Corbeau seat material suggestions.
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Corbeau seat material suggestions.
Really hate the seat in my 01 Z06 and I've noticed since I wear mostly gym shorts and moisture wicking shirts that I tend to slip around in the seat more because of the leather. Really don't want to go the cloth route unless I have to, but have not sat in a Micro suede seat before and am curious if I would experience the same feeling being that Micro suede is really soft. Thanks
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I have the a4’s in suede….. they are very grippy and very very nice. I’ve had them for nearly a year, I’ve driven in synthetic gym clothes…. No issues at all with sliding around. You’ll love them if you decide to buy.
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I can also vouch for the suede seats holding you steady.
I chose it for that but also because suede materials being entirely man-made, they are often quite strong fibers which survive excessive amounts of rubbing and force applied. So for a "cheaper" aftermarket seat I wager it might survive longer than most fake leathers or real leathers or certainly vinyl.
I chose it for that but also because suede materials being entirely man-made, they are often quite strong fibers which survive excessive amounts of rubbing and force applied. So for a "cheaper" aftermarket seat I wager it might survive longer than most fake leathers or real leathers or certainly vinyl.
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I can say that the stock seats were very slippery, even the actual texture of the leather was slick.
I have the leather corbeaus and not only is the leather thicker, but the texture / grain is more exposed and grippy. How much less than the suede? I cant say, but I don't think that would be a problem for you either if you were to prefer leather.
I have the leather corbeaus and not only is the leather thicker, but the texture / grain is more exposed and grippy. How much less than the suede? I cant say, but I don't think that would be a problem for you either if you were to prefer leather.
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My AMG C63 had micro fiber/MB Suede and they were nice. Really nice when it is hot versus leather. I bought leather Corbeau's for my C5 and like them too! I think the bolster design is more important than the material IRT sliding around. Stock seats basically don't have bolsters worth a crap and that is why you move around so much. Personally, I like leather better. Easier to clean and keep up.
