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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DDSLT5
A: Alcantara is not suede. They are different. Price them - Alcantara is easily 10X more.

B: That crap is neither Alcantara nor Suede. It isn't micro fiber either. It is GM proprietary crap. It wears out very quickly.
I had microfiber seat inserts on my C6 Grand Sport for three years and it looked brand new when I sold the car. No sign of wear whatsoever after three years. I loved it.
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I had microfiber seat inserts on my C6 Grand Sport for three years and it looked brand new when I sold the car. No sign of wear whatsoever after three years. I loved it.
Seats should be fine - the steering wheel and shifter are the problem areas.
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Since I've ordered with the GT seats and an A8 guess its the seats only for me. Now if Sept. would kindly get here .........
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Originally Posted by lawdogg149
agreed but you must get the competition seats to get the wheel and shifter. Best option on the car if you take my advice. Love the fell of the suede.

Best and only option for me. Gives the look to the car that you don't even get with a 3lz plus the seats hold you nicely then the feel of the suede wheel and inserts make it the only options besides the stinger and mirror carbon flash.
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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DDSLT5
Seats should be fine - the steering wheel and shifter are the problem areas.
I sold my C7 and it wasn't showing any wear. On the steering wheel or shifter. Cut and finish could have had a little nicer. I think people don't know this is an improved material from the old suede used
years ago.
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