My new interior from Apsis
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Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
Well since you asked ...
1. Really like the Cocomats. I had a set of these years ago but not sure they were rubber backed.
2. Don't care for CF ... real or otherwise. I like the idea of a leather covered bezel better.
3. Don't care for the way the door was done. Too many pieced parts and that means too much constrasting stitching which is going in all different directions, very busy and distracting.
4. Not a fan of the CF grain in the leather. It's the kind of grain we would emboss on an inferior side to hide it's imperfections, not a high end look in my opinion.
I know it's your car and you spent a lot of money on the mods but you asked for opinions and here's mine. If you want a recommendation on a different vendor for your interior,
PM me.
1. Really like the Cocomats. I had a set of these years ago but not sure they were rubber backed.
2. Don't care for CF ... real or otherwise. I like the idea of a leather covered bezel better.
3. Don't care for the way the door was done. Too many pieced parts and that means too much constrasting stitching which is going in all different directions, very busy and distracting.
4. Not a fan of the CF grain in the leather. It's the kind of grain we would emboss on an inferior side to hide it's imperfections, not a high end look in my opinion.
I know it's your car and you spent a lot of money on the mods but you asked for opinions and here's mine. If you want a recommendation on a different vendor for your interior,
PM me.
Regarding the comment on the CF grain, it's all Nappa leather with a natural grain. There is no CF grain anywhere. The camera flash also makes the real CF look much brighter in the pictures than in person. Sure, it's an acquired taste for some, but I like how it woke up the interior.
Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Oh, as I mentioned, the seats and steering wheel are next. Just need to save a few bucks first.
Melting Slicks
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From: GA
Looks really great! I'm waiting on some door panels and I'll get some pics up as well. I only lack the dash and bottom piece of rear console and I'll have a completely redone interior. I'm a little more subdued as I tend to be a bit on the conservative side. I know from what I already have that the leather quality you have is impeccable and has to be seen in person. Nothing like that smell first thing when you get into your car
Pro
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From: South Jersey
Sorry for my comment on the CF grain leather....I was referring to the perforated leather on the console lid and arm rests. It probably looks fine in person. This vendor does have a new CF grain leather, so I was confused.
Sorry if I came off too harsh. I'm guessing you're going to do a D ring steering wheel, maybe you can pick up the perforated leather theme in that, same for the seats to kind of pull everything together.
Jerry
Sorry if I came off too harsh. I'm guessing you're going to do a D ring steering wheel, maybe you can pick up the perforated leather theme in that, same for the seats to kind of pull everything together.
Jerry
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Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Sorry for my comment on the CF grain leather....I was referring to the perforated leather on the console lid and arm rests. It probably looks fine in person. This vendor does have a new CF grain leather, so I was confused.
Sorry if I came off too harsh. I'm guessing you're going to do a D ring steering wheel, maybe you can pick up the perforated leather theme in that, same for the seats to kind of pull everything together.
Jerry
Sorry if I came off too harsh. I'm guessing you're going to do a D ring steering wheel, maybe you can pick up the perforated leather theme in that, same for the seats to kind of pull everything together.
Jerry
Racer
Joined: May 2003
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From: Northern CA
Yeah that look terrible...I think you should rip it all out and sent it to me so I can dispose of it properly....I will send back stock replacement parts 
Seriously, looks awesome! The stuff coming from APSIS these days is amazing, just damned expensive from what I have seen.
Out of curiosity why wouldn't you just have them do the seats to match? I am looking at getting mine redone with real alcantara since the suede inserts I have now are discoloring, I know the covers from them would be incredible, I need to call and get a price.
Seriously, looks awesome! The stuff coming from APSIS these days is amazing, just damned expensive from what I have seen.
Out of curiosity why wouldn't you just have them do the seats to match? I am looking at getting mine redone with real alcantara since the suede inserts I have now are discoloring, I know the covers from them would be incredible, I need to call and get a price.
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That looks awesome - APSIS does one fine job with the interior of a car.
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Drifting
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Not sure which way I'm going to go yet with the seats. Possibly fixed, possibly reclining. Right now Apsis doesn't really offer a sport seat, and I don't want the stock Z seat simply reupholstered. I need better foam and contouring, e.g. an entirely new seat. Thinking about the Caravaggio sport seats actually...
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Looks nice. I'm sure it's even better in person.
One question...When you invest this much into modding your interior, do you get special, agreed-on value insurance? I would hate to see a car like yours go down and Geico offers you blue book value.
One question...When you invest this much into modding your interior, do you get special, agreed-on value insurance? I would hate to see a car like yours go down and Geico offers you blue book value.
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From: Roswell Ga
The leather looks fantastic. I'm with some others here about the "too much going on". I'd have rather seen something less busy instead of the carbon fiber, but if you like it, that's all that matters.
But how much does that leather cost? They don't say on their website.
But how much does that leather cost? They don't say on their website.
