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Honda S2000: Custom Interior — Leather Seats and Door Panels Andrew Totolos does a little interior design work on an already-Tricked Honda S2000. Included in the upgrade: custom leather seat covers, new door panels to complement the custom exterior — and a little carbon fiber never hurts. From "Tricked Out" episode DTRK-413

The project car: Honda S2000

In this Tricked Out project, a Honda S2000 gets an interior facelift. In this automotive makeover, Andrew Totolos revitalizes the carpet, installs a set of custom leather seat covers, adds trim panels to match the paint job and throws in some carbon-fiber goodies.

The interior mods in this project are not too technically involved, but this is a project that demands attention to detail. If you're wanting to take on this project yourself, you'll want to make sure you have a full weekend to get the job done right.

Below is a list of materials used and a summary of the basic steps in this project, as seen in episode 413 of DIY's Tricked Out.

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	The Honda's interior, BEFORE.

Materials and tools for all modifications in this project:

In addition to standard auto-mechanic's tools (wrenches, ratchets, extenders, screwdrivers, nut-drivers, torque wrench, etc.), the essential tools required for this project are listed below.

custom-fit leather seat covers
extra material to cover small parts
carbon-fiber center console
carbon-fiber tonneau cover
new gearshift boot
matching door inserts
set of factory floor mats
hog rings
hog ring pliers
C-clamp
vacuum
dry brush
spray carpet cleaner
spray adhesive

Important: Included in this summary are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular car or truck, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of upgrade-kit or replacement part that you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.

Safety Alert: Always wear eye protection and follow proper safety precautions when working with power tools or pneumatic tools. Also wear eye protection any time you are working underneath a vehicle or working with caustic or dangerous chemicals.

The Project Car: Honda S2000

Right off the shelf, the rear-wheel drive S-series is the fastest member of the Honda stable. And even without any mods, this Honda draws attention without even trying.

This one sports a molded in wide-body kit topped with a two-tone matte finish paint job that definitely ever be mistaken for stock. The blacked out convertible rides tight on a set of 18" black chrome wheels.

Inside, the mostly stock interior features a set of supportive leather sport seats, a leather covered steering wheel and more custom paint to highlight the 6-speed short-throw shifter.

Under the hood, the 240 horsepower 2-liter VTEC engine is topped off with a custom painted valve cover, and breathes with ease through a cold air intake pipe.

Want to see what else is in store for this fine example of Japanese auto-engineering? Read on.

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