Quick comparison of when I got it:
IMG_2302 by
Ryan Watson, on Flickr
And now!
IMG_2343 by
Ryan Watson, on Flickr
I think black is the way they should have come from the factory! I'm quite happy with the new/used seats. I look forward to doing the doors and carpet next. I have some parts showing up this week, and looks like I'll have to do a wheel bearing in the next little while. I replaced the front rotors and pads this past weekend in an effort to stop the clicking, only to discover its not those. But the new ceramic pads feel muchhhhh better. No big deal!