Leather vs. Cloth

DaveSimkus · 02-04-2012, 10:04 PM

Which lasts longer and retains appearance better?
Do base models get cloth on the areas where the touring trim gets fake suede?
Leather can get lava-hot in the summer and icy in the winter.
Which do you prefer?

6MT · 02-04-2012, 10:06 PM

Leather, by far.

kenchan · 02-04-2012, 10:06 PM

Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new.

My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

gurneyeagle · 02-04-2012, 10:12 PM

The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro.

My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather.

I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara.

I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never been a problem for me.

DaveSimkus · 02-04-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new.

My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

Now that you mention it, cloth probably is better in a sports car. Do the cloth seat 370z's include cloth on the door panels too or is it only on the touring?

DaveSimkus · 02-04-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro.

My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather.

I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara.

I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never ben a problem for me.

Thanks A Lot!
You answered all my questions

gurneyeagle · 02-04-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new.

My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

Yeah, a little conditioner on the seats every few weeks, and they'll look good for years.

cossie1600 · 02-04-2012, 10:27 PM

I have cloth on mine, but I plan to get the Clazzio seat cover soon. I have some on my Prius, they fit and look great. I am hoping for the same thing in the Z. I occasionally carry my dog, her hair just sticks to the cloth seats where the leather can hide most of it.

shaun66 · 02-04-2012, 11:15 PM

What leather conditioner do you guys use?

gurneyeagle · 02-04-2012, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaun66

What leather conditioner do you guys use?

I've been using Zymol and love it.

Zymol Z509 Leather Conditioner - 8 oz

cc370z · 02-05-2012, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new.

My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

What do you use to help keep the leather looking good?

mantella87 · 02-05-2012, 07:47 AM

My previous two cars were leather. My 370 is cloth. I like the look/feel of the cloth (especially when it's 100+ degrees out) and don't miss leather at all.

edconline · 02-05-2012, 08:05 AM

I have the touring seats right now, I think the balance of leather and alacantra is perfect. The stylish look of leather trim, and the better grip of the alacantra seating surfaces. Not a big fan of cloth seats myself.

gr8-wrx · 02-05-2012, 08:10 AM

Myself, I like cloth in sports cars. Leather for luxury.

bigsix · 02-05-2012, 08:18 AM

Personally, I enjoy taking care of leather: reconditioning seats, trim, etc.

Cloth seats can be more comfortable and feel nice.

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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Leather, by far. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	The Touring inserts are alcantara, not fake suede. It's like sitting on velcro. My previous car was an Infiniti G37S coupe. It's seats were full leather. I much prefer the Z's seats. The G37's have a problem with the center part of the seat base leather stretching. No problem with the alcantara. I think the hot cold thing a bit overblown with leather. It's never been a problem for me. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim Last edited by gurneyeagle; 02-04-2012 at 10:18 PM.

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edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	I have the touring seats right now, I think the balance of leather and alacantra is perfect. The stylish look of leather trim, and the better grip of the alacantra seating surfaces. Not a big fan of cloth seats myself. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	Myself, I like cloth in sports cars. Leather for luxury. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Leather requires some maintenance with leather conditioner but if well kept it can last a very long time. My 8yr old G's leather looks almost like new. My Z has cloth as I prefer cloth on sports cars.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I have cloth on mine, but I plan to get the Clazzio seat cover soon. I have some on my Prius, they fit and look great. I am hoping for the same thing in the Z. I occasionally carry my dog, her hair just sticks to the cloth seats where the leather can hide most of it.

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shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	What leather conditioner do you guys use?

02-05-2012, 07:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	My previous two cars were leather. My 370 is cloth. I like the look/feel of the cloth (especially when it's 100+ degrees out) and don't miss leather at all.

02-05-2012, 08:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Personally, I enjoy taking care of leather: reconditioning seats, trim, etc. Cloth seats can be more comfortable and feel nice.

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