Leather Nismo Recaro seat

Bikeracer1098 · 02-20-2018, 07:12 AM

My 5 week old Nismo is showing wear on the bottom leather bolster after just 1700miles. Noticed 3 very minor blemishes 2weeks ago which has increased dramatically. Anyone else experienced a similar issue. Will be making a warranty claim for a new seat.

JDotCDot · 02-20-2018, 05:29 PM

Hmm... I don't have those kinds of marks on mine. I've had my Nismo for a little over 2 years now.

How do you get out of your car? Do you slide yourself out? I tend to avoid the bolster as much as possible so that it doesn't bend the leather in any way. It's a little tricky, but I'm used to it now and it's helped with maintaining the look.

abailey362 · 02-27-2018, 12:31 PM

with that being on the console side, there's either a weird defect in the leather, or you have something in your pocket on that side constantly that is causing it to wear

StormWhite · 02-27-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by abailey362

with that being on the console side, there's either a weird defect in the leather, or you have something in your pocket on that side constantly that is causing it to wear

Its not the console side, its a RHD UK car.

abailey362 · 02-27-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by StormWhite

Its not the console side, its a RHD UK car.

d'oh. just saw the steering wheel and assumed.

i missed the seat belt showing on the left side.

RN SHARK · 02-27-2018, 02:09 PM

Yeah, that is not normal. I hope Nissan replaces that seat for you.

370zBoyz · 03-09-2018, 12:34 PM

hell I would just replace the seat with a real racing seat not these flashy recaros. mine has 13000 miles with some slight cracking in the bolsters..i would rather just have full alcantara instead

StormWhite · 03-09-2018, 01:20 PM

I am waiting for the OP to update us on the outcome.

Cyber370 · 03-09-2018, 01:21 PM

You need to be careful getting in and out of the car especially if you're wearing jeans. I did have some wear on the top outside bolster but I was able to camouflage it with a leather renewal product. I've now learnt to always keep the leather treated and protected with a good leather care product and I do not slide into my seat. I lift myself over and into the seat, at the same time protecting the top outside bolster with my hand. It is a pain in the a$$ but I still love these seats.

Bikeracer1098 · 03-10-2018, 06:25 PM

Nissan have agreed to replace the seat base as a warranty claim

Cyber370 · 03-11-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikeracer1098

Nissan have agreed to replace the seat base as a warranty claim

Wow! You did good. My Nissan dealer would’ve said NO, shown me the door and told me to be more careful next time. Obviously it varies from dealer to dealer. It’s good to see that Nissan is standing behind their products, even when its wear and tear.

God-Speed · 03-11-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikeracer1098

Nissan have agreed to replace the seat base as a warranty claim

Good Deal!!!

02-20-2018, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bikeracer1098 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Camberley Posts: 59 Drives: Porsche 997.2 turbo Rep Power: 7	Leather Nismo Recaro seat My 5 week old Nismo is showing wear on the bottom leather bolster after just 1700miles. Noticed 3 very minor blemishes 2weeks ago which has increased dramatically. Anyone else experienced a similar issue. Will be making a warranty claim for a new seat. __________________

02-27-2018, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	Yeah, that is not normal. I hope Nissan replaces that seat for you. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

03-09-2018, 12:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
370zBoyz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Driver seat Posts: 207 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 7214	hell I would just replace the seat with a real racing seat not these flashy recaros. mine has 13000 miles with some slight cracking in the bolsters..i would rather just have full alcantara instead Last edited by 370zBoyz; 03-09-2018 at 12:43 PM.

03-09-2018, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	You need to be careful getting in and out of the car especially if you're wearing jeans. I did have some wear on the top outside bolster but I was able to camouflage it with a leather renewal product. I've now learnt to always keep the leather treated and protected with a good leather care product and I do not slide into my seat. I lift myself over and into the seat, at the same time protecting the top outside bolster with my hand. It is a pain in the a$$ but I still love these seats. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

03-10-2018, 06:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bikeracer1098 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Camberley Posts: 59 Drives: Porsche 997.2 turbo Rep Power: 7	Nissan have agreed to replace the seat base as a warranty claim God-Speed and StormWhite like this. __________________

02-20-2018, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
JDotCDot Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 33 Drives: 16 Nismo / 18 STI Rep Power: 10	Hmm... I don't have those kinds of marks on mine. I've had my Nismo for a little over 2 years now. How do you get out of your car? Do you slide yourself out? I tend to avoid the bolster as much as possible so that it doesn't bend the leather in any way. It's a little tricky, but I'm used to it now and it's helped with maintaining the look.

02-27-2018, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
abailey362 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: North Alabama Posts: 17 Drives: '17 Nismo Red 6MT Rep Power: 7	with that being on the console side, there's either a weird defect in the leather, or you have something in your pocket on that side constantly that is causing it to wear

03-09-2018, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
StormWhite Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 225 Drives: 2017 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 74894	I am waiting for the OP to update us on the outcome.

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