Grand Touring The Only Way To Go.......
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Grand Touring The Only Way To Go.......
IS ANYONE ELSE FEELING ME ON THIS.... I DROVE MANY DIFFERENT RX8S AS I WAS TRYING TO WHEEL AND DEAL WITH MULTIPLE LOCAL MAZDA DEALERSHIPS BARGAINING FOR BEST PRICE..... WHEN I DROVE THE STOCK RX8. WITHOUT LEATHER.. THE SEATS JUST FELT HORRIBLY CRAPPY AND CHEAP... LIKE IF I SAT BACK TO HARD THEY WOULD BREAK IN HALF... THE GRAND TOURING PACKAGE MAKES THE INTERIOR LOOK 10000% BETTER... YOU JUST CANT GET THIS CAR AND GET THE CLOTH INTERIOIR.. IR LOOKX HORRIBLE AND DOES THE CAR NO INTERNAL JUSTICE!!!!
WHO AGREES?
WHO AGREES?
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To each their own.
I liked the GT seats not just because of the leather, but the backs of the chairs were hard plastic. The rotary symbol in the headrest doesn't wiggle around either.
I liked the GT seats not just because of the leather, but the backs of the chairs were hard plastic. The rotary symbol in the headrest doesn't wiggle around either.
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There's nothing wrong with not getting the GT package- many people feel the seats grip better with the cloth, anyway. And it's also lighter without the GT package, so better for any type of competition you might be doing.
And yes, please stop yelling.
And yes, please stop yelling.
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FREE ADVICE!
I've had leather in my last 5 cars, but prefer the cloth in the 8. It feels comfortable, warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and looks great in my opinion.
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I like leather, my wife doesn't so I got the touring package. I actually really like the cloth, the seat inserts remind me of my R-1's faux suede. My rotary symbols don't wiggle at all and I am very happy with my interior. I do feel it has some internal justice!
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All rotary symbols in the cloth seats move when you push them. I've looked in at least a dozen cloth RX-8 seats. You can't in the GT leather version since it's part of the hard plastic in the back.
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Yes, the black and red leather looks out of this world. However, the cloth grips better and is cooler in hot weather. Plus, I didn't want a sunroof. Who is worrying about wiggling the rotary symbol around? I can honestly say in 9 months of ownership I've never thought once to stick my hand in there.
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Re: Grand Touring The Only Way To Go.......
Originally posted by HollywoodHall
...WITHOUT LEATHER.. THE SEATS JUST FELT HORRIBLY CRAPPY AND CHEAP... LIKE IF I SAT BACK TO HARD THEY WOULD BREAK IN HALF...... IR LOOKX HORRIBLE AND DOES THE CAR NO INTERNAL JUSTICE!!!!
...WITHOUT LEATHER.. THE SEATS JUST FELT HORRIBLY CRAPPY AND CHEAP... LIKE IF I SAT BACK TO HARD THEY WOULD BREAK IN HALF...... IR LOOKX HORRIBLE AND DOES THE CAR NO INTERNAL JUSTICE!!!!
It was a moot point for me. I can't fit in the power seat, my head gets crammed into the roof.
But I wanted cloth anyways, simply because cloth tends to be grippier. And I've never felt the cloth seats to be fragile.
I do envy the class and durability of leather though.
Still, I think both interiors look great.
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Re: Grand Touring The Only Way To Go.......
Originally posted by HollywoodHall
IS ANYONE ELSE FEELING ME ON THIS....
WHO AGREES?
IS ANYONE ELSE FEELING ME ON THIS....
WHO AGREES?
I guess that's why they are called OPTIONS. You get what you like.
BTW, I HATE BLACK CARS! Red is so much BETTER!!! Whose with me on this!! :D :D :D
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Originally posted by Rotary Nut
Why does it matter if they move around. I would think that your hands would be on the wheel and shifter rather than the back of the seat rest.
Why does it matter if they move around. I would think that your hands would be on the wheel and shifter rather than the back of the seat rest.
You're right... you should keep your hand on your shifter!!
(Black is hotter than red! )
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Originally posted by Velocity-8
Yeah, especially when it's sitting in the sun. :D
Yeah, especially when it's sitting in the sun. :D
I almost bought the red. There is NO other red like it! :D
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Originally posted by Meowloud
AND if it had propane heaters all around it... that, and wool. Ya, wrapped in wool... while eating jalapenos :D
I almost bought the red. There is NO other red like it! :D
AND if it had propane heaters all around it... that, and wool. Ya, wrapped in wool... while eating jalapenos :D
I almost bought the red. There is NO other red like it! :D
Actually, I like black. I just wanted to make fun of HollywoodHall's post. It's so SILLY!!!
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Originally posted by Meowloud
Once you go black..... :D
Once you go black..... :D
Actually, the highjack is better than the original post! WHOSE WITH ME ON THIS!!!
:D
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I agree with the thread starter.
Leather or bust...........It's a matter of opinion but.........I've seen the cloth.......sorry cloth owners.........Cloth may feel better but leather is leather.
My couch=cloth
My pants=cloth
My car seats for my high priced sports car=LEATHER
Leather or bust...........It's a matter of opinion but.........I've seen the cloth.......sorry cloth owners.........Cloth may feel better but leather is leather.
My couch=cloth
My pants=cloth
My car seats for my high priced sports car=LEATHER