Microfiber/Suede Insert
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From: Columbia MD
Microfiber/Suede Insert
I'm debating the suede inserts option on my car. I think they are nice but what are the benefits?
Obviously it will help with racing/tracking the car so you're not slipping around in the seat. Any other benefits?
Too me it will be a pain when it comes to keeping clean. Even in summer it may seem warmer than just leather. What do you think? Does suede wear out quickly?
Who all is getting it? And why no suede/microfiber steering wheel?
Obviously it will help with racing/tracking the car so you're not slipping around in the seat. Any other benefits?
Too me it will be a pain when it comes to keeping clean. Even in summer it may seem warmer than just leather. What do you think? Does suede wear out quickly?
Who all is getting it? And why no suede/microfiber steering wheel?
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: El Paso Texas
I'm getting them on my car. Black GT seats, with black seat inserts. From what's been discussed in this forum, the suede holds up well, and cleans up well. I'd rather sit on suede than leather.
Instructor
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From: San Ramon CA
We are also getting the suede inserts. They're really nice (saw some in person, although not black on black like xfactors said / we are getting also).
I hate 'sticking' to the leather in the summer with my shorts on. It's 100+ degrees here in the Summer and don't like burning myself on the leather either when I get in.
They're comfy to sit on, look good, and were mandatory / non-negotiable part of my spec conversation with my hubby on what we're ordering.
They only come in certain color combos though, so be forewarned about that if you decide to go with them. We had considered getting the red interior with our Laguna Blue car, but saw no inserts on the red allowed so chucked that idea to go with an all black interior so we can have the microfiber.
Cheers!
Suzy
I hate 'sticking' to the leather in the summer with my shorts on. It's 100+ degrees here in the Summer and don't like burning myself on the leather either when I get in.
They're comfy to sit on, look good, and were mandatory / non-negotiable part of my spec conversation with my hubby on what we're ordering.
They only come in certain color combos though, so be forewarned about that if you decide to go with them. We had considered getting the red interior with our Laguna Blue car, but saw no inserts on the red allowed so chucked that idea to go with an all black interior so we can have the microfiber.
Cheers!
Suzy
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From: MOUNT JULIET Tennessee
Can't speak from experience, but my friends that have the micro suede swear by it. I will be ordering the inserts on my C7. They're cooler in the heat, wear as well or better than leather, and clean up very easily and look great.
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From: Texas
'I'm quite confused by the suede options.
It's not available w/ the red interior ever?
The 2LT doesn't come with any Suede or options for suede. Unless you order competition seats then they have some suede in the those seats and they add it to the steering wheel?
With the 3LT you have several optional suede pieces you can get including headliner, seats, pillars?
Could someone please explain this to me? I love the look of the suede in person but I think to get it I'd have to spend another $4K on the 3LT, then another $2K on the inserts. Not sure though.
It's not available w/ the red interior ever?
The 2LT doesn't come with any Suede or options for suede. Unless you order competition seats then they have some suede in the those seats and they add it to the steering wheel?
With the 3LT you have several optional suede pieces you can get including headliner, seats, pillars?
Could someone please explain this to me? I love the look of the suede in person but I think to get it I'd have to spend another $4K on the 3LT, then another $2K on the inserts. Not sure though.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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'I'm quite confused by the suede options.
It's not available w/ the red interior ever?
The 2LT doesn't come with any Suede or options for suede. Unless you order competition seats then they have some suede in the those seats and they add it to the steering wheel?
With the 3LT you have several optional suede pieces you can get including headliner, seats, pillars?
Could someone please explain this to me? I love the look of the suede in person but I think to get it I'd have to spend another $4K on the 3LT, then another $2K on the inserts. Not sure though.
It's not available w/ the red interior ever?
The 2LT doesn't come with any Suede or options for suede. Unless you order competition seats then they have some suede in the those seats and they add it to the steering wheel?
With the 3LT you have several optional suede pieces you can get including headliner, seats, pillars?
Could someone please explain this to me? I love the look of the suede in person but I think to get it I'd have to spend another $4K on the 3LT, then another $2K on the inserts. Not sure though.
Racer
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Also if your going to order get the suede upper trim it looks great and you see no plastic. Covers the A posts and headliner area. The two cars I saw had it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Houston TX
'I'm quite confused by the suede options.
It's not available w/ the red interior ever?
The 2LT doesn't come with any Suede or options for suede. Unless you order competition seats then they have some suede in the those seats and they add it to the steering wheel?
With the 3LT you have several optional suede pieces you can get including headliner, seats, pillars?
Could someone please explain this to me? I love the look of the suede in person but I think to get it I'd have to spend another $4K on the 3LT, then another $2K on the inserts. Not sure though.
It's not available w/ the red interior ever?
The 2LT doesn't come with any Suede or options for suede. Unless you order competition seats then they have some suede in the those seats and they add it to the steering wheel?
With the 3LT you have several optional suede pieces you can get including headliner, seats, pillars?
Could someone please explain this to me? I love the look of the suede in person but I think to get it I'd have to spend another $4K on the 3LT, then another $2K on the inserts. Not sure though.
1LT is where it's not an option at all.
3LT Suede is damned near everywhere.
Competition Seats adds Suede to the Wheel and Shifter, They are not available on 1LT cars - Only 2LT and 3LT.
Melting Slicks
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From: Naples, Florida
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I'm debating the suede inserts option on my car. I think they are nice but what are the benefits?
Obviously it will help with racing/tracking the car so you're not slipping around in the seat. Any other benefits?
Too me it will be a pain when it comes to keeping clean. Even in summer it may seem warmer than just leather. What do you think? Does suede wear out quickly?
Who all is getting it? And why no suede/microfiber steering wheel?
Obviously it will help with racing/tracking the car so you're not slipping around in the seat. Any other benefits?
Too me it will be a pain when it comes to keeping clean. Even in summer it may seem warmer than just leather. What do you think? Does suede wear out quickly?
Who all is getting it? And why no suede/microfiber steering wheel?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Crossville Tennessee
My 2012 GS Vert 4lt had the suede inserts and we loved them. Very comfortable, easy to care for and classy looking IMO. The Platnium edition XTS I am driving now has it everywhere that isn't covered with leather. The entire roof and a,b and c pillars are covered with it. Beautiful in our opinion and when we order our 2015 Stingray it will be the same way. 
AIR FORCE VETERAN
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From: Pennsylvania
I have a 3lt coming with no suede inserts. The suede works so well holding you in your seat that it becomes a PITA getting out. You can not slide your (_!_) across the seat. I tried them both at Carlisle...
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Melting Slicks
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On the durability question, my 2007 Trailblazer SS has an early version of the suede inserts. 80,000 miles and lots of jumping back in it with wet trunks after launching/loading the boat. The seats are still in good shape.
Burning Brakes
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this is exactly why I did not do it either - I like the "turn and slide" to get out. Also std "leather" is easier to clean as it's not really true leather, but plastic covered leather...all cars are these days...
http://303products.com/index.php/pro...motive-leather
http://303products.com/index.php/pro...motive-leather
GM should own up to the fact that they are using plastized leather - if this is true.
When I bought my new 73 with the leather option, I found out yrs later that the leather was only used on the seat sides and not the top.
GM was never up front with that fact.