Cloth to Leather ???
Has anyone had their cloth seats changed from cloth to leather? Did you like the results? Dealer says local shop does a good job. I've had my car for about 5 months, wish I would have gotten the leather.
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If you like leather...why wouldn't you like the results?
Go for it, as long as it's not a rip off |
i kind of wish i didnt get the leather. There are some creases that are starting to develope which does not make me happy. If it wasnt for these creases than i would say definitely the leather.
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Anyone who has leather, would you recommond two-tone or black on black? Is it two different shades of black or just one?
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Two tone is hot
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I like two-tone. I find the 8 is one of a number of cars that feels a little too dark—too much black—with the black seats. (Though the black leather is worse than the black cloth in this regard.) The two-tone picks things up a little.
Do a search—a number of people say that, for what you'd pay for Mazda leather, you get better quality going aftermarket. |
^ Exactly what I was thinking. For the price:quality ratio you're probably better off going aftermkt. But that's prlly true for any aspect of the car, inside & out.
Check w/a few upholstery shops about prices and then go for it. 2-tone looks great, though I'm not a fan of the red leather in many 8s. EDIT: Where R U? |
I like cloth more than leather somehow.. Don't know why? :)
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if you're in the OC, Ca area and would consider buying the OEM Black/Red leather seats let me know.
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There are a lot of aftermarket leather options that are light years better than the stuff that any maker, but mazda in particular, puts in their cars.
We are about to re-skin our leather miata seats, had the car 7 years and this reskin is about 5 yr overdue. The leather we're getting from a custom miata guy is fantastic- better than a lot of leather on lower end furniture - and the seats in two - tone are $550, plus we install. Way better value than paying for leather in a new car. Unfortunately, I always want other stuff that gets bundled with the leather, like a sunroof. My advice - don't buy someone's used OEM leather seat covers. Find a good aftermarket shop and you will get FAR better value for your money, and you will love your seats. Sorry, manek. |
Originally Posted by RotaryP7
I like cloth more than leather somehow.. Don't know why? :)
The alcantara in my RX8 is really great, not to mention that the parts that are leather seem to be a higher quality (thicker too) leather than in the GT's. We'll see how long it lasts. |
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Cloth seats are good on some cars. They are great on my Z, but I absolutely hate it on the Neon. The material just feel really moist, especially when they get older. The Z has a different feel to it, cant explain it.
I like hte two tone on our 8. |
Do you have heated seats? Leather needs then.
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KimiFelipe, where are you getting your Miata's leather re-skinned? Always wondered if there's a good shop to do that sort of thing aroud there. Two-tone black/blue leather in my 8 would be hot (and cold).
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Heated seat is great!
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Get a combo. cloth and leather or step it up and suede and leather. Cloth and suede provide much more grip than leather.
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Originally Posted by Astral
KimiFelipe, where are you getting your Miata's leather re-skinned? Always wondered if there's a good shop to do that sort of thing aroud there. Two-tone black/blue leather in my 8 would be hot (and cold).
I'm going to have them make the seat covers and then we are going to replace the existing ones with the new ones as a family project. MHO - go for dark blue =) |
The leather on the RX-8 feels cheap to me compared to other sports cars.
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If you have an extra couple grand to spare then go ahead. Otherwise I'd spend the money elsewhere.
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I had mine done custom, see here https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...4&postcount=11 I had the dealer through it in when i bought the car. cost was @ $800. MUCH MUCH better than the stock leather seats. probably one of the most comfortable seats in a car that I've ever been in.
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Originally Posted by tmak26b
Cloth seats are good on some cars. They are great on my Z, but I absolutely hate it on the Neon. The material just feel really moist, especially when they get older. The Z has a different feel to it, cant explain it.
I like hte two tone on our 8. where did you get those blue seats? I want some! |
2 tone is the bomb makes the car interior look really nice
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I am happy with my aftermarket leather seats (cost ~ $1000). I prefer the appearance over the OEM leather.
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Originally Posted by Gotian
where did you get those blue seats? I want some!
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