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Post by Puck on Apr 14, 2005 14:32:24 GMT 10
Hey guys, Guess what my latest mod is? hmmm, guess the topic/subject heading gives it away, huh. Yup, I picked myself up a Leather Interior for my TS Wagon. ;D Colour = Light Grey Includes: front seats, back seat, door trims (leather only on the trim bit above the arm rest) Condition: Used but still good (no rips). I plan to put it in this weekend and take some photo's so stay tuned if you wish. I'm told it's out of a 1996 KS Verada Wagon (the seats are the same as a Verada ones), but I'm yet to see a KS Verada with leather. I thought it may have come from a Diamante but the door trims are the same as our Verada's and I think the Diamante's have different door trims. [glow=green,2,700]Does anyone know if the TR/TS (KR/KS) came out with Leather as an option and how common/rare these are ?[/glow] Also, while I have the seats out, I'll give the interior (carpet, etc.) a good clean - [glow=green,2,700]Does anyone have any suggestions of other things I should consider doing while I have the seats out ?[/glow] Thanks.
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Post by FiReStOrM on Apr 14, 2005 17:27:40 GMT 10
Nice!
I think the KS veradas had a leather option... not 100% sure though.
You'll have to do a write up for the Tech Tips section man.
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Post by Puck on Apr 15, 2005 10:14:48 GMT 10
...You'll have to do a write up for the Tech Tips section man. Tech Tips ? What for? Taking seats out and in? Believe me, I don't expect this to be too mechanical/technical - I'm not mechanically minded. However, if I do find anything fiddly or strange while doing the job I'll sure let people know. This weekend is lookin good
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Post by Puck on Apr 18, 2005 23:51:32 GMT 10
HooHa, I finished installing the Leather Interior. Also justtt read my original post – the leather is more of a dark colour than I originally thought – my oops. The removal of the seats and door trims (and thorough cleaning) was time consuming but well worth it. It all went relatively smoothly. No major drama's or problems – I broke a door handle (Cracked the clip) but that’s easily replaced. In the end I cleaned the Leather with “Mothers” products. I used a Leather Cleaner then a Leather Conditioner. I also took the opportunity to clean all the carpets, centre console, door trims, etc. Took me most of the weekend to do but looks great & I’m a Happy Boy. My Hints for interior removal/install are…<br>(things that were not obvious to me – being a non-mechanically minded person) 1. When removing the bottom of the rear seat - it is attached with two clips which attach it to the floor - these are located at the bottom front and slide forward to release (took me a while to figure that easy one out). 2. When removing the back of the rear seat (split fold type), undo the 2 bolts at either side (near the doors) then slide them off the centre bracket. Don’t bother undoing the bolts on the centre bracket and removing the whole centre bracket like I did. It was only when going to install the new interior that I realised that this was not necessary. 3. When putting the seats back in (especially when different seats like in my case) – if the bolts don’t seam to line up. Release the runner adjustttment (like you were moving the seat back or forward to suit a different driver). One of my runners was more forward than the other which resulted in the bolts not being in line with the floor. As promised, here's some photos. Before... After...
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Post by Puck on Apr 21, 2005 12:49:27 GMT 10
Okay, justt spoke with a friendly lady from Mitsubishi Customer Service (asked the question on the MMA website). She has confirmed that Leather did come out in the Australian KS Verada (not a Magna until 2000). But they are unable to say how many. So if your interested, keep a watch out guys'n'gals, there may be others appear for sale or at wreckers every now and then.
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Post by FiReStOrM on Apr 21, 2005 18:08:57 GMT 10
Good job mate. It looks awesome! I especially love the door trims; they look very schmick.
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Post by Zen on May 25, 2005 9:15:25 GMT 10
Took me a while to get to it but YEAH it does look great... i might have to try and find sumtin like that for the TF
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