[kenalex]

I got my i30 2 weeks ago  and i am looking for some good car seat covers. Do you guys know of any online US store that sell good car seat covers for the i30.

[eye30]

Just be careful what you buy otherwise you may hinder the deployment of the seat air bags

[Twodogs]

I am looking myself and was a little surprised at how much sheepskin covers cost.

Start at $300 a pair for less than 100% sheepskin through to $700 a pair for 100%.

Starting to think I will do without as I quite like the seats the way they are. Scotchgarding should take care of the odd spill etc?

Cheers
Twodogs

[Dazzler]

Look out for specials at supercheap and autobarn..Hopefully you can get something reasonable for under 200...

I have had bad experiences with Scotchguarding...

[Twodogs]

Look out for specials at supercheap and autobarn..Hopefully you can get something reasonable for under 200...

I have had bad experiences with Scotchguarding...

Do they shed much ?? I don't mind if they aren't pure sheepskin as long as they do the job and Idon't  lose the feel of the seat mould.

Twodogs

[Dazzler]

Mine have been good..Little or no sheding...  They were sheepskin fronts with acrylic backs because of the airbags in the seats I unstitched the backs and just use the facings with elastic straps ... But you might be able to pick up some with openings in the right place for the bags...

Oh.. and that bluey grey colour they come in matches the i30 trim well..

[Twodogs]

Sounds great Dazzler

Will check it out!! Did you do anything for the back seats?

Cheers
Twodogs

[Dazzler]

No not for the back seat (a bit hard to find something to fit split folds neatly)

[Twodogs]

No not for the back seat (a bit hard to find something to fit split folds neatly)

Roger that!! Will this weekend take another look at Supercheap and Autobarn.

Twodogs

[Twodogs]

http://media.supercheapauto.com.au/sca/files/user/catalogue/815/AU_WK34_Catalogue_2010.pdf

look at page 11 I guess the question is are I30 seat size 30 seat as below?

DEPLOY SAFE ™ Seat Covers Designed to allow
the side seams to split open upon deployment of
an airbag using a computer controlled stitching
process and a specialised thread. Designed to fit
vehicles with standard integrated side airbags,
that deploy from either side of the seats.
*DEPLOY SAFE ™ Seat Covers are only available
in size 30 to suit vehicles with adjustable
headrest & airbag allowance

[Dazzler]

Finishes today...I would put the onus on Supercheap as to whether they are suitable for our car... Mine are looking a bit tatty I might lash out and get a pair too 

[Twodogs]

Go on Dazzler!!

Let me how you go and what you think!!!

Cheers
Twodogs

[Dazzler]

I bought the better ones 24mm pile $259 in slate grey.. They only charged me $229  I didn't argue...Checked at Autobarn first their equivilent was $269 with a 2 year warranty (the ones I bought had 5 year warranty)

I will fit them 2moro and let you know how they look (photos maybe)...

[Twodogs]

I bought the better ones 24mm pile $259 in slate grey.. They only charged me $229  I didn't argue...Checked at Autobarn first their equivilent was $269 with a 2 year warranty (the ones I bought had 5 year warranty)

I will fit them 2moro and let you know how they look (photos maybe)...

Sound Good Mate!!

Look forward to your report and maybe photos?

Cheers

Twodogs

[Dazzler]

Here are the pictures of the new seat covers from supercheap...

The first picture is my old ones and the 2nd picture the new ones..(only taken with my phone...





They are very comfortable but like most full seat covers they are a bit of a pain to fit (the i30 has a plastic cover at back of the seat which clips underneath - it is neat but makes fitting seatcovers a bit trickier)

The Airbag compatible bit you pay extra for is just a gaping hole in the side  (I could have done that)

[Twodogs]

Thanks Dazzler

Great stuff!! Much appreciate your feedback.

Cheers
Twodogs

[babis_xo]

Hi Dazz,
i noticed that gaping hole in the side, but the new covers are covering also the upper part of the seat and the label "SRS AIRBAG".
Is that ok?
(by the way, they seem so soft and smooth, that i felt almost touched the monitor )

[Dazzler]

i noticed that gaping hole in the side, but the new covers are covering also the upper part of the seat and the label "SRS AIRBAG".
Is that ok?

I hope so ... It is a bit deceiving..The top part of the hole is is aligned with the label...

P.S. No worries twodogs... you owe me $229 

[2i30s]

put it on his tab.   

[babis_xo]

After a closer look here (to be honest, after many closer looks )...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEvhwHsTwFg&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

...i daresay there is no problem with the side airbag, as it deploys upwards (see 1:01)

[2i30s]

 [side impact] you would be in hospital with major fractures. 

[Dazzler]

Scary Stuff 

[Twodogs]

Morning Dazz,

I got a pair yesterday and they are great. Nice and comfortable and not to bad to fit particularly as I had a second set of hands.

The $259 ones don't have a unstitched section like the ones you got they have what they call side seams that split open upon deployment of the airbag as they are constructed using a computerised controlled stiching process and a specialised thread.

Thanks for your help all the same Dazz and I am very happy with the product.

Cheers
Twodogs

[Dazzler]

Thats interesting.. their display was very confusing so I got the Manager to help me find the right ones...

He is usually pretty spot on   Oh well they are very comfortable anyway...)

I thought the sale finished on Friday?

[Twodogs]

The $259 wasn't a special price just normal retail but I guess being a new product they put it in their catalogue.

Cheers
Twodogs

[babis_xo]

Scary Stuff 

No, that's scary:

 
(although it's not a chinese car but a GM, i think...)

[babis_xo]

[side impact] you would be in hospital with major fractures. 

Not at all!
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/hyundai_i30_2008/331.aspx

[2i30s]

[side impact] you would be in hospital with major fractures. 

Not at all!
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/hyundai_i30_2008/331.aspx

some good info there. 

[2i30s]

Scary Stuff 

No, that's scary:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFRj1NLFNS8[/youtube]
 
(although it's not a chinese car but a GM, i think...)

it looks like a vb or vc commodore,a very rusty one. 

[2i30s]

as far as the price of seatcovers goes,ive seen them as cheap as $30 up to $300.