$75 door panels....

[VegaS10]

I just could not bring myself to buy the JDM/UKDM/whatverDM $700 door panels. Not only that, it's simply red fabric that does not match the seats, carpet or other material in the car. I had to fina another way.

I went to my local Jo-Ann fabric. I purchased the material there to do my headliner, so, I figured I'd give them another shot. I found some red faux suede material and they gave me some samples. I walked out side and was amazed that one of them matched PERFECT to the JDM recaros.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/ep3doorpanels001.jpg

It matches the color AND tecture perfectly. It was $22 a yard and I only needed one yard. It's usually on sale, but, you knlow how that goes when you need something.

Here's the link to those that don't have a Jo-Ann Fabric:

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat143859&PRODID=prd43353&source=search

The reciept says part number #7954514 and is called Soane Claret.

I took it to a loacl shop called Auto Upholstry Inc. (910-483-4927)

He charged me $50 for both doors and it ended up like this:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/ep3doorpanels002.jpg

Perfect, with no bleed through, he used no padding and it's very tight with no wrinkles.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/ep3doorpanels003.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/ep3doorpanels004.jpg

And my favorite shot:














http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/ep3doorpanels005.jpg

Not bad for $75....

[Kodeen]

That looks great! Do you have any shots of your headliner, I don't think I've seen pics of a red one?

[VegaS10]

The headliner is black. It's in my members ride thread.

[ohdamngetit]

Looks great!

[epshtielsl]

Looks awesome!

Do you know if this fabric has UV protection? I've been looking around for some synthetic suede for upholstery and the cheapest I've found for fabric with UV protection is about $45/yd. Ultrasuede/Alcantara is like $100/yd. :meek:. I'd hate to reupholster my seats and have it fade later on.

[Dons03EP3]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/ep3doorpanels005.jpg



That shot is great. That was worth every penny IMHO. Looks great!

[jdm_ep3]

that looks nice and a good deal!

[VegaS10]

Looks awesome!

Do you know if this fabric has UV protection? I've been looking around for some synthetic suede for upholstery and the cheapest I've found for fabric with UV protection is about $45/yd. Ultrasuede/Alcantara is like $100/yd. :meek:. I'd hate to reupholster my seats and have it fade later on.


I'm unaware of any UV protection on this.

The seats are OEM, so they are fine. The door pads are down lower on the door, so fading should'nt be much of an issue. I also have tinted windows, use sun shades religiously and park the car in the garage at all times.

The link I gave is $20 a yard and feels EXACTLY like the seats......

Thanks to everyone for the compliments.

[epshtielsl]

Nice, I have a Jo-Ann Fabrics right next to my house. I'll check it out after work so I can get a DIY started on seat upholstering this weekend.

[RAMSES EP3]

man you make some of the best write up's have you written up a DYI for the headliner i cant wait till im able to do the jdm interior light also thanks again for another good contribution to the forum. :mbiggrin:

[its a ivtec]

those diy panels r the shit! good find on the material color..thinkin of doin this aswell..also wanna do a black headliner..bump 4 u

[02nhbpep3]

where is the shop located that did your install, I noticed the 910 area code. Great looking interior btw.

[VegaS10]

man you make some of the best write up's have you written up a DYI for the headliner i cant wait till im able to do the jdm interior light also thanks again for another good contribution to the forum. :mbiggrin:

Thanks. I'm just trying to help rebuild this place like everyone else.


those diy panels r the shit! good find on the material color..thinkin of doin this aswell..also wanna do a black headliner..bump 4 u

I did the headliner myself. Absolute nightmare. Took 8-10 hours to wrap the material and get no wrinkles. It killed me. You have to take the sunroof assembly out to get to the sliding panel.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/2-8-8049.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j204/vegas10/2-8-8047.jpg

Older pics, but you get the idea.


where is the shop located that did your install, I noticed the 910 area code. Great looking interior btw.

I'm located in Fayetteville, NC, right outside of Fort bragg. The shop is in downtown Fayetteville. I took them the door panels with the clips, handles, switches, everything removed to make it easier for them.

I dropped them off on a Thursday afternoon and picked them up Tuesday morning. It's a small local shop, but did GREAT work. I could'nt be happier.

[dashehonda]

Just bought some, they charge shipping and Tax, whores, i would just buy it my local joaan, but they dont carry it, whores:mrolleyes:

[ALL MotoR Ep3]

Great Price....BUMP....ttt

[devious05]

looks good. i will prob do the same next month because i cant bring myself to drop that much $ real jdm door panels when mine are in perfect shape

[ep3dan]

i think u have one of the best interiors on ephatch. congrats and good job.

[benkieboy]

very sweet!

[OZ.EP3]

They look awesome, that's a deal for $50 to have them professionally installed.

[EP_EJAY]

This is a really cheap option!! Now the only thing i need to do is find a upholstery shop that will do it cheap

[Tortoise]

That is badass i think i might do somethnig similar in black suede or go hood and do some gray and black LV lmao....

[Royal]

Waht color black did you use on your center dash?
Doors look good. Jealousy:mangel:

[chrispychicken]

how does it look right behind the door handle?

[chrispychicken]

did they also have to take off the door panel?

[seamusep3]

did you paint the door handles black? it looks great!

[fatathaland]

That looks exceptionally good!

I saw your interior pic before I saw this thread and I just assumed you had CTR door panels (which essentially you now do).

[VegaS10]

Waht color black did you use on your center dash?
Doors look good. Jealousy:mangel:

Just a basic matte black. SEM brand Landau Black. It's a flat matte black finish.


thats super clean man

Thanks you.


how does it look right behind the door handle?

Perfect.


did they also have to take off the door panel?

I took the shop the raw panels. No handles, switches, nothing.


did you paint the door handles black? it looks great!

Yes, along with the lock switches. Thanks.


That looks exceptionally good!

I saw your interior pic before I saw this thread and I just assumed you had CTR door panels (which essentially you now do).

Thanks, and a much cheaper option.

[03ep3 stapel]

it looks good

[wizDUMB]

looks great ... i did that also a while back

[chrispychicken]

looks great ... i did that also a while back

So you just brought the door panel to the shop? did you unscrew the door handle?

[d-unit]

good colour match but the fabric is completely different for the JDM Side Panels..

[VegaS10]

So you just brought the door panel to the shop? did you unscrew the door handle?

Yes. I removed the door handle amd everything.


good colour match but the fabric is completely different for the JDM Side Panels..

I rather it match my seats than anything else.

[d-unit]

Yes. I removed the door handle and everything.



I rather it match my seats than anything else.

for sure brother, it definitely looks great, 99/100 people wouldn't know the difference, and it looks great irregardless :msmooch:

[EP_EJAY]

Yes. I removed the door handle amd everything.



I rather it match my seats than anything else.

definately i feel the same way also... I think this is one of the best and one of the only cheap investments to do if your not looking to spend a lot of money for the real deal

[VegaS10]

Thanks again.

Like I said, I just could'nt justify spending $600-700 for the real deal.

[d-unit]

hey bud, you just gotta know where to look

i got mine for about $350 shipped from England, gotta love Best Offer Auctions on eBaY :D

[Zeth]

good stuff.... props on saving all that money

[bluedemonep3]

:mcool:very nice

[superchargedk20]

thats really nice for 75 bucks man. I was fortunate enough to find CTR panels for 240. got lucky