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Seat Covers
How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These
would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a just a bit threadbare at this point. Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEAT-...spagenameZWDVW |
Re: Seat Covers
those look very nice. i think they'll last long. i haven't had to use any
seat covers yet but if i did i'd want a set of those. -jeff "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net... > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These would be for my > 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a just a bit threadbare at this > point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEAT-...spagenameZWDVW > > |
Re: Seat Covers
those look very nice. i think they'll last long. i haven't had to use any
seat covers yet but if i did i'd want a set of those. -jeff "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net... > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These would be for my > 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a just a bit threadbare at this > point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEAT-...spagenameZWDVW > > |
Re: Seat Covers
those look very nice. i think they'll last long. i haven't had to use any
seat covers yet but if i did i'd want a set of those. -jeff "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net... > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These would be for my > 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a just a bit threadbare at this > point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEAT-...spagenameZWDVW > > |
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those look very nice. i think they'll last long. i haven't had to use any
seat covers yet but if i did i'd want a set of those. -jeff "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net... > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These would be for my > 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a just a bit threadbare at this > point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEAT-...spagenameZWDVW > > |
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"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in
news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net: > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These > would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a > just a bit threadbare at this point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? <snip eBay link> Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing (besides durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is not visible here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot be fixed in place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over time. These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is preferable to the Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth cloth on the non-seating surfaces. Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I find that helps tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and bunching. Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit properly over the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their seats. Once you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, either the bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. The cloth (and bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the too-tight seat cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in
news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net: > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These > would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a > just a bit threadbare at this point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? <snip eBay link> Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing (besides durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is not visible here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot be fixed in place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over time. These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is preferable to the Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth cloth on the non-seating surfaces. Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I find that helps tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and bunching. Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit properly over the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their seats. Once you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, either the bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. The cloth (and bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the too-tight seat cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in
news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net: > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These > would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a > just a bit threadbare at this point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? <snip eBay link> Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing (besides durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is not visible here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot be fixed in place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over time. These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is preferable to the Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth cloth on the non-seating surfaces. Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I find that helps tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and bunching. Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit properly over the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their seats. Once you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, either the bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. The cloth (and bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the too-tight seat cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in
news:mHPXg.13339$UG4.5440@newsread2.news.pas.earth link.net: > How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These > would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is a > just a bit threadbare at this point. > > Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? <snip eBay link> Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing (besides durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is not visible here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot be fixed in place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over time. These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is preferable to the Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth cloth on the non-seating surfaces. Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I find that helps tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and bunching. Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit properly over the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their seats. Once you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, either the bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. The cloth (and bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the too-tight seat cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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Thanks for the input, Jeff and Tegger. The overwhelming
majority of the feedback on the Ebayer's seat covers is positive. But I was still bothered by the many posts saying, for the most part, the fit was poor. Some report tearing, as Tegger experienced with other seat cover makes, too. At least the Ebayer apparently is very good about issuing refunds (though I am not sure that includes the back and forth shipping charges). Sometime in the next few months I am going to try to get the old seat cover off and look for the things Tegger mentions. I am also weighing that, given I think the life of the car is "about another five years," it does not need anything too elegant. I do like that people are always complimenting how clean the inside of my car is. Kudos to Honda for using what I think is pretty tough upholstery, at least on the 1991 Civic LX model (a velour-ish fabric). Gosh knows I have fumbled enough soft drinks etc. while driving. Going at the spill with fabric cleaner, water, or similar within a day or so has been near 100% effective. "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote > "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote >> How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These >> would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is >> a >> just a bit threadbare at this point. >> >> Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > > <snip eBay link> > > > Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing > (besides > durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is > not visible > here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot > be fixed in > place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over > time. > > These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is > preferable to the > Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth > cloth on the > non-seating surfaces. > > Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I > find that helps > tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and > bunching. > > Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit > properly over > the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their > seats. Once > you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, > either the > bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. > > My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. > The cloth (and > bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the > too-tight seat > cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. |
Re: Seat Covers
Thanks for the input, Jeff and Tegger. The overwhelming
majority of the feedback on the Ebayer's seat covers is positive. But I was still bothered by the many posts saying, for the most part, the fit was poor. Some report tearing, as Tegger experienced with other seat cover makes, too. At least the Ebayer apparently is very good about issuing refunds (though I am not sure that includes the back and forth shipping charges). Sometime in the next few months I am going to try to get the old seat cover off and look for the things Tegger mentions. I am also weighing that, given I think the life of the car is "about another five years," it does not need anything too elegant. I do like that people are always complimenting how clean the inside of my car is. Kudos to Honda for using what I think is pretty tough upholstery, at least on the 1991 Civic LX model (a velour-ish fabric). Gosh knows I have fumbled enough soft drinks etc. while driving. Going at the spill with fabric cleaner, water, or similar within a day or so has been near 100% effective. "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote > "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote >> How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These >> would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is >> a >> just a bit threadbare at this point. >> >> Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > > <snip eBay link> > > > Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing > (besides > durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is > not visible > here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot > be fixed in > place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over > time. > > These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is > preferable to the > Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth > cloth on the > non-seating surfaces. > > Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I > find that helps > tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and > bunching. > > Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit > properly over > the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their > seats. Once > you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, > either the > bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. > > My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. > The cloth (and > bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the > too-tight seat > cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. |
Re: Seat Covers
Thanks for the input, Jeff and Tegger. The overwhelming
majority of the feedback on the Ebayer's seat covers is positive. But I was still bothered by the many posts saying, for the most part, the fit was poor. Some report tearing, as Tegger experienced with other seat cover makes, too. At least the Ebayer apparently is very good about issuing refunds (though I am not sure that includes the back and forth shipping charges). Sometime in the next few months I am going to try to get the old seat cover off and look for the things Tegger mentions. I am also weighing that, given I think the life of the car is "about another five years," it does not need anything too elegant. I do like that people are always complimenting how clean the inside of my car is. Kudos to Honda for using what I think is pretty tough upholstery, at least on the 1991 Civic LX model (a velour-ish fabric). Gosh knows I have fumbled enough soft drinks etc. while driving. Going at the spill with fabric cleaner, water, or similar within a day or so has been near 100% effective. "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote > "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote >> How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These >> would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is >> a >> just a bit threadbare at this point. >> >> Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > > <snip eBay link> > > > Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing > (besides > durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is > not visible > here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot > be fixed in > place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over > time. > > These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is > preferable to the > Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth > cloth on the > non-seating surfaces. > > Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I > find that helps > tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and > bunching. > > Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit > properly over > the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their > seats. Once > you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, > either the > bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. > > My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. > The cloth (and > bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the > too-tight seat > cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. |
Re: Seat Covers
Thanks for the input, Jeff and Tegger. The overwhelming
majority of the feedback on the Ebayer's seat covers is positive. But I was still bothered by the many posts saying, for the most part, the fit was poor. Some report tearing, as Tegger experienced with other seat cover makes, too. At least the Ebayer apparently is very good about issuing refunds (though I am not sure that includes the back and forth shipping charges). Sometime in the next few months I am going to try to get the old seat cover off and look for the things Tegger mentions. I am also weighing that, given I think the life of the car is "about another five years," it does not need anything too elegant. I do like that people are always complimenting how clean the inside of my car is. Kudos to Honda for using what I think is pretty tough upholstery, at least on the 1991 Civic LX model (a velour-ish fabric). Gosh knows I have fumbled enough soft drinks etc. while driving. Going at the spill with fabric cleaner, water, or similar within a day or so has been near 100% effective. "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote > "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote >> How have people fared with aftermarket seat covers? These >> would be for my 1991 Civic LX. Its driver's seat cover is >> a >> just a bit threadbare at this point. >> >> Any thoughts on those pictured at the link below? > > <snip eBay link> > > > Those *look* OK, but I've found the most important thing > (besides > durability of the cloth), is the fixing method, which is > not visible > here. Too many aftermarket seat covers I've tried cannot > be fixed in > place well, and tend to slide, bunch and pull up over > time. > > These you show appear to be cloth all over, which is > preferable to the > Pennzoil ones that have just a layer of light, smooth > cloth on the > non-seating surfaces. > > Do yours have a layer of foam rubber on the underside? I > find that helps > tremendously in keeping the cover from shifting and > bunching. > > Many of the seat covers I've tried are too small to fit > properly over > the substantial side bolsters Honda tends to put on their > seats. Once > you sit in the seat and press the cover into the back, > either the > bolsters get squeezed, or the new cover tears. > > My driver's seat has had a cover on almost since Day 1. > The cloth (and > bolsters) are unworn, but are distorted from where the > too-tight seat > cover has compressed the foam on the bolsters. |
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I landed at my favorite U-Pull-It salvage yard today and
came across the exact same 91 Civic as my own. The driver's seat looked in good repair; had "only" 110k miles on it; and cost only $10 (love those bargain prices!). I sat on it and it felt pretty firm. I figured I could not go wrong. Four bolts and one quick-disconnect electrical connector later, it's mine. Here at home I will disassemble it entirely; wash the seat cover in the washing machine (cold temp, gentle cycle, mild detergent of some kind, I reckon); and compare the salvage seat's springiness to that in my Civic's. Then I'll rebuild my old one as needed. At the yard I also went looking for junked CRX's with decent bodies. Doh, that won't work. Several CRX's were there but they were stripped or pretty banged up. I reckon 99% of these cars end up in the yard because of a collision. The yard will be great for a lot of replacement CRX parts, though. |
Re: Seat Covers
I landed at my favorite U-Pull-It salvage yard today and
came across the exact same 91 Civic as my own. The driver's seat looked in good repair; had "only" 110k miles on it; and cost only $10 (love those bargain prices!). I sat on it and it felt pretty firm. I figured I could not go wrong. Four bolts and one quick-disconnect electrical connector later, it's mine. Here at home I will disassemble it entirely; wash the seat cover in the washing machine (cold temp, gentle cycle, mild detergent of some kind, I reckon); and compare the salvage seat's springiness to that in my Civic's. Then I'll rebuild my old one as needed. At the yard I also went looking for junked CRX's with decent bodies. Doh, that won't work. Several CRX's were there but they were stripped or pretty banged up. I reckon 99% of these cars end up in the yard because of a collision. The yard will be great for a lot of replacement CRX parts, though. |
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