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crinkleshoes · 9 Jul 2018 at 18:51

I wish more companies did good quality cloth seats... Porsche do some nice ones... last saw them specced in the 911 Carrera T

wingman · 9 Jul 2018 at 22:10

crinkleshoes said:
I wish more companies did good quality cloth seats... Porsche do some nice ones... last saw them specced in the 911 Carrera T

My favourite seats I’ve tried to date have been the cloth Recaro seats found in the Clio 200.

crinkleshoes · 9 Jul 2018 at 22:12

The ones in my e36 325tds were fantastic.... soooo comfy

Akagi · 9 Jul 2018 at 22:25

mjt said:
Eeeeewwwww cloth seats.

Cloth seats are the best. I'd swap my leather interior in the E30 for a good cloth one in a heartbeat.

Cookeh · 9 Jul 2018 at 23:02

Half-leather half-alcantara is the way forward, actually.

Akagi · 10 Jul 2018 at 01:58

Cookeh said:
Half-leather half-alcantara is the way forward, actually.

If you want to add extra maintenance sure.

Jonnycoupe · 10 Jul 2018 at 13:00

Velar dapple is awesome!

Jumper118 · 10 Jul 2018 at 20:51

Half crocodile half Snake skin is the best.

Hyburnate · 10 Jul 2018 at 20:56

Acme said:
If you want to add extra maintenance sure.

There is no maintenance, alcantara effect literally requires nothing more than cloth because at the end of the day that's all it is. And modern leather doesn't require anything but cleaning as it's all clear coated.

Howard · 11 Jul 2018 at 07:54

Acme said:
If you want to add extra maintenance sure.

Haven't touched my leather/alcantara with anything other than a vacuum cleaner (and my arse, I guess) for years, and it still looks like brand new?

Blackhawk47 · 11 Jul 2018 at 08:10

Howard said:
Haven't touched my leather/alcantara with anything other than a vacuum cleaner (and my arse, I guess) for years, and it still looks like brand new?

Same. Always been impressed with how well half leather/half Alcantara holds up over time. Don’t use anything on mine other than a microfibre for dust.

-westy- · 11 Jul 2018 at 08:57

Howard said:
Haven't touched my leather/alcantara with anything other than a vacuum cleaner (and my arse, I guess) for years, and it still looks like brand new?

To be fair with an arse like that, no wonder it's all tight and new

#nohomo

Akagi · 11 Jul 2018 at 09:17

When it gets old, or damp, it starts to go all matted or bobbly and you have to 'shave' it with a razor blade etc though. I'm sure its fine when its new. Though my only references are Audis and Toyotas.

Cookeh · 11 Jul 2018 at 10:00

Mine is 24 years old with 180ks worth of contact and still looks new...

wingman · 11 Jul 2018 at 10:04

Genuinely expected nobody to give a toss about my interior shot of my ancient car

Tell you what though, the seats are rather comfortable.

Akagi · 11 Jul 2018 at 10:11

Interior of your ancient car you say?

L0rdMike · 11 Jul 2018 at 10:14

My MR2 is "more ancient"

[TW]Fox · 11 Jul 2018 at 10:18

Howard said:
Haven't touched my leather/alcantara with anything other than a vacuum cleaner (and my arse, I guess) for years, and it still looks like brand new?

Ditto. Never maintained leather and yet it always looks great.

Akagi · 11 Jul 2018 at 10:25

L0rdMike said:
My MR2 is "more ancient"

Pic!

Armageus · 11 Jul 2018 at 10:31

Axeboy said:
Finally got the Crown home, love it, drives so damn well for something nearly 20 years old

Nice - Any plans for it? (2JZ-GTE swap maybe?

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Wikipedia link for anyone else like me who hadn't seen one
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Crown#Eleventh_(S170_Model:_1999–2003)