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Just pull and stretch. It was pretty tough in a few places to be honest. I was wondering if it was even possible to wrap it because of the cup holder. That was the biggest problem. I also used a heat gun on some spots to soften the "leather". Also use a good glue.
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I when I tacked the gps into the console with the abs sludge I checked the signal strength and it was good. If its poor when i install it then I will get the magnetic antenna. But I doubt Ill need it.
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More pics! Ok well this is just sitting in the car. Nothing final. I am a little bummed however because the glue I used must not be able to handle high heat because I can see some wrinkles and some places when it is lifting so that is a top priority for me right now
. Its not that big of deal but a set back non the less. But ill show you pics to get a general idea.
In park:
In drive:
I know the color combo is horrible but im going to be doing either an ebony swap or wrapping everything in this material so I wanted to plan ahead since it was such a b-i-t-c-h to do.
Im going to have a shift boot and arm rest done by a sponsor once I send them some material and Im actually going to make a templet for a few pieces for Emblem pros to try to make for it.
Also please dis regard the cup holder. It is in need of some serious TLC. Im still unsure of what to do with it. Ill prob be texture coating it and painting it black.
. Its not that big of deal but a set back non the less. But ill show you pics to get a general idea.In park:
In drive:
I know the color combo is horrible but im going to be doing either an ebony swap or wrapping everything in this material so I wanted to plan ahead since it was such a b-i-t-c-h to do.
Im going to have a shift boot and arm rest done by a sponsor once I send them some material and Im actually going to make a templet for a few pieces for Emblem pros to try to make for it.
Also please dis regard the cup holder. It is in need of some serious TLC. Im still unsure of what to do with it. Ill prob be texture coating it and painting it black.
i think you have an awesome start on this! 
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Ok so I realized why the leather started to lift from being in the car. I thought I needed a better glue. But I was reading the can, it says its for high temp. However I messed up, I was supposed to let it cure for 72 hrs befor exposing it to 150+ degree temps. So i re glued the entire console so everything doesnt lift.
See if you guys didnt pressure me for pics I wouldnt have to re do it, Damn peer pressure.lol
See if you guys didnt pressure me for pics I wouldnt have to re do it
, Damn peer pressure.lol Ok so I realized why the leather started to lift from being in the car. I thought I needed a better glue. But I was reading the can, it says its for high temp. However I messed up, I was supposed to let it cure for 72 hrs befor exposing it to 150+ degree temps. So i re glued the entire console so everything doesnt lift.
See if you guys didnt pressure me for pics I wouldnt have to re do it, Damn peer pressure.lol
See if you guys didnt pressure me for pics I wouldnt have to re do it
, Damn peer pressure.lol
Just as a small tip, some areas that are tight may require some super glue. All the leather wrapping pros use super glue so don't feel bad if you need to use it in a few small spots.
Looks great. Only think I would do, is like some people said, add something to the right. Its a prime spot and would look good. Me, I'd add a push button starter from a S2000, but again, thats just me.
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Awesome work x2jesse!! Console look so smooth and clean. I will redone my console this winter and i will follow your example, i'm thinking of ditching the whole cupholder? What did you use to fill in the cupholder notch ?