FRS Seat material durable? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

IronDuke · 02-13-2016, 12:52 PM

Hey all, I really like the feel of the seats, but I'm wondering just how durable they are, if they wear pretty easy I will just go ahead and get some covers while they are new. Thanks for any help.

stevesnj · 02-13-2016, 01:18 PM

They should be pretty durable, Alcantara is a crushed microfiber with a polyester infusion. It just requires cleaning with a damp cloth or specific cleaners shown on their website. Basically if you take care of it it should last the life of the car.

http://www.alcantara.com/en/ordinary...ce/38/index.do

Apex-Apex · 02-13-2016, 01:26 PM

While shopping for my car, I saw some worn and damaged seats. I'd probably cover it if you cared.

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 02:23 PM

50K miles on mine. In and out in and out in and out. Still as good as day one.

funwheeldrive · 02-13-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

They should be pretty durable, Alcantara is a crushed microfiber with a polyester infusion. It just requires cleaning with a damp cloth or specific cleaners shown on their website. Basically if you take care of it it should last the life of the car.

http://www.alcantara.com/en/ordinary...ce/38/index.do

Are the base seats alcantara?

Tbird232ci · 02-13-2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

50K miles on mine. In and out in and out in and out. Still as good as day one.

Same as mine.

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Are the base seats alcantara?

Nope. Just cloth.

Ultramaroon · 02-13-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

In and out in and out in and out. Still as good as day one.

But what about your seats?

humfrz · 02-13-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IronDuke

Hey all, I really like the feel of the seats, but I'm wondering just how durable they are, if they wear pretty easy I will just go ahead and get some covers while they are new. Thanks for any help.

Welcome to ye ol forum, IronDuke ........

From my limited experience (16,000 miles - 3 years) the cloth seats in my car aren't showing any wear.

My take on seat covers (I know, you didn't ask) is "who are you saving them for ... ??"

humfrz

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

But what about your seats?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96685

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Welcome to ye ol forum, IronDuke ........

From my limited experience (16,000 miles - 3 years) the cloth seats in my car aren't showing any wear.

My take on seat covers (I know, you didn't ask) is "who are you saving them for ... ??"

humfrz

I used seat covers on my first Lancer. Pretty sure they cause more wear than there would have been without them.

humfrz · 02-13-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I used seat covers on my first Lancer. Pretty sure they cause more wear than there would have been without them.

I can't believe you bought two of those ...........

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 02-13-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I used seat covers on my first Lancer. Pretty sure they cause more wear than there would have been without them.

You're not supposed to put non-skid on the back of them.

Tcoat · 02-13-2016, 05:01 PM

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paste fail

OOOOOPs

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96685

02-13-2016, 12:52 PM	#1
IronDuke Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2016 FRS Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FRS Seat material durable? Hey all, I really like the feel of the seats, but I'm wondering just how durable they are, if they wear pretty easy I will just go ahead and get some covers while they are new. Thanks for any help.

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stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	They should be pretty durable, Alcantara is a crushed microfiber with a polyester infusion. It just requires cleaning with a damp cloth or specific cleaners shown on their website. Basically if you take care of it it should last the life of the car. http://www.alcantara.com/en/ordinary...ce/38/index.do __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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