keeping the driver seat from wearing out.

my2004Z · 12-17-2012, 02:32 PM

Lean your seat all the way back prior to entering the vehicle. Put your right foot into the car and then aim for your butt to land at the very front of the seat. Now bring your left foot into the vehicle. It is okay to hold the steering wheel the entire time unless you don't want to wear that out to. Now, gently squirm backwards taking special care not to slide or you will cause excessive wear on the seat. Once you are seated properly then lean the seat back to your normal driving position. Take extra care when putting on your seat belt as the sliding of the belt will cause micro-tears in the fabric. Use the opposite sequence when exiting the vehicle.

Kingbaby · 12-17-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dvo

can cover that tear with this:
Bride Protect Pad Set - More Japan :: Since 2003

May help those with aftermarket seats

Z-Girl 12 · 12-17-2012, 08:17 PM

Lose weight

homeryansta · 02-17-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Lose weight

haha, I would say I'm pretty skinny

180Ib @ 5'10.

Z-Girl 12 · 02-17-2013, 06:46 PM

6562 is pretty cute with nicely toned calves! Excuse me back on topic, don't sweat the wear and tear just enjoy the car for what it is

DEpointfive0 · 02-17-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Lose weight

From ásshole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

6562 is pretty cute with nicely toned calves! Excuse me back on topic, don't sweat the wear and tear just enjoy the car for what it is

To hitting on the poor guy, LOL
(Oh, and she works out like 8 days a week, so don't get TOO weirded out from her comments, although I didn't know she was a leg girl, LOL!!!)

It costs $100~ to replace the piece that wears out
Just enjoy it and destroy it!

Z-Girl 12 · 02-17-2013, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

From ásshole

To hitting on the poor guy, LOL
(Oh, and she works out like 8 days a week, so don't get TOO weirded out from her comments, although I didn't know she was a leg girl, LOL!!!)

It costs $100~ to replace the piece that wears out
Just enjoy it and destroy it!

I deserve reps for hitting on the cute dude, I couldn't help it LOL...

TheW3r3W0lf · 02-18-2013, 09:16 PM

Out of all the vehicles I have driven my Z is the only one that I have ever felt like a grandpa getting out of. Granted it's slightly lowered but I have to pull myself out and off the ground using the door and steering wheel to not feel like I am destroying the bolster. Granted I am a driver and don't mind putting miles on all my vehicles (500 a week) and everything is replaceable.. except of course one thing- all of the fun times I would have never had if my toys just sat in the garage. The less I worry about the small stuff the more I have enjoyed the experience.

homeryansta · 02-18-2013, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

6562 is pretty cute with nicely toned calves! Excuse me back on topic, don't sweat the wear and tear just enjoy the car for what it is

Thanks, I work out about 3-4 days a week. The calves are from running

SteveBad · 02-19-2013, 09:11 PM

Keep your keys in a shirt pocket and your gun in your right waistband. Those are the items that really scuff and tear when they catch on the seat material.

Drex · 02-19-2013, 09:34 PM

i have the cloth seats, no wear yet. but the underside of my steering wheel is wearing where i occasionally rub against it when getting in/out of the car.

kenchan · 02-19-2013, 09:47 PM

do more marathon running instead of driving. kill 2 birds with one stone. actually more cause youre saving fuel and $$$ and environment, and other folks from getting hit.

homeryansta · 02-19-2013, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

do more marathon running instead of driving. kill 2 birds with one stone. actually more cause youre saving fuel and $$$ and environment, and other folks from getting hit.

That's true! DWA ain't easy

. (Driving While Asian)

edub370 · 02-19-2013, 11:39 PM

I work out 5-6 days a week. U may ask why this matters. Because when u are more able to easily maneuver yourself in and out of the car, it makes a HUGE difference. Its more work for me, but i never sit on the bolsters. Just aim for the middle, and park it. (also... That sentence applies to other "flexible" life activities, guys)... Giggitty

... But no joke.. That's the key to no bolster wear. Be careful when getting in and out.

6MT · 02-19-2013, 11:40 PM

This is a great thread!

12-17-2012, 02:32 PM	#31 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	Lean your seat all the way back prior to entering the vehicle. Put your right foot into the car and then aim for your butt to land at the very front of the seat. Now bring your left foot into the vehicle. It is okay to hold the steering wheel the entire time unless you don't want to wear that out to. Now, gently squirm backwards taking special care not to slide or you will cause excessive wear on the seat. Once you are seated properly then lean the seat back to your normal driving position. Take extra care when putting on your seat belt as the sliding of the belt will cause micro-tears in the fabric. Use the opposite sequence when exiting the vehicle. Z-Girl 12 likes this.

12-17-2012, 08:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Lose weight __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-17-2013, 06:46 PM	#35 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	6562 is pretty cute with nicely toned calves! Excuse me back on topic, don't sweat the wear and tear just enjoy the car for what it is __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-18-2013, 09:16 PM	#38 (permalink)
TheW3r3W0lf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 Z34 Nismo- SOLD Rep Power: 12	Out of all the vehicles I have driven my Z is the only one that I have ever felt like a grandpa getting out of. Granted it's slightly lowered but I have to pull myself out and off the ground using the door and steering wheel to not feel like I am destroying the bolster. Granted I am a driver and don't mind putting miles on all my vehicles (500 a week) and everything is replaceable.. except of course one thing- all of the fun times I would have never had if my toys just sat in the garage. The less I worry about the small stuff the more I have enjoyed the experience. Z-Girl 12 and Haboob like this. Last edited by TheW3r3W0lf; 02-19-2013 at 02:49 PM.

02-19-2013, 09:11 PM	#40 (permalink)
SteveBad Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Martin, Alabama Posts: 138 Drives: 2013 370Z 6 speed Rep Power: 248	Keep your keys in a shirt pocket and your gun in your right waistband. Those are the items that really scuff and tear when they catch on the seat material. __________________ "Take the cannollis..."

02-19-2013, 09:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	i have the cloth seats, no wear yet. but the underside of my steering wheel is wearing where i occasionally rub against it when getting in/out of the car. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

02-19-2013, 09:47 PM	#42 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	do more marathon running instead of driving. kill 2 birds with one stone. actually more cause youre saving fuel and $$$ and environment, and other folks from getting hit.

02-19-2013, 11:39 PM	#44 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	I work out 5-6 days a week. U may ask why this matters. Because when u are more able to easily maneuver yourself in and out of the car, it makes a HUGE difference. Its more work for me, but i never sit on the bolsters. Just aim for the middle, and park it. (also... That sentence applies to other "flexible" life activities, guys)... Giggitty ... But no joke.. That's the key to no bolster wear. Be careful when getting in and out. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-19-2013, 11:40 PM	#45 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	This is a great thread! homeryansta likes this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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