leather vs cloth
03-15-2005, 03:30 PM
#22
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: leather vs cloth
ORIGINAL: nanaki
i hate cloth. i made it a point not to get my GT in cloth. i could have actually gotten a car with the 40th ann package with leather interior for like $500 cheaper than mine. i can't stand leather though. it's just so uncomfortable to me. that and the fact it's freezing in the winter and burning in the summer. [:@]
i hate cloth. i made it a point not to get my GT in cloth. i could have actually gotten a car with the 40th ann package with leather interior for like $500 cheaper than mine. i can't stand leather though. it's just so uncomfortable to me. that and the fact it's freezing in the winter and burning in the summer. [:@]
03-15-2005, 03:34 PM
#23
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RE: leather vs cloth
Depends, where do you live? In Phoenix where I'm at, I wouldn't order leather because i'll either be burning myself [sm=badbadbad.gif] during the summer or slip n' sliddin' around corners as my legs sweat [sm=roll.gif]
Cloth tends to pick up wear spots as time goes on though...so, the choice is yours.
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Cloth tends to pick up wear spots as time goes on though...so, the choice is yours.
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ORIGINAL: Jtiblier
I found a dealer who will let me order my GT with no deposit and no obligation
I want the opinon of the group, leather or cloth, feel free to let me know anything. Even old stories
I found a dealer who will let me order my GT with no deposit and no obligation
I want the opinon of the group, leather or cloth, feel free to let me know anything. Even old stories
03-18-2005, 06:06 PM
#24
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: GA
Posts: 440
RE: leather vs cloth
Neither really is better than the other.
I have cloth seats in my Honda for daily driving and they show a lot of dirt because they are a light color. Cloth will eventually wear at the seams.
My mustang has leather seats and this is my first fall/winter with the mustang. Let me tell you, whenever it is below 40 degrees, my fanny stings from the sitting on the leather be cause it is so cold -- even wearing jeans.
I am sure I am going to get burned from the heat in the summer as well or I am going to sweat on them.
I lose either way. So I plan on either sitting on a towel or sheep skin covers for the front.
I have cloth seats in my Honda for daily driving and they show a lot of dirt because they are a light color. Cloth will eventually wear at the seams.
My mustang has leather seats and this is my first fall/winter with the mustang. Let me tell you, whenever it is below 40 degrees, my fanny stings from the sitting on the leather be cause it is so cold -- even wearing jeans.
I am sure I am going to get burned from the heat in the summer as well or I am going to sweat on them.
I lose either way. So I plan on either sitting on a towel or sheep skin covers for the front.
04-09-2005, 07:24 PM
#26
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RE: leather vs cloth
Being on a limited budget I opted for cloth for several reasons.
1) It's a performance car. I dont want to slide around on the seat. You stay put in the cloth seats.
2) Leather is hot in summer, I don't plan to use the AC much. I prefer to drive with the windows open in warm weather. I'd get the car without AC if I could.
3) I decided to use the money I would have paid for leather seats and get a Diablo Predator and a G-tech performance meter instead.
4) In some cases I have seen leather deteriorate badly when it gets old.
1) It's a performance car. I dont want to slide around on the seat. You stay put in the cloth seats.
2) Leather is hot in summer, I don't plan to use the AC much. I prefer to drive with the windows open in warm weather. I'd get the car without AC if I could.
3) I decided to use the money I would have paid for leather seats and get a Diablo Predator and a G-tech performance meter instead.
4) In some cases I have seen leather deteriorate badly when it gets old.
04-09-2005, 08:09 PM
#27
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: leather vs cloth
It's a performance car. I dont want to slide around on the seat.
Leather is hot in summer
In some cases I have seen leather deteriorate badly when it gets old.
04-09-2005, 09:25 PM
#29
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RE: leather vs cloth
I've worn a seatbelt since before it became law where I live, in 1977. Even with a seatbelt you still slide around some on leather. Each to his / her own. I just prefer the cloth. Not saying one's beter than the other. Cloth is just my personal preference.
04-16-2005, 03:15 AM
#30
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: LI, NY
Posts: 1,065
RE: leather vs cloth
I've had convertibles for almost 20 years and I always go for the leather. It wears much better then cloth and looks great.
I agree that the less you do to leather, the better they will last. Never ever use armorall or any other product not designed for leather. If you have light colored seats, saddle soap helps keep them clean.
The biggest problem with leather is the splitting. This is more common if they are exposed to the sun. I know it may not look cool, but I throw a towel or a blanket on top of my seats when I leave the tops down in full sun light. Not only does it protect the seats from the sun but it also protects them from bird droppings. Nothing worse then coming back to your convertible and finding an aviary friend has left a present for you. The towel or blanket also keeps the seat cooler. On very hot days, I even throw a towel over the steering wheel. (maybe I should jus tput the top up, --- naa that wouldn't be any fun)
I agree that the less you do to leather, the better they will last. Never ever use armorall or any other product not designed for leather. If you have light colored seats, saddle soap helps keep them clean.
The biggest problem with leather is the splitting. This is more common if they are exposed to the sun. I know it may not look cool, but I throw a towel or a blanket on top of my seats when I leave the tops down in full sun light. Not only does it protect the seats from the sun but it also protects them from bird droppings. Nothing worse then coming back to your convertible and finding an aviary friend has left a present for you. The towel or blanket also keeps the seat cooler. On very hot days, I even throw a towel over the steering wheel. (maybe I should jus tput the top up, --- naa that wouldn't be any fun)
