http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LEATHER-SEAT-MITSUBISHI-MAGNA-TR-TS-TE-TF-TH-TJ-TL-380-/330529618118?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf519b8c6

Above is a link to a Australian Company on Ebay that sells interior for a wide range of vehicles and i have heard allot of things about when buying new interior some company's weather local or overseas can be good or bad, has anyone bought from this particular company as i do believe in you get what you pay for but seeing if this is a cheaper and better alternative. if this turns out to be a dodgy company can anyone recommend a auto upholstery company on the Sunshine Coast region that do good work? cheers Chris.

They are seat covers, not skins.

It's not leather.

Enough said.

They are seat covers, not skins.

It's not leather.

Enough said.

Ill keep looking around then cheers mate.

They are seat covers, not skins.

It's not leather.

Enough said.

+ i think TL has airbags on sides wich is gonna make your car illegal!!!
Someone correct me if i'm wrong!

+ i think TL has airbags on sides wich is gonna make your car illegal!!!
Someone correct me if i'm wrong!

yes i do believe the TL has air bags and if these are seat covers then they are not what I'm looking for i have been trying to chase down a original VRX TL factory Leather from a ridden off vehicle but they go so quick usually before they even advertise it haha

These are just seat covers that go over you original seats
I have seen these in acouple cars now and they really are that bad tbh, I also have these in my car
An no having these in a TL/W is not illegal because they have the cut out for the airbag which you have to do yourself but is marked on the covers

Some original Howe leather skins available on eBay.

These are "NEW INNOVATION LEATHER LOOK SEAT COVER", reminds me of the slippery vinyl material used on the HD Holden way back in the 1960s.
*Shudder*.
Burns skin real well in Summer. Never again!

- - - - Still, if you are after a retro look. - - - - lol

And don't think the original fabric will stay in good condition under them either, they will get real grubby and get rubbed to death.

(In case I haven't been very clear - I DON'T like them! lol)

I had those in my car, really they are good for what you pay, to have proper vinyl trim (not seat covers) will cost you about $1200+, i had for about 4 years (i did pay another $200 to have them fitted proffesionally, trimmer though it was good idea to reskin rear seats & it worked quite well) so they looked really good... If you start talking real leather re-trim, start thinking about $3000+

I had those in my car, really they are good for what you pay, to have proper vinyl trim (not seat covers) will cost you about $1200+, i had for about 4 years (i did pay another $200 to have them fitted proffesionally, trimmer though it was good idea to reskin rear seats & it worked quite well) so they looked really good... If you start talking real leather re-trim, start thinking about $3000+

ill look into Vinyl trim then as it seems to be allot cheaper then leather is there much quality difference as far as i knew the smell is the only difference and i'm looking for a orange and black setup so i reckon vinyl will suit that as they come in a range of colors and styles.

Good thing with vinyl is that it doesn't need special care like leather, on a negative side its not as wear resistant, after about 4 years clear cote on drivers seat started to wear out (next to the door), also vinyl gets hard with time so small cracks may develop (so try to keep it out of the sun) but again its good what u pay for them & they will last you long enough, you can always replace just one seat cover anyhow. Apearance wise, i have leather in my car now, really visualy its impossible to tell.

Good thing with vinyl is that it doesn't need special care like leather, on a negative side its not as wear resistant, after about 4 years clear cote on drivers seat started to wear out (next to the door), also vinyl gets hard with time so small cracks may develop (so try to keep it out of the sun) but again its good what u pay for them & they will last you long enough, you can always replace just one seat cover anyhow. Apearance wise, i have leather in my car now, really visualy its impossible to tell.

Cheers mate for that well ill just buy a shade screen for the front and not much sun can get through the back or side windows as i got the closest tint to the amber its so dark hahaha

i got the ebay one bang for buck in my opinion if you fit them right you really cant tell they are covers have a look at my thread here
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66084&highlight=

i got the ebay one bang for buck in my opinion if you fit them right you really cant tell they are covers have a look at my thread here
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66084&highlight=

They look amazing mate i sent a pm to the company asking about prices hopefully i get a response soon what did you pay for your setup? is the feel very comfortable? and i suppose if law enforcement has a problems with the covers i can always take them off easy done really? and i couldn't imagine all cops knowing which and what cars have airbags for which area of the car for every single car

i got mine through http://www.proseat.com.au/ . they are leather re-trims. so you have to take out the old cloth and put it on your self. its an easy job, just a little time consuming, but scince they are a retrim they fit tight to the conture of the seat rather than normal seat covers which will always be loose. here are some pics of the product and my install check em out if you want http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80410&page=3

i got mine through http://www.proseat.com.au/ . they are leather re-trims. so you have to take out the old cloth and put it on your self. its an easy job, just a little time consuming, but scince they are a retrim they fit tight to the conture of the seat rather than normal seat covers which will always be loose. here are some pics of the product and my install check em out if you want http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80410&page=3

How much did you pay for your leather re trim full setup? i assume it would be the same as i would be looking at since i would go double tone color as well. Cheers

Honestly do you know any trimmers? If you just remove the rear and front seats and ask for a quote, I am sure it wouldn't be $3,000+. You might be surprised.

eBay:

MAGNA VERADA LEATHER SEAT COVER SET 2002 FACTORY ORIG

Item condition: Brand New

$280 + $40

Trus me ive been looking around, leather costs approximately x3 the vinyl cost,...... That is proper leather

FYI, reborn leather (aka bonded leather) is NOT proper leather.

Reborn leather is a cheap by product of proper leather, hence the cost. Its basically left overs, proper car leather is made from top layer, when you extract top layer, you have by product, this by product is then bonded with the rest of left overs amongs with some additives, in order to replicate the top layer appeareance polyurethane (vinyl) is used, so essentially what you feel & touch is the same vinyl. Futhermore its against the law to tell consumers that the product is real leather.

Bonded leather or reconstituted leather is a material made of varying degrees of genuine leather combined with other substances to give the appearance of leather at reduced cost. Bonded leather can be found in furniture, bookbinding, and various fashion accessories. Examples of products that are most commonly constructed with different varieties of "bonded leather" are: books, diaries, art books, desk accessories, bags, belts, chairs, and sofas.



"There are different types of bonded leather, but the type being used on upholstered furniture today is a polyurethane or vinyl product, backed with fabric and then a layer of latex or other material mixed with a small percentage of leather fibers in the product's backing material. The actual leather content of bonded leather varies from manufacturer and the quality they are presenting. The polyurethane surface is stamped to give it a leather-like texture. In the home furnishings industry there is much debate[1] and controversy over the ethics of using the term "bonded leather" to describe a vinyl upholstery product.

Other types of bonded leather include fragile paper-backed bonded leather constructions used to cover books and desk accessories. These bonded leathers may contain a smaller proportion of leather and have some leather content in the product's surface, hence there may be an actual leather smell."


Really good article on the topic...
http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/41918-For_consumers_sake_let_s_not_call_it_bonded_leathe r_.php

Your best chance will be keeping an eye on the FS here! When the leather ones come up ( which they do regularly) JUMP ON IT! Id say you would be looking at $1000 at the very most for a very nice 2nd hand leather interior from here

PS im not trying to say the product is bad, once fitted im sure noone will able to tell the difference & it will propably last just as long as normal leather, but i believe its not ethical to use term "leather" & mislead consumers.

I have been getting quotes for a while now and usually everything adds up to around the $3,000 mark if not higher for just leather interior that's not fitted as well and if this vinyl package is going to do the same job and cost less why not? and yes i do believe its wrong to mislead consumers by saying products are something when they are not....

i got the ebay one bang for buck in my opinion if you fit them right you really cant tell they are covers have a look at my thread here
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66084&highlight=

Hey mate is the company you bought off Ebay the same dealer in the link i provided? cheers mate how much did your total setup cost you?

Just be careful with vinyl as there is vinyl and then there is vinyl...what I mean is this... There are different grades of quality of vinyl. Some is cheap crap (usually out of China) with poor quality fabric backing that vents far too much of the plasticiser in the hot sun (the stuff that keeps the material bendable) for health's sake (very carcinogenic). The vinyl used in Aussie cars of the 60s and 70s was top-notch stuff made here by Nylex. It was super durable, didn't expel too much of the plasticiser, and was resistant to cracking unless it had been allowed to bake in the sun for years. You can still get upholstery-quality vinyl...just hop along to any good motor trimmer and they should be able to point you in the right direction or, failing that, just google the stuff. The US-made vinyl is the best. I'm not sure we even make vinyl in Australia any more.

And remember...vinyl seats are okay in cool weather BUT in summer they are a bastard! If you only have skimpy clothes on they will make you sweat and then stick to your skin. One of the blessings of manufacturers moving to fabric seats was the doing away of the "summer stickiness". :)

They look amazing mate i sent a pm to the company asking about prices hopefully i get a response soon what did you pay for your setup? is the feel very comfortable? and i suppose if law enforcement has a problems with the covers i can always take them off easy done really? and i couldn't imagine all cops knowing which and what cars have airbags for which area of the car for every single car

i think was 800 all up i payed a guy 80 to put on trim for door cards i but the covers on my self took about 3 hours as they are made to go over top of original seats i did get a price form trimmers was 1900 to install by a pro
if the car was worth over 30g yeah then maybe but really for what io paid was a good upgrade
only bad thing is the sun can make them fade but if you keep looking after them they will last
is the same place on ebay took about 7 weeks to get mine done

i think was 800 all up i payed a guy 80 to put on trim for door cards i but the covers on my self took about 3 hours as they are made to go over top of original seats i did get a price form trimmers was 1900 to install by a pro
if the car was worth over 30g yeah then maybe but really for what io paid was a good upgrade
only bad thing is the sun can make them fade but if you keep looking after them they will last
is the same place on ebay took about 7 weeks to get mine done

That sounds like the right way to go about it :) i did send the guy a pm about quotes and hopefully my T10 tint helps with the blocking of the sun and ill get a sun visor for the front window which should help cheers mate by the way your car's look awesome where are you located in Queensland?

How much did you pay for your leather re trim full setup? i assume it would be the same as i would be looking at since i would go double tone color as well. Cheers

hey mate had a look at the invoice and i paid $600

Confirming your order details,
Make/Model: Mitsubishi Magna TF 98 Sedan (2+3)
Outer Colour: Blackout (BK0010)
Inner Colour: Light Red (RD70444)
Double Stitching Colour: Red
Logo Colour: No
Extra Material Colour/Size: Door inserts and console lid cover Light Red (RD70444)

Balance is $595 retrims + free door trims material + free console lid material, pick up.

Confirming $200 deposit received and production has already started.

so as u can see in the invoice above he gave me some extras for free as well. it was good that he lived 10 minutes away from me as well lol.

hey mate had a look at the invoice and i paid $600

Confirming your order details,
Make/Model: Mitsubishi Magna TF 98 Sedan (2+3)
Outer Colour: Blackout (BK0010)
Inner Colour: Light Red (RD70444)
Double Stitching Colour: Red
Logo Colour: No
Extra Material Colour/Size: Door inserts and console lid cover Light Red (RD70444)

Balance is $595 retrims + free door trims material + free console lid material, pick up.

Confirming $200 deposit received and production has already started.

so as u can see in the invoice above he gave me some extras for free as well. it was good that he lived 10 minutes away from me as well lol.



That sounds pretty decent ay where about's is the business located? do you have a contact number? I'm looking around $850 from the ones from Ebay with double tone orange inner and black outside orange door inserts and a black with orange stitching center console piece do you reckon its worth the little extra to get a Mitsubishi Logo Put in? couldn't hurt i suppose

i think the logo makes it apart

i think the logo makes it apart

Yeah I'm thinking of going with the logo as it makes it look a bit sportier cheers.

That sounds pretty decent ay where about's is the business located? do you have a contact number? I'm looking around $850 from the ones from Ebay with double tone orange inner and black outside orange door inserts and a black with orange stitching center console piece do you reckon its worth the little extra to get a Mitsubishi Logo Put in? couldn't hurt i suppose

PH: (07) 3314 0392 | MOB: 0417 05 20 70 | Email: info@proseat.com.au
those are his details. he's from the hoppers crossing area in vic. but last i heared he was moving to queensland, which would be handy for you. let him know that ur from the club and mention that jeremy (with red magna that lives in hoppers) told you to go to him. and he shoud give ya a good price. and yes i regret not having put the mits logo my self actually.

PH: (07) 3314 0392 | MOB: 0417 05 20 70 | Email: info@proseat.com.au
those are his details. he's from the hoppers crossing area in vic. but last i heared he was moving to queensland, which would be handy for you. let him know that ur from the club and mention that jeremy (with red magna that lives in hoppers) told you to go to him. and he shoud give ya a good price. and yes i regret not having put the mits logo my self actually.

I tried giving him a call on both numbers but he is obviously busy ill try tomorrow but i will leave him a message and will do mate hopefully i get the same deal as you :) cheers mate Chris.

I tried giving him a call on both numbers but he is obviously busy ill try tomorrow
Or maybe he has his phone turned off because it's... y'know... a weekend/public holiday? A mobile number doesn't mean 24/7 contact...

Or maybe he has his phone turned off because it's... y'know... a weekend/public holiday? A mobile number doesn't mean 24/7 contact...

It was ringing so technically it was on but i do realize its a weekend/public holiday i just thought it would be worth a try :) i will try him ringing him again within the new week cheers.