First impression

[Qwimby2]

Just drove my '15 BRZ 150 miles from dealer to home. It now has 15,888 miles, the PO having the courtesy to take .50 cent per mile depreciation before I got it. IMO, the car has adequate power as is and needs no mods in that department. Gear box and ratios are a delight. I'll have to get used to rowing the car around to avoid the torque hole. That's manageable. Handling...remarkable. Low gravity center and stable suspension are evident. Drives solid as a rock. It's hard to imagine how they can make a car this good for that kind of money. I've been in Miata DD and track cars for the last 180,000 miles, but the turbo Miata will go on the sale block next week. Driver fatigue was noticeably reduced in the BRZ and the roomer cockpit made me much fresher at the end of the drive. It's a keeper.

[Qwimby2]

My BRZ LTD has ultra-suede surfaces with leatherette trim on the bolsters. I think this is better than the FRSs which have cloth bolsters which are bound to wear after being climbed over for a time.

Question...Is it wise to scotchgard the ultra suede now while it's still like new, or is there a better treatment?

[swarb]

Originally Posted by Qwimby2

My BRZ LTD has ultra-suede surfaces with leatherette trim on the bolsters. I think this is better than the FRSs which have cloth bolsters which are bound to wear after being climbed over for a time.

Question...Is it wise to scotchgard the ultra suede now while it's still like new, or is there a better treatment?

It's called alcantara. Read up on google on how to take care of it. I have no idea actually and would be interested in what you find out. Scotch guard from what I know will change the texture slightly.

Welcome to the club.

[KR-S]

Glad to hear you got a BRZ OP. Welcome to the club.

[Babel]

Originally Posted by Qwimby2

My BRZ LTD has ultra-suede surfaces with leatherette trim on the bolsters. I think this is better than the FRSs which have cloth bolsters which are bound to wear after being climbed over for a time.

Question...Is it wise to scotchgard the ultra suede now while it's still like new, or is there a better treatment?

last car was my first and last leather car. My last car also had all the things the limited has and I could care less for all of it. Premium is fine.

[kberkel]

Originally Posted by Qwimby2

My BRZ LTD has ultra-suede surfaces with leatherette trim on the bolsters. I think this is better than the FRSs which have cloth bolsters which are bound to wear after being climbed over for a time.

Question...Is it wise to scotchgard the ultra suede now while it's still like new, or is there a better treatment?

Maybe 303 Fabric Guard?

I've never treated my Alcantara, and after 30k miles it still looks brand new.

My leather bolster has small scuffing on the left hem, about the size of a dime. I am generally VERY careful getting in.. but it happens I guess. Lately I tried 303 Aerospace which works well. I used to use leather conditioner. Not sure if the bolster leather is synthetic? So all the toppings have a similar effect.

I agree with your comment on the limited trim. I couldn't live with the cloth trim after having this.

[Qwimby2]

FWIW, I discovered I scrape the bolster a lot less when I have the seat in the lowest position. I'm also getting to like driving it that way.