I installed only one side today. Was interrupted. Also wanted to install sound deadening and that got defered, too. I will say that the OEM speakers are total trash. The tweeter wasn't as bad as the 6.5 door speaker. Anything is better than the OEM speakers.
@arpypat Oh no. I didn't even consider them but should have. Do you have part numbers, perhaps? Please tell me they are really expensive so I don't regret getting the leather. What color is the thread? The pic is hard to tell. And, do I need to give a Type R serial to get them. lolFor those that hate the center console fabric and want to keep an OEM look, a slightly expensive option is the Type R alcantara pieces. They pop right in
It was about ~$330USD for the 3 pieces. Prices may have changed in the last few months. Red stitching matches the seat stitching.
Thanks for the reply, and for making me even more happy that I got the leather. That's pretty pricy even though it does look great. Bikejog was dead on. 3 times the price of what I got.It was about ~$330USD for the 3 pieces. Prices may have changed in the last few months. Red stitching matches the seat stitching.
For the center console, do you remove the fabric prior to install the leather or do you just cover the fabric with the leathe?I've seen this asked numerous times in several different threads, but just wanted to share the results of my cloth armrest swap to leather. My car is a 2019 Sedan and the parts are different for the Coupe from what I understand. And yes, the parts are a direct fit from an Insight. Same as a Civic, just a lot cheaper!
I bought everything from OEMPARTSOURCE.com and didn't have to wait for more than a week. Something was backordered but it still arrived on time.
Anyways, super easy upgrade and totally worth not having sandpaper on my forearms all day. Hope this helps the community.
Note* Just FYI, the stitching is gray and not red. Personally, I don't mind at all since it still matches the gray accents in the seats. I would assume no one would ever notice.
No, just lift the center console up and there are two screw underneath. Undo those and then it will pop right off like the other pieces and then you can just swap it with the leather one.
It looks great! But asking as a noob, how hard is it to do the door panels? I saw the video posted earlier and it seems fairly straightforward, but the video didn't show the whole process. The fit in my doors is really good, and I don't want to risk introducing any rattles if I don't put it back together right.I really like the leather pieces that I bought. No plans for leather seats. We'll see in a few years, maybe.
Here is one of my door arm rests.
I second what dathoneycomb said. It's really easy. Just a couple of screws to take it off and reverse to put back on. Pro tip on the triangle parts where the tweeter mounts. There are small tabs on the window side. Make sure you slide those tabs in before pushing the snap in tab\mount things (not sure what to call them). I snapped one of my tabs by the window. It's OK I think but beware.
Would this fit my 2020 Hatchback EX? That center console cloth is exfoliating my right arm pretty good.Here is my OEMPartsource shopping list. I highly recommend them.
I installed the center pieces in less than 10 minutes. Pull the side pieces up and out. Unscrew the two screws (shown in picture). Then pull up and toward the back are clips on each side.
Didn't pull the door apart yet to install the door rests but they are the perfect size and shape. Just need to verify the attachment points.
I am so happy with this upgrade. I might attempt to dye the thread but it really does not bother me very much as is.
For the right price, sure!That looks so good. Anyone want to buy lightly used pleather parts?
