keeping the driver seat from wearing out.

homeryansta · 10-28-2012, 10:57 AM

How do you guys keep your driver seats from wearing out? I fear that if I get in/out of my car enough, the fabric on the left support on the driverseat will start to tear because my *** is rubbing it soo much when entering/exiting the car.

Any suggestions besides ugly car seats?

cdoxp800 · 10-28-2012, 11:02 AM

don't drive the car? LOL

nmjaxx9 · 10-28-2012, 02:12 PM

you can always get a seat cover, or the above statement works as well.

frost · 10-28-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cdoxp800

don't drive the car? LOL

alcheng · 10-28-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

Keep it conditioned if leather

+1

or

FlawlessZ · 10-29-2012, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

lmao, this cheered me up man....

Kingbaby · 12-17-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

+1 million

Brought a used Milano seat with slight wear, previous owner said to be carefull getting in and out of the car now ?

Lol

Won't be taking the sea to my grave !

my2004Z · 12-17-2012, 01:32 PM

Lean your seat all the way back prior to entering the vehicle. Put your right foot into the car and then aim for your butt to land at the very front of the seat. Now bring your left foot into the vehicle. It is okay to hold the steering wheel the entire time unless you don't want to wear that out to. Now, gently squirm backwards taking special care not to slide or you will cause excessive wear on the seat. Once you are seated properly then lean the seat back to your normal driving position. Take extra care when putting on your seat belt as the sliding of the belt will cause micro-tears in the fabric. Use the opposite sequence when exiting the vehicle.

w0rM · 10-28-2012, 03:00 PM

I actually hold my steering wheel when I get in and out of the car so I don't slide against the seat any more than I have to.

NickTurnon · 10-28-2012, 03:03 PM

Mines all worn down from getting in and out...

Ill probably pick up custom leather covers on Ebay for $200 or $250.

Black with Red stitching

FairladyZ · 10-28-2012, 03:08 PM

Keep it conditioned if leather

SouthArk370Z · 10-28-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

Keep it conditioned if leather

+1. No way I know of to completely prevent wear (other than seat covers and they can rub the seat if they don't fit well), but keeping the leather clean and conditioned will help a lot. If you can't find a DIY on this site, try your favorite web search engine. "leather cleaning" "leather care" "leather conditioning" &c

Don't wear rough and/or dirty pants. Keep all sharp objects out of your back pockets. Don't smoke (in the car) - from what I've read, smoke is very bad for leather.

LakeShow · 10-28-2012, 04:20 PM

Lose some weight?

homeryansta · 10-28-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Lose some weight?

haha, I'm 175 @ 5'10. Any more weight loss and I'm a toothpick.

overklok · 10-28-2012, 04:59 PM

You need to use the door sill as a push point to get out of the car. I assume you are putting your hand on the side (bolster) of the seat to get leverage to exit the vehicle. Instead of using the seat, put your hand on the door sill and use it as the push point to exit the vehicle. This method works for exiting the lowest vehicles.

10-28-2012, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 15	keeping the driver seat from wearing out. How do you guys keep your driver seats from wearing out? I fear that if I get in/out of my car enough, the fabric on the left support on the driverseat will start to tear because my *** is rubbing it soo much when entering/exiting the car. Any suggestions besides ugly car seats? __________________

10-28-2012, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 20	don't drive the car? LOL onzedge, Raw_Shark, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

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my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 38	Lean your seat all the way back prior to entering the vehicle. Put your right foot into the car and then aim for your butt to land at the very front of the seat. Now bring your left foot into the vehicle. It is okay to hold the steering wheel the entire time unless you don't want to wear that out to. Now, gently squirm backwards taking special care not to slide or you will cause excessive wear on the seat. Once you are seated properly then lean the seat back to your normal driving position. Take extra care when putting on your seat belt as the sliding of the belt will cause micro-tears in the fabric. Use the opposite sequence when exiting the vehicle. Z-Girl 12 likes this.

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w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 37	I actually hold my steering wheel when I get in and out of the car so I don't slide against the seat any more than I have to. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 34 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Mines all worn down from getting in and out... Ill probably pick up custom leather covers on Ebay for $200 or $250. Black with Red stitching __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	you can always get a seat cover, or the above statement works as well.

10-28-2012, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 18	Keep it conditioned if leather SouthArk370Z, TheGreatOne and kidkotic2001 like this.

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LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Lose some weight? Wonka2581 and ramoszx12r like this. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

10-28-2012, 04:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
overklok Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norther Va Posts: 11 Drives: 370z Nismo; TT Supra Rep Power: 13	You need to use the door sill as a push point to get out of the car. I assume you are putting your hand on the side (bolster) of the seat to get leverage to exit the vehicle. Instead of using the seat, put your hand on the door sill and use it as the push point to exit the vehicle. This method works for exiting the lowest vehicles.

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