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Jul 13, 2021 | 07:17 AM

joecub22

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2lt Seat option

Any opinions on if the suede seat inserts is worth the $595 upgrade? ( Natural color) Also says it includes suede sun visor and headliner. is that also true for the HRC

Jul 13, 2021 | 07:33 AM

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I have them and really like them. You get the suede steering wheel too, which is great in hot and cold weather.

Jul 13, 2021 | 08:43 AM

Justin B

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The feeling of suede in a vehicle is disgusting to me. Just my opinion though. I would never consider it.

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Jul 13, 2021 | 09:18 AM

Shodanusmc

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Originally Posted by Justin Baddoo

The feeling of suede in a vehicle is disgusting to me. Just my opinion though. I would never consider it.

Suede? Isn’t that what Rooster wore in the TV series Beretta?

Jul 13, 2021 | 09:34 AM

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Jul 13, 2021 | 10:46 AM

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I have the suede and like it. Sonax cleaner works well although I haven’t needed it as of yet. I have the suede (alcantara) in my current 911’s as well as the one I sold recently and never have the “grungy” issue mentioned. Perhaps the quality between the two manufacturers is different…..they feel the same.

Also, with the exception of all black seats, the ventilation holes on all leather/Mulan give the seats a “dirty” look that some have mentioned. It wouldn’t bother me because I know it’s not dirt, but others seem to be drawn to it.

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Jul 13, 2021 | 11:13 AM

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I had the suede seats in my C7, and after 6 years and 38,000 miles I ordered them again on my C8. They're cooler in summer, warmer in winter, keep you from sliding around on the seat, and after all this time look basically like new.

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Originally Posted by rogue3standingby

I've made that mistake before, never doing alcantara in a car again. Gets grungy and then it looks terrible no matter how you try to clean it.

Maybe you need to wash your hands and clothes more often.

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Jul 13, 2021 | 01:16 PM

Tin-can

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When you ask for opinions you ALWAYS get the full gamut! You have to be ready to filter the responses.

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Jul 13, 2021 | 01:22 PM

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I love the alcantara seat inserts and steering wheel, especially in the convertible. Leather is too sticky and hot for me, especially in black. I actually find it easier to maintain than leather over the long term.