Questions related to interior materials: (1LT vs. 2LT) - YES, I SEARCHED:)
03-08-2014, 10:03 PM
#41
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i went through the same thing when beginning to configure my C7. i was dead set on a 1LT until i started to weigh the benefits of four things that mattered to me in the 2LT. rehashing most of this conversation, yes, the vinyl, pleather, faux-leather coverings on the dash, center console and doors are the same material 1LT/2LT save for the colored stitching. with jet black as my interior choice, i didn't care about the other splashes of color throughout the cabin. with the 3LT, you are getting napa leather on the dash, console and doors that replaces the vinyl.
for me personally, what swayed me to the 2LT was 1) the auto-dim mirrors inside and out. i have these on my DD and they are a great feature that i would miss. aftermarket cost on the interior rearview alone is ~$1000, or one-quarter of the 2LT upgrade charge 2) memory seating. i imagine a retrofit here would be costly and labor intensive and i didn't fancy the idea of mucking about with my seat all of the time should they get moved 3) homelink. i love this convenience feature. again, i imagine that retrofit is a PITA. 4) i wanted FAY from the factory and did not want to disassemble my new car to get it after the fact.
if you're building a track car, i would absolutely stick to the 1LT. if you think you're going to hit the town, road trip, or DD your C7, i think the comfort (lumbar and bolsters adjustments are only on the 2LT+) and convenience features (memory, autodim) are well worth it.
i went through the same thing when beginning to configure my C7. i was dead set on a 1LT until i started to weigh the benefits of four things that mattered to me in the 2LT. rehashing most of this conversation, yes, the vinyl, pleather, faux-leather coverings on the dash, center console and doors are the same material 1LT/2LT save for the colored stitching. with jet black as my interior choice, i didn't care about the other splashes of color throughout the cabin. with the 3LT, you are getting napa leather on the dash, console and doors that replaces the vinyl.
for me personally, what swayed me to the 2LT was 1) the auto-dim mirrors inside and out. i have these on my DD and they are a great feature that i would miss. aftermarket cost on the interior rearview alone is ~$1000, or one-quarter of the 2LT upgrade charge 2) memory seating. i imagine a retrofit here would be costly and labor intensive and i didn't fancy the idea of mucking about with my seat all of the time should they get moved 3) homelink. i love this convenience feature. again, i imagine that retrofit is a PITA. 4) i wanted FAY from the factory and did not want to disassemble my new car to get it after the fact.
if you're building a track car, i would absolutely stick to the 1LT. if you think you're going to hit the town, road trip, or DD your C7, i think the comfort (lumbar and bolsters adjustments are only on the 2LT+) and convenience features (memory, autodim) are well worth it.
03-09-2014, 07:28 AM
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Keep in mind if you are only after the looks/contrast of the 2lt you can always "dye" the stitching to what the hell ever you want for a few bucks. You can rip out the center console and tunnel pieces fairly easily and replace it with the colored ones for i believe a few hundred bucks, now i've yet to find a reliable source for these parts some one please chime in.
The only thing I find useful in 2lt are the dimming mirrors, wonder how much it cost to retro fit...its a fairly important safety feature. Also someone explain to me why are bolsters so important to some?? Other than bolstering, porforated cool/heat seating surface, logo emblem, memory functions i believe the seats are otherwise the same for 1lt and 2lt?
The only thing I find useful in 2lt are the dimming mirrors, wonder how much it cost to retro fit...its a fairly important safety feature. Also someone explain to me why are bolsters so important to some?? Other than bolstering, porforated cool/heat seating surface, logo emblem, memory functions i believe the seats are otherwise the same for 1lt and 2lt?
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03-09-2014, 09:35 AM
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Keep in mind if you are only after the looks/contrast of the 2lt you can always "dye" the stitching to what the hell ever you want for a few bucks. You can rip out the center console and tunnel pieces fairly easily and replace it with the colored ones for i believe a few hundred bucks, now i've yet to find a reliable source for these parts some one please chime in.
The only thing I find useful in 2lt are the dimming mirrors, wonder how much it cost to retro fit...its a fairly important safety feature. Also someone explain to me why are bolsters so important to some?? Other than bolstering, porforated cool/heat seating surface, logo emblem, memory functions i believe the seats are otherwise the same for 1lt and 2lt?
The only thing I find useful in 2lt are the dimming mirrors, wonder how much it cost to retro fit...its a fairly important safety feature. Also someone explain to me why are bolsters so important to some?? Other than bolstering, porforated cool/heat seating surface, logo emblem, memory functions i believe the seats are otherwise the same for 1lt and 2lt?
03-09-2014, 11:04 AM
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Keep in mind if you are only after the looks/contrast of the 2lt you can always "dye" the stitching to what the hell ever you want for a few bucks. You can rip out the center console and tunnel pieces fairly easily and replace it with the colored ones for i believe a few hundred bucks, now i've yet to find a reliable source for these parts some one please chime in.
The only thing I find useful in 2lt are the dimming mirrors, wonder how much it cost to retro fit...its a fairly important safety feature. Also someone explain to me why are bolsters so important to some?? Other than bolstering, porforated cool/heat seating surface, logo emblem, memory functions i believe the seats are otherwise the same for 1lt and 2lt?
The only thing I find useful in 2lt are the dimming mirrors, wonder how much it cost to retro fit...its a fairly important safety feature. Also someone explain to me why are bolsters so important to some?? Other than bolstering, porforated cool/heat seating surface, logo emblem, memory functions i believe the seats are otherwise the same for 1lt and 2lt?
And if your lower back like me is a little sketchy then the heated/lumbar seats are sweet.
And no sweaty back driving in the summertime with the jet black interior because the ventilated seats cool your back.