Am I the only one who prefers Premium seats? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

KSC · 03-02-2013, 04:28 PM

It's probably just me, but the material used on the seat/back section of the BRZ Premiums are what I perceive to be the perfect "racing seat" material. Nothing wrong with full leather or cloth, there's just something about the texture of this stuff that reminds me of certain styles of Recaros. It has the perfect balance between slip and grip. The only thing I would change is, I'd like to have the bolster section be leather instead of the felt-like stuff on there now. In other words...

Limited bolsters + Premium middles = PERFECT

rhoyle · 03-02-2013, 04:30 PM

Yes. You're the only one.

Beyer Subaru · 03-02-2013, 04:32 PM

Yep, you're the only one. jk. I'm not fond of the leather but I love the alcantara centers.

Zaku · 03-02-2013, 04:36 PM

I like them too, they are the same material that was on my last car so I'm really fond of them, same patterns and everything. Though similar I prefer the BRZ premium seat over the FRS seats.

KSC · 03-02-2013, 04:52 PM

What was your last car, Zaku? I had an '06 Ion Redline that came with Recaros that too were pretty close to the Premiums. That's probably why I like 'em so much, but I also have an aversion to anything with a knap, so Alacantara would have gotten the better of my OCD!

What are the FRS seats made of? Are the same felty/microfibery stuff on the Premium bolsters, except in two-tone?

Zaku · 03-02-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KSC

What was your last car, Zaku? I had an '06 Ion Redline that came with Recaros that too were pretty close to the Premiums. That's probably why I like 'em so much, but I also have an aversion to anything with a knap, so Alacantara would have gotten the better of my OCD!

What are the FRS seats made of? Are the same felty/microfibery stuff on the Premium bolsters, except in two-tone?

I had an 02 Civic Si. And

very similar seats. FRS seats doesn't have the rough middle grey parts, it's kinda soft all around.

Mitch · 03-02-2013, 05:12 PM

One of the things tha pushed me towards the premium was the seats. I just really prefer them.

KSC · 03-02-2013, 05:17 PM

Nice.

This was me...

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Originally Posted by Zaku

FRS seats doesn't have the rough middle grey parts, it's kinda soft all around.

Oh okay, that's what I thought. It looks like the same stuff on Premium bolsters, similar at least.

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Originally Posted by Mitch

One of the things tha pushed me towards the premium was the seats. I just really prefer them.

That's 3!

BRZfan · 03-02-2013, 06:03 PM

You are NOT the only one. I bought the Premium primarily BECAUSE of the seats.
One, leather seats, when driving in the cold months, require, or a preference for, electric heating. With fabric the 'coldness' isn't so dominant. Also adds some, if not minimal, weight and additional 'stuff".

Two, In warmer months, fabric seats have a cooling effect whereas leather does not absorb the body moisture as much. (try wearing a leather long-sleeved shirt in the summertime).

Three, the fabric, as has been mentioned, 'holds' one better when turning.

Granted, the Alcantara, has fabric features, but looks and wears cheap to me but the BRZ fabric has that rougher, and more perceived 'tougher', more durable, appearance and texture.

Side note: Although the push-button start seems like a nice feature in the Limited vehicle, I have, in effect, opted out on all the 'computerized idiosyncrasies' that has been complained about so many times in this forum.

Cameronghanson · 03-03-2013, 03:36 PM

same, i think both seats are good but i prefer the premiums seat...especially since they are more durable and since this is my DD, i like that.

Superhatch · 03-03-2013, 03:48 PM

I've got the limited seats and I think the comparisons to "leather seats" are a bit off.

The bolsters are leather, yes, but you don't even notice it while sitting in the seats, it never gets very hot or very cold. The Alcantara covers the majority of the seat and has the same heating/cooling qualities of fabric, but actually holds you in place much better.

Alcantara will be equal to the Premium fabric in terms of wear. How it looks is a totally objective statement.

As far as "hold" goes, the Alcantara has really great grip properties and because your butt, legs and back are all attached to that the "hold" is likely just as good as the fabric seats.

I didn't care too much about the seats but it was the other options of the Limited that really drew me in. I'll also note that in the winter when it is near 0 degrees F outside, heated seats are great regardless of your seat material.

Superhatch · 03-03-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

same, i think both seats are good but i prefer the premiums seat...especially since they are more durable and since this is my DD, i like that.

Could you explain why they are more durable?

Turbowned · 03-03-2013, 03:51 PM

Ain't nothing wrong with either, I like them both. I just like the heated feature, and all the other stuff that comes with the Limited.

was385 · 03-03-2013, 03:56 PM

It's perfectly fine to say, I like the way the premium seats look better. It's a completely subjective thing and people are going to have different opinions. The thing that gets me is that a bunch of people are just making stuff up about the durability of the limiteds, how hot they get, how much they grip you (seriously?).

03-02-2013, 04:28 PM	#1
KSC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Ion Redline Location: NY Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 120 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Am I the only one who prefers Premium seats? It's probably just me, but the material used on the seat/back section of the BRZ Premiums are what I perceive to be the perfect "racing seat" material. Nothing wrong with full leather or cloth, there's just something about the texture of this stuff that reminds me of certain styles of Recaros. It has the perfect balance between slip and grip. The only thing I would change is, I'd like to have the bolster section be leather instead of the felt-like stuff on there now. In other words... Limited bolsters + Premium middles = PERFECT __________________ "Bullshit, asshole! No one likes the tuna here!"

03-02-2013, 04:36 PM	#4
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like them too, they are the same material that was on my last car so I'm really fond of them, same patterns and everything. Though similar I prefer the BRZ premium seat over the FRS seats. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

03-02-2013, 04:52 PM	#5
KSC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Ion Redline Location: NY Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 120 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What was your last car, Zaku? I had an '06 Ion Redline that came with Recaros that too were pretty close to the Premiums. That's probably why I like 'em so much, but I also have an aversion to anything with a knap, so Alacantara would have gotten the better of my OCD! What are the FRS seats made of? Are the same felty/microfibery stuff on the Premium bolsters, except in two-tone? __________________ "Bullshit, asshole! No one likes the tuna here!"

03-02-2013, 06:03 PM	#9
BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You are NOT the only one. I bought the Premium primarily BECAUSE of the seats. One, leather seats, when driving in the cold months, require, or a preference for, electric heating. With fabric the 'coldness' isn't so dominant. Also adds some, if not minimal, weight and additional 'stuff". Two, In warmer months, fabric seats have a cooling effect whereas leather does not absorb the body moisture as much. (try wearing a leather long-sleeved shirt in the summertime). Three, the fabric, as has been mentioned, 'holds' one better when turning. Granted, the Alcantara, has fabric features, but looks and wears cheap to me but the BRZ fabric has that rougher, and more perceived 'tougher', more durable, appearance and texture. Side note: Although the push-button start seems like a nice feature in the Limited vehicle, I have, in effect, opted out on all the 'computerized idiosyncrasies' that has been complained about so many times in this forum. Last edited by BRZfan; 03-03-2013 at 09:27 AM.

03-03-2013, 03:48 PM	#11
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got the limited seats and I think the comparisons to "leather seats" are a bit off. The bolsters are leather, yes, but you don't even notice it while sitting in the seats, it never gets very hot or very cold. The Alcantara covers the majority of the seat and has the same heating/cooling qualities of fabric, but actually holds you in place much better. Alcantara will be equal to the Premium fabric in terms of wear. How it looks is a totally objective statement. As far as "hold" goes, the Alcantara has really great grip properties and because your butt, legs and back are all attached to that the "hold" is likely just as good as the fabric seats. I didn't care too much about the seats but it was the other options of the Limited that really drew me in. I'll also note that in the winter when it is near 0 degrees F outside, heated seats are great regardless of your seat material. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

03-02-2013, 04:30 PM	#2
rhoyle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ SWP 6MT Location: ICT Posts: 142 Thanks: 33 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes. You're the only one.

03-02-2013, 04:32 PM	#3
Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yep, you're the only one. jk. I'm not fond of the leather but I love the alcantara centers.

03-02-2013, 05:12 PM	#7
Mitch form follows function Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: RIP '13 BRZ Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 688 Thanks: 42 Thanked 234 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One of the things tha pushed me towards the premium was the seats. I just really prefer them.

03-03-2013, 03:36 PM	#10
Cameronghanson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: n/a Location: Boston Posts: 558 Thanks: 215 Thanked 126 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	same, i think both seats are good but i prefer the premiums seat...especially since they are more durable and since this is my DD, i like that.

03-03-2013, 03:56 PM	#14
was385 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MT WRB BRZ Limited, 2007 911s Location: CT Posts: 812 Thanks: 218 Thanked 381 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's perfectly fine to say, I like the way the premium seats look better. It's a completely subjective thing and people are going to have different opinions. The thing that gets me is that a bunch of people are just making stuff up about the durability of the limiteds, how hot they get, how much they grip you (seriously?).

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