I've just notice the cloth interior option, that the seat itself actually does not come with that hard ABS Plastic (or whatever you call that) on the back, which is all over in those 2 tone seat that we have seen.

Can someone double confirm that??:confused:

Yes.

The leather seats have a hard plastick back (motorized driver seat and pocket at the back).

Cloth seats dont.

I though the hard plastic back is such a signature design in the RX-8, it's a pity it doesn't come standard.

:(

Yea, and they should put that as an option/accessory for those who're getting cloth seats...

it is an option...it comes with the leather seats ;)

So what is on the back then? Is it a cloth back with cloth pockets?

Is the hard seat back preferable over the softer cloth seat back? I didn't realize leather seats were only leather in front and plastic in back. I would think a softer seat back is better as passengers in back probably would be hitting their knees against the back of the front seats.

The Fabric seat only get the rotor accent on both sides Vs the leather only gets the rotor accent on the front.

There is appox. 1.5 square where the back seat passangers can rub their knees on.

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Actually, this is one of the reasons I'm leaning towards the cloth. I don't like that big plastic back, seems kind of cheap. IMO, the all cloth might have a better quality feel from rear passenger's perspective. The plastic maybe easier to clean if the kids get their feet on it, but it might also be easier to scratch. Anyway, I'm waiting until I can see both before deciding for sure.

I like the thin profile seats with the hard plastic back, has the look of a racing shell.

the general shape of the seat is the same though as the leather seats right??? please someone tell me thats at least true!!

I remember reading something about how Mazda designed to seatbelt warning sound to gradually increase in volume until the driver buckles up. I guess this can help persuade people sitting in the back to buckle up in order to avoid smashing their faces into the hard plastic.

I still percieve the plastic to have a cheaper look than the cloth, but perhaps my opinion will change once I see it in person.

Originally posted by pr0ber
the general shape of the seat is the same though as the leather seats right??? please someone tell me thats at least true!!

yes the shape is the same

The cloth seat from the side looks a little chunkier. Could be just a illusion as the hard plastic back cut half the upholstery thus making it looks sleeker.

I love the hard back, it sets apart from the others.:p

From seeing the cloths seats yesterday, I think I like the look of the leather with hard backing better, though I;d be worried about scuffs and such.

I think it'll be very annoying for any passengers of my car when I give them the "rules" for being "allowed" to sit/ride in my car ;)

Sat in the RX-8 Type S today, which has a black tan leather interior. The hard plastic shell has a cut out in the middle, to prevent the rear passenger's knees from bruising. But no seat pockets though.

Originally posted by OmegaBob
From seeing the cloths seats yesterday, I think I like the look of the leather with hard backing better, though I;d be worried about scuffs and such.

I think it'll be very annoying for any passengers of my car when I give them the "rules" for being "allowed" to sit/ride in my car ;)
Yeah, I already told the kids they'll be taking their shoes off in the car - at least until I can verify that the little shrimps sitting in their booster seats won't have their feet right up against the seatback.:p
Also, they've been practicing getting in and out of my Nissan without stepping on the doorsills and without stepping on the back seats.

Saw, touch and sat in 2 typeS today. But since we're on the seat topic, one more thing I've noticed.

With the cloth seat, beside you don't get the hard shell backing, you too don't get, electronic seat adjustment, lumbar support, and most importantly the side air bags.:(

Hi Fab8, where did you sat in that black RX-8 and do you got a price for that? I'm very keen to take a look at one with the hard shell.

Originally posted by M-ster
Saw, touch and sat in 2 typeS today. But since we're on the seat topic, one more thing I've noticed.

With the cloth seat, beside you don't get the hard shell backing, you too don't get, electronic seat adjustment, lumbar support, and most importantly the side air bags.:(

Hi Fab8, where did you sat in that black RX-8 and do you got a price for that? I'm very keen to take a look at one with the hard shell.

All seats have the side air bags. At least in the US anyway.

Originally posted by B-Nez

Yeah, I already told the kids they'll be taking their shoes off in the car - at least until I can verify that the little shrimps sitting in their booster seats won't have their feet right up against the seatback.:p
Also, they've been practicing getting in and out of my Nissan without stepping on the doorsills and without stepping on the back seats.

Cripes! It's a car! Drive it! I used to worry about this kind of stuff, and then I had kids. Now I realize that many of these nicks in the end table, scratches on the couch, gouges in the dresser are a part of my family history. As long as they're not intentional destructive, signs of use give things character and remind you of the fun you've had. There's nothing so boring as prefection.

At the same time, the first ding in a parking lot is going to majorly T me off. I'm not so forgiving of complete strangers who just can't be bothered to spend the time to A) park properly and B) figure out how to get out of their vehicle without leaning their door on my car.