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69er · 02-23-2010, 09:53 PM

This might more trouble than it's worth, but if the leather does stop stretching, if we were to glue a thin layer of upholstery foam on top of the factory foam, I wonder if that would work to take up the space.

Road_Warrior85 · 02-23-2010, 10:27 PM

Happening on my car too.

I actually catch myself sometimes trying to sit down, then lift my ass of the seat while i rotate my body to face forward.

im 6'5 200lbs... its a pain the butt for me to get in just cus the car is so low down, then try to fold my legs up in there.... but its worth it

tightchevelle69 · 02-23-2010, 10:36 PM

okay, my wife and i are both fairly big. im a lot bigger than my wife at 6'3" and ~300lbs. we have just over 4400 miles on the car and our seats are in pretty good shape. when i get out there is a spot on the right side of the seat where my wallet is but if i take my wallet out it doesnt seem to happen. when i get in i usually lean on the center consol arm rest and place myself into the seat. then when i get my legs in i lift my fat@ss up off the seat so that that if it is twisted or stretched to one side it goes back in place and then sit back down. try this the next time you get in the car and see if it helps!

Hoddi · 02-23-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheaccount

MMMMMM.......Twinkies........

Damn it! Now I want dessert

MikeZ28 · 02-23-2010, 11:04 PM

GM leather seems to get worn out pretty fast, except for some reason on my GTO the leather is a lot thicker and stiffer.

5thGenOwner · 02-23-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FASST 1

Exactly why I ordered the 1SS with cloth seats. 8,000 miles and the seats still look like the day I brought the car home. I know a lot of people like leather and I can understand why, but I just do not like the way leather seats look after a year or two.

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Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Agree Another reason I bought the 1SS.

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Originally Posted by Morepwr

+1

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

I love the cloth seats......

lol

mmongi7 · 02-23-2010, 11:28 PM

I've noticed this issue too. It's progressively getting worse. The seats used to go back to the way they were, but now it's just staying more and more stretched. I'm not too worried because I plan on getting a custom job within the next year or so.

IceCreamGuys · 02-23-2010, 11:35 PM

My passenger seat has a small amount of this already, and I am only at 500 miles. Only two people have even sat in the car.

daphatgrant · 02-23-2010, 11:39 PM

I'm getting a bit nervous now as well...

SSOOCH · 02-23-2010, 11:48 PM

I think this is happening because it's actually real leather. On my 2002 Monte Carlo SS it never happend. But those seats were made out of "man made" leather.....

TJ91 · 02-24-2010, 12:00 AM

yeah i have the same problem, doesnt look too bad yet, but the wrinkles in the side bolsters are driving me crazy!

Sevn86 · 02-24-2010, 12:07 AM

my seats are showing a little wrinkle...but nothing serious...

ddunerider · 02-24-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

My ass is the size of the titanic and I don't have any issues with my leather stretching. But then again, maybe it's so big it stretches evenly

Hahahaha me too 250 7500 miles no prob!!!

"prima"Donna · 02-24-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

My ass is the size of the titanic and I don't have any issues with my leather stretching. But then again, maybe it's so big it stretches evenly

SSOOCH!!!...you never fail to 'crack me up'...you're the best!!!...you always bring some humor to the boards!!!...

02-23-2010, 10:27 PM	#30
Road_Warrior85 Drives: IBM 2SSRS, 12 Jeep Wrangler 4door Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern NC/South AL Posts: 780	Happening on my car too. I actually catch myself sometimes trying to sit down, then lift my ass of the seat while i rotate my body to face forward. im 6'5 200lbs... its a pain the butt for me to get in just cus the car is so low down, then try to fold my legs up in there.... but its worth it __________________

02-23-2010, 10:36 PM	#31
tightchevelle69 Derrick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: jax, fl Posts: 506 View My Garage	okay, my wife and i are both fairly big. im a lot bigger than my wife at 6'3" and ~300lbs. we have just over 4400 miles on the car and our seats are in pretty good shape. when i get out there is a spot on the right side of the seat where my wallet is but if i take my wallet out it doesnt seem to happen. when i get in i usually lean on the center consol arm rest and place myself into the seat. then when i get my legs in i lift my fat@ss up off the seat so that that if it is twisted or stretched to one side it goes back in place and then sit back down. try this the next time you get in the car and see if it helps! __________________ 2010 ABM 2SS/RS, A6, home Dec 10th, wifes birthday present! 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 2000 S10 Xtreme, 1969 Chevelle

02-23-2010, 11:28 PM	#35
mmongi7 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 229 View My Garage	I've noticed this issue too. It's progressively getting worse. The seats used to go back to the way they were, but now it's just staying more and more stretched. I'm not too worried because I plan on getting a custom job within the next year or so. __________________ Camaro 5 Fest here I come!

02-23-2010, 11:48 PM	#38
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	I think this is happening because it's actually real leather. On my 2002 Monte Carlo SS it never happend. But those seats were made out of "man made" leather..... __________________

02-24-2010, 12:00 AM	#39
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	yeah i have the same problem, doesnt look too bad yet, but the wrinkles in the side bolsters are driving me crazy! __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

02-23-2010, 09:53 PM	#29
69er Drives: 69 Z/28 , 83 Z/28 (L69), 10 2SS CGM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Posts: 281	This might more trouble than it's worth, but if the leather does stop stretching, if we were to glue a thin layer of upholstery foam on top of the factory foam, I wonder if that would work to take up the space.

02-23-2010, 11:04 PM	#33
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	GM leather seems to get worn out pretty fast, except for some reason on my GTO the leather is a lot thicker and stiffer.

02-23-2010, 11:35 PM	#36
IceCreamGuys Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 43	My passenger seat has a small amount of this already, and I am only at 500 miles. Only two people have even sat in the car.

02-23-2010, 11:39 PM	#37
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	I'm getting a bit nervous now as well...

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