ZOOMBY'S NEW STORMY BLUE RX8'S CUSTOM INTERIOR (piks inside)
02-24-2008, 08:34 PM
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hey how much did it cost you to do all that, I really want the black yellow for mine and might spend the $$$ to do it (not now but somewhere down the line) and who would I talk to about finding a place to do the seats, my local mazda dealer i guess? Also it looks really great man
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02-25-2008, 01:29 AM
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02-25-2008, 01:41 AM
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...there responses were geez u sure u want to pay extra??, and do all that, when u already have a few options lol....And then even they were highly impressed when it was finished and wanted to use my car for couple of extra days, to show to potential customers....lol although honoured, i rejected that
due to the time i already had to wait for my car....and plus I didnt want my car used as a demo either ...
02-25-2008, 01:52 AM
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hey how much did it cost you to do all that, I really want the black yellow for mine and might spend the $$$ to do it (not now but somewhere down the line) and who would I talk to about finding a place to do the seats, my local mazda dealer i guess? Also it looks really great man
, not exactly sure from where u are from, but im from Sydney Australia...so we mite be talking the wrong dollars 
.... Anyway it set me back about close too $3,200.00 Aussie dollars....but u probably find its probably cheaper in the US, with more more workshops capable of completing it properly(more population= more competition)...some of the guys on here maybe able to direct u to the rite place, im sure...if ur sydney, then drop us a pm. Anyway from my research, I found that finding someone that is certified and coducted tests, for upholstering seats with airbags is a must
...as u don't want to be goin cheap, if ur airbag isnt goin to work if u know what i mean... and yeah ur local mazda dealer should know of some...as im sure they get a few requests like this...
02-29-2008, 07:38 PM
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03-23-2008, 11:29 PM
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Work begins on my re-trim today.
Will post pics for you ZOOMBY.
Have already struck a problem, & its how to remove the trim on the rear doors.
Search function has led me to dead ends only so far.
REgards
Will post pics for you ZOOMBY.
Have already struck a problem, & its how to remove the trim on the rear doors.
Search function has led me to dead ends only so far.
REgards
04-02-2008, 09:30 PM
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Hope its going well mate
, looking forward to the results 
... And hopefully you found some helpful information since your last post, and if not maybe some of the guru's on interiors here, can help 
...Cheers
,Waldo - ZOOMBY - ZZOOM
04-03-2008, 12:36 AM
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Looks great, however for future reference the multiquote feature on everyones post is much easier to use than making 30 replies at the same time. Just a suggestion unless your just boosting your post count :P
04-03-2008, 02:50 AM
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the rear door trim has two screws in the handle(handle pops off with force), one screw in the door handle bezel, and a clip at the top side thats not connected to the car that you have to slide the whole panel once you break it mostly free inward toward the side that is connected to the car. Hope thats not too confusing!
Looks great, however for future reference the multiquote feature on everyones post is much easier to use than making 30 replies at the same time. Just a suggestion unless your just boosting your post count :P
Looks great, however for future reference the multiquote feature on everyones post is much easier to use than making 30 replies at the same time. Just a suggestion unless your just boosting your post count :P
. And im sure DMRH will also be very thankful for this info, if he hasn't completed his intended mod as yet.... And yeah sorry bout that guys 
, i only figured that u can multi quote just recently 
...Apologies all, definitely not in it for post count competition 
, id lose anyway ...Cheers
,Waldo - ZOOMBY - ZZOOM
04-03-2008, 02:36 PM
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Two Thumbs up...
One question however? Do all aussie cars have the Ebrake on the right side of the tunnel? It seems like that is between the driver and the stick, and therefore uncomfortable, I'd think they'd pretty much mirror the interior...
One question however? Do all aussie cars have the Ebrake on the right side of the tunnel? It seems like that is between the driver and the stick, and therefore uncomfortable, I'd think they'd pretty much mirror the interior...
04-04-2008, 07:21 AM
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As inspired by ZOOMBY, here are the pics of my personal leather trim job.
As its the first time I have done this myself. There are little area's that could have been better but its hard to spot as tested by the wife & friends who struggled to find the imperfections. However, when you do it yourself you know where they are.
Haven't done the seats. I'm no fool & wont try. The doors are what was desired & am happy with the results. So here they in both finished & work-in-progress condition.
Thanks to the hints on the rear door trim removal. I down loaded the workshop manual & found the missing clue. "Handles have covers that pop off".
I'll get some more pics up later. Am sure everyone gets the picture. Its not a pro job but its cost me under $200 & is genuine leather hide. So I'm gooing to call it a "Value for money" job
REgards
As its the first time I have done this myself. There are little area's that could have been better but its hard to spot as tested by the wife & friends who struggled to find the imperfections. However, when you do it yourself you know where they are.
Haven't done the seats. I'm no fool & wont try. The doors are what was desired & am happy with the results. So here they in both finished & work-in-progress condition.
Thanks to the hints on the rear door trim removal. I down loaded the workshop manual & found the missing clue. "Handles have covers that pop off".
I'll get some more pics up later. Am sure everyone gets the picture. Its not a pro job but its cost me under $200 & is genuine leather hide. So I'm gooing to call it a "Value for money" job
REgards
04-05-2008, 10:33 AM
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thanks mate
Cheers Buddy ....yes mate there all on that side...not sure if auto one change, or not....And no mate, very comfortable and does not get in the way(but thats my thoughts i guess, maybe others would differ)...Im not sure of the differences, in right hand and left hand drive 8's...
thanks mate , glad you like it and definitely am enjoyn it
thankyou : )
Nice one mate, it turned out really good buddy congrats ...Good work, and you save some dosh too...Make sure, that you take care of the leather now too, cleaning etc....
Cheers,
Waldo - ZOOMBY
....yes mate there all on that side...not sure if auto one change, or not....And no mate, very comfortable and does not get in the way(but thats my thoughts i guess, maybe others would differ)...Im not sure of the differences, in right hand and left hand drive 8's...thanks mate
, glad you like it and definitely am enjoyn it thankyou : )
As inspired by ZOOMBY, here are the pics of my personal leather trim job.
As its the first time I have done this myself. There are little area's that could have been better but its hard to spot as tested by the wife & friends who struggled to find the imperfections. However, when you do it yourself you know where they are.
Haven't done the seats. I'm no fool & wont try. The doors are what was desired & am happy with the results. So here they in both finished & work-in-progress condition.
Thanks to the hints on the rear door trim removal. I down loaded the workshop manual & found the missing clue. "Handles have covers that pop off".
I'll get some more pics up later. Am sure everyone gets the picture. Its not a pro job but its cost me under $200 & is genuine leather hide. So I'm gooing to call it a "Value for money" job
REgards
As its the first time I have done this myself. There are little area's that could have been better but its hard to spot as tested by the wife & friends who struggled to find the imperfections. However, when you do it yourself you know where they are.
Haven't done the seats. I'm no fool & wont try. The doors are what was desired & am happy with the results. So here they in both finished & work-in-progress condition.
Thanks to the hints on the rear door trim removal. I down loaded the workshop manual & found the missing clue. "Handles have covers that pop off".
I'll get some more pics up later. Am sure everyone gets the picture. Its not a pro job but its cost me under $200 & is genuine leather hide. So I'm gooing to call it a "Value for money" job
REgards
...Good work, and you save some dosh too...Make sure, that you take care of the leather now too, cleaning etc....Cheers,
Waldo - ZOOMBY
10-12-2010, 03:33 PM
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The seats are the stock leather ones but it seems the previous owner had black leather seats originally and the red seats were swapped in.
I think if you have stock red leather seats, the door panel inserts should also be red. Looks like those were not swapped together with the seats.
