C7 already showing seat wear with only 800 miles
05-06-2014, 07:07 PM
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C7 already showing seat wear with only 800 miles
Hello,
I have a c7 convertible stingrey. It has less than 800 miles and it already shows side bolster already shows wear.
Does anyone have any suggestions how to prevent that?
Over time I know it will start looking bad.
I have seen it in all the vettes over the last 20 or so years.
Thanks, in advance,
Dean
I have a c7 convertible stingrey. It has less than 800 miles and it already shows side bolster already shows wear.
Does anyone have any suggestions how to prevent that?
Over time I know it will start looking bad.
I have seen it in all the vettes over the last 20 or so years.
Thanks, in advance,
Dean
05-06-2014, 07:54 PM
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What interior do you have? I just looked carefully at my 3LT Brownstone with micro-suede inserts and see no signs of wear, except for some scuff marks on the front-left plastic corner. I just went over 5000 miles.
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05-06-2014, 07:59 PM
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I don't have any visible seat wear on my C5. I use the door sill to hold myself up, while I "drop" into the seat, and then again when I move forward and then out of the seat while getting out. It is matter of maneuvering around the bolster while getting in and out. This applies to all cars. It also strengthens your left arm.
Michael
Michael
05-06-2014, 08:07 PM
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Learn how to get into the car without sliding over the bolster. It's not hard, just requires a different technique is all. Sit down from the side facing outward, then pivot your legs into the car while centered in the seat. I only rub mine gently getting in or out.
If your size prevents this then the answer is something else altogether,,
If your size prevents this then the answer is something else altogether,,
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05-06-2014, 08:33 PM
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I have 2600 miles on my Jet Black 2LT seats and no noticeable wear.
Then again, I don't have a fat ***......
Then again, I don't have a fat ***......
05-06-2014, 08:41 PM
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05-06-2014, 08:46 PM
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If you rub your butt or leg over the side bolster getting in and out, you're going to wear it, whether its a C7, P car, F car or any car.
05-06-2014, 09:20 PM
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Yes, it all depends on how you get in and out. Just avoid the bolster when you enter and exit. You will get used to it.You have simply formed a bad habit. You need to change your habit of how you get in and out of the car. As others have said, any car will do the same thing if it has bolsters.
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05-06-2014, 10:50 PM
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Dean, I had some ripples in one of my seats. I took it to the dealership, who replaced it under warranty.
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Try a different entrance/exit position to minimize rubbing against the bolster. You can also get some slip on seat covers to help protect the factory leather.