go on vacation and meet to plot against the Asian population? AH HAH! I KNEW IT!

i don't see hope plotting against the asians any time soon...

Quote, originally posted by trdvibe »holy crap! what are you getting??? piping, suede, perforated leather, ALL heated seats?? did you price it out at the place i got mine from? they gave me an awesome deal. so maybe you can get a better price on that. and just remember, christian: MEXICO! whoo hoo!Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about Mexico I priced it out at http://www.autoleathers.com...two-tone centers: $679pontiac logo embriodery: +$100Install Kit: +$99 (do I really need this?)CA Tax: + $72.44UPS Ground s/h: +$35Total: $985.44Their kit includes door inserts as well; I think yours does too, right? Where'd you order yours from? I should probably fix up some of the dings and scratches here and there, along with painting/installing a mid spoiler , before buy a katzkins interior I really want that mid spoiler.

Quote, originally posted by Salsa! »It looks alot better than the wheelskin installation we had seen earlier on here Thanks Salsa!

i got mine from attention to detail in connecticut. i think i got the info from either mo.com or matrixvibe.net. it was a group buy. but if you contact James Papau (i think is his last name) he can hook you up. http://atd1.com/leather.html

i like it too, but i think the grey or black looked better. how much was that?

Quote, originally posted by meathead333 »i like it too, but i think the grey or black looked better. how much was that?It was about $45 shipped. Are you refering to the other install pic around here? I forget who belongs to it..