: Leather Seat Group Buy
mcginkleschmidt 11-17-2005, 08:58 AM This is the first opportunity I believe on any Titan forum for a group buy for leather interior upgrades for 2004, 2005 & 2006 Titans. The vendor has offered attractive pricing for the leather upgrades as shown in the images below. This same group buy is available and is posted on both www.ClubTitan.org and www.TitanSpot,com so you may sign up to buy at either website.
The leather colors may be viewed on the manufacturer’s website at www.leatherseats.com. If you want to have color leather swatches mailed to your address or if you have any questions please contact the manufacturer sales representative, Bill Coon, at billc@leatherseats.com. 1-866-639-7328
If you want to participate in this group buy please indicate so by posting your intent here on this thread or by sending me a PM or e-mail as I will be maintaining a list of buyers. The goal is to reach the 20-or-more buying level that represents a fantastic opportunity for members to upgrade our trucks with a leather interior upgrade that exceeds that of the OEM factory leather even at the Deluxe Leather Kit level.
The delivery time is typically about 15-20 working days to your door after the group order is placed. The sooner the group buy is completed, the sooner the order can be manufactured and delivered.
To give this a positive spin, look upon this group buy as a first step to a classy interior finish and, finally, an end to cloth seats.
Who wants to go first?
SimplyTitan 11-17-2005, 10:08 AM Clarify a few things..Are these covers I can install? Is this price for front and rear? These look awesome. I am definately interested........
WildeKustumz 11-17-2005, 11:32 AM This is from the same company that sells on the bay for the same price. $559.00 does this group buy include the lower $145.00 and bring the total to $414.00?
mcginkleschmidt 11-17-2005, 11:40 AM The list pricing, $679, before discount, is for both front & rear seats. The last JPG image, TitanGB02, was one that was provided by the manufacturer that lists a one-seat option at $579 at list price, $100 less than the two seat option. I don't know why they included the one-seat option as I don't know why anyone would want to only upgrade the front seat. So, all of the other pricing in the post except for the 1-seat section pricing in the TitanGB02 image is for a complete, 2-seat upgrade.
You may either install the seat covers yourself or let an installer/local upholsery shop perform the installation. I suppose your installation choice would come down to your level of hands-on expertise and confidence level. The installation, I am told, is not difficult but is time consuming. I plan to install my leather covers and I plan to take my time and not rush the installation. Both www.katzkin.com and www.autoleathers.com will list installers in your zipcode or you can use any local upholsterer in your area. You may also contact Bill Coon at billc@leatherseats.com for more definitive information.
Leatherseat.com warrants their seat cover whether they are installed by the buyer or by a shop, unlike some aftermarket leather vendors. The warranty can be viewed on their website at www.leatherseats.com
mcginkleschmidt 11-17-2005, 02:21 PM This is from the same company that sells on the bay for the same price. $559.00 does this group buy include the lower $145.00 and bring the total to $414.00?
$145 is the amount that the list price of $679 plus $25 shipping is reduced by buying as a group buy. $559 is the best price on 20-or-more group buy.
$679 + $25 = $704 - $145 = $559 (20 or more pricing)
Unlike the leather seats on EBay, you have the option here to custom choose your colors and other add other options that are not available from the seats on the EBay site. Once the buying level reaches 10 units, free shipping is also included. I'm assuming one has to pay for for shipping on EBay purchases.
adjmcloon 11-17-2005, 04:29 PM Will you include Armada owners in this? I, for one, have been wanting to upgrade to leather for my Armada (3 rows of seats) and I would bet that the others over at clubarmada.com would be interested too.
mcginkleschmidt 11-17-2005, 10:59 PM Will you include Armada owners in this? I, for one, have been wanting to upgrade to leather for my Armada (3 rows of seats) and I would bet that the others over at clubarmada.com would be interested too.
Thanks adjmcloon for your interest. I'm a forum member just like you. I've been in the market for leather seats for awhile and it appeared there was never going to be a group buy unless somebody stepped up to get it started. I decided to take up the challenge and try to make the most of it but I don't have any idea if this would be permissible.
I cannot provide an answer for you about the Armada leather seats being included. I can only refer you to Bill Coon at leatherseats.com. Bill's e-mail address is billc@leatherseats.com. If Bill says it's OK, that's 1 more buy toward the needed 20 for the maximum discount.
I will e-mail Bill for my own clarification on including Armada in the group buy but I would recommend you do the same. I will post Bill's answer when I hear back from him in any event. I hope his answer is in the affirmative. :D
Kronos1965 11-17-2005, 11:17 PM Looking for the feel of leather against my bare skin...uhh maybe I shouldn't have said that! 8O
mcginkleschmidt 11-17-2005, 11:30 PM Looking for the feel of leather against my bare skin...uhh maybe I shouldn't have said that! 8O
Ahhh! Kronos1965! I recognise you as one who once added your name to a list of buyers on another forum that would commit to a GB at a level of 20-or-more. Do you want to commit again here and make this GB the real deal?
Kronos1965 11-17-2005, 11:47 PM Looking for the feel of leather against my bare skin...uhh maybe I shouldn't have said that! 8O
Ahhh! Kronos1965! I recognise you as one who once added your name to a list of buyers on another forum that would commit to a GB at a level of 20-or-more. Do you want to commit again here and make this GB the real deal?
Ayep! Count me in. It's too good a deal to miss even though the money I saved went to my Banks and PRG. That's what a credit card is for isn't it? :roll:
got_titan 11-18-2005, 01:05 AM guys i already have leather but wanted to let you know i have a buddy that installed a leather package from these guys and it was top notch and looked excellent. he said it wasnt hard but took a little time.
NKTITAN711 11-18-2005, 08:02 AM I heard that they were nice as well. I'm not a leather fan myself...but these should be GREAT!!!
mcginkleschmidt 11-18-2005, 09:59 AM This post is a suggestion, even to those who may be only warmly receptive to a GB, to contact and ask for leather samples from www.autoleathers.com, a competing vendor. I have scanned and posted the image below. This was a strategy that worked well for me. You may do this online or call 1 866 75SEATS. Their brochure has a wide range of leather color options and they have an exotic leather selection as a separate brochure that also includes real swatches. In case you wondered, autoleathers.com will not do group buys.
When I contacted the manufacturer of the current group buy, www.leatherseats.com, I asked for samples based on the colors that I found on the autoleathers.com brochure shown on the images below. Once I received the sample swatches from leatherseats.com, I found them to be identical in color to those from autoleathers.com.
The samples swatches from leatherseats.com are much larger than those shown on the brochure and is about 1 1/2 times larger than the purple swatch shown in the upper left. The larger sample swatches make the color selection much easier.
A heads up here: There is a new color, "Bronze" that is neither shown in any brochure and does not yet show up on the leatherseats.com website. I found "Bronze" to be a perfect match for the interior of my 2004 KC SE with Graphite/Titanium interior. I would highly recommend that you request a "Bronze" sample swatch for your consideration.
Many other people have found that the Graphite, Dark Graphite & Charcoal to be suitable color options.
Bill Coon, billc@leatherseats.com, told me there was no limit on the number of samples he will send so if you are undecided about a particular color, I would go ahead and ask for the sample in question. Leatherseats.com samples only comes as loose swatches.
mcginkleschmidt 11-18-2005, 03:52 PM Bill Coon of www.leatherseats.com has agreed to permit Armada leather seat upgrades to be included in the Titan Group Buy. This is good news as it makes it easier to reach the higher discount level and it allows Armada owners to join in the group buy.
The image below gives all the details of the Armada pricing and options.
The Armada 2-row leather is only available with Premium Leather Content. The Armada 3-row is priced below as Deluxe Leather Content but the 3-row "Deluxe" interior is "Premium" content on the first two rows and the 3rd seat is 100% vinyl. The only difference between the 3-row Deluxe and the 3-row Premium is the 3rd seat goes from 100% vinyl to leather facing, just like the first two row.
There is an image in the first post in this thread that shows the difference between Deluxe and Premium leather kits.
adjmcloon 11-19-2005, 03:26 PM Great news!
I have posted this for our members over at clubarmada. Thanks!
I can't wait to get the leather with suede inserts. :D
mcginkleschmidt 11-19-2005, 08:59 PM Great news!
I have posted this for our members over at clubarmada. Thanks!
I can't wait to get the leather with suede inserts. :D
Thanks adjmcloon. The more people we can get to sign up, the sweeter the deal.
My choice for leather color is the new color "Bronze" from leatherseats.com that was specifically made for the Titan interior, and I suppose the Armada as well. Bronze is a perfect match for my 2004 SE KC with the Graphite/Titanium interior and it is dark so it won't show dirt like the lighter colors as they age. If I decide to go with a two-tone interior, I will go with "Puddy" for my seat inserts but I'm still undecided if I want two-tone. I think the two-tone gives a sportier appearance but the solid color, especially a darker tone, offers a more luxury appearance.
mcginkleschmidt 11-30-2005, 03:55 PM OK guys and gals the leather group buy has been running now for 2 weeks. In the beginning it was decided that the group buy would run for a period of 21 days. It was thought this time period would give anyone with even a passing interest with sufficient time to obtain leather sample colors for evaluation and to make a determination whether to join in the group buy.
The people who have indicated an interest in joining the group buy to date, with buying interest level, are as follows:
1. QWIKWHIP (20+ level)
2. Kronos1965 (20+ level)
3. mcginkleschmidt (10+ level)
As of the end of the day of Dec. 7, one week from today, the group buy opportunity will close. If anyone else wants to participate in the group buy, please PM me or post a reply here and your name will be added to the list. At the end of the above indicated end-time period we will see if there are enough interested buyers to make a group buy happen or if I'll have to punt.
You can think of a leather seat upgrade as a gift to yourself for whatever holiday occasion you observe in December, if any.
If you need more information than that already posted please PM me or e-mail billc@leatherseats.com.
:D
Hey guys and gals. I installed a leatherseats.com kit in another car of mine and can vouch for the quality. I did the install myself and the aftermarket leather was much better quality than OEM (VW/Audi in this case). The install was not too difficult but did involve some tricks. You will probably need the hog ring pliers but I haven't dug into the Titan too much.
Also be sure to inspect your covers carefully before installation. I found one seat cover that had some bad stitching. I called leatherseats.com and they sent out a new cover right away.
Also these covers are not anything like what you see at pep boys, they actually replace the cloth in your vehicle. I won't be doing leather in our Titan since my wife likes the cloth interior but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.
mcginkleschmidt 12-09-2005, 10:53 AM The leather seat GB is now closed.
How come there where all these group buys ready to go for leather seats on the titan boards back in December, and then it all died. Can we get it going again
Kronos1965 02-27-2006, 09:50 PM How come there where all these group buys ready to go for leather seats on the titan boards back in December, and then it all died. Can we get it going again
It died a painfully slow and agonizing death :x
Maybe it spooked folks who couldn't do the install themselves and didn't have an upholsterer around to do this kind of work.
Or maybe it was too close to Christmas and money for the silly season was tight.
Contact the moderators and see if we can do it again. Who knows. Maybe people have refunds coming from taxes! :wink:
I'm still in. I'm already in debt-at least I'll ride more comfortably to the poor house :lol:
mcginkleschmidt 02-28-2006, 12:38 AM How come there where all these group buys ready to go for leather seats on the titan boards back in December, and then it all died. Can we get it going again
The same day that I started the leather seat group buy on CT and on TS, I went over to TT and pm'ed everyone on the running list of interested buyers on one particular thread in about the Sept. 2005 time period: http://www.titantalk.com/forums/titan-interior-discussion/28493-leather-conversion-kit.html?highlight=leather Additionally, I pm'ed some other people who had indicated an interest on various other threads where leather was discussed.
If my memory serves me well, I believed I sent out 19 pm's to people on the list at TT who had earlier indicated a willingness to buy leather seat covers. I received a reply from about 6 people most of whom had either already purchased leather or had gotten rid of their Titan. The single person from that list on TT that got back to me with an interest in buying was Kronos1965. :happy:
Over a period of three weeks only three people indicated an interest in the group buy. Due to the TT policy of not allowing group buys from anyone except a sponsoring vendor, it was not possible to announce the group buy on that website. After the group buy began, I posted a number of passing references (stealth group buy announcements) that a leather seat group buy was underway on CT & TS. Except 3-4 people nobody seemed to care.
That's my analysis :D
badlooser 04-29-2006, 11:00 PM do you have any pics of the leather installed?
kia001 08-26-2006, 07:15 PM I am a Katzkin dealer, if anyone is interested, I'd put on a group buy.
scr38 08-26-2006, 10:32 PM I am a Katzkin dealer, if anyone is interested, I'd put on a group buy.
Please check this post for Group Buy rules.
http://www.clubtitan.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7441
kia001 08-31-2006, 12:32 PM Currently discussing group buy with forum admin.
Kronos1965 08-31-2006, 09:42 PM Currently discussing group buy with forum admin.
I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed-except while driving.
kia001 09-01-2006, 01:29 AM Josh has allowed me to solicit interest in the leather and Homelink mirrors for the Armada/Titan and Frontiers. I will soon be preparing pricing for these various models. I will post in the General Discussion area, designated by the rules. There will be options for thinner material (cheaper, seen on LS and E Bay) and thicker OEM quality material, as well as options. Hope to have this done tonight sometime. Thanks Josh.
Info now on thread
http://www.clubtitan.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19790
MZBHVNN 09-08-2006, 03:06 PM Put me down for a set front and rears. I am assuming this is leather and can be two-toned.
kia001 09-14-2006, 12:04 PM Yes, two tone is a few bucks more but not much. You can PM me with your details. There are two other pending orders from this forum this week if you interested. Takes 3 days to arrive from Katzkin to me, then DHL ground onto your location.
Here's the thread in the General Discussion forum. The pricing is listed in this post too. Two tone would be $30 more for both rows. Alternate stich color is no charge.
http://www.clubtitan.org/forums/showthread.php?t=19790&highlight=leather+seats
cr0ck1 11-02-2006, 01:32 PM so about 415 ?delivered.. im down.. count me in.. i want black and grey..
kia001 12-05-2006, 12:45 PM so about 415 ?delivered.. im down.. count me in.. i want black and grey..
NISSAN TRUCK ARMADA 2006 ENI04 Buckets w/2 arms 40/20/40 w/arm 60/40 60/40 $927.00 $757.00
NISSAN TRUCK ARMADA 2005 CNI04 Buckets w/2 arms 40/20/40 w/arm Solid Solid $957.00 $787.00
NISSAN TRUCK ARMADA 2004 BNI04 Buckets w/2 arms 40/20/40 w/arm Solid Solid $957.00 $787.00
NISSAN TRUCK FRONTIER KINGCAB 05/06 DNI08 Buckets n/a Jump seats Jump seats $580.00
NISSAN TRUCK FRONTIER CREWCAB 05/06 DNI09 Buckets n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $707.00 $557.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2006 ENI15 LB 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2006 ENI18 Buckets w/2arms n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2005 DNI15 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2004 BNI15 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 05/06 DNI18 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2004 BNI18 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2006 ENI17 Buckets w/2arms n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2006 ENI16 LB 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2005 DNI16 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 05/06 DNI17 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2004 BNI16 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2004 BNI17 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
sledgie 01-20-2007, 12:22 AM do i understaned right that you are starting a new group buy?
I'm in.
send me the buy info.
kia001 01-21-2007, 06:00 PM I would be glad to start a group buy if there was interest. I just got back from the mountains and have a few PMs to get through. But if your interested, e mail me or PM me and I'll gladly take your order. I am a Katzkin dealer, which is where many other leather suppliers buy from . Thanks
sledgie 01-21-2007, 07:03 PM Am I missing something? Crock1, were did you come up with $415?
kia001 01-22-2007, 12:25 PM These are some DK-Schweizer kits on sale, quality is close to the Katzkin lower leather content Deluxe series, they are distributed by Katzkin too. But limited colors and model years.
2006-07 N16HA Nissan Armada $775.00
(ENI04) Non-Airbag, Flat design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Graphite Graphite 1237S Graphite
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
Sand Sandstone 3444S Sandstone
2005 N15HA Nissan Armada $775.00
(CNI04) Non-Airbag, Flat design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Graphite Graphite 1237S Graphite
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
Sand Sandstone 3444S Sandstone
2005-07 N151A Nissan Frontier Crew Cab $575.00
(DNI09) Non-Airbag, Flat design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
2005 N158A Nissan Titan Crew Cab $575.00
(DNI18) Non-Airbag, Flat Design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Graphite Graphite 1237S Graphite
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
bulldog 01-22-2007, 01:23 PM I'm interested if I can figure out what the FINAL price is for front and rear.
Make it simple for us simple folks.
kia001 01-22-2007, 05:03 PM All the pricing is for front and rear. The higher price is for the upgraded leather content kit, the lower is the "deluxe" often seen on E bay and has less leather coverage on the rear seats (vinyl with leather inserts).
Two tone is $30 more per kit. Not per row.
First price is for the higher leather coverage kit, the lower price, less leather coverage on the rear seats. Higher price kit comes with vinyl door accents, if you want to use them.
Ships via DHL ground, $25/kit. Leaves within 3 days usually of receipt of order with Paypal, Visa, MC, or Amex.
NISSAN TRUCK ARMADA 2006 ENI04 Buckets w/2 arms 40/20/40 w/arm 60/40 60/40 $927.00 $757.00
NISSAN TRUCK ARMADA 2005 CNI04 Buckets w/2 arms 40/20/40 w/arm Solid Solid $957.00 $787.00
NISSAN TRUCK ARMADA 2004 BNI04 Buckets w/2 arms 40/20/40 w/arm Solid Solid $957.00 $787.00
NISSAN TRUCK FRONTIER KINGCAB 05/06 DNI08 Buckets n/a Jump seats Jump seats $580.00
NISSAN TRUCK FRONTIER CREWCAB 05/06 DNI09 Buckets n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $707.00 $557.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2006 ENI15 LB 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2006 ENI18 Buckets w/2arms n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2005 DNI15 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2004 BNI15 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 05/06 DNI18 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN CREW CAB 2004 BNI18 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 w/arm 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2006 ENI17 Buckets w/2arms n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2006 ENI16 LB 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2005 DNI16 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 05/06 DNI17 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 60/40 $727.00 $582.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2004 BNI16 40/20/40 w/cons. n/a 60/40 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
NISSAN TRUCK TITAN KING CAB 2004 BNI17 Buckets w/2 arms n/a 60/40 60/40 $757.00 $612.00
The DK-Schweizer kits are nice, sold by Katzkin. Limited colors and applications.
2006-07 N16HA Nissan Armada $775.00
(ENI04) Non-Airbag, Flat design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Graphite Graphite 1237S Graphite
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
Sand Sandstone 3444S Sandstone
2005 N15HA Nissan Armada $775.00
(CNI04) Non-Airbag, Flat design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Graphite Graphite 1237S Graphite
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
Sand Sandstone 3444S Sandstone
2005-07 N151A Nissan Frontier Crew Cab $575.00
(DNI09) Non-Airbag, Flat design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
2005 N158A Nissan Titan Crew Cab $575.00
(DNI18) Non-Airbag, Flat Design
Factory color: DK-Schweizer Available colors: Katzkin Popular colors:
Graphite Graphite 1237S Graphite
Steel Light Grey 1360S Light Grey
Hope I made it simple enough for you to find your year and style. LB= bench seat.
http://www.rg500.com/images/nissan/Armada.jpg
nightime 02-22-2007, 08:48 PM can your show us a pic of what the center consel will look like. i have the XE
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