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Old 06-04-2010 | 05:57 PM
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Cool Seat Cover Suggestion?

Can anyone recommend a good seat cover for the Touring? One that works with the side airbags and it somewhat dog-proof? Thanks!
 
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Old 10-31-2010 | 05:30 PM
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Anyone? I've tried a couple from the local Canadian Tire store, but none of them fit (not even close).

I like the look of the caltrend covers, but their "find my vehicle" link gives a 404 error.

Are the seats in the ET the same as in other Hyundai models? I've tried a couple of other seat cover sites, but the ET isn't listed yet.
 
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Old 11-01-2010 | 02:38 PM
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Old 11-01-2010 | 06:14 PM
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The covers look Nice.
I would like to see them better. I like a brighter red and a darker black.
 
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Old 11-02-2010 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks for the link Tub. Those are pretty sweet!
 
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Old 11-02-2010 | 09:19 PM
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Airbag safe?
 
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Old 11-02-2010 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin-Autocrosser
Airbag safe?
The Touring (and many other Hyundais) has side airbags in the seats. If you were to put a seat cover on the seats, they would cover the side air bags and prevent them from inflating correctly in the even of an accident. So seat cover companies have to make seat covers that are safe to use on seats with side air bags.
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by NovaResource
The Touring (and many other Hyundais) has side airbags in the seats. If you were to put a seat cover on the seats, they would cover the side air bags and prevent them from inflating correctly in the even of an accident. So seat cover companies have to make seat covers that are safe to use on seats with side air bags.
That is my whole point. WHO says thay HAVE to? I do not think these are safe to use unless specifically branded and certified as such. Buyer beware.
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin-Autocrosser
That is my whole point. WHO says thay HAVE to? I do not think these are safe to use unless specifically branded and certified as such. Buyer beware.
These aren't the seat covers of old that went over the old covers. These are replacement seat covers that replace the factory material.
 
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Old 11-03-2010 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NovaResource
These aren't the seat covers of old that went over the old covers. These are replacement seat covers that replace the factory material.
Be that as it may, how do we KNOW that reupholstering the seats with those is going to allow for proper airbag function? Secondly, I assume the OP is wanting the 'old school' slip-over types and not a complete interior re-do. I am not aware of any slip-over types that are good to go with a side SRS system.
 



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