coupe vs roadsters seats

08g37 · 04-14-2010, 12:22 AM

now i know the coupe with touring package has leather with suede but it seems like the roadster with touring has leather and cloth???? i was looking through pictures and from what i notice its not suede or is it my imagination? if so wow that really sucks considering i want the roadster and i love the whole leather and suede but the whole cloth thing just killed it for me.

dalparadise · 04-14-2010, 12:30 AM

The "cloth" in the Roadster is actually a nylon mesh that allows the air conditioning to vent more freely through them. The air conditioned seats are probably one of the best features of the Roadster, besides the top, of course. Also the leather portion is a little larger on the Roadster, as the seats are a bit different in shape (sportier in appearance, in my opinion).

FWIW, the "suede" in the coupe seats is cloth, too -- Alcanterra, just like in most other high end sports car applications.

Modshack · 04-14-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 08g37

now i know the coupe with touring package has leather with suede .

BTW, It's not really suede, but a synthetic (Alcantara), otherwise known as "Fuzzy plastic"

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-14-2010, 01:17 PM

yeah i think the roadster seats are sexy looking way sportier

spearfish25 · 04-14-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

BTW, It's not really suede, but a synthetic (Alcantara), otherwise known as "Fuzzy plastic"

I'm still trying to figure out how some marketing genius fooled people into thinking Alcantara is anything special. Hell, even Lambos have it as the steering wheel, dash, and headliner. It's polyester for f's sake! People used to wear "Alcantara" pants...not cool then or now.

Modshack · 04-14-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I'm still trying to figure out how some marketing genius fooled people into thinking Alcantara is anything special. .

Good scam, eh?.....

NeedforZ · 04-14-2010, 06:37 PM

Alcantara is like mouse fur

dang370z · 04-15-2010, 01:10 PM

just wish coupes had the option of getting AC seats

40th370z · 04-15-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

Alcantara is like mouse fur

Rasengan · 04-15-2010, 05:12 PM

i had AC seats in my old Lexus and it doesn't compare one bit to the AC in the Roadster! the ones in my Roadster are much stronger and really cools your butt and back

come to think of it, the heater is really strong too...i put it on level 3 once and couldn't stand how hot it was, felt like it was burning my skin

but ya the heating and cooling on the seats work as advertised...they are not a gimmick by any means

XwChriswX · 04-15-2010, 09:17 PM

Is it a self contained apparatus, or does the car need to be modified for venting? Cause if it's self contained, what would keep you from doing a seat swap?

dalparadise · 04-15-2010, 10:22 PM

I think only expense would prevent the seat swap. This does seem to be fully self-contained, with a plastic back to the seats that houses the fan for the AC/heater. I can't speak to the wiring that runs all that stuff and whether it's fully compatible, but it would surprise me if it weren't.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-16-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 08g37

now i know the coupe with touring package has leather with suede but it seems like the roadster with touring has leather and cloth???? i was looking through pictures and from what i notice its not suede or is it my imagination? if so wow that really sucks considering i want the roadster and i love the whole leather and suede but the whole cloth thing just killed it for me.

TOTAL FAIL^POST
Glad to see fake suede impresses you and high quality cloth that's just as worthless as fake suede (alcantra) doesn't. If it matters that much? Go custom.
Besides the seats in the roadster are cloth due to them being heated AND cooling seats. A feature not found in the coupe

04-14-2010, 12:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
08g37 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: new york Posts: 12 Drives: 08 infiniti g37s Rep Power: 16	coupe vs roadsters seats now i know the coupe with touring package has leather with suede but it seems like the roadster with touring has leather and cloth???? i was looking through pictures and from what i notice its not suede or is it my imagination? if so wow that really sucks considering i want the roadster and i love the whole leather and suede but the whole cloth thing just killed it for me.

04-14-2010, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	The "cloth" in the Roadster is actually a nylon mesh that allows the air conditioning to vent more freely through them. The air conditioned seats are probably one of the best features of the Roadster, besides the top, of course. Also the leather portion is a little larger on the Roadster, as the seats are a bit different in shape (sportier in appearance, in my opinion). FWIW, the "suede" in the coupe seats is cloth, too -- Alcanterra, just like in most other high end sports car applications. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

04-14-2010, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	yeah i think the roadster seats are sexy looking way sportier __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-15-2010, 05:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rasengan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Age: 47 Posts: 128 Drives: '10 Roadster T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	i had AC seats in my old Lexus and it doesn't compare one bit to the AC in the Roadster! the ones in my Roadster are much stronger and really cools your butt and back come to think of it, the heater is really strong too...i put it on level 3 once and couldn't stand how hot it was, felt like it was burning my skin but ya the heating and cooling on the seats work as advertised...they are not a gimmick by any means __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370Z Roadster 6MT Touring/Sport

04-15-2010, 09:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Is it a self contained apparatus, or does the car need to be modified for venting? Cause if it's self contained, what would keep you from doing a seat swap? __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

04-14-2010, 06:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	Alcantara is like mouse fur

04-15-2010, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
dang370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoLA Posts: 242 Drives: 2013 MBlack Rep Power: 16	just wish coupes had the option of getting AC seats

04-15-2010, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	I think only expense would prevent the seat swap. This does seem to be fully self-contained, with a plastic back to the seats that houses the fan for the AC/heater. I can't speak to the wiring that runs all that stuff and whether it's fully compatible, but it would surprise me if it weren't. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

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