Best Leather seats for 5th gen - Honda Prelude Forum

Bullchan · 03-13-2002, 04:53 PM

What do you think is the best leather seats for the 5th Lude? I was in Japan last week and I asked the price for the JDM Type- S Leather seats (black with red stitch) and he told me 160,000yen about $1230. Since it's expensive I told him I'll think about it (cuz my bro is going to Japan in few weeks). What should I do? I know the Prelude in Canada comes with leather so maybe I'll get one from there (black leather with black stitch). I rather have OEM Honda seats because of the fit and the looks. Any of you guys own a E&G or Katzskin? tell me your opinion. Thanks

YVR_98Prelude · 03-13-2002, 05:52 PM

If you want Honda OEM leather, your most economical choice would be to get the leather seats up here in Canada. With the $ exchange rate, you guys will be laughing all the way home. I don't know what the seats go for up here but if they are CDN$1200 you would be paying US$730.

wreckdiver · 03-13-2002, 07:24 PM

I've got the E&G and you can't tell them from stock. They'll make them to your spec's.

skbest11 · 03-13-2002, 08:27 PM

i heard E&G is better than katzkin....

RaveRacer · 03-13-2002, 08:36 PM

For about 1300 you can get a pair of alcantara (seude) sparco milanos. They look and feel much better imo.

makavelli1227 · 03-13-2002, 10:48 PM

how much would it cost to get the whole SE setup (ie. front 2 seats and back seats, armrest, and door panals)?

ntr100 · 03-13-2002, 10:59 PM

yeah, If I got them I'd want all the seats to be leather (incidentally, the seude sounds phat.)

How much for all of em?

EBPlude · 03-13-2002, 11:10 PM

I want the Canadien OEM SE leather seats too....if anyone finds out the price, let me konw

ntr100 · 03-13-2002, 11:18 PM

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....if anyone finds out the price, let me konw

echo that

NeuroSynapsis · 03-14-2002, 12:25 AM

e&m? katzkin? wat's the dif? blah blah blah so on and so forth =)

big blue h22 · 03-14-2002, 01:32 AM

anybody know the website for E&G

skbest11 · 03-14-2002, 09:43 AM

difference between kat and E&G is when u decided to do two-tone, kat's center part goes all the way down, and e&G cover only the half of bottom seat.

and these are the best site that offer these leather seat that has good price..

Kat - http://www.leatherseats.com/

E&G - www.autoaccessoriesrusfl.com/honda_prelude.htm

skbest11 · 03-14-2002, 09:48 AM

hey guys~
u want to do groupbuy on E&G... if u guys are interested, i can ask the guy from that site and do groupbuy to get some discount..
so let me know..

original price of E&G with two-tone, and perforated center part is 630 plus shipping from this site...

GldCrzy · 03-14-2002, 10:08 AM

isnt installing the leather seats pretty hard?

skbest11 · 03-14-2002, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by GldCrzy
isnt installing the leather seats pretty hard?

it might be hard to some people , and it might be easy to some people..
but i know many PO.com member did their seats..and told me its moderate job, but takes damn long time to finish..

if i get those, ill install them myself...

also, if we do the groupbuy, im gonna ask for free insatllation kit.

03-14-2002, 11:54 AM

sparco seats anyone ? prices? does sparco have a site or anyone have used ones for sell

big blue h22 · 03-14-2002, 12:12 PM

i mite be interested in teh group buy, in a couple weeks though, short on cash right now. lata

wreckdiver · 03-14-2002, 12:35 PM

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Originally posted by GldCrzy
isnt installing the leather seats pretty hard?

Let me say one thing after doing mine, don't attempt it without a Helm's manual in your possession

It's not that it's that difficult, but you really need to see how the seat is assembled, I would say next to impossible without it. On a hardness scale of 1-10 i would put it at about 7 to get them perfect so they look factory. I would definately do it again!

97blacklude · 03-14-2002, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by skbest11
hey guys~
u want to do groupbuy on E&G... if u guys are interested, i can ask the guy from that site and do groupbuy to get some discount..
so let me know..

original price of E&G with two-tone, and perforated center part is 630 plus shipping from this site...

Won't hurt to ask. If the price is might i might go for it

Jackhammer · 03-14-2002, 02:33 PM

That's $650 for a seat, right? What about the back? I have a 5th gen.

miner · 03-14-2002, 02:37 PM

I paid $750 for my Classic Soft Trim black leather seats. Fits like a glove.

jc836 · 03-14-2002, 02:54 PM

Go with what looks best to you in style and color. BUT get the very best leather you can afford. Also remember that what you are actually buying, unless you have a huge wad of money, is a seat covering that has vinyl for the seatback-only the part you sit on and touch with your back is real leather.
There are a number of us who have the E&G Classic-and it looks absolutely like stock except for 1 added seam that is required to properly fabricate it.
Personally, I've seen all 3 products and I will stick with E&G for any future projects.

Enjoy it

ntr100 · 03-14-2002, 06:06 PM

I'm down with the group buy.

PREYLUDE · 03-14-2002, 06:46 PM

i want leather bad....i'm down for a group buy as well.

Ludicrous speed · 03-14-2002, 06:55 PM

just to echo the previous question, is it 650 for one seat or the entire interior?

ntr100 · 03-14-2002, 07:44 PM

yeah, who's hooking the groupbuy up anyway?

NeuroSynapsis · 03-14-2002, 08:02 PM

just curious, anybody know how much of a dif it would be if i were to go to let's say stitchcraft and had them do the work for me, over me ordering the stuff and doing it myself?

wreckdiver · 03-14-2002, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by Jackhammer
That's $650 for a seat, right? What about the back? I have a 5th gen.

That is for front and back, covers only, you must install or have installed. They replace the stock velour.

The velour is actually just a cover that is removable, replaceable. E&G is a perfect replacement. Fits the contours of the molded foam like a glove.

skbest11 · 03-15-2002, 12:55 AM

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Originally posted by Jackhammer
That's $650 for a seat, right? What about the back? I have a 5th gen.

it is 650 for everything... front and back..

skbest11 · 03-15-2002, 12:57 AM

aight guys.. let me ask him for the groupbuy...

guys remeber, im doing groupbuy for E&G, NOT katz,..

PREYLUDE · 03-15-2002, 06:55 AM

hey the E&G group buy is the one in the pic right...two tone black and tan leather? Is there a way we can get different colors...like black and blue in the middle sections?

so the E&G leather kit is 650 shipped right?

Preylude

GldCrzy · 03-15-2002, 07:21 AM

does it come with the "H" or can you get it to say other things?

skbest11 · 03-15-2002, 09:20 AM

PREYLUDE - yes, and you can choose any color, if you check out that site, you can see available colors.. i think they have blue, so go check it out...

GldCrzy - yeah, it's possible to put "H" but i have to ask for other letterings...

skbest11 · 03-15-2002, 09:23 AM

hey guys, i asked that guy, and im trying to do these following;
>5 people = $650 shipped for two-tone, middle part perforated, installation kit, Embroidery
>8 people = $625 shipped
>10 peopel = $600 shipped

original price was 650 plus shippeing without middle part perforated, installation kit, Embroidery..

i hope we get better deal...

new boyuk · 03-15-2002, 11:38 AM

Am new to all this, but the model lude i am looking to buy is metallic dark green, with gold badges, this has tan leather with green piping and red 'H' on headrests. Is this good then???

Jackhammer · 03-15-2002, 12:24 PM

What do you guys think of this color scheme? I'm trying to be conservative here so keep that in mind. Black leather with dark graphite inserts. Maybe just graphite instead of dark graphite? What do you think? I have a 2001 silver satin metallic.

PREYLUDE · 03-15-2002, 01:01 PM

I'm down for this Group buy.

Haroon Sheikh
SheikhsGST@aol.com

I have some questions though...

Can we have any color scheme we want? Would it be cheaper if we got it done in just black? Also, is this 100% leather?

Thanks

wreckdiver · 03-15-2002, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by skbest11
GldCrzy - yeah, it's possible to put "H" but i have to ask for other letterings...

Better check on that! When I ordered mine it was no longer available from E&G, some legal crap.

jc836 · 03-15-2002, 01:24 PM

OK People-Just a very friendly reminder. The 3 makers of Leather replacemnt coverings for Prelude seats offer them in several versions. The standard setup used by most manufacturers and car buyers has leather (real) only on the actual seating surfaces - fanny and back - that you touch. The side skirts and rear of the buckets are made of Vinyl. I went thru this with Katzkin and Classic SoftTrim who said it was 100% leather and they were not. ONLY E&G Classic was straight up about the materials. You can get your covers done in a range of colors and stitching. Some companys charge extra for anything other than black materail and stitching.

My advice to all of you is to be very specific about what you want and the final price delivered to you. This is not the easiest project to do, but can be a DYI if you have any real ability and know how to use a "hog ring" plier.

Hope this helps with your GB

BlueLude613 · 03-15-2002, 05:05 PM

What is the website for E&G Leather? I might be interested in a group buy.

wreckdiver · 03-15-2002, 05:19 PM

www.egclassic.com

EBPlude · 03-15-2002, 05:45 PM

I am probably intereseted depending on the price....
my screen name is JB218x
email- JB218x@aol.com

PREYLUDE · 03-15-2002, 06:28 PM

e&gclassic.com doesnt even show the prelude kit.

so does anyone know if we are still able to have the embroidery on the front seats...with the H emblem?

also are we allowed to mix and match colors...I want black and blue in the middle part...similar to electron blue.

thanks

jc836 · 03-16-2002, 04:26 AM

Wait a minute-E&G has the patterns at their plant. They also have an 800#-call em and they will make the kit up. They are known for doing custom stitching, embroidery and color combinations.

PREYLUDE · 03-16-2002, 06:34 AM

whats the 800#? I couldnt find it anywhere on their site. I emailed them some questions that I had two days ago...but i'm still waiting for their response.

jc836 · 03-16-2002, 06:51 AM

Good Morning:

E&G Classic
Columbia, MD
410-381-4900
Toll Free 1-800-394-2774

danalude · 03-17-2002, 08:06 AM

For 600.00 shipped, I'm in. How much do u think an intall would cost for the three seats. 200-250? Maybe 4 or 5 hours of labor?I've seen a kit installed on tv, not rocket science, but kinda looks like a pain in the ass. Plus I want it to look good. Pls post details when group buy is in effect.

SkyMan · 03-17-2002, 09:33 AM

i got my leather seats..they came with my 2001 SE

PREYLUDE · 03-17-2002, 10:02 AM

Does anyone know if E&G classic will be able to have different color schemes in their leather kits? black and blue (blue in the middle)?

If they are how much do you think it will cost...would it be extra?

I need to know asap...i've emailed them, and called them, but they are closed on the weekends.

Also, what color is the middle part in the kit...looks tan.

danalude · 03-17-2002, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by PREYLUDE
Does anyone know if E&G classic will be able to have different color schemes in their leather kits? black and blue (blue in the middle)?

If they are how much do you think it will cost...would it be extra?

I need to know asap...i've emailed them, and called them, but they are closed on the weekends.

Also, what color is the middle part in the kit...looks tan.

If you go to: http://www.autoaccessoriesrusfl.com/prod01.htm
I believe you can mix/match any two colors you want