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Hi all...... new to this board.... first post as a matter of fact
I'm ordering an SS in one month and I had planned on ordering it with leather. My question is to those of you who currently have leather seats. Are you happy with them in all weather conditions? I live in a HOT summer town and want to know if I'm gonna be peeling myself off the seats all day long.
The dealer I was speaking with said the leather has been improved over the past few years. Anyone own a 2001 with leather? Had it in the heat yet?
Looking for opinions.... Glad to be among so many SS enthusiasts. This one will be my first.
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hiya gibbster , i had a 97 with leather and i have a 2000 with cloth , the 97 i put seat covers on them to get away from the stickeyness ,the 2000 has cloth and im way happier with the cloth, good luck and enjoy the ride, jim
Posts: 48 | From: ventura ca, | Registered: Jan 2001
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Can't go wrong with either one. I have black leather in my 2000 SS. My buddy has gray cloth in his 99 SS. I think they both look killer. I live in AZ and I didn't have any problems sticking during hot weather. I use leather conditioner on mine about twice a month. Seems to keep them soft. Only advantage I see in the leather is resale value. Cloth will save you some money in the begining though. Jeff
------------------ 2000 Pewter SS M6 #1475
Posts: 35 | From: Phoenix, AZ | Registered: Jan 2001
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I think color and the amount of tint you have makes a difference. I have black leather and additional tint and the tint helps...black will always be warm, but it does help your value and "it only hurts for a little while", up front!
------------------ 2000 SS #31, SSOA M00-0031, Cal. plate 00 SS, T-Tops, black/black leather, power seat, Monsoon CD, M6, !CAGS, Lou's Short Stick, Syntech, Whisper Lid, K&N filter, ASR, Bilsteins, BMR shock tower brace, Auburn high torque diff, dual duals, SLP Y-pipe, chrome ZR-1 5-spoke wheels with SS inserts, G-Force KD's, MG Motorsports carbon fiber grill insert with SS logo, chromed hood insert, SS mats, cover, dash plaque, key fobs, SSOA car blanket, Mobil 1 plaque and Zaino clean!
Posts: 350 | From: Chula Vista (San Diego), CA USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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I have leather in mine - next time cloth for sure!! 'nuff said.
Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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Couldn't justify the extra $$$ for 'leather seating surfaces'.
Besides, its a big hassle, sliding around on those 'leather' seats when on a road course.
------------------ Mike - Maryland Chapter Director, MAFBA
A Zaino'd Hugger coupe, w/a Grey cloth interior and an A4. In addition, there's an SLP OEM Diff cover w/drain plug, SLP SFC's and PanHard Rod and BMR's STB that has been installed. It has the airbox raised for a little more fresh air with a Whisper Lid on top and fuel rail covers added for show. It has always run on Mobil 1. GMPP DuraStop pads on all four corners & GMPP front rotors help to control the 3510 lb 'beast' on the street and at the track. A current member of MAFB, MAFBA, NASA, SCCA, SSOA & the Worldwide Camaro Assoc. Here's My Hugger's Hangout and the story of the HOSS.
Posts: 1446 | From: Germantown, MD USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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Hate leather, especially the cheap Camaro leather. Didn't order leather. Car showed up with leather. Put seat covers on.
------------------ AndrewB - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - AndrewB@camarossc4.cjb.net 1998 Camaro SS #C4 (SC soon) Homepage: http://camarossc4.cjb.net Founder of the Montreal F-Body Association: http://mfba.cjb.net Advisory Member A98-C004 for the Super Sport Owners Association: http://www.ssoa.net
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Leather is not very good quality in my SS. I take very good care of it and it is not bad, but I do slids around on road courses. I would get cloth if I had to do it over again.
Posts: 5946 | From: Litchfield, NH, USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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After going around the track at Bragg-Smith slipping and sliding around on leather seats, I'd say go for the cloth. We have leather in our SS, but have them covered with Terry cloth seat covers for comfort. The leather that comes on the Camaro wears quickly. If you get cloth, you can always change to a better quality leather through an aftermarket company if you ever change your mind.
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Actually, I not sure it's the leather at all. She gets real nervous when we're blasting around and she says she'll do ANYTHING if I quit driving like a seventeen year old.
OG
quote:Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977: [QUOTE]Originally posted by OLD GUY: [b]I like leather because it smells good and I makes OLD GAL Horney.
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Works for Grace too, but not leather in the car!
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Posts: 621 | From: Houston Texas USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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I have leather in my 2001 ss. I picked it up about a week ago approx 1000 miles on the car now. It has not gotten hot yet but the cold is not a factor with the seats vs cloth in the other cars. The ability to shift position in the seat with out getting "indian underwear", the kind that keep creeping up on you, is a real plus. The cloth seats really seem to grab the fabric of my pants and cause discomfort.
As to the heat, in summer in Texas it gets hot and stays hot, it is also almost always sunny. We keep refectors to put in the windsheild area of our cars to cut down on the solar gain. I am also considering deep tinting for the side and rear windows.
After spending a great deal of time in cloth seats from my other vehicles I am glad I now have the leather.
Posts: 80 | From: Cooper,TX USA | Registered: Feb 2001
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I like the look and feel of leather. Everything the folks here say is true but I would rather put up with a little extra heat and sliding for the look and feel of leather. If it doesn't matter that much to you, go with the cloth.
------------------ 2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD SLP: SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, Syntech, Mats, Phobs, Plaque, Cover 96 Impala SS Black SSOA, NYFE, F-Body, NAISSO
Posts: 3403 | From: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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If the cloth were the original "burberry" tight weave style, like in the 93 and 94s I would say go for it. But I hate that mouse fur crap they call "cloth" So this time I went with leather and like it in my 2001 SS. Leather from now on.
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Posts: 15 | From: Palm Springs, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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i went with cloth. leather is hot in the summer cold in the winter. and it wears out easily. whatever floats your boat, but i went with cloth and could not be happier.
------------------ 99 hugger ss coupe (No t-tops)6speed, slp dual-dual, monsoon w/cd bone stock other cars 67 camaro RS-SS butternut yellow 4 speed 69 camaro Z-28 burnished brown 4 speed 92 corvette yellow 6speed 95 impala ss black
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