Leather vs. Cloth

DaveSimkus · 02-04-2012, 09:04 PM

Which lasts longer and retains appearance better?
Do base models get cloth on the areas where the touring trim gets fake suede?
Leather can get lava-hot in the summer and icy in the winter.
Which do you prefer?

6MT · 02-04-2012, 09:06 PM

Leather, by far.

kenchan · 02-04-2012, 09:06 PM

Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new.

My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

gurneyeagle · 02-04-2012, 09:12 PM

The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro.

My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather.

I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara.

I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never been a problem for me.

DaveSimkus · 02-04-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro.

My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather.

I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara.

I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never ben a problem for me.

Thanks A Lot!
You answered all my questions

ImportConvert · 02-07-2012, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro.

My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather.

I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara.

I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never been a problem for me.

No kidding, after about 5 seconds, it's the same temp as you. That's just the argument of someone who was too cheap to spend the money to get the leather interior and is now trying to justify it through other logic.

DaveSimkus · 02-04-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new.

My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

Now that you mention it, cloth probably is better in a sports car. Do the cloth seat 370z's include cloth on the door panels too or is it only on the touring?

gurneyeagle · 02-04-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new.

My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

Yeah, a little conditioner on the seats every few weeks, and they'll look good for years.

cossie1600 · 02-04-2012, 09:27 PM

I have cloth on mine, but I plan to get the Clazzio seat cover soon. I have some on my Prius, they fit and look great. I am hoping for the same thing in the Z. I occasionally carry my dog, her hair just sticks to the cloth seats where the leather can hide most of it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-06-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I have cloth on mine, but I plan to get the Clazzio seat cover soon. I have some on my Prius, they fit and look great. I am hoping for the same thing in the Z. I occasionally carry my dog, her hair just sticks to the cloth seats where the leather can hide most of it.

This is the route I might go as well. I prefer the 2 tone leather look to go with the theme I have planned. Or I just might say f***k it and pay for custom upscale recaros??? It just depends how expensive this Z project starts getting outside of the costly turbos.

Streetlife · 02-06-2012, 08:46 AM

I prefer cloth seats for sports cars (ordered my Z that way), and leather for luxury cars (wife's car has it, all that's needed is a good high end leather cleaner and all purpose cleaner) .

kenchan · 02-06-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSimkus

Now that you mention it, cloth probably is better in a sports car. Do the cloth seat 370z's include cloth on the door panels too or is it only on the touring?

there is cloth on the door per below.

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Originally Posted by shaun66

What leather conditioner do you guys use?

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Originally Posted by cc370z

What do you use to help keep the leather looking good?

Griot's LeatherCare occassionally but mostly LeatherCare Spray. very easy to use and dries matte.

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Personally, I enjoy taking care of leather: reconditioning seats, trim, etc.

i honestly think taking care of leather is a pita and a big waste of my time... so this is why i take the easy route of using the LeatherCare product.

quick and very effective.

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Originally Posted by chops

i enjoy cloth seats and was one of the reasons why i didnt get the touring model. cant stand leather when its hot, and cant stand leather when its cold. also...the whole wrinkling of the leather once it gets worn isnt that pleasing to the eyes

yah me too. i wanted some of the options on the touring but didnt want the leather seats so went with the base + sports package and added the other stuff later.

sonic370 · 02-06-2012, 08:32 PM

iv'e had both i don't care really... the cloth is good in the z it wears well...
no issues so far... but at trade in time i'm sure the leather will bring an extra
500 or so

shaun66 · 02-04-2012, 10:15 PM

What leather conditioner do you guys use?

gurneyeagle · 02-04-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shaun66

What leather conditioner do you guys use?

I've been using Zymol and love it.

Zymol Z509 Leather Conditioner - 8 oz

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gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20216	The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro. My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather. I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara. I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never been a problem for me. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim Last edited by gurneyeagle; 02-04-2012 at 09:18 PM.

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