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Katzkin Help!

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by TundrasseeMan, Aug 17, 2020.

  1. Aug 17, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    TundrasseeMan

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    I need advice. I’m having Katskin Leather installed this week. My Tundra is Cavalry Blue and has a graphite cloth interior now.

    Question 1: what color leather would you go with? I’m thinking black, truck currently has blackout and just think it would look good but looking for other opinions.

    Question 2: what color stitching? Again, graphite interior now.

    Question 3: this is the hard one. I’m having them put a TRD logo embroidered in the seat. What color would you have it in?
    The Katzskin Cobalt Blue looks like it may clash with the Cavalry and they don’t have any other blues really. Any thoughts or experience with Katzkins?
     
  2. Aug 17, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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    RobertD

    RobertD SSEM#123, ASCM#4 "I call it Vera" ~Jayne Cobb

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    @ElNopal he might have some good advice for you. Here's what he did:

     
  3. Aug 17, 2020 at 6:33 PM
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    I did all black in my truck with double black stitching. I recommend the same to you if you prefer an OEM look. I would personally do the TRD in red or maybe even silver to match the dash ascents
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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    TomC843 The wheel weaves as the wheel wills.

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    Here is my black Katz with gray piping(sp?), you can see the "night runner" in gray is understated. If you want TRD to pop I say red.

    IMG_7560.jpg
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    Thanks guys, @TomC843 that looks sweet, that night runner deeper grey subtly pops. I went with black leather, black stitching and after talking to @ElNopal did the TRD in Pacific Blue with black “Toyota Racing Development” on top. Basically this but with the TRD in Pacific Blue and in the middle of the seat, not headrest. Can’t wait to drop it off and see how it turns out, will post pics when done. Thanks again @RobertD , huge help. 57DFCD8B-5C11-4BEC-8B54-618643C5ED30.jpg
     
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    Looks great
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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    Saw someone who did color match blue similar to my red inserts...not sure if it was Calvary or voodoo but looked pretty sweet.
     
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  10. Aug 17, 2020 at 8:24 PM
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  11. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    Well gents, just got it back today, what do you guys think?CA27BA70-771C-4359-BE73-EF697D98C405.jpg4FDAB440-7214-4BEE-AD50-103512570583.jpg 02CE2E1B-AD61-4E49-A557-6B6D82F30C90.jpg30D79672-F3C4-43B8-9FFC-1FDFEF707B9B.jpg
     
  12. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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    Classy. Subtle pop with the blue TRD. :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    That looks awesome. They did a great job
     
  14. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    Thanks man, I think so too. I was sweating it
     
  15. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    Appreciate man! I love it. It’s just enough of a custom statement for me.
     
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  16. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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    I think it looks great! The real question is; How do you feel about it?
     
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    Like I added 10 hp :)
     
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  18. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    Oh, well my prior post was answered as I posted...:anonymous:
     
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    Looks good!
     
  20. Sep 11, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    What did you pay for seats and install?
     
  21. Sep 11, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    $1,500 with embroidery and heated seats.
     
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  22. Sep 11, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    Looks great the little bit of wrinkle to it will go away in a week or so
     
  23. Sep 11, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Thanks, appreciate the compliment! Glad you said that, that’s the first thing my wife noticed.
     
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    Looks awesome! Who did you have do the install?
     
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    Your wife and mine must talk.
     
  26. Sep 11, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    Actually the dealership I bought it from. Put it in the price when I bought it, they give it the 36,000 mile/three year warranty through Toyota on top of the Katzkin warranty, if you do it that way.
     
  27. Sep 11, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    nice
     
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    All of these look great :thumbsup: I dont mind my clazzio's but everytime I see pics of katzkins on here I'm tempted. They're just a lot more clean lookin
     
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    That looks great! Nice job.
     
  30. Sep 11, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    Thanks, man! Turned out clean and color matched well, I was nervous.
     

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