| Author | Message | ||
     Chris DeJesus (Mudy_ovl) Member Username: Mudy_ovl Post Number: 83 Registered: 02-2002 |
My leather front seats have finally worn out. I have seen the great fit of Wet Okole seat covers on d-90s and want to know if anyone here has installed them on a Discovery. If you have, what Disco do you have and what seat style did you order? Thanks, Chris | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 612 Registered: 03-2002 |
i have some on my DII, but i think they basically had to be custom made...i like them a lot, though. ordered them directly from wet okole... | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 502 Registered: 02-2002 |
I got a price of $225 a pair for a set of D1 covers from Wet Okole. The only option is the black base with center section of any color. Don't know if the European Piping is available. e | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 640 Registered: 03-2003 |
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! Forget the Okoly Dokoly Ned Flanders seat covers. Get the nylon Land Rover seat covers. I dig those. | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Senior Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 377 Registered: 10-2002 |
FWIW, AB is having a sale on LR waterproof seat covers right now- | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 642 Registered: 03-2003 |
Those Land Rover waterproof seat covers are really nice. They're expensive, but I would rather spend the money on those than some Okoly Dokoly seat covers. Besides, the LR seat covers combined with those sexy black rubber floor mats will give make your Disco much nicer to look at as well as use. | ||
| Chris DeJesus (Mudy_ovl) Member Username: Mudy_ovl Post Number: 84 Registered: 02-2002 |
Erik, How's it going in NC? Glad to see you are still active on the board. What seat style Wet Okole did you buy? high-back with separate headrest or what? That's basically what I need to know. How's the CB bracket working out for you? Well I hope. Also, how's that video coming along? I am anxious to buy it and see how the the B2B trek went. Thanks, Chris | ||
| Will Roeder (Will_roeder) Senior Member Username: Will_roeder Post Number: 691 Registered: 02-2002 |
I personally wouldnt reccomend the Wet Okole's...I had them for about 2 years and just pulled them out and put a genuine set it and am MUCH happier. The wet okoles are not very comfortable to sit in, and i personally think they look kinda tacky... | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 916 Registered: 09-2002 |
Will, Are you talking about these seat covers?  | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 503 Registered: 02-2002 |
I think the genuine seat covers look a bit loose and unstructured for a $70k vehicle. Kinda like that really huge "Discovery" vinyl running down the side of the early D1s. The Okole seat covers almost pull off a leather look with the black against a neutral Bahama Beige center section. This is my opinion - I've not purchased a set of Okole covers at this time. I've spoken with several owners of Okole products, who indicated that they wear very well. The price they quoted me was as stated above. I'm working on a set of Melvill and Moon covers now - I think they better represent my vision of what a Land Rover is. Heavy, properly-fitted canvas covers with accessory pouches and a guarantee to boot: http://www.melvillandmoon.com/Main.asp?D=%7B2F9B24BB%2D07B7%2D4EFE%2D98F7%2D25FC 5CE849AD%7D&PageType=Article&ArticleID=1331&ShowWithBrandingOnly=True They're made in SA and are a bit difficult to source here, but I'm working on this... Chris, The video is entirely in the hands of SDB Creative right now, and I think they're sorting some format issues between our broadcast footage and the prosumer media. I hope they are able to get it done eventually, because we invested a huge amount of time and resources there. We have about thirty-six hours of footage from the Trans-American Trek and I will utilize some of it in other collateral. I'm working on the USA to Belize event now, and that's got me buried. Because we're promoting both the trek and the associated documentary films, we're afforded a huge amount of control we were unable to realize on past endeavors. Like a SOLAROS project undertaken several years ago, we've decided to support two organizations in the course of our trip. One is a NGO that works exclusively in Belize, and the other is The Nature Conservancy. A bit about it here: http://www.expeditionfilmpartners.com The CB mount is great and I hope to add a nice VHF fixed-mount system alongside it after the new year. I'm taking the technician's test for ham, we'll see how I do! North Carolina [so far] is everything we hoped it would be. The lower cost of living has allowed me to devote myself entirely to my own projects and gives me plenty of time with my three kids. We'll see how I feel about the NC after we weather our first ice storm. Yikes. Cheers, e | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 123 Registered: 01-2003 |
Those covers look really nice Erik. Let me know if you find an affordable way to get them over here. | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 919 Registered: 09-2002 |
Yea I agree. Those Melville and Moon seat covers look pretty sweet. I like the extra pockets and they seem to fit quite nicely. | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Billb Post Number: 1262 Registered: 02-2002 |
Wet Okole are very nice - much nicer than the genuine covers - fit better, more comfortable and you don't do the electric slide when turning corners. They seem pretty durable too - very little noticable wear on friends RRC after 2 years and many miles. Pricey - but worth it IMO Bill | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1279 Registered: 02-2003 |
i think the Land Rover ones look like a poopy diaper very messy and the fit is too loose and is usually very wrinkled. if Wet Okole made a sold tan color that would be sweet. all i ever see is the hawiian hippie patterns :0) | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 883 Registered: 04-2003 |
Last year I ordered swatches of wet okeedokie fabric (a few different browns). LOL, just looked in my office junk drawer & found a couple - #17 (light tan) and #190 (darker, kind of mocha). The tan is lighter than stock brown leather and the mocha is a different shade - either would look good, I'd go mocha out of respect for the Starbuck's/Land Rover/soccer mom connection. The OKdoky stuff looks pretty good, rubber backing, if they fit as tight as advertised I think they'd look allright. I don't like the stripe nor the loose fit of the genuine covers (maybe if I had a dog running around on the back seat or had poor bladder control or something I'd go for them). Still, a couple hundred for seat covers is a bit steep considering that you can get used leather seats in mint condition for just a few bucks more. I know a guy selling a good set of tan leather power seats (front & back) from a 97 or 98 (I think) at a great price. I may also just go the PTS route and order a couple hundred swatches of OKladokie fabric and sew them together. | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 648 Registered: 03-2003 |
The Genuine seat covers do appear somewhat loose and sloppy after installing them, but they definitely begin to form to the shapes of the seats with use and look better all the time. Older seat covers like the ones on Ho's XD look very good after years of use. They have that nice patina on them instead of looking worn and tired, and they fit the seats much better than new ones do. I would say the only thing I don't like about the Genuine covers is the price. Still, you gotta pay if you wanna play. My primary objection to Okoly Dokoly covers is the way they look. They're hideously ugly with the usual black/tan combination I see. The Hawaiian Tropic prints are even uglier and those Xtreme Xenon piping patterns are just hideous. Even if you could get Wet Okole to make an all-tan set of covers for you, the result just looks like a set of covers for someone who couldn't afford a leather interior and is now trying to compensate for it. Go with the Genuine covers. They're really nice. | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 505 Registered: 02-2002 |
Yeah, go for the genuine ones if you like the really lame stripes in one corner and a loose fit for two years until they're "broken-in" with a "patina". LOL | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Senior Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 378 Registered: 10-2002 |
Personally, I can't decide between a nice cow print, zebra print or maybe a nice camo print seat cover... Hmmmm Nothing says quality like Connolly leather, wilton wool, burr walnut, and a beautiful animal print seat cover.  | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 506 Registered: 02-2002 |
That must explain why the early Rovers featured hides of a sort not related to cattle. Elephant preceded Connolly if memory serves... e | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 885 Registered: 04-2003 |
Hawaiian tropic / animal print is for boxers, not seat covers. Real elephant hide is far different from "imitation elephant hide printed on a synthetic material" | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 507 Registered: 02-2002 |
I think the Series stuff was a vinyl with elephant pebble grain embossed into it? Time to jump over to the Series board! e | ||
| Blue (Blue) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Blue Post Number: 888 Registered: 04-2003 |
that's cheesy | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Senior Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 379 Registered: 10-2002 |
You've convinced me, blue- I'm going for the neon camo print... This subject reminds me of those mid-seventies Porsche's. Remember the ones with the ungodly plaid seats? I think it was a conspiracy by someone at Recaro to boost sales of aftermarket seats... | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 649 Registered: 03-2003 |
Speaking of Recaro seats, our Matco guy Rene Pauer has a Recaro seat in his Matco truck that he got from one of his customers. The seat is one of those racing seats that looks like this one: http://www.uniqueautosports.com.au/Images%202/Recaro.gif It's pretty odd seeing a white Frito Lay type of truck with racing seat in there. But at least Rene doesn't have some Jacques Cousteau SCUBA diving wetsuit seat cover on it. | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 508 Registered: 02-2002 |
A five-point system might be handy on those steptrucks. I see them driving with the door slid open all the time. | ||
| John Kruger (Johnnyk) Senior Member Username: Johnnyk Post Number: 260 Registered: 02-2002 |
Erik, I like those canvas covers alot..... John | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1282 Registered: 02-2003 |
now john, aren't the Wet Suit SCUBA covers far more appropriate than a racing suit. one is more likely to get seats wet than to race the Matco truck. unless he is jessie james. rd | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 509 Registered: 02-2002 |
AdventureTrex sells Melvill and Moon luggage. Perhaps they can get the covers as well. If I don't have my seats reupholstered, those covers are the route I'm going. e | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 822 Registered: 02-2002 |
we have the "Wet Okies" in the rear of the Escape for the Labs and they have held up fairly well. color is faded from the Labs sitting up against them. every once in awhile we have to take them off and really wash them so they don't smell. the RR has the LR covers in the back all the time for the Labs. we also used the LR ones in the Disco we had in Japan. they can't be beat for protecting the seats no matter what you throw at them. the RR ones are now 7 years old without any wear problems at all - even from the Lab paws and having them in there totally wet most of the time. they never smell, covers that is, and they (covers) get washed once a year. Labs as needed. my only gripe about them is my ass and back get hot sitting on them if its nice out. I only use them in the front when its really raining out as then its usually cooler.  | ||
| Chris von C. (Chrisvonc) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Chrisvonc Post Number: 305 Registered: 07-2002 |
From my experiances with my set, I disagree with some of John's opinions on the LR seat covers. I have had mine for 4 years and they are pretty tired looking. Maybe they would fair better in the more arid climate out west but mine get wet or moist all the time here in the juicy east and, they dont age well. They do fade and remain over baggy. They reason they appear to form-fit is because they start sticking to the leather with moisture, humidity, sweat, and body heat. Peel them off the seat and you will see they have not really tightened to be more fitted but rather just stuck in place. However, they do provide excellent protection for the seats, are real easy to install and clean, and are a better protection option (I feel) than the rest of the stuff out there. I have had a couple of my dogs puke on them, roll around all muddy, me roll around all muddy, soaking wet, spilled countless cups of coffee on them and the leather is still all good aside from my normal fat ass wearing in. CVC | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 651 Registered: 03-2003 |
"now john, aren't the Wet Suit SCUBA covers far more appropriate than a racing suit. one is more likely to get seats wet than to race the Matco truck." I must disagree. A scuba suit on top of the seats is never appropriate. That's just wrong. This is especially so if the scuba suit is hideously colored. And while the Recaro racing seat in the Matco truck is "odd", it does look sort of bad ass with all of the tools hanging from the ceiling and magnetically clung to the walls of Rene's truck. Also, Rene usually ads to the racing theme by wearing one of those Matco Racing NASCAR pit crew shirts. I'm not a NASCAR fan, but those Snap-on and Matco pit crew shirts are really cool. On second thought, Rene wears a Rolex Submariner as his everyday watch, so perhaps the scuba seat covers might work. Eeeeeeeeeek! I keep telling Rene he needs one of these beauties to maintain the racing theme: http://www.omegawatches.com/lux-example/img/bdwatch/soldat_gd/35525900.jpg That's OMEGA's new "Racing Chronometer". Bad ass. It looks sort of like a Speedmaster Reduced but with a carbon fiber dial and date function. I got serious wood for this watch. | ||
| Curtis N (Curtis) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Curtis Post Number: 950 Registered: 05-2002 |
John, How much is that baby? I am guessing around the $2K mark? -C | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 652 Registered: 03-2003 |
$2k? Dream on, sucka. List on that pimp daddy is $4495. Here's some more info on that watch: http://www.omegawatches.com/omega/co_watch?ID=35924&line=117&gen=G&sublineID=359 21 | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Senior Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 536 Registered: 02-2003 |
why is it so expensive? | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1283 Registered: 02-2003 |
the carbon fiber increases HP because of it's lite weight. | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Senior Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 537 Registered: 02-2003 |
that must be it thanks for the enlightenment | ||
| Art Vigil (Colorover) Member Username: Colorover Post Number: 215 Registered: 02-2003 |
Back to seat covers… I have the Wet Okole seat covers in my D90 and am very pleased with them. They have a thick padding that is a welcome addition to the stock D90 seats (every little bit helps), but more importantly they fit VERY well. I recall the Disco seats being slightly more comfortable, so maybe the padding is not such a big deal, but the fit of any seat cover should be important to anyone who wants to actually protect the seats they're covering. If a cover fits loosely, it will rub against the seat underneath and causes wear, the amount of which varies depending on the materials and use. As for appearance, fortunately Wet Okole has a black/grey color combination that matched my vehicle, because I agree that they sell some ugly ass color combos I can only imagine on a vehicle with a pissing Calvin decal or a type-R emblem, but how anyone can think the genuine LR waterproof seat covers don't look like some kid sewed them in Home Economics from an old tent is beyond me. I think they look like shit because they look unfinished, and the material doesn’t blend with the rest of the interior or even slightly give the illusion that the seat came from the factory that way. So far the best seat covers I’ve seen are made by Badger Coachworks. Pricy, but all their stuff is, because it’s worth it. http://www.badgercoachworks.com/ | ||
| eric w siepmann (Cdn001) New Member Username: Cdn001 Post Number: 6 Registered: 12-2003 |
Art, I've never seen the Badger seat covers. When I surfed their site they don't have any pictures. My $.02 would be to source some of the G4 seat covers. I saw them at the friendly local dealer. Black, no stripe and rather elegantly understated IMHO. They actually looked like a good fit in the G4 Disco they were in. From what I have seen and heard, they are made with some very durable synthetic material. Kind of hard to describe. Check em out! | ||
| Greg Hirst (Gregh) Senior Member Username: Gregh Post Number: 381 Registered: 10-2002 |
I always thought seat covers were for rather temporary usage and only used them when skiing or in muddy conditions. Otherwise, why have nice leather seats if you never sit on them? I do agree that the LR prices are gouging. I've now decided that I will only settle for the Wet Okole "Spongebob Squarepants" print edition. | ||
| Curtis N (Curtis) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Curtis Post Number: 952 Registered: 05-2002 |
"why is it so expensive?" Good question, but simple answer: because they can charge that much. You can go get a Timex for $20 or you can pay up to $100K for a Rolex. You can also get a 1 karat diamond for $250 or one for $5000. The differences between these items are subtle, but those who know thier stuff also know thier value. Ultimately a business can charge whatever the market will bear. -Curtis | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Koby Post Number: 689 Registered: 02-2002 |
I just don't think I could put my rear end on something named "Wet Butt" I've never liked seat covers. If you leather upholstery guys want a nice looking, durable seating surface, then just get the duragrain upholstery that comes in the SD models. This stuff is impervious to almost everything, including wear and tear. | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 922 Registered: 09-2002 |
"...just get the duragrain upholstery that comes in the SD models." That's what I have in mine and have to say it's tough and surprisingly, not overly cold during the winter but it is starting to get a bit dirty. Those canvas seat covers that Erik was talking about would actually work quite nicely with these cloth seats it looks like. Kind of like a Carhart jacket for your seat and if it's anything like that, easily cleaned by throwing them in your washing machine. If their prices are comparable to the LR ones or the Wet Okalies, I'd probably buy them instead. But none of those three seat covers are easily obtained up here. Maybe I'll just put a hockey bag over my seat. | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Senior Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 539 Registered: 02-2003 |
holy shit those MElvill and moon covers are $$ you could prolly get new seats for what a set of those covers costs. Back to Curtis's market hypothesis.......... | ||
| Phillip Perkinson (Rover4x4) Senior Member Username: Rover4x4 Post Number: 540 Registered: 02-2003 |
okay maybe those prices arent in our currency. | ||
| Tim (Snowman) Senior Member Username: Snowman Post Number: 595 Registered: 12-2002 |
Alan- An Easton Hockey Bag would look very nice. I'd go for the goalie bag on the back seats, cool side pockets included.  | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 510 Registered: 02-2002 |
Just for kicks I researched 3 and 5 mil neoprene (grade 2, for wetsuits) yesterday, and the stuff sells in 5' x 7'-6" sheets for $35 - $50. With all the labor and custom fitting for so many vehicles, I can easily understand how the Okole seats are over $200 for a pair. They must have a minimum of four sheets of neoprene between them, plus other materials. It sounds like they're made in the states, and that would add significant labor fees to the equation. From what people who use them tell me, the Okole covers wear very well, and the way my own wetsuits have held up over the years proves the quality of neoprene in my eyes. So, if you can find a color combination that doesn't offend you... I haven't completely abandoned the idea of reupholstering my seats - retaining the almost virgin leather center section, and replacing the duragrain edges with a contrasting leather or neoprene panel. I hope to find an importer for the Melvill and Moon covers - we'll see what happens. e | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 924 Registered: 09-2002 |
Tim - LOL...no kidding. A little snip snip here and there and you're done! My hockey bag kinda stinks. Probably need to wash it first. Phil - I just about feel off my chair when I saw those prices until I realized it's in South Afican Rands (at least that's what I hope the currency is in) so about $535 US for front and rear + shipping. | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 511 Registered: 02-2002 |
Here is a good picture of Okole seats installed in a D1. Funny, I don't see a hibiscus flower anywhere in this picture. In my opinion, the genuine covers don't compare in fit and finish. http://www.northbyrover.com/preparation%20017%20(Medium).jpg To each his own... | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 925 Registered: 09-2002 |
Erik - yours are quite nicely done. They actually look a bit like the Kalahari seats that I've seen. | ||
| Erik Olson (Jon) Senior Member Username: Jon Post Number: 512 Registered: 02-2002 |
Those are the Stuart's - they did the North by Rover trip to the Arctic Ocean last summer from Texas. Like Chris, I'm still "researching" my own purchase. Looking at Alan's choice in covers kind of bolsters the Wet Okole option in my eyes. Perhaps he might have some additional pictures of them he can share... http://www.expeditionfilmpartners.com/news/splash.html e | ||
| Chris DeJesus (Mudy_ovl) Member Username: Mudy_ovl Post Number: 85 Registered: 02-2002 |
I went to the Melvill & Moon site and did a quick currency exchange. They sell the seating kit for the D1 for $548.00. A little pricey, but the quality and craftsmanship looks great. The kit includes both front seats (with all the cool pockets) and the rear 60/40 seat covers. I am waiting to hear from M&M about the shipping costs to California. They make each set custom so there will be some leadtime, but the four color choices fit the LR style in my opinion. Will update everyone as information is received. Chris | ||
| Brad W. Boyd (Bwboyd87) New Member Username: Bwboyd87 Post Number: 36 Registered: 04-2003 |
Craig wrote - "I just don't think I could put my rear end on something named 'Wet Butt'" Heck, I was just wondering if anyone really knew what "okole" meant having lived in Hawaii for a few years! Good job Craig! Aloha, Brad used to live in Kailua on Pueohala St. (that's "Owl in a Hollow Tree" or so I was told) | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 928 Registered: 09-2002 |
I've spoken with Stuart before about his seat covers then. I thought that picture looked familiar. He said he was quite happy with them but the Melvill and Moon ones have the extra pockets which I like quite a bit but customizing an Easton hockey bag is looking kind of like an attractive choice now too! I requested info from Melvill & Moon too so we'll see what they come back with although I guess if you have enough time, patience and resources, you could probably find someone who may be willing to sew a set of custom seat covers. Might even cost you less. | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Koby Post Number: 691 Registered: 02-2002 |
Kailua- Some of the best sand I've ever seen on a beach EVER. | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 659 Registered: 03-2003 |
All this talk about seat covers. Has anyone considered a swanky set of SHEEPSKINS? | ||
| Brad W. Boyd (Bwboyd87) New Member Username: Bwboyd87 Post Number: 37 Registered: 04-2003 |
My favorite part of Kailua is Lanikai Beach. That's where they invented the word "paradise" in my book... | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 826 Registered: 02-2002 |
now you're talking - Sheepskins! the "ultimate" cover of the 80's. lol!! perfect for wet Labs. can you even still source those bad boys? my LR covers matched the interior of both the Disco and RR very well. they also look different than the ones shown in the referenced photo. and they fit snuggly. maybe the ones from Japan are made different. they also are easy to get on and off vs the "Wet Okies" which are a royal pain in the ass so you can sit on leather vs nylon. Jaime | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Koby Post Number: 693 Registered: 02-2002 |
small fucking world. Discoweb does Lanikai Beach. http://koby.sigmadata.net/photos/hawaii2003/hawaii0064.JPG | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 663 Registered: 03-2003 |
"can you even still source those bad boys?" http://catalog.roversnorth.com/catalog/large.taf?id=sheepskins and http://www.atlanticbritish.com/ProductList.asp?Category=ALL&Vehicle=ALL&PerPage= 1&ListType=DETAIL&PartNumber=9441 Come on, Jaime. You know you want them. | ||
| Chris von C. (Chrisvonc) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Chrisvonc Post Number: 311 Registered: 07-2002 |
Holy dipped in shit!! $479? May I suggest these babies for a mild $400 savings: http://www.7453217467431.com/products/productDetails.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=177 2737&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1620029&affID=39901&bmUID=1070666705812 | ||
| Brad W. Boyd (Bwboyd87) New Member Username: Bwboyd87 Post Number: 38 Registered: 04-2003 |
Awesome pic Craig...haven't been there since '92 when I got out of the Marine Corps. I heard things have changed alot on the Ulupau Peninsula. Lucky dog...enjoy it! | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Senior Member Username: Ron Post Number: 601 Registered: 04-2001 |
The genuine sheep skin covers are really nice. The genuine waterproof ones are nice, but they really don't fit well over leather, over cloth though they do not move and actually protect the cloth. Leather just wipes up so why you guys need seat covers I dunno. If you keep it conditioned it should be fine. wet okoles are nice the one set I have seen and seem to hold up but the look is a bit off. Ron PS on a side note 5 series BMW seat covers retail for $90 a pair. Whats up with that? Even the cheap Disco I ones are $150 | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 453 Registered: 11-2002 |
my Wet Okole covers in my scout lasted about 8 years getting rained on dunked in mud and baked in the sun. they finnaly gave in . in the time I had them I never felt they were anything but a great product. The factory ones always look like the flat sheet where a fitted one should be....just because the hotel charges 400 a night dosent make it right. fitted is better |
