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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Not sure if this has been covered or not, but is the seat cushion with the suede insert option less firm than with the base seat? I got a chance to sit in a 3LT and I think the Nappa leather was a little more comfortable than the 2LT I sat in. I can't justify the upgrade for this reason on a black interior car. It's not easy to compare seats since most of the C7s are pre sold.
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We sat in a 3lt without the micro suede and a 2lt with.

Immediately my wife said I needed to order the micro suede. It was her first comment, based on the 3lt seat being "too stiff". Now, this was a cold day and the cars were outside but I did agree with her that the 3lt seat without the inserts was less comfortable.

I ended up ordering 2lt in black with the inserts.
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Thanks. It makes sense that the suede would be a little more giving than the 2LT or even the Nappa leather in the 3LT, but I doubt I'll ever see one that isn't spoken for. I wish I could sit in one with the suede.
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The micro-fiber suede is going to feel "softer" than either of the leathers *Mulan or Napa). I don't think "less firm" is the correct description. JMHO
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The micro-fiber suede is going to feel "softer" than either of the leathers *Mulan or Napa). I don't think "less firm" is the correct description. JMHO
Well, I know what you're saying but 2 cars outside on a rainy 40F day and the non-micro suede felt like a brick when you sat on it initially.

I ordered the comp seats which are supposed to be firmer yet, but added the inserts. Hopefully they offset each other a little, or my wife doesn't need to ride along.
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and if you look at my spreadsheet in the C7 forum you will see the different interior colors, seat selections and those with and without the suede inserts.
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