RotorGeek

Are we getting the ribbed (for her pleasure) texture or the normal smooth texture??? If you have seen it what do you think? Does it feel nice or cheesey

RXhusker

Pray we are getting the non-ribbed! Even though she may get more pleasure -- it is not what we want. Having seen it in Detroit -- it looks cheap compared to the pics of the smooth leather - texture and look were not top quality -- let's hope it was just pre-production stuff. Maybe I am spoiled by the leather and seats in my Volvo (the best there is IMHO)

PoLaK

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Im thinking that the ribbing is not a economical issuse but rather something that helps the material breath.

91vert

I'm thinking that it is going to be harder to keep clean too. Lots of little grooves for dirt to stick in. I think it looks kind of cheesy too. Almost looks like plastic. How many ribbed cattle have you ever seen???

TreknMazda

You've never had beef ribs What are you, some kind of vegitarian?D :D

Puppy1

I know they have ribbed pigs, just check out a "McRib." Perhaps the leather is not from cattle after all???

babylou

Never. Then again I 've never seen hairless cattle or cattle with red and black skin either.

Donny Boy

The leather will be smooth, hopefully, as ribbed is easier to get dirty and harder to keep clean. Also, it may wear quicker, as the surface area making contact with the body is decreased.

tank

Does anyone have pictures of the ribbed vs. smooth? I have not been able to discern the difference in the pictures I have seen.

RX8Dreamer

I like the ribs! [homer] mmm...ribs [/homer]

The texture keeps you from sliding around on the smooth leather. Of course, I'd prefer Alcantara or suede, but this is pretty cool, too.

RX8 Dreamer

P00Man

uhhhhh pics please?!?!

ribbed sounds wierd looking, id much rather have smooth, though ive never seen it. And i def agree on the Volvo's the best there is by far.
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brownchiro

How about sheep skins. Leather with hair.

P00Man

lol. sheep skins, arent they somewhat dated?
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Cylo

I don't know about you, but I have never dated a sheep!

Ron_Jeremy

Definitely not into the ribbed deal --much prefer the leather in the new 350Z ...hopefully the car that I sat in (at the Toronto Autoshow) was indeed a pre-production model. Also thought it felt kinda "cheap".

RotorGeek

If you look too the right of the E-brake you will see the Ribs



Better yet

RX8Dreamer

Check out the pics in this post from the Chicago auto show. No ribs. I'd presume that this is closer to a production car than previously seen.

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2847

Bummer for me, but the rest of you will probably be happy.

RX8 Dreamer

RotorGeek

If you look really really close to the back seat you will see the ribs. The front seat looks normal thought.

P00Man

i dont mind them ribs! i thought you guys meant like, hardcore ribbed, thats barely even ribbed if you ask me, and i think it looks kinda kool, and probably grips better. its more like slightly rippled than ribbed, cause the ribs are still smooth and look to have some space between em.
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glen

Rotorgeek,
Taking a photo of the heated seat buttons is really really sad. You should get out more!!!

RotorGeek

I wish I took that picture. I live in south florida, that was taken by Boowana in Detroit auto show (I think). Trust me I doo get out alot. It would have been nice to see the RX-8 in person thought

Thanks for the concern. Next time I go to southbeach (Tonight) I will think of your post

Cheers:D

glen

Southbeach sounds good, I was there in December on holiday. The weather in Britain in February is not as nice as yours. In the UK we are more likely to take photos of the windscreen wipers!

P00Man

"you know, fish, chips, cup-o-tea, bad food worse weather marry frekin poppins England"
movie is soooooooo great

anyways.....back to topic.....
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