Headliners:

**MLFHNTR** · 10-02-2010 06:42 AM

Ok, I have been neglecting my headliner and now i think it is time to get it fixed. Is there a favorite fabric out there that everyone uses. I would like to have it done before it gets any worse.

My shop said around 300 installed w/ cloth. good price?

**btsline04** · 10-02-2010 02:07 PM

i'm in the same dilemma...the only thing ive come across from searching is people putting in the alcantara headliner...nuthin on someone actually redoing it themselves...i wanna redo my pillars and headliner and i'm thinking about using unisuede instead of actually spending the money on alcantara fabric which can go for 100 bucks a square yard...

**green a6** · 10-02-2010 02:42 PM

i actually going to do mine suede/ i've already completed my trunk. Diy

**MLFHNTR** · 10-02-2010 06:06 PM

Yea alcan. is really expensive but dont really want to end up at jo anne fabrics like some of my friends buying fabric for the audi.

**btsline04** · 10-02-2010 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by green a6

i actually going to do mine suede/ i've already completed my trunk. Diy

i think i'm gonna go with the suede also...anything would be better than the factory garbage material they used...where did u get ur material from? trying to find some places for it and cant find any....

**green a6** · 10-03-2010 11:13 AM

its a place in queens ny that has some if you need pm me

**MLFHNTR** · 10-03-2010 03:42 PM

I am afraid of doing the headliner myself cause it is big an awkward in the avant and do not feel like replacing the dome lights and what not as well.

So it sounds like suede is the way to go then?

**btsline04** · 10-04-2010 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by MLFHNTR

I am afraid of doing the headliner myself cause it is big an awkward in the avant and do not feel like replacing the dome lights and what not as well.

So it sounds like suede is the way to go then?

yea for me i'm most likely gonna go with using microsuede or sumthin of that nature...the prices that i'm getting quoted for alcantara is insane....

**MLFHNTR** · 10-04-2010 12:31 PM

I am sure they are. Suede might be really nice looking. Should be able to find something that matches the leather seats

**beemercer** · 10-04-2010 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by green a6

i actually going to do mine suede/ i've already completed my trunk. Diy

Do a DIY writeup, that'd be awesome

**green a6** · 10-04-2010 04:58 PM

I actually did my trunk in black suede. it came grey

**8520** · 10-04-2010 05:50 PM

Visors are what are stopping me from tackling this: I can't sew.

**FrankA6** · 10-04-2010 05:59 PM

I'm doing my headliner/pillars and steering wheel in Alcantara this winter.

**MLFHNTR** · 10-04-2010 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by 8520

Visors are what are stopping me from tackling this: I can't sew.

That is a good point...

**khalimadeath** · 10-04-2010 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by 8520

Visors are what are stopping me from tackling this: I can't sew.

you can dye them

**jmgraham78** · 10-04-2010 07:59 PM

Just do everything BUT the visors. Have those done at an apolstrophy (sp) shop, and do the rest yourself.

**8520** · 10-04-2010 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by jmgraham78

Just do everything BUT the visors. Have those done at an apolstrophy (sp) shop, and do the rest yourself.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, but good material is expensive.

I really need to take a week or so off this winter and get all my projects on the car done.

**MLFHNTR** · 10-04-2010 08:31 PM

That is what I am planning on. Doing sensor and belts and some exhaust work. Was just thinking about putting a headliner on that list of things to do.

**btsline04** · 10-04-2010 11:01 PM

i kno this is prob a long shot but what are the chances of someone offering a group buy for alcantara? haha

**MLFHNTR** · 10-05-2010 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by btsline04

i kno this is prob a long shot but what are the chances of someone offering a group buy for alcantara? haha

I would think that would still be pricey for most people and I would doubt that any company will give us a slamming deal on it. But i am a hater, so try it. worth a shot and see what happens.

**green a6** · 10-06-2010 02:19 PM

i went to car car meet yesterday and this guy had plaid. looked sick

**MLFHNTR** · 10-06-2010 02:41 PM

I have stayed away from plaid since i am from the VW circles and it is really played over there.

**in2thenightaudi** · 10-06-2010 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by FrankA6

I'm doing my headliner/pillars and steering wheel in Alcantara this winter.

sure you want to do the steering wheel? ive heard some horror stories of how worn the wheel gets when done in alcantara. the oils from your hands on it everyday, plus just the normal wear and tear, really gets at it. im sure it would look hot though with the crazy wood trim youve got going on!

**MLFHNTR** · 10-06-2010 03:10 PM

^ My friend did his S4 wheel in blue and it looks good but i can only imagine the wear on it. My leather is getting worn out and that is quite tough.

-never thought about the wear on the wheel but now i am. Thanks for that. I think I am going to stick w/ the leather for a long time unless something really good comes along i just cant pass up

**in2thenightaudi** · 10-06-2010 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by MLFHNTR

^ My friend did his S4 wheel in blue and it looks good but i can only imagine the wear on it. My leather is getting worn out and that is quite tough.

-never thought about the wear on the wheel but now i am. Thanks for that. I think I am going to stick w/ the leather for a long time unless something really good comes along i just cant pass up

maybe do the center section instead of around the wheel. im going to do the center of mine in carbon fiber. i think Kievskiy has done this. i remember seeing a pic of it somewhere on an s4 wheel and i believe it was andrey's

**MLFHNTR** · 10-06-2010 03:30 PM

That sounds interesting. I think wood grain could work as a wrap or cover on the center as well if done right to match the dash.

A guy w/ a MkIII around here has a wood grain racing wheel and shift knob from momo. It looks bad ass.

**btsline04** · 10-06-2010 04:37 PM

whats up everyone....its me again...jus out my post i jus did on my teaser a pillar....details are inside that post of what i'm working on....

**in2thenightaudi** · 10-06-2010 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by MLFHNTR

That sounds interesting. I think wood grain could work as a wrap or cover on the center as well if done right to match the dash.

A guy w/ a MkIII around here has a wood grain racing wheel and shift knob from momo. It looks bad ass.

It was actually Audirs who did the steering wheel:

**MLFHNTR** · 10-06-2010 05:36 PM

that actually looks really good....

**in2thenightaudi** · 10-06-2010 06:28 PM

yea im digging it. thats my plan. just got the carbo fiber wrap today so will hopefully start the interrior this weekend. i have family in town so dont know how much i will actuallly get done though

**MLFHNTR** · 10-06-2010 06:58 PM

my only thing is how would that work out with the A6 controls in the wheel? Same effect i hope.

**in2thenightaudi** · 10-06-2010 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by MLFHNTR

my only thing is how would that work out with the A6 controls in the wheel? Same effect i hope.

do you have the 4 spoke MFSW?

i would think it would be the same. the stuff i got was pretty thin. i would think it would leave enough room between the airbag section of the wheel and the controls

**MLFHNTR** · 10-06-2010 07:37 PM

Ya i would have to see it on a A6 with all of the controls on it before i make a final call on that but i am hopeful

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