My sweet new kustom seat!!111!!11!

DrFabulous · 04-16-2006, 08:43 AM

On my way to Chicago, I noticed my seat felt a little... odd. Figured out that the middle part of the backrest on my seat was falling out. So, this morning, I tore it apart and did the ultimate fix! It feels like racing seats!1111!!!

Actually, it does feel really wierd to have a normal seat again. I had gotten used to the wierd angle to sit/bar in my back. I know someone is going to make a crack at GM for making crappy seats or something, but I don't really care. For me, spending 30 mins and $3 to fix something isn't a big deal.

Before- whole seat

Before- what it's supposed to be/how little it's held together (left side)

Before- the culprit

After- nothing like cheap fixes

After- whole seat

aaaannnnddd..... last week, I decided my metallic blue interior, while different and "cool", was fairly ryce-tastic, so I changed it to black. I am most satisfied. Black knobs should be arriving soon (out of a Century... thanks Brad!!)

Ajaxus · 04-16-2006, 08:54 AM

deryced, noice.

btw, is it just me or are those some big wackin pictures?

DrFabulous · 04-16-2006, 09:02 AM

Pictures look normal size to me. Is photobucket acting up or something??

Oh, my... "previous" interior......

Ajaxus · 04-16-2006, 09:07 AM

for me the pictures of the seat were HUGE and the interior pics (first and last post)are normal sized.

definitely liking the black more, you might've considered a deep navy blue on the inside as well, to mirror the outside a bit more.

DrFabulous · 04-16-2006, 09:08 AM

hmmm, no I see what you mean... they look huge on this go-around. Odd.

I liked the old blue cause it was metallic... I had a "navy" color on there long ago, let me find a pic...

EDIT: lies, no such pics exist. The navy didn't look good at all, trust me. Metallic looked better.

caraudiodave · 04-16-2006, 12:45 PM

hmm that fix looks good. i need to do something similar...maybe ill check mine out someday soon.

KeyserSosa2000 · 04-16-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFabulous

I like the fuzzy seat covers...

DrFabulous · 04-16-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KeyserSosa2000

I like the fuzzy seat covers...

Long story behind those. They were a breif solution to a problem.

coupe · 04-16-2006, 03:59 PM

Nothing wrong with ghetto rigging anything as long as it follows these 2 rules:
1. You cant see the ghetto of it (hidden zip ties etc)
2. It actually works

Zip ties are what are holding up my tips on my GA and my GMC

boost21 · 04-16-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coupe

Nothing wrong with ghetto rigging anything as long as it follows these 2 rules:
1. You cant see the ghetto of it (hidden zip ties etc)
2. It actually works

Zip ties are what are holding up my tips on my GA and my GMC

yup i have zip ties holding my hangers closer togeather....w/o it it rattlkes on bumps

DrFabulous · 04-16-2006, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coupe

Nothing wrong with ghetto rigging anything as long as it follows these 2 rules:
1. You cant see the ghetto of it (hidden zip ties etc)
2. It actually works

Zip ties are what are holding up my tips on my GA and my GMC

werd

Rich · 04-16-2006, 05:49 PM

yeah the first pictures are huge. the new interior looks nice. i agree its better than before, and the century knobs will defintly add to it. i rock them as well and think they dont look to bad on my stock stuff.

BiHStL · 04-17-2006, 02:22 AM

i need to do this same think, how did you go about getting the seat cover off,also would the same method work with leather seats

shogun99 · 04-17-2006, 05:39 PM

can you please further elaborate on those black knobs you were talking about?
I would like to partake in this endevour as well.....

XMBlackGT1 · 04-17-2006, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boost21

yup i have zip ties holding my hangers closer togeather....w/o it it rattlkes on bumps

Yup- Zip ties work fabulous for holding exhaust up higher into the grooves on the bumper. I did the same trick and am very happy with the results.

DrFabulous · 04-19-2006, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shogun99

can you please further elaborate on those black knobs you were talking about?
I would like to partake in this endevour as well.....

1-Order 3 knobs out of a Buick Century.
2- Pull current knobs off.
3- Install black Centruy knobs.

DrFabulous · 04-19-2006, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiHStL

i need to do this same think, how did you go about getting the seat cover off,also would the same method work with leather seats

The front and back hook together right between where the top and bottom parts of the seat meet.... pull them apart, and pull the seat cover up.

iroc355 · 04-19-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XMBlackGT1

Yup- Zip ties work fabulous for holding exhaust up higher into the grooves on the bumper. I did the same trick and am very happy with the results.

I just use a good exhaust shop, no need for zip ties

Braves299 · 04-19-2006, 03:36 PM

This is probably what is wrong with my seat! Now I have to get out there and find out.. Thanks!

5-lO · 04-19-2006, 06:23 PM

Lol Fabulous, looks like you just saved the GAGT world!

I like the black interior man, looks good

PS: Where the fock have you been, now GTFO

04-16-2006, 08:43 AM	#1
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	My sweet new kustom seat!!111!!11! On my way to Chicago, I noticed my seat felt a little... odd. Figured out that the middle part of the backrest on my seat was falling out. So, this morning, I tore it apart and did the ultimate fix! It feels like racing seats!1111!!! Actually, it does feel really wierd to have a normal seat again. I had gotten used to the wierd angle to sit/bar in my back. I know someone is going to make a crack at GM for making crappy seats or something, but I don't really care. For me, spending 30 mins and $3 to fix something isn't a big deal. Before- whole seat Before- what it's supposed to be/how little it's held together (left side) Before- the culprit After- nothing like cheap fixes After- whole seat aaaannnnddd..... last week, I decided my metallic blue interior, while different and "cool", was fairly ryce-tastic, so I changed it to black. I am most satisfied. Black knobs should be arriving soon (out of a Century... thanks Brad!!) __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

04-16-2006, 09:02 AM	#3
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Pictures look normal size to me. Is photobucket acting up or something?? Oh, my... "previous" interior...... __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project Last edited by DrFabulous; 04-16-2006 at 09:04 AM.

04-16-2006, 09:08 AM	#5
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	hmmm, no I see what you mean... they look huge on this go-around. Odd. I liked the old blue cause it was metallic... I had a "navy" color on there long ago, let me find a pic... EDIT: lies, no such pics exist. The navy didn't look good at all, trust me. Metallic looked better. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

04-16-2006, 12:45 PM	#6
caraudiodave Boring old man AKA: Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wood ranch, ca Age: 41 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle: '13 Camry hybrid	hmm that fix looks good. i need to do something similar...maybe ill check mine out someday soon. __________________ 2013 Toyota Camry hybrid: Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX, Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.5 (1000 x 1), Dynaudio MD100 (1" tweeters), Dynaudio MW160 (6.5" mids), Eclipse SW8812 (12" aluminum cone subwoofer)

04-16-2006, 03:59 PM	#9
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	Nothing wrong with ghetto rigging anything as long as it follows these 2 rules: 1. You cant see the ghetto of it (hidden zip ties etc) 2. It actually works Zip ties are what are holding up my tips on my GA and my GMC __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

04-16-2006, 05:49 PM	#12
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	yeah the first pictures are huge. the new interior looks nice. i agree its better than before, and the century knobs will defintly add to it. i rock them as well and think they dont look to bad on my stock stuff. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

04-17-2006, 02:22 AM	#13
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	i need to do this same think, how did you go about getting the seat cover off,also would the same method work with leather seats __________________ Mods: Custom CAI, Flowmaster 80, Overlays, G2 Tails, Custom Car Grills, Lotek Guage Pod Much more coming soon! My CarDomain Page

04-17-2006, 05:39 PM	#14
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	can you please further elaborate on those black knobs you were talking about? I would like to partake in this endevour as well..... __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

04-19-2006, 03:36 PM	#19
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	This is probably what is wrong with my seat! Now I have to get out there and find out.. Thanks! __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

04-19-2006, 06:23 PM	#20
5-lO Just bought a. . . AKA: Jon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 35 Posts: 2,950 Vehicle: 15 HD 48 XL1200X	Lol Fabulous, looks like you just saved the GAGT world! I like the black interior man, looks good PS: Where the fock have you been, now GTFO __________________ CURRENT: WHATEVER I WANT OFF THE DEALER LOT AND 15 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 48: LED HEADLAMP, TURNS AND TAILS, PYTHON BLACK SLIP ONS, SCREAMING EAGLE BLACK EXHAUST SHIELDS. PREVIOUS: 03 GAGT, 04 MAZDASPEED MX-5, 06 TC, 02 SEVILLE STS, 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHTESTER, 10 MAZDA3 S SPORT MANUAL, 06 SUZUKI KATANA, 11 MAZDA 3 S GRAND TOURING MANUAL TECH, 13 MAZDASPEED3

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