Installing the ULTIMATE Seats into the Supra

Our Cheap 36K 1995 MKIV Toyota Supra JZA80 2JZGTE Turbo gets the ultimate interior upgrades
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[@joshflint4636]

Full leather for the rear seats would have matched nicely with the leather front seats. That is the direction I would have went. Just my opinion, but these JDM Legend builds are amazing!

[@Fenrir11119]

Definitely I’m not a fan of the current look.

[@KOOOOPATROOOOOPA]

Same here matching leather front & rear would’ve been perfect

[@ricepony33]

Classy and matches the knob and the wheel too.

[@michaelsidhu4079]

That rear seat didn't look bad at all. They could've just cleaned it up and put it back in the car, as I doubt anyone would ever sit back there. 😉

[@AbeyantHero]

The rear covers clash against the front scheme of colors, might be worth swapping the mid panel. Let's see you guys install the covers & rails indeed! Diy life Congrats on the new bundle of joy Pete!

[@Brandon-C.]

Seeing your choices, do all black leather. Matching front and rears really tie it together.

[@VikingBerserker775]

Leather all the way around! Front Recaros and the backseats! Will look amazing

[@noaha5940]

You guys will have no problem installing the rear covers, once you have the hog rings and the hog ring pliers the install is easy. Doing it yourself will be more rewarding than having it done for you.

[@nknasi]

I love Saturday mornings - new episodes of Speed Academy and LegitStreetCars!

[@SirDankNewton]

Part of my routine too!

[@steelgator412]

Same here. Add gears and gasoline as well.

[@Dirtyz1234]

Gears and Gasoline too!

[@alouisschafer7212]

I love this build series so much. I hope it stays online for the next 100 years to come. There is simply no other Supra build series on the Internet as complete, insightful and detailed as your Videos.

[@PANTYEATR1]

The Cloth racing seat looks better to me and fits the OEM+ theme. The rear seat covers are fine and they tie into the blueish speaker covers in the front. Yes, i want to see the hog rings installed on the seats even if it's a small part of the video. It's not that hard to do. I've done like 2 interiors myself and I'm no upholstery guy. That Tesla hoodie is dope, i would get one, but we only get 2 weeks of winter in Florida😅 great video SA! 💪

[@ProjectSupercar]

I think you should go with the leather front seats and have the rears done by a professional in full leather matching the front. I'd also like to see a professional doing the work if possible.

[@VPoje]

100% agree with that. For me, the other choice would be to delete the rear seat and put a Half cage in it and just carpet the floor.

[@drechsla]

I also would like to see a upholstery shop do the rears, especially because the quality of materials on the rears versus what is on the Recaro’s look terrible.

[@canyonrunner331]

Screw hog rings. I've always used zip ties and a zip tie gun to install. It's super easy. Also, forget bending and prying the rings when removing, just cut them, lol.

[@dundizzle93]

I love everything you've done with the supra so far except those rear seat covers. They just clash. Also cloth Recaros are a huge W.

[@brainiac9579]

My Wife's Civic SiR (Canadian) had these weird stains on the driver's side door panel and on the shift knob. Honda actually replaced them twice under warranty. Later on, we found out it was a mix of sun blocker and skin lotion that did it. Love your content, as always!

[@lukekindred1999]

Got the CS's fitted from OEM in my RS200 Clio and I absolutely love them - definitely one of the best seats made I must agree

[@rossbats]

Found them too slippery in my meg rs. Cloth would definitely hold better

[@y.b.-]

Congrats PT on the little one. Either those seats will be a great choice, although I would personally go with the GT, not a big fan of leather in long drives or extreme temps

[@rambicho]

I would go full leather front and rear. The back clashes too much. Love the seats.

[@michealmessam884]

That's a lot of more parts of the Modified Cars from Toyota Supra for a legendary spirit of the Future. Great work team.

[@jah2mon]

Fabric seats and covers match well.

[@14KShadow]

Full leather for sure on those rear seat covers. It's the clash in colours rather than the material. Congrats on the new family member Pete

[@lemayg1337]

Great video as usual! Choice is easy for me, leather in the front and back; it matches the headliner, the center console, the dash and most trims.

[@andriusGNR]

Congratulations to Pete for having all this amount of energy, spending most of his time filming these videos that we enjoy and still being a Man at his home where he's confirming not turning his back to his wife when bed time sleepy time 💪😄

[@Short-n-THICC]

Congrates Pete. Great videos guys always enjoy watching

[@TonysTechAndCars]

No question. Leather one all the way easily. Congrats Pete!

[@julioblanco]

Match the rear to the front. Also, steam the cushions before installing the rear covers, it plump the cushions and helps with the fitting. I did it when reupholstering my boat and it helps.

[@LukeySomeWhere]

Full black leather for the rear seats, leather recaros in the front will look the best. Congratulations on the new addition Pete ✌️

[@tsncampbell]

I absolutely love the old ‘Players’ tobacco can as the zip tie container. Reminds me of my Dad’s old grungy garage. Keep up the strong work boys. Love the content. PT, good luck with the upcoming sleep deprivation phase.

[@chrisl9162]

Leather front and back, Yes vote on the video, and Congrats on the new addition to the family, take your time and enjoy that life event!

[@pballer2005]

leather front seats and honestly a rear seat delete with a faux rear shelf thing to cover the rear seat opening and hardware in the same carpet as the flooring . and congrats Pete on the kid!

[@hahaha12345678993]

PTs son will be one lucky dude, in about a couple of decades his arsenal of cars to choose from will be huge

[@Djamestm]

Congratulations Pete. Very happy for you. You are a good man!

[@danworthley2946]

I have used zip ties for years with no issues when replacing many seat covers with leather covers and also when removing and cleaning fabric seats covers.

[@dancarlos1216]

The red on the Supra looks amazing, CE28s are a classic wheel that is very underrated

[@lordmarsgaming1935]

Would love to see you guys try the install of the cover. Im debating on tackling that myself on mine.

[@JohnathonMyers]

Congrats PT!!! Greetings from Hawaii!!! DIY the rear covers, although a headache, DIY is always more rewarding and the experience since you acquired the hog rings and tool. Would love to see it. Front seats the leather has the looks; but the fabric has the purpose/function ... the decision should be based off of function over looks ... but that leather looks amazing and matches so well with the front. Purpose/Function: If the plan is to sell the car eventually or daily drive in the spring/summer, leather front seats ... if the car is to keep/collect and TMP track days then fabric front seats.

[@griffengardner]

I’m always a big fan of you guys trying and showing us as much as possible, I know you want your projects to come as close to perfect as possible but I respect attempting things yourself so much, even if it doesn’t come out as well. That’s one of the things I love about this channel so much is that you guys always try to do as much as you can yourselves and it’s so educational as a result because you can advise on what mistakes not to make and I learn something new every time!

[@CraaaigV302]

Congratulations on your baby boy PT happy for you wish you all the best buddy!

[@MLeeder53]

I like the fabric. The design in the center kinda sets it off more than the leather.

[@donovanwilliams6806]

Congrats PT! Blessings to you and the family. 🙏🏽

[@juiceboxsteez]

I wouldn't mind seeing you two tackle the upholstery, it's always worth watching some aspects of a build that we're not always accustom to seeing.

[@dailycardriving4642]

love to follow your videos, bought the tool for the rear and front main seals for the crank cuz of u! best videos :D

[@krispykruzer]

Congrats PT, don't worry about the videos, family first

[@stonedaily]

I've redone the leather before 3 times on Supras. It is easy but time consuming. Just use zip ties, it is much easier than the rings. Congratulations Pete

[@initialspeed]

Leather is the way to go for me.👍🏼 Good video guys. And congrats 🎈

[@CanadaBud23]

The leather seats are waaaay better looking in there. They match the car very well and they are visually smaller that scale better with the interior. As long as they are real good leather that can breathe well there shouldn't be any problems. I like the look of those cloth seats too but they are big and makes it look like a trackday car. It depends on what material cloth they are but I can already feel my ass itch looking at those in long drives.

[@prietos_chanel]

I just installed those in my Lexus IS-F but in leather/carbon weave fabric and love them!

[@crpreludeh22]

Con gratulations on your new member of the Family 👍😁. I am sure you guys can perform the seat covers 👍👌

[@chrisconner9636]

I think full leather, both front and back, would be my choice. Great videos on these JDM Legends!

[@jdmloft]

I think it may clash guys. I also hope you guys give it a shot, I have to do my upper but been lazy on ordering it because of the lack of content on it. Thanks guys, keep up the good work and congrats !

[@bandwagon240]

Suede was an interesting choice as it doesn't match either seat choice at all. For true OEM+, things really have to match up.

[@93455Driver]

Kind of like the idea of a rear seat delete, just have extended carpet. Congrats to PT on the pending new member of the team and good luck torque fitting those diapers (nappies as us Brits call them).

[@frun4]

Cloth > Leather Function > Form Keep up the great work guys!

[@duanebarnes3587]

Man the hint of blue on the suede is a huge eye sore. But can’t go wrong with either front seat both look great!

[@johna.3054]

Full leather for the rear seat covers would match perfectly with the full leather recaro seats and interior in my opinion

[@dfacedxa]

i would have voted to have whatever you do with the front match the back. always down to see what you do on the car. none of it is boring to me. congrats to pete!

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

Fabric seat looks dirty, and the rear seats really look blue, but good when tightened down. Congrats Pete!!

[@BrunerTuner]

I'm pro-fabric seats for this one! As for the hog ring install, I'd love to see you piece the seat back together with them. Lastly, if you can maybe pull those cloth inserts from the front/rear and get some fabric paint to get them a bit closer to that blue, I think it would pull it all together!

[@alfredotovar8984]

The functional guy in me wants to say the cloth seats, but for the sake of matching with the rear and because they have a simpler look I’d choose the leather seats and have a matching interior, and will definitely “level up” the Supra with something more premium

[@ndsubisonfan]

Tackle the upholstery, setting hog rings is way easier than you think it is. I did it twice recovering seats on Chevy trucks and it's very straightforward.

[@LenjimanSX]

Congrats Pete! We just has #2 a few wks ago. Keep up the great work!

[@tylersanders6080]

Congrats PT!! Now for the car, I'm digging the full leather look for all seats. Really would tie the whole car together.

[@jdmdominik]

I like the leather. I think it matches the dash and the roof liner really good 👍🏽

[@mbt20251]

Definitely go leather with alcantara (dinamica) on the inside. I've sold those seats for a while and that was the prettiest version of the Sportster CS sold here in Europe in my opinion.

[@shaneduncan2996]

Great taste guys! I really like the cloth. Kind of gives off a Fd3s rz/spirit R vibe. I would re-dye that carpet a nice deep black, but it is a supra so I understand if you don't want to ruin the purity.

[@malcolmthomas3038]

Congrats on the little one - trust all is well and he has arrived by now!

[@shaunlunney7551]

Congrats Pete! my second just landed as well! In this together!

[@hawkman996]

Full leather front and back as it matches the interior so nicely. Upholstery is a beach, I say sub it out unless you really want to learn and show us in fast forward! Lol

[@marc9283]

man i cant get over how good those bronze CEs look on that car

[@MyBridgestone24]

Struggle bus for the interior so us noobs can try it at home learning from you guys! Congrats on number two Pete!!! Two kids here. That first year is… not easy.

[@michaelsmdk]

Cloth is way cooler looking and more supportive for track, yet the supra is a grand touring monster. I would prefer the cloth.

[@bez2944]

Definitely all leather! It will look the best and more OEM

[@iulianstefan9287]

Full leather for front seats and rear seats would look the best 😍

[@VS666]

damn I love those seats. they look like comfortable versions of the Nismo Z seats

[@gregmakridis]

All the best wishes to you and your family PT!!! Keep up the excellent job you guys

[@G23teknik]

Congratulations, Pete!!!🎊🍾🎉

[@aDaWaN]

Congratulations to PT! I would take the cloth seats and see if you can paint the front and rear speaker covers to match the blue color of the rear seats.

[@GuyX2013]

The cloth seat looks a lot better imho. Congrats Pete !

[@jata1778]

I remember when you guys used the words affordable and cheap it was in my league. Now it means I have to save up.

[@Kwambe5]

Congrats on the new addition to the family!!!!

[@karlossmith3714]

I was cloth seats all the way through until you put them in the car and leather suits it soo much more!!

[@lcq4blackstar]

Ah dealing with rusty hog rings is never a fun experience... I did it as a favor for my parents Sequoia, lots of work! had to reuse the hog rings with only a set of pliers as well which sucked. Doing it yourself is very satisfying though I can say and getting them fit up nice and tight as from when they were new. Some tips learned after the first seat are to just full commit to the replacement cover and use a razor blade to cut the old one off where hog ringed to the bars, run the blade along the long loop on the underside of the old cover. Much easier to open the rings up a bit leave in place then transfer the bars to the new cover. Lay it in place and work from back center of seat forward and out reclamping the rings. 1st cover was about 2.5-3 hours, second one took about 45 min start to finish. If heated, you will have to secure the pad in place OEM uses those plastic "T" wires price tags on clothes are secured with so once cut free useless. If power seats, you will probably have to cut the new leather cover for the wiring harness/switchgear to attach on the outside as well I found. Also make sure your tetanus shots are up to date!😵

[@AlistairLattimore]

Regarding the rear seat covers, I'm less concerned about the material but the colour clashes with the interior - I'd be getting something in black/gray.

[@JamieP.London]

Should dye the carpet black, so easy and cheap, makes them look so much better

[@NikPreusser]

That katakana symbol is “SU”, maybe to denote SU-PRA. Also, congratulations PT!

[@johncastillo838]

I like the leather look, it blends well with the car.

[@typedrew]

Why did you do blue suede centers for the rear seats ? Full leather clearly would have matched better if you weren’t covering the fronts in the same

[@speedacademy]

Its black suede. The lighting makes it look more blueish than they really are.

[@stymiesnerdly771]

I’m an old guy, so I would have preferred full leather rear and matching leather front. That said, with the current configuration, I’d go with the cloth fronts. Congrats to Papa Pete! *Bonus shout out to Jacques Villeneuve, and it looks like he’s going to attempt the Daytona 500!

[@manishmkt]

Congratulation Pete. it's a tough one, like you said, but the cloth one looked good inside the car.

[@celestial321]

Looks like an odd piece of loaf. I'll be doing the same for my front seats in my MK4 too

[@jonkelley7509]

Guys! Hog rings are easier than they look, you just have to go in the right order starting center, but you guys can totally do it with the hogring pliers and new hogrings. Also, hate to say it, its unfortunate, but the backseat does clash mates.

[@capnthepeafarmer]

Late model JDM cars all have the issue of the interior being too small to fit a modern racing/sports seats. I had the same issue with my FC RX7, My solutions was to find the lowest seat on the market and make some custom adapters to the OEM sliders. I ended up using Tillett B5 carbon seats and CNC's some custom adapters, now I can sit comfortably with a helmet on.

[@bryan_turner]

The black leather/vinyl record seat looks far better, imo. I know the cloth would function on the track much better though. I think the back seat clashes pretty badly and it seems like the cover fits the seat pretty loosely.

[@pchae1]

Congrats Pete! Leather seats if the rears were kept leather. But cloth seats with the new backseat cover.

[@felixarvidulfkjellberg6361]

What a clean build... It's lovely 👍

[@Scav68]

Congratulations on the son! Do full leather back seats with leather fronts. You can work with an upholstery shop like NV auto and show us how it’s done when Pete’s out.

[@TheSHOTTA61]

huge congrats on baby number 2 !!!!

[@JonBoehm]

+1 for zip ties instead of hog rings. 3/4 the way though this job on a Miata. I could not get the hog rings to work. I could not get all 3 things to be true: keep the hog ring in the tool, grab the cover and the rod in the seat, and crimp. I could get 2 of the 3 but almost never all 3. Zip ties where much easier. Plus with zip ties, I could gradually tighten them in sets. This made the cover settle into the seat easier without extra stresses in the system.

[@victorjr.7718]

Definitely the leather front seats look better. Its a grand tourer meant to be comfortable, classy, and fast. That and the leather really does match rest of the interior nicely. Looks more like it belongs

[@groak33]

the blue on the rear seats matches the speaker grills

[@cnovalles73]

Definitely think the leather seats look best so it gives the car a bit of an OEM+ look since it more closely matches the rest of the interior.

[@dc5max564]

Congrats PT 👏! Dave ask yourself the question on whether you'll be sliding around in the leather seat or will you be better off in the suede seat? Race life or grand touring life?

[@yoinkerman]

i like the cloth seats they have the contrast recaro stitching