Finally! I did a side-by-side comparison of 2LT / 3LT black interiors
04-27-2014, 03:43 PM
#41
Race Director
Call me crazy, but I actually prefer the texture of the 2LT "leatherette". In both my C6s, the seat leather has worn to a shiny patina typical of poor quality leather, and I hate that look. 3LT looks like it might do the same after several years of maintaining with saddle soap etc. If you look at a top quality leather hide or a Connolly auto interior where the hide is taken from the first skin layer, it is highly textured like 2LT and it doesn't wear smooth over time. I also think the leatherette will wear better over time. If you want to see true, first quality leathers, look at the DS Vettes stuff.
My problem is that I absolutely LOVE the adrenaline red interior accents, and I think you can only get that with 3LT. It's too bad they don't offer 2LT material with 3LT stitching and color accents.
My problem is that I absolutely LOVE the adrenaline red interior accents, and I think you can only get that with 3LT. It's too bad they don't offer 2LT material with 3LT stitching and color accents.
04-27-2014, 04:21 PM
#42
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Bonded leather is more durable because of the vinyl coating. Go to You tube and put in bonded vs full hide leather there is a great video there somewhere.
Identifying Types of Leather - YouTube
Identifying Types of Leather - YouTube
04-27-2014, 07:07 PM
#43
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In the mid eighties when I was with Porsche NA, we decided to offer on option on 911 and above of all leather including dash top. We reversed the decision a few years later when the UV of the southern states caused the dash tops to rip and roll up like a window shade after a year or two of heavy UV. Warranty killed us and the replacement did not match perfectly, as it was new.
I'm more than comfortable with vinyl/ nice plastic on my 2LT dash top....if you have a 3LT, I'd keep a monthly treatment of a UV blocker like 303 on it...
I'm more than comfortable with vinyl/ nice plastic on my 2LT dash top....if you have a 3LT, I'd keep a monthly treatment of a UV blocker like 303 on it...
Furthermore, I purchased my C7 with the 3LT option. Do I care if the resale value stinks? No. I will most likely be in this car for three to five years so why be disappointed every time I get into the car? Finally, I find the 2LT/3LT question analogous to a vinyl jacket vs. a leather jacket. I wouldn't consider buying a "fake" leather jacket, so why accept fake leather (vinyl) in my automobiles?
04-27-2014, 07:15 PM
#44
Furthermore, I purchased my C7 with the 3LT option. Do I care if the resale value stinks? No. I will most likely be in this car for three to five years so why be disappointed every time I get into the car? Finally, I find the 2LT/3LT question analogous to a vinyl jacket vs. a leather jacket. I wouldn't consider buying a "fake" leather jacket, so why accept fake leather (vinyl) in my automobiles?
Last edited by RedC7AZ; 04-29-2014 at 06:22 PM.
04-27-2014, 07:39 PM
#45
I had the 4LT package in my 2010 Corvette with the leather dash. Four years later (2014) it looked the same as the day I purchased it. Maybe it's because the car was always garaged, or maybe because I live in the Northeast or perhaps a combination of the two. Whatever the reason, I've never read one complaint in the C6 Forum regarding 4LT issues.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...h-warping.html
04-29-2014, 06:47 PM
#46
Instructor
Not sure why but the pictures are not coming through... It only has 4 big squares with photobucket on them. When you try and click through it still will not bring you to the picture(s).
04-29-2014, 06:53 PM
#47
same here, please rehost them on something other than photobucket , something like https://imgur.com/ works well, and no bandwidth limits.
04-29-2014, 07:12 PM
#48
Melting Slicks
Or............If you insist on looking at it that way, then here's the way some of us with 2LT look at you...............We've got a decent leather jacket we paid $300 for and the store you purchased your overpriced leather jacket from saw you coming a mile away and soaked you $800 for arguably a better leather jacket, but one that is really worth only $500.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2.../Recaro001.jpg
04-29-2014, 07:27 PM
#49
Good quality cloth would be worth something, more comfortable than any leather in a lot of conditions. I've got a couple of Recaro seats bought in 1987 that are still in good condition after serving in two vehicles (and now are serving as office chairs).
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2.../Recaro001.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2.../Recaro001.jpg
04-29-2014, 07:33 PM
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04-29-2014, 07:35 PM
#51
I had the 4LT package in my 2010 Corvette with the leather dash. Four years later (2014) it looked the same as the day I purchased it. Maybe it's because the car was always garaged, or maybe because I live in the Northeast or perhaps a combination of the two. Whatever the reason, I've never read one complaint in the C6 Forum regarding 4LT issues.
Furthermore, I purchased my C7 with the 3LT option. Do I care if the resale value stinks? No. I will most likely be in this car for three to five years so why be disappointed every time I get into the car? Finally, I find the 2LT/3LT question analogous to a vinyl jacket vs. a leather jacket. I wouldn't consider buying a "fake" leather jacket, so why accept fake leather (vinyl) in my automobiles?
Furthermore, I purchased my C7 with the 3LT option. Do I care if the resale value stinks? No. I will most likely be in this car for three to five years so why be disappointed every time I get into the car? Finally, I find the 2LT/3LT question analogous to a vinyl jacket vs. a leather jacket. I wouldn't consider buying a "fake" leather jacket, so why accept fake leather (vinyl) in my automobiles?
Good analogy.
04-29-2014, 07:37 PM
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04-30-2014, 04:02 PM
#54
Burning Brakes
I got 3LT in Kalahari because I always wanted an all-leather interior. I would have preferred a bit less kalahari all over the dash, as the 3LT in red with the black leather dash and red highlights pops. From looking a the photos of the 2015 Z06's it looks like the blue leather in one of the cars has a slightly different pattern for covering the dash (i.e. only the driver's side is colored and the remainder of the dash is black). I don't know if this means the regular C7s will follow this pattern or will continue as was done for the 2014 year.
Either way, i'm happy with what I got, love the full leather (and the smell), and have no regrets in that I see myself seeing the car for many years. If money is not a huge concern I say go with the 3LT.
Either way, i'm happy with what I got, love the full leather (and the smell), and have no regrets in that I see myself seeing the car for many years. If money is not a huge concern I say go with the 3LT.
04-30-2014, 04:54 PM
#55
Interesting way to spin it, but that's not the case and you know it.
I think I made my point loud and clear with my question. The ball is still in Big Dave's court to confirm what I've asked. His silence speaks volumes.
I think I made my point loud and clear with my question. The ball is still in Big Dave's court to confirm what I've asked. His silence speaks volumes.
Last edited by RedC7AZ; 04-30-2014 at 04:57 PM.
