jerry3167 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Even though Ive only had my Z for a few days, I noticed that it is rather quite tricky getting in and out of the driver seat, being that it is quite squashed up between you and the steering wheel, and especially if the car is parked on an Incline. I have found that the DRIVERS RIGHT SIDE bolster takes a big strain as you climb out, and I can see the material getting a serious wear in months to come! Anyone found this to be the case? Jerry Quote
AK350Z Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Welcome to the world of sports cars! I find it tricky if you can't get the door wide open. Quote
H5 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 This can be an issue, but just try shifting forward in the seat before you get out. And when you get in, sit on the edge of the seat and slide back in it. Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 In my Type-R I had a Recaro Bucket, and even that was EASY to get out of than the Z!! But your advice has been noted, Thanks! Jerry Quote
H5 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 CTR? The seat base in those isn't as deep though IIRC and the car itself is higher to it is a bit easier to get in and out of. Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Yes, I had a CTR with a Recaro Furious bucket, on SPOON low position rails. Its definitely easier to get into the Z, but even harder on an Incline as my Drive is on a pretty deep incline. Quote
H5 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 To try and limit the scuffing, make sure you top the leather up regularly with something like AG Leather Care Cream. Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Sorry, I have the cloth seats, so even more scuffing on its way!! Quote
H5 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 In which case look for some of the teflon protector kits you can get for furniture / cloth seats Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks H5!! Wheres the Best place to get these? any brand names I should be looking for?? Jerry Quote
H5 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Teflon is a trademark I think and I know that Scotchgard is another that does it. We had it put on our sofa when we got a fabric one and it makes it so much easier to clean them. Have a look on eBay or have a word with a local furniture company Quote
Chris`I Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Yup, the main problem with this is that the car is low slung and the doors are long. So if you are in a confined space, the door doesnt open very far, forcing you to enter over the seat rather than to the side of it (if that makes sense). Forces you to sit/slide over the bolster. Count yourself kind of lucky though, as the leater seats dont like the hammering at all! Infact my own leather seats will be for sale in about a month as I am replacing them with Recaros Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 Leather seats for sale? what colour and how much? hmmm... Jerry Quote
Chris`I Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Leather seats for sale? what colour and how much? hmmm... Jerry Dont get too excited. They were Alezan, but I recoloured them back and a pale grey centre. They looked mint, however in the high wear areas they cant take it and wear through to Alezan again in a matter of months Would only sell them on the proviso they were going to be retrimmed, I wouldnt be happy with someone using them worn as they are. Not sure on price, few hundred quid maybe. Retrim would be about £500, but they would be 10x better than stock leather then Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Posted March 17, 2009 Cheers Chris, Looks like I may source some nice Recaros to go with my TAKATA HARNESS then, the OEM seats are nice IMO, but take a beating with wear as described above!! Jerry Quote
Chris`I Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Cheers Chris, Looks like I may source some nice Recaros to go with my TAKATA HARNESS then, the OEM seats are nice IMO, but take a beating with wear as described above!! Jerry Just be nice to the Recaros, they will take the same beating. I need aftermarket seats as I cant have my car off the road while the retrim is being done and I'm using it as a good excuse Quote
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