So what product would you like JPM to make? - Page 2

SKY Spy · 07-29-2008, 01:58 PM

I'm another one of those tall folks here that would LOVE to sit further down inside the SKY, 2 inches lower would be pretty amazing. I would love to be able to sit further back also, same distance.

At one point I considered buying an additional drivers seat and just cutting down the foam in the bottom and in the back to give me a lowered seating position AND a further back position as well; what stopped me was that I realized that I would have issues with the leather cover sagging and it would probably look terrible...

Help would be appreciated in this area for us tall folks...

BA...

willis · 07-29-2008, 02:53 PM

I would buy a gage cluster that sits on top of the stereo console like the Nissan 350Z has.

FaceGarden · 07-29-2008, 03:18 PM

What's under the armrest? If there was even a half inch of space it would be nice to cut some of that away to at least make an indentation for a phone or ipod...

Also, as far as feeling alcantara... don't STi's and EVO's have alcantara seats? You could go check that out.
Either way, the previous owner put some alcantara trim in my 3000GT and it's really nice. It basically feels exactly like suede. I would agree that it's not as durable as leather so you may want to keep it from high wear areas, but man... It's nice.
-Taylor

JPM · 07-29-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FaceGarden

What's under the armrest? If there was even a half inch of space it would be nice to cut some of that away to at least make an indentation for a phone or ipod...

Also, as far as feeling alcantara... don't STi's and EVO's have alcantara seats? You could go check that out.
Either way, the previous owner put some alcantara trim in my 3000GT and it's really nice. It basically feels exactly like suede. I would agree that it's not as durable as leather so you may want to keep it from high wear areas, but man... It's nice.
-Taylor

The brand new ones do I think, the old one has some other material that was similar. Actually, there's a special edition Scion that has Alcantara seats as well.

SkyBaby · 07-29-2008, 05:25 PM

Do you have the lighted shifters? if so.. .I WANT A PINK ONE...... seriously... I do.... SkyBaby

JPM · 07-29-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyBaby

Do you have the lighted shifters? if so.. .I WANT A PINK ONE...... seriously... I do.... SkyBaby

No, sorry. That would require a complete design change to allow for the wires to be run.

AshliSKYYY · 07-29-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Celt03

Definitely a holder for my iPod - but I would not want it to cover the cup holder because I actually use it.

( And I keep my cell phone in the bottom of the gauge cluster! )

YES! Definately something for an iPod!

Kurt · 07-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Order the shift kit w/o the knob and go here Welcome to www.flameball.com
They have lighted knobs in different colors.

07BLUESTONE · 07-30-2008, 10:08 AM

Don't give up on replacing the factory vinyl with leather on the stock shifter, give it another try.

SkyBaby · 08-02-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 07BLUESTONE

Don't give up on replacing the factory vinyl with leather on the stock shifter, give it another try.

JPM... .if I get the shifter knob.... can you do the boot? I can try again to get down there for you to mess with Jade. Let me know.... It will have to be after my surgery toward the end of the month.... but.... I think after a couple weeks I will be ok to drive. SkyBaby

Thanks Kurt... I will look into that

GaryH · 08-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Having met R3DLIN3 aka Kendall, I understand why he would want to sit a little lower. I, however, am only 6'2" and the stock seat is OK. But, I have the saggy seat. It's been replaced once by the dealer and its sagging again. If you made a replacement seat cushion the same size as the original, only make it from better material, I would buy one. I saw your post on how to repair the seat. I would rather you make the cushion and all I have to do is swap them out.

JPM · 08-03-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyBaby

JPM... .if I get the shifter knob.... can you do the boot? I can try again to get down there for you to mess with Jade. Let me know.... It will have to be after my surgery toward the end of the month.... but.... I think after a couple weeks I will be ok to drive. SkyBaby

Thanks Kurt... I will look into that

Absolutely, we'll do whatever you want

Good luck on the surgery!

JPM · 08-03-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryH

Having met R3DLIN3 aka Kendall, I understand why he would want to sit a little lower. I, however, am only 6'2" and the stock seat is OK. But, I have the saggy seat. It's been replaced once by the dealer and its sagging again. If you made a replacement seat cushion the same size as the original, only make it from better material, I would buy one. I saw your post on how to repair the seat. I would rather you make the cushion and all I have to do is swap them out.

If I do the seat lowering mod, this one would go in hand with it. it's looking to be next on the developement table considering the requests I've been getting and the help I've been offered.

GaryH · 08-03-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JPM

If I do the seat lowering mod, this one would go in hand with it. it's looking to be next on the developement table considering the requests I've been getting and the help I've been offered.

Then I can take the towels out that I stuffed between the foam and the springs. If you remember, I mentioned my towel mod when we were at Fontana.

|V3nom| · 08-03-2008, 08:04 AM

how bout a ipod and cell phone holder in one? i was kinda thinking about cutting out some of the silver painted section between the shifter and the radio(about 2" of space therek) and putting in a rubbery box thing that just sits in the hole, i say rubbery so it doesnt rattle when my phone is in it. i just dont know whats under that plastic and if its possible, that would be a perfect place for me cause my hand is always near the shifter so its easily accessible.

xmicro_Redline · 08-03-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by |V3nom|

how bout a ipod and cell phone holder in one? i was kinda thinking about cutting out some of the silver painted section between the shifter and the radio(about 2" of space therek) and putting in a rubbery box thing that just sits in the hole, i say rubbery so it doesnt rattle when my phone is in it. i just dont know whats under that plastic and if its possible, that would be a perfect place for me cause my hand is always near the shifter so its easily accessible.

Hands Free Driving....It's the law!!

rufusmacblorf · 08-03-2008, 02:39 PM

I'd like to see a vendor come up with a way to retrofit the tail lights, blacking out the chrome so it matches the headlight buckets. I've seen quite a few posts from people trying to figure out how to crack open the tail light case without damaging it, but I haven't seen a success story yet.

flyingz · 08-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Have the padded center console and it is wonderfull when driving, and looks great.
But as a pasenger, the E-brake handle is a pain, How bout a covered, padded sleeve to make it more comfortable on long drives.

|V3nom| · 08-03-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

Hands Free Driving....It's the law!!

still have to put it somewhere when its not in use. it keeps falling out of my pocket due to the angle of the seat then it falls between the seat and the center console or falls straight back behind the seat. thats mainly why i need a cell phone holder, i hardly talk when i drive, id rather drive then talk

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JPM · 08-04-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryH

Then I can take the towels out that I stuffed between the foam and the springs. If you remember, I mentioned my towel mod when we were at Fontana.

I remember that! I'll definitely post up when we come up with a solution.

07-29-2008, 01:58 PM	#31 (permalink)
SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,893 My Photos: (47)	I'm another one of those tall folks here that would LOVE to sit further down inside the SKY, 2 inches lower would be pretty amazing. I would love to be able to sit further back also, same distance. At one point I considered buying an additional drivers seat and just cutting down the foam in the bottom and in the back to give me a lowered seating position AND a further back position as well; what stopped me was that I realized that I would have issues with the leather cover sagging and it would probably look terrible... Help would be appreciated in this area for us tall folks... BA... __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

07-29-2008, 03:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
FaceGarden Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 74 My Photos: (0)	What's under the armrest? If there was even a half inch of space it would be nice to cut some of that away to at least make an indentation for a phone or ipod... Also, as far as feeling alcantara... don't STi's and EVO's have alcantara seats? You could go check that out. Either way, the previous owner put some alcantara trim in my 3000GT and it's really nice. It basically feels exactly like suede. I would agree that it's not as durable as leather so you may want to keep it from high wear areas, but man... It's nice. -Taylor __________________ Finally got a Sky! '08 Black/Black/Red 5 Speed Turbo! :)

07-29-2008, 05:25 PM	#35 (permalink)
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07-30-2008, 10:08 AM	#39 (permalink)
07BLUESTONE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Morris County, NJ Posts: 337 My Photos: (0)	Don't give up on replacing the factory vinyl with leather on the stock shifter, give it another try. __________________ 07Bluestone

08-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
GaryH First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fairhope, Al Posts: 1,376 My Photos: (0)	Having met R3DLIN3 aka Kendall, I understand why he would want to sit a little lower. I, however, am only 6'2" and the stock seat is OK. But, I have the saggy seat. It's been replaced once by the dealer and its sagging again. If you made a replacement seat cushion the same size as the original, only make it from better material, I would buy one. I saw your post on how to repair the seat. I would rather you make the cushion and all I have to do is swap them out. __________________ Silver Pearl Black/Black leather LSD CD/MP3 XM satellite 5 speed manual VIN#1745 Fiamm horn Magnaflow Quad Tip Exhaust

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07-29-2008, 02:53 PM	#32 (permalink)
willis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern IL Posts: 155 My Photos: (1)	I would buy a gage cluster that sits on top of the stereo console like the Nissan 350Z has.

07-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#38 (permalink)
Kurt First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 97 My Photos: (0)	Order the shift kit w/o the knob and go here Welcome to www.flameball.com They have lighted knobs in different colors.

08-03-2008, 08:04 AM	#45 (permalink)
\|V3nom\| Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 339 My Photos: (0)	how bout a ipod and cell phone holder in one? i was kinda thinking about cutting out some of the silver painted section between the shifter and the radio(about 2" of space therek) and putting in a rubbery box thing that just sits in the hole, i say rubbery so it doesnt rattle when my phone is in it. i just dont know whats under that plastic and if its possible, that would be a perfect place for me cause my hand is always near the shifter so its easily accessible. __________________ Mods: Dejon Spring Magnaflow 3" catback Wastegate Mod: 21psi Removed gm emblems behind front tires Xentec 8K HIDs Low Beams and Fogs Parking Light Leds License Plate Leds Little Chromies 3rd brake light vinyl: REDLINE

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rufusmacblorf Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 90 My Photos: (0)	I'd like to see a vendor come up with a way to retrofit the tail lights, blacking out the chrome so it matches the headlight buckets. I've seen quite a few posts from people trying to figure out how to crack open the tail light case without damaging it, but I haven't seen a success story yet. __________________ 07 silver graphite RL Magnaflow exhaust Stubby antenna Upgraded JL/Alpine sound system Windscreen

08-03-2008, 04:30 PM	#48 (permalink)
flyingz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Potter Valley Ca Posts: 278 My Photos: (0)	Have the padded center console and it is wonderfull when driving, and looks great. But as a pasenger, the E-brake handle is a pain, How bout a covered, padded sleeve to make it more comfortable on long drives. __________________ '08 Bluestone RL Borla Cat Back Spoiler Etched Wind Restricter Black Leather With Perma Grin WCKCC-Member