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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
I felt it ... it is sUede.

I think it is very nice finish actually
So, different to the finish of swede then?

I hear all the pine needles can make them somewhat prickly...
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 03:23 AM
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Hehe, swede.

Originally Posted by EZZY
i dont know why they use suede in the middle instead of the leather. the leather would be more durable than the suede, and knowing mazda, they wont use the top of the range, marine grade suede for the factory equipped cars.....
oh well.... maybe MA should provide a set of throw on seat covers for the SHINKA and EVO owners...
It's a bit of this gear:
http://www.alcantara.com/

I think it looks nice, and I suspect it would breathe a bit, making it less likely to get sweat stains () on light coloured leather if it was all leather instead.

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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 05:03 AM
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Suede is leather that has had the **** kicked out of it, well had the surface abraded. Makes it more susceptable to absorbtion. With good finishing leather approached waterproof. Suede can be treated with silicon or similar but still remains more likely to absorb.

More likely to build up sweat stains.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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This stuff is actually made from microfibre, it's not a true leather suede.
Looks like quite a high end fabric if you believe the website.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyr
Suede is leather that has had the **** kicked out of it, well had the surface abraded. Makes it more susceptable to absorbtion. With good finishing leather approached waterproof. Suede can be treated with silicon or similar but still remains more likely to absorb.

More likely to build up sweat stains.
So the car should come with a deodorant?

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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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I prefer alcantara. It breaths and grips your backside on the seat without the feeling of friction burn leather gives.

I will order alcantara next time... when the super dooper 260kW 3 rotor RX8 ever comes out.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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As I said, Alcantara isn't suede or swede ...it's a microfiber....not dissimilar to the insert on the cloth pack. I prefer it over leather
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
As I said, Alcantara isn't suede or swede ...it's a microfiber....not dissimilar to the insert on the cloth pack. I prefer it over leather
ie plastic (just kidding!)
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyr
ie plastic (just kidding!)
Obviously a candidate for the ten cow leather interior with real walnut door and dash trims...

Oh, and don't forget to drip chrome over eveything else.
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