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May 6, 2011 | 11:41 PM

c5inphila

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Leather interior makeover

Hi, i thought i would start a new thread showing the progress on my interior. The first stage were the caravaggio daytona seats

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May 6, 2011 | 11:51 PM

c5inphila

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On the second part of this project i went to Apsis to see Jersey. He was very helpful with getting this part of the job done. Here are some pic's from the first batch of parts i picked up this week. I should have them installed this week.

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May 6, 2011 | 11:56 PM

c5inphila

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May 7, 2011 | 12:08 AM

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Very nice!

May 7, 2011 | 12:22 AM

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Wow! Absolutely gorgeous. I'm going to have to seriously consider getting those seats. I know they are huge $$$ but I've never seen a better looking seat.

May 7, 2011 | 12:22 AM

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May 7, 2011 | 12:31 AM

alxltd1

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Do the seats mount to the C5 stock rails and do you keep all the power functions?

May 7, 2011 | 01:02 AM

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Absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see everything installed. I'm especially curious to see how the upper-right radio bezel fits to the new dash. Wondering if the thickness of the wrapped leather will cause a gap -- especially when viewed from the passenger side. (Hell, it sometimes doesn't fit that well from the factory.)

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May 7, 2011 | 01:05 AM

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First Class all the way.....

May 7, 2011 | 02:40 AM

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c5inphila

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alxltd1

Do the seats mount to the C5 stock rails and do you keep all the power functions?

Yes, the seat mount to the C5 rails but the seats are made from C6 seats. Walt

May 7, 2011 | 02:55 AM

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Hi, just laying the peices out they fit perfect. I think the problem is that the push connector in that corner becomes loose. I have heard people say to wrap tape a few times around it, before you push it in. Also before they wrap the leather the edges and any place something fits into a hole are sanded down. Thanks for the complements, Walt

May 7, 2011 | 04:39 AM

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is the dash pad easily removed? any issues with damage while being covered?

May 7, 2011 | 07:31 AM

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Can I see the seats in person?

May 7, 2011 | 07:55 AM

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very nice upgrade,

May 7, 2011 | 08:22 AM

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That looks absolutely stunning! I am jealous.

May 7, 2011 | 08:52 AM

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That is WICKED nice

Thanks,Matt

May 7, 2011 | 09:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c5inphila

Yes, the seat mount to the C5 rails but the seats are made from C6 seats. Walt

Thanks. I have been looking at the seats Caravaggio does as just a mod of the stock C5 Sport seats but with larger side bolsters, but the Daytona's look much better. The total effect will be an amazing transformation. Very nice. I assume the door panels are being redone to match as well? Please post pics of those also.