What are these seats? - Page 3

Lates · 14th May 2010, 10:41

Imo I would steer clear of alcantara unless you want to shave it every 12 months. Looks really nice when new, tatty when getting old.

GreyGhost · 14th May 2010, 10:53

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Originally Posted by Lates

Imo I would steer clear of alcantara unless you want to shave it every 12 months. Looks really nice when new, tatty when getting old.

Just as well these are cloth then.

Lates · 14th May 2010, 10:56

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Just as well these are cloth then.

Wakey wakey GG, Op said he faniced alcantara as well

GreyGhost · 14th May 2010, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Lates

Wakey wakey GG, Op said he faniced alcantara as well

You don't think I read all this rubbish do you?

Jakg · 2nd June 2010, 20:20

Found some alcantara ones I like more... just wondering how much effort it is to swap the front and rear?

Full seats, not just covers.

markb63 · 2nd June 2010, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Jakg

Found some alcantara ones I like more... just wondering how much effort it is to swap the front and rear?

Full seats, not just covers.

what seats do you have in yours now ?

Jakg · 2nd June 2010, 20:41

I have the blue-yellow pattern "Matrix" style base-spec seats

capese21 · 2nd June 2010, 21:36

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Imo I would steer clear of alcantara unless you want to shave it every 12 months. Looks really nice when new, tatty when getting old.

My ZTT has Alcantara seats in and they are all in very good condition. The mileage is only 65k though.

The drivers seat has no rips in the leather and there has never been a need to "shave " the Alcantara

Ed

Kai Herb · 3rd June 2010, 07:46

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Originally Posted by Jakg

Found some alcantara ones I like more... just wondering how much effort it is to swap the front and rear?

Full seats, not just covers.

Having just replaced the covers in mine i would say replacing the seats would be 100% easier than just the covers (saying that the covers were not that hard jusf fiddly)

south bank · 7th June 2010, 01:31

I have the alcantara seats in my 75 as they were fitted from new. The alcantara holds extremely well through the corners; you barely move a mm in your seat under any cornering conditions. Add to that the firm support of the seat and the aesthetic and I think they are the best option.

As for shaving the seats, if they need it, it isn't really a big headache. It's just something extra to do for 15-20 minutes perhaps once a year when cleaning the car. I find an electric de-bobbler works best, combined with a manual disposable razor for the corners the de-bobbler won't reach.

You can pick them up for a few pounds on ebay or in Wilkinsons and it really isn't that bothersome. It gives a longer lasting, quicker and better result than just using a couple of razors.

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Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Imo I would steer clear of alcantara unless you want to shave it every 12 months. Looks really nice when new, tatty when getting old.

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Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Found some alcantara ones I like more... just wondering how much effort it is to swap the front and rear? Full seats, not just covers.

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Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	I have the blue-yellow pattern "Matrix" style base-spec seats

7th June 2010, 01:31	#30
south bank Avid contributor 2004 Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Pre-Facelift) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walsall Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I have the alcantara seats in my 75 as they were fitted from new. The alcantara holds extremely well through the corners; you barely move a mm in your seat under any cornering conditions. Add to that the firm support of the seat and the aesthetic and I think they are the best option. As for shaving the seats, if they need it, it isn't really a big headache. It's just something extra to do for 15-20 minutes perhaps once a year when cleaning the car. I find an electric de-bobbler works best, combined with a manual disposable razor for the corners the de-bobbler won't reach. You can pick them up for a few pounds on ebay or in Wilkinsons and it really isn't that bothersome. It gives a longer lasting, quicker and better result than just using a couple of razors.