View Poll Results: Cloth or Leather?
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Poll: Cloth or Leather
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Wow, this poll is closer than I thought it would be. I was expecting to see more like 75/25 (leather/cloth).
I'm getting cloth, but only to keep the cost under $30,000. It would cost another $3,000 to get leather with the grand touring package.
I'm getting cloth, but only to keep the cost under $30,000. It would cost another $3,000 to get leather with the grand touring package.
#27
Inittab,
I had leather in my 1988 RX-7 conv. After awhile (can't remember how many years) the left side of the driver seat cracked pretty bad. The passenger seat never did that, however. I would guess it depends a lot on how much sunlight the car is exposed to. If I were in a very sunny location I would probably get cloth (especially if the car was not going to be kept in a garage).
I had leather in my 1988 RX-7 conv. After awhile (can't remember how many years) the left side of the driver seat cracked pretty bad. The passenger seat never did that, however. I would guess it depends a lot on how much sunlight the car is exposed to. If I were in a very sunny location I would probably get cloth (especially if the car was not going to be kept in a garage).
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Originally posted by inittab
Of course this is just one person's experience with Mazda's leather but if it's any indication of Mazda's track record with leather then I'd pick cloth...
Of course this is just one person's experience with Mazda's leather but if it's any indication of Mazda's track record with leather then I'd pick cloth...
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N/M just found the answer :D It's nice that the 6 speed comes with LSD, 18" rims, etc.... Does anyone know what it says on the big brake kit for the name, Looks like it starts with the letter R. Be nice if it said Brembo.
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I think the brakes are made by mazda. Yea it would be nice if it said brembo, but then again the rx8 stops faster then the 350z and the g35 coupe which both have brembo breaks.
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Does anyone know what the colours of the two-tone are with leather? The photos show a red car with read and black leather. I've ordered a silver car. The dealer thought it would be all black but wasn't sure.
I want leather because with young children and a dog it's much easier to clean.
I want leather because with young children and a dog it's much easier to clean.
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Originally posted by AsianStyle
I think the brakes are made by mazda. Yea it would be nice if it said brembo, but then again the rx8 stops faster then the 350z and the g35 coupe which both have brembo breaks.
I think the brakes are made by mazda. Yea it would be nice if it said brembo, but then again the rx8 stops faster then the 350z and the g35 coupe which both have brembo breaks.
the Brembo name (as far as most street cars go) is nothing more than having a name brand on the brakes.
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Talking about brakes once the brakes wear out what would be a good replacement and how much do you think they will cost? So the brembos on the nissans don't give any advantages other than the name? Does that go for all brembos or just the nissans?
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Originally posted by AsianStyle
...So the brembos on the nissans don't give any advantages other than the name? Does that go for all brembos or just the nissans?
...So the brembos on the nissans don't give any advantages other than the name? Does that go for all brembos or just the nissans?
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How many of you are planning on modifying the car? Do you think by lowering the RX-8 we will loose handling capability or any other side effects, since the car was designed for the suspension they use? I know that by lowering the car you probably will loose ride comfort, but I was thinking more in terms of full coilovers.
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Yes, but luckily the black leather seems to be two different shades giving the illusion of black/grey (see Japan Site ). That'll suit my Titanium exterior nicely.
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I have a feeling that the center inserts of the leather seats will be a synthetic suede material. Probably similar to what I have on my 10th Anniversary Miata seats. Has anyone herer sat in the leather seats of a production car?
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I dunno now.. I was set on cloth until I saw JSG's Tit.G and Red and just sat/smelt leather in a ES300. I am torn.. I doubt I can change it now, but if I could I might..
How long does leather typically last?
I'm sort of afraid of leather because I had it in my 84 GSL. And I used to drip in it. However I bought it used, the leather was pretty hard and cracky AND I had no A/C..
Are today's leather seats better?
How long does leather typically last?
I'm sort of afraid of leather because I had it in my 84 GSL. And I used to drip in it. However I bought it used, the leather was pretty hard and cracky AND I had no A/C..
Are today's leather seats better?
#49
Originally posted by zoom44
and i think the cloth will look real nice in my sunlight silver car. Mazdausa continues to say they are all black, contrary to what is seen in this pic
and i think the cloth will look real nice in my sunlight silver car. Mazdausa continues to say they are all black, contrary to what is seen in this pic
see this :
that is the most true representation of the cloth seats I have seen.
:D
hope this helps
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Originally posted by zoom44
and i think the cloth will look real nice in my sunlight silver car. Mazdausa continues to say they are all black, contrary to what is seen in this pic
and i think the cloth will look real nice in my sunlight silver car. Mazdausa continues to say they are all black, contrary to what is seen in this pic