Reply With Quotelooks good I was thinking about this but i wasn't sure how good it might look. But the way it looks i might hit that dude up on clubrsx
bought it off of clubep3, there's a guy selling the fabric there, already precut.Originally Posted by EP3_U_SEE
i have had a bunch of hot days, and the fabric is holding strong
nope, you can't really. and thanks to everyone else for the compliments :)
looks good I was thinking about this but i wasn't sure how good it might look. But the way it looks i might hit that dude up on clubrsx
beautiful outcome
Looks really nice.
I have one question.
Do you have pictures of the result on the driver's side?
im amazed at how many comments this got. back when i did mine, there were alot of people that didnt like it when i posted. im glad to see people are starting to like the recaro inserts. anyways heres mine from about a year ago.
that's really sweet.
i don't have any pics, but the end result came out much better than the passenger side. no flaws
Upholstering flat panels is pretty easy if you take your time and are smart about it like the thread originator was. You tape off to prevent overspray, and make sure to get the edge really good. You don't want to use too much glue that it puddles, or soaks through the new fabric. Also pay attention to the glue's strength. The stronger the better.
A technique I frequently use is putting a trash bag over the panel and slowly pulling it back while laying the material. That way you can have the material laying flat on the panel without it touching. It helps when you're trying to flatten in curves.
i took off my door panel and arm rests. with the glue, u just gotta remember not to push down on the recaro inserts cause it works like foam. i just gently laid mine over and the glue is pretty strong. for the edges, i didnt use glue, i just rolled it into the creases a pizza roller
thanks this will realy help
The best way to install these inserts are with these directions. These are for the newer civic but its the same steps. I would suggest replacing the hot glue with liquid nails
http://fiberupholstery.com/civic.html
As I've heard though, our panel isn't removable. So, those directions don't apply to ep3's as far as I've heard. Prove me wrong though, only thing holding me back from doing this is I hate creases and only way to guarantee no creases and clean edges is to remove the upholstered section.
They do apply to the EP3. they are the exact same for the newer civic it cant be removed either. but by drilling out the two tabs that hold it you can. Remove your door panel and take a look
The two tabs are located on the front end of the door panel. Around the door bolster there should be a few screws also that need to be removed.
Not trying to question you, but are you 100% sure of this? As in, have you physically done it yourself? I've asked on this site quite a few times and everybody says that no, our door panels are not the same and they can not be removed. Not that it needs to be drilled out, but that its one piece. If what you're saying is true though, shoot, i'll do this mod this week! I love the red inserts, but I hate doing it when the panel is on the car.
i think vlkter is the guy that sell the inserts in the classifieds. i believes he does installs as well. seems to be pretty legit
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