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My guess is that you could do the install if you are patient and have some manual dexterity. It can take strong hands and fingers and some ability to work in tight spots (like reaching up in and under seats (seats removed, of course)

I don't know how THOSE seats are constructed, but I did my own Javelin seats and have done others in similar cars. Back then a lot of the seat covers were held on with hog rings. I have a great set of automatic feeding hog ring pliers as well as a manual pair for really tight places.

I believe patience is the key, don't rush.

Worst case, you remove the seats and take them to an auto upholstery shop to finish the job if you have problems - can't be that expensive if you furnish the covers and have the seats out.
 

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I’ve had a few cars done by going direct to local katzkin installer. Usually runs around $1300 truck and $1699 for 3 row SUV for leather and labor. They typically order the better level of covers.
 

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I’ve had a few cars done by going direct to local katzkin installer. Usually runs around $1300 truck and $1699 for 3 row SUV for leather and labor. They typically order the better level of covers.
What my dealer said directly supports your thinking - when I was looking at Sport and said I wanted leather - he said "I can get you leather for about the same cost as the leather in the other levels". So he was implying about 1700-1800 with that comment - materials and installation.

So I guess it's up to the asker of the question - what's it worth to THEM, what's it worth to them to have it installed and pay and walk away vs. DIY.

Katzkin stuff is good and gets good reviews.
 

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i bought mine from ebay and installed them myself.
 

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Nice! How was the install? How long did it take you?
 

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eBay has katzkins for around that price or less depending on color that you want. My local installer quoted $1100 installed for 1 color, $1200 for 2 tone color. $175 per seat for heated seat if done during leather install.
 
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eBay has katzkins for around that price or less depending on color that you want. My local installer quoted $1100 installed for 1 color, $1200 for 2 tone color. $175 per seat for heated seat if done during leather install.
man, my local dealer acted like he could budge off the $1499.... at 1100 that’s a no brainer to let them do it. Do you have pictures of yours?
 

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I am trying to convince them to do degreez cooled seats, but katskinz says it can’t be done. The seat has pressure sensors that interfere. Obviously someone with a JL did it, but there are legal, safety features to overcome.

Once I save up money, I’ll get them installed.
 

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Those are seat covers, Katzkin is complete upholstery replacement.
Oh my! :)

I was simply suggesting checking out the Bartact seat covers. While they're not "complete upholstery replacement" they are high quality attractive seat covers :blush:
 

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I am trying to convince them to do degreez cooled seats, but katskinz says it can’t be done. The seat has pressure sensors that interfere. Obviously someone with a JL did it, but there are legal, safety features to overcome.

Once I save up money, I’ll get them installed.
Im in south Florida. Definitely looking to see who can do leather and AC seats.
 
 



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