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Old 04-06-2006, 10:07 AM
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Pics: Seat covers (air bag cutouts)

I had covers made for the seats, headrests, and armrest (console)...

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They are cotton covers which are washable. They have cutouts for the side airbags and for the seat controls. I especially like the cover on the console where I always rest my arm.
I paid $130 installed. I had them made at a shop that makes custom seat covers. They sew them up right there. You can pick any color you like from their selection. I tried to match what I had instead of contrast.
 
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Old 04-06-2006, 11:38 AM
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great work, but I ain't digging them..too me, they look cheapen..

Is there a reason you went to this route?
 
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Old 04-06-2006, 11:40 AM
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But but but... doesn't that defeat the purpose of enjoying the luxurious leather? I remember making fun of my sister when I was in high school - she bought a nice car with leather and covered the seats with a lambskin cover...

But hey, whatever works for you! I wonder what will last longer? The engine or the seats?
 
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Old 04-06-2006, 11:53 AM
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Well, for you Cali guys, I guess hot weather is not much of an issue.
For about 5-6 months/yr. it is 90 degrees or more every day, with high humidity. I can be outside for just a few minutes, and my shirt is wet with sweat. I just didn't want to ruin my beautiful leather seats with perspiration stains.
I know that now I can't even enjoy the leather, but I'll probably take the covers off in the winter and enjoy them for a few months.
 
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do they still make a cloth seat version of the g?
 
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Originally Posted by 03silverG
do they still make a cloth seat version of the g?
Leather is standard.
 
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The fitament looks pretty off...

If you stay on top of the cleaning, sweating should not be a problem.
 
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Old 04-06-2006, 03:14 PM
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I hate the heat from the florida sun but I could not do that to my seats. One it just aint right; I mean would a cowboy cloth wrap his saddle! Two my wife would crack on me becasue she has cloth seats and brags all the time about them.
 
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Old 04-06-2006, 03:22 PM
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Ahh! Sorry, but that looks pretty awful. Why don't you cool the car off for 10-15mins before you head out during those days it's hot out? Reminds me of those slipcovers you can buy for your sofa - in the catalog they look great but once you try to put them on yourself, they look like hell.
 
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Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful
Well, for you Cali guys, I guess hot weather is not much of an issue.
For about 5-6 months/yr. it is 90 degrees or more every day, with high humidity. I can be outside for just a few minutes, and my shirt is wet with sweat. I just didn't want to ruin my beautiful leather seats with perspiration stains.
I know that now I can't even enjoy the leather, but I'll probably take the covers off in the winter and enjoy them for a few months.
I want some for my sweaty azz after working out?
Who made those and how much for driver seat only?
 
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The fitament looks pretty off...

If you stay on top of the cleaning, sweating should not be a problem.
well, not necessarily--

sweat(water, ammonia, urea, salt, sugar) can break down leather after repeated contact--ala someone who regularly works out and such.

Not sure why all the haters on this. I am sure it is more for heat,sweat,dirt protection than looks. Plus, its not like he had them stitched into the leather, people--they come off. Fitment--well, as long as the airbag can work--should be fine.
 
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But but but... doesn't that defeat the purpose of enjoying the luxurious leather? I remember making fun of my sister when I was in high school - she bought a nice car with leather and covered the seats with a lambskin cover...

But hey, whatever works for you! I wonder what will last longer? The engine or the seats?

The only leather I admire is the passenger seat--as it is very seldom used and stays very clean and ummm....my azz is on the driver seat anyway. I can't say I have ever thought the leather is luxurious or sumptuous or anything bs like that--just nice compared to cloth which tends to indicate a cheaper trim level or make or both.
 
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The make it look like your car is going into storage for a long time.
If you sweat that much, maybe you should shower before leaving the gym.. I am Just below Savannah,GA, and it gets very humid here as well, but I dont sweat like a pig either.... you're not a heavy guy are you? Or are you just a "sweater" . Either way, its your car.. do what you like. Power to the G owners..
 
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The make it look like your car is going into storage for a long time.
If you sweat that much, maybe you should shower before leaving the gym.. I am Just below Savannah,GA, and it gets very humid here as well, but I dont sweat like a pig either.... you're not a heavy guy are you? Or are you just a "sweater" . Either way, its your car.. do what you like. Power to the G owners..
its not my car, no I am not heavy--fit--but I don't shower in the gym--b/c that is gross.
 


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