Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon!

vrsjefo70 · 22-02-2008, 13:34

I will be getting my Furby trimmed by Seat Surgeons in the next 2 or 3 weeks and cannot decide which option to go for, my Furby is yellow and was thinking of black leather with yellow stitching. Ive noticed quite a few people have had the same done at the same place and I want to know your thoughts please. Apparently they are now doing a better quality leather for a higher price and I also wondered if anybody has had this option done.

Thanks all........

mj01 · 22-02-2008, 13:45

I was leathered by Seat Surgeons 18 months ago, black with red stitching. I'm still very happy with it. Seach on "leathered" and you find a thread with photos of my car.

vrsjefo70 · 22-02-2008, 13:55

Looks amazing MJ01, thanks for taking the time to reply. I think thats the way forward for me black leather with yellow stitching...

Can't wait to get it done....fed up with the drab grey interior

Mossman · 22-02-2008, 14:25

It's on my list to do

Looks superb and they are only an hour or so away from me.

leeland · 22-02-2008, 20:58

Black with yellow stitching

You will love leather seats after grey cloth ones... do they do yellow piping

around back of seat as an option, blue piping sets off se a treat..

ClearwayDT · 22-02-2008, 21:00

I had my car done on Monday - Black with Grey and Grey stitching. No vRS logos - Very classy indeed.

WaveyDavey · 22-02-2008, 21:05

I was just about to say 12 pints of guinness.... And try and stay upright.... But then i realised what your post was about.

Cheers

Dave.

clidgevrs · 22-02-2008, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaveyDavey

I was just about to say 12 pints of guinness.... And try and stay upright.... But then i realised what your post was about.

Cheers

Dave.

thats exactly what i thought mate lol

dou91e · 23-02-2008, 01:05

well i had 8 tins of beat the wife and im with the lot of you lol

andy2407 · 23-02-2008, 01:34

There are a few examples on VRStu's site at Fabia-vrs.com - Image Gallery 7

One of them (Chas) is a yellow vRS and shows the black leather with yellow stitching

jasc1988 · 23-02-2008, 11:55

Black on black, cant go wrong

ming · 23-02-2008, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasc1988

Black on black, cant go wrong

That's the combi I picked and it looks very classy.

jasc1988 · 23-02-2008, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by ming

That's the combi I picked and it looks very classy.

Thats what im going for

With perforated centres - might leave out the VRS badges on em though as there bloody everywhere

vrsjefo70 · 23-02-2008, 18:22

Ta for help gents, clearwaydt do you have any pics of your seats?

Paul at SS tells me he has a better quality leather for £300 more the stuff you find in Porshe's, has anybody seen this?

Black/Black looks like the front runner at the moment.

jasc1988 · 23-02-2008, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by vrsjefo70

Ta for help gents, clearwaydt do you have any pics of your seats?

Paul at SS tells me he has a better quality leather for £300 more the stuff you find in Porshe's, has anybody seen this?

Black/Black looks like the front runner at the moment.

have you been onto Fabia-vrs.com - Home Page

Some good examples there. Think ones black on black
Just click pictures then you should see the leathers

SILVERSAUSAGE · 23-02-2008, 18:29

ive had mine trimmed for a year now, still looking very tight. im going back to get the drivers seat tightened back up a bit on the lower bolster other than that, very nice.

i got black with silver pinholed inserts and silver stitching

vrsjefo70 · 23-02-2008, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasc1988

have you been onto Fabia-vrs.com - Home Page

Some good examples there. Think ones black on black
Just click pictures then you should see the leathers

Thanks for that jasc, they all look bloody great

Black/Black or Black with yellow stitching ??

jasc1988 · 23-02-2008, 18:47

I'd stay away from the yellow myself, but i dont like yellow vrs so lol

It's your choice buddy, i was undecided for a while but thought im going for black with black as its safe

Chrispy · 23-02-2008, 20:55

Had mine on for about 6 months now and I'm still chuffed with it. My advice to you is go for something you can live with for a while rather than a gimmic.
Garish stuff will undoubtedly become tiresome after a while - Seat Surgeons showed me some pics of some mad combinations that looked pretty funky but I'd have been sick of within a month.

I went for all black, with perforated centres and grey stitching and the vRS logo in the normal place (on a Silver vRS). I think it looks very classy and yet simple....basically a tasteful job that I can live with until SWMBO takes over ownership.

One other piece of advice, buy some decent leather treatment. After a while obviously the leather will start to soften a bit and certain areas such as the drivers seat bolster neares the door and areas of the seat base will become a bit shrivelled. The cleaning foamy stuff that they give you is ok, but just cleans, it doesn't nourish.

I got some Simoniz stuff from Halfrauds instead and that has waxes in it that not only stop the leather going shiny but keeps it supple too. Apply with a damp soft cloth, rubbing into the leather, allow to dry then buff with a microfibre. Looks as good as new when done if done regularly (every couple of months if driven daily).

Chrispy · 23-02-2008, 20:57

Edit: Looks like this:

http://briskoda.net/forums/fabia/lea...ge-pics/84571/

vrsjefo70 · 23-02-2008, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

Edit: Looks like this:

http://briskoda.net/forums/fabia/lea...ge-pics/84571/

Thanks Chrispy, looks very nice indeed mate.
I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me our experiences

Cant bloody wait

Mossman · 23-02-2008, 21:37

Hmmmm... the Mrs is not impressed with my idea of leather.

B*gger!

vrsjefo70 · 24-02-2008, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mossman

Hmmmm... the Mrs is not impressed with my idea of leather.

B*gger!

Mossman keep on at your missus they normally cave in under pressure, Im currently trying to persuade mine to trade her polo tdi in for a Furby then I have two to play with

Mr Grumpy · 24-02-2008, 09:58

Both of our Fabias have leather, and biased I may be, but the leather in mine ( aftermarket ) is so much nicer than the leather in the wifes SE, hers is too new, and still looks like vinyl, whilst mine looks and smells better.

Wabey · 24-02-2008, 10:04

i would love to have some leather put in mine...but it's not cheap, and a fair distance away from me!

What do Seat Surgeons do? Do they take the seats out and trim them, or do you have to give them the seats to do it?

22-02-2008, 13:34	#1
vrsjefo70 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 33 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! I will be getting my Furby trimmed by Seat Surgeons in the next 2 or 3 weeks and cannot decide which option to go for, my Furby is yellow and was thinking of black leather with yellow stitching. Ive noticed quite a few people have had the same done at the same place and I want to know your thoughts please. Apparently they are now doing a better quality leather for a higher price and I also wondered if anybody has had this option done. Thanks all........ __________________ Angel Re-Remap-PD160-Green Filter-Jabba RARB

22-02-2008, 13:45	#2
mj01 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Devizes Posts: 48 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! I was leathered by Seat Surgeons 18 months ago, black with red stitching. I'm still very happy with it. Seach on "leathered" and you find a thread with photos of my car. __________________ Martin Fabia v/RS Sep 05, Black magic, xenons, cruise, front flaps Black leather, and red stitching, from Seat Surgeons of York. Black mats with red binding and vRS logos from Autostyle. Elise s2 Type 49 (Gold Leaf ltd edition) 4/03 (for sunny days).

22-02-2008, 13:55	#3
vrsjefo70 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 33 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Looks amazing MJ01, thanks for taking the time to reply. I think thats the way forward for me black leather with yellow stitching... Can't wait to get it done....fed up with the drab grey interior __________________ Angel Re-Remap-PD160-Green Filter-Jabba RARB

22-02-2008, 14:25	#4
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 493 Members Car: 2 Fabia VRs pocket rockets! Thanks: 54 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! It's on my list to do Looks superb and they are only an hour or so away from me. __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

22-02-2008, 20:58	#5
leeland Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Cornwall Posts: 773 Members Car: fabia vrs 54 Race blue Thanks: 57 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Black with yellow stitching You will love leather seats after grey cloth ones... do they do yellow piping around back of seat as an option, blue piping sets off se a treat.. __________________ .........vRSRace Blue Fabia VRSse 2005 ........

22-02-2008, 21:00	#6
ClearwayDT Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Slough Posts: 35 Members Car: '56 Plate Fabia vRS with Seat Surgeons leather interior and dual controls! Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! I had my car done on Monday - Black with Grey and Grey stitching. No vRS logos - Very classy indeed. __________________ If you're gonna learn to drive, it might as well be in something good! '56 Plate Black Magic Fabia vRS with Seat Surgeons leather, Alpine CDE-9871R, iPod Classic 80GB Black, dual controls and scraped alloys!!!

22-02-2008, 21:05	#7
WaveyDavey Hiya Vic!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,312 Members Car: 2006 Fabia vRS & 2005 Fabia vRS. Images: 9 Thanks: 116 Thanked 94 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! I was just about to say 12 pints of guinness.... And try and stay upright.... But then i realised what your post was about. Cheers Dave. __________________ 2006 'Black Magic' Fabia vRS... With a few little EXTRAS

23-02-2008, 01:05	#9
dou91e Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BELFAST Posts: 63 Members Car: 2005 BLACK FABIA VRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! well i had 8 tins of beat the wife and im with the lot of you lol

23-02-2008, 01:34	#10
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,591 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 224 Times in 181 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! There are a few examples on VRStu's site at Fabia-vrs.com - Image Gallery 7 One of them (Chas) is a yellow vRS and shows the black leather with yellow stitching __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

23-02-2008, 11:55	#11
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,962 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 101 Thanked 131 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Black on black, cant go wrong __________________ Star Remap, BMC, Helix, 312's, Magnex, Vibratechniks mount, Allard Power Pipe, VMaxx Coilies, CCV mod, Pikey Short Shifter, Stainless Boost pipes, Pikey arch mod, HID's, 17's, Heated Seats, Cruise + many more

23-02-2008, 18:22	#14
vrsjefo70 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 33 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Ta for help gents, clearwaydt do you have any pics of your seats? Paul at SS tells me he has a better quality leather for £300 more the stuff you find in Porshe's, has anybody seen this? Black/Black looks like the front runner at the moment. __________________ Angel Re-Remap-PD160-Green Filter-Jabba RARB

23-02-2008, 18:29	#16
SILVERSAUSAGE Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 187 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! ive had mine trimmed for a year now, still looking very tight. im going back to get the drivers seat tightened back up a bit on the lower bolster other than that, very nice. i got black with silver pinholed inserts and silver stitching

23-02-2008, 18:47	#18
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,962 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 101 Thanked 131 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! I'd stay away from the yellow myself, but i dont like yellow vrs so lol It's your choice buddy, i was undecided for a while but thought im going for black with black as its safe __________________ Star Remap, BMC, Helix, 312's, Magnex, Vibratechniks mount, Allard Power Pipe, VMaxx Coilies, CCV mod, Pikey Short Shifter, Stainless Boost pipes, Pikey arch mod, HID's, 17's, Heated Seats, Cruise + many more

23-02-2008, 20:55	#19
Chrispy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,760 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Had mine on for about 6 months now and I'm still chuffed with it. My advice to you is go for something you can live with for a while rather than a gimmic. Garish stuff will undoubtedly become tiresome after a while - Seat Surgeons showed me some pics of some mad combinations that looked pretty funky but I'd have been sick of within a month. I went for all black, with perforated centres and grey stitching and the vRS logo in the normal place (on a Silver vRS). I think it looks very classy and yet simple....basically a tasteful job that I can live with until SWMBO takes over ownership. One other piece of advice, buy some decent leather treatment. After a while obviously the leather will start to soften a bit and certain areas such as the drivers seat bolster neares the door and areas of the seat base will become a bit shrivelled. The cleaning foamy stuff that they give you is ok, but just cleans, it doesn't nourish. I got some Simoniz stuff from Halfrauds instead and that has waxes in it that not only stop the leather going shiny but keeps it supple too. Apply with a damp soft cloth, rubbing into the leather, allow to dry then buff with a microfibre. Looks as good as new when done if done regularly (every couple of months if driven daily). __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

23-02-2008, 20:57	#20
Chrispy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Normanton, West Yorks Posts: 1,760 Members Car: 2004 Fabia vRS Thanks: 38 Thanked 68 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Edit: Looks like this: http://briskoda.net/forums/fabia/lea...ge-pics/84571/ __________________ Silver '04 Fabia vRS. Jabba Custom Remap, Seat Surgeons Leather interior, Whiteline RARB, Cupra Console Bushes

23-02-2008, 21:37	#22
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 493 Members Car: 2 Fabia VRs pocket rockets! Thanks: 54 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Hmmmm... the Mrs is not impressed with my idea of leather. B*gger! __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

24-02-2008, 09:58	#24
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,673 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! Both of our Fabias have leather, and biased I may be, but the leather in mine ( aftermarket ) is so much nicer than the leather in the wifes SE, hers is too new, and still looks like vinyl, whilst mine looks and smells better. __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

24-02-2008, 10:04	#25
Wabey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thetford Posts: 213 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Any advice welcome....getting leathered soon! i would love to have some leather put in mine...but it's not cheap, and a fair distance away from me! What do Seat Surgeons do? Do they take the seats out and trim them, or do you have to give them the seats to do it? __________________ MATT

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