new wheelskin with a twist......

[3Q Jay]

the black 95 hit a milestone a few days ago



so i bought her a wheelskin as a treat. ddrumman already showed us how cool the black and sand is, but i thought i'd try something fancier than the loop stitch this time.

[ddrumman]

That's what I'm talking about. Looks really nice. Jay, does that bottle holder get in the way of your right foot?

[3Q Jay]

hey D- thanks, i thought you'd approve. i make it a point not to drink/eat in the car (kids either), but find it necessary to keep some water so i don't parch. those cup holders are not too obtrusive (they are E39 designed), and better than that center console box afterthought.

did you ever get your seat trim piece? post up my man!

[ddrumman]

Yup, I got it. I'm gonna post up some photos as soon as I get the stereo rehabilitated, and the ipod adapter w/the pro fit VSM mount

I'll be in touch.

[Haitian_King]

Nice achievement Jay. I'm waiting for my 92 Q to hit 92k. I think I'll throw a party.

That Wheelskin is nice. They sent me the samples that I asked for, but I don't think they look like the perfect match for my interior. I need like a light gray color and they sent something that was off by a couple of shades.

[3Q Jay]

thanks HK. the skin actually looks much better installed than even the photos. the 'baseball' stitch i used took about 4 hours total and you use 2 needles at the same time, but i think the results are worth it.

[Haitian_King]

thanks HK. the skin actually looks much better installed than even the photos. the 'baseball' stitch i used took about 4 hours total and you use 2 needles at the same time, but i think the results are worth it.

4 hours? That's dedication.

Are there different stitch patterns? Or is the "baseball" stitch the only one available?

[maxnix]

the black 95 hit a milestone a few days ago

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Jay, I hate to say, but black and white in the taupe interior?

I would have stuck to the OEM wheel color or a darker shade of same, but I am dull.

Should have done a video of the baseball stitching. YouTube would love you.
Modified by maxnix at 9:29 AM 2/2/2008

[lino]

Awesome job! Looks great. Love the quality stitching. Nothing feels better than nice soft leather.

Thanks for sharing.

[3Q Jay]

Jay, I hate to say, but black and white in the taupe interior?

I would have stuck to the OEM wheel color or a darker shade of same, but I am dull.

Should have done a video of the baseball stitching. YouTube would love you.

Modified by maxnix at 9:29 AM 2/2/2008

yeah, bad digital color balance. it's actually the sand (not white). it is a bit lighter than the seats and door panels, but not too bad. plus the black sides match the paint

HK- look at some pictures of my silver 94, and you'll see the 'per directions' loop stitch or whip stitch. found this baseball technique on DCcarcare website (nice owner too-- Don Mallinson).

lino- i especially love the 'fat wheel' feel.

[maxnix]

OK. With a little palm grease, it should darken.

[qship96]

OK. With a little palm grease, it should darken.

Sounds like a trip to the local POPEYES drive-thru is in order!

[goody90q45]

lino- i especially love the 'fat wheel' feel.

That wheel cover is made for Lino's shamu interior. Looks great in your Q too Jay. I've used this product a few times over the years. Seems to me I used to get it at Pep Boys. They lasted for years on my truck and family van.

[ddrumman]

OK. With a little palm grease, it should darken.

Like this!



Not too far apart from the door panels, color wise. That's what it'll look like in a few months.

[ddrumman]

4 hours? That's dedication.

Are there different stitch patterns? Or is the "baseball" stitch the only one available?