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Old 25-08-2005, 05:25 PM
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i'm going to be ripping out the leather and putting in a cloth interior
every 1 seems to like leather but i prefere cloth any 1 else
Old 25-08-2005, 05:36 PM
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Always really wanted a leather re-trim. Then I drove a mates leathered Calibra and it put me right off. Felt like I was going to slide out of the seat and end up sitting on the handbrake. Also drove a mate 5 Series BMW with leather and it felt horrible. I prefer the feel of cloth under my bum
Old 25-08-2005, 05:37 PM
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depends on the car & the condition of the leather.
Old 25-08-2005, 05:39 PM
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im tryin to decide on going for leather.. i think it looks better but maybe id be better off going for the darker cloth..
Old 25-08-2005, 05:43 PM
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I got leather in mine, but was perfer the cloth trims...if Idon't sell the car thats the next move
Old 25-08-2005, 05:49 PM
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Prefer Leather
Old 25-08-2005, 05:53 PM
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Leather for me all day long!
Old 25-08-2005, 05:56 PM
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Its amazing the difference a proper leather treatment can make. Most car leather is died out, hard, cracked and shiney. Not nice!!

If its been looked after and is nice and supple its lovely. Unfortunatley not many are.

I'd rather have a nice cloth interior than a wornout leather one anyday.
Old 25-08-2005, 05:59 PM
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Leather but like guzzler says depends on the cond and car

I love my leather


Old 25-08-2005, 06:00 PM
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UG! me likee leaver!
Old 25-08-2005, 06:02 PM
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Leather all the way, especially black, spill anything on it and it don't show
Old 25-08-2005, 06:09 PM
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Alancantra centre's with leather bolsters. Best of both, no sliding and look smart.
Old 25-08-2005, 06:09 PM
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Half leather and hard wearing alcantara. best of both worlds imho
Old 25-08-2005, 06:10 PM
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Rab, great minds...

only i cant spell lol
Old 25-08-2005, 06:13 PM
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Leather for me.
Old 25-08-2005, 06:14 PM
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for me it entirely depends on the seat design - I don't like leather for the sake of it but....
Cossie recaro leather is fantastic - the seats are the proper shape and size and you don't slide around, location is spot on. The leather wears better and doesn't show dirt or age like cloth will..
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Originally Posted by Paul J
Rab, great minds...

only i cant spell lol
I'll tell Alan Cantara as soon as I see him.


Half and Half is well nice though
Old 25-08-2005, 06:17 PM
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I'll tell Alan Cantara as soon as I see him.
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Old 25-08-2005, 06:23 PM
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Leather in Saffs IF its mint and cloth in Escorts
Old 25-08-2005, 06:30 PM
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Cloth cos I don't like to be cold in the winter and have my thighs burnt in the summer

Call me practical
Old 25-08-2005, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul J
I'll tell Alan Cantara as soon as I see him.
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Old 25-08-2005, 07:37 PM
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Leather for me. Easier to keep clean and looks better if looked after properly. Can be cold in winter and hot in summer though!
Old 25-08-2005, 07:45 PM
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has to be leather everytime
Old 25-08-2005, 07:55 PM
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Hate leather, slippy, cold in winter, roasting in summer. On a performance car it's a waste of time
Old 25-08-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul J
Alancantra centre's with leather bolsters. Best of both, no sliding and look smart.

Ditto, only cos i aint got enough leather to do my car, so gonna be half and half if i decide.
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