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somewhatdamaged · 02-26-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

jeez, the point is being missed here. It isn't which would it be easier, it is the fact they they ARE DOGS and no matter what interior you have they are STILL DOGS and shit will happen.

I mean I love dogs as much as the next guy....but If I were to ever let a dog ride in my Camaro (which I won't) if he/she were to put one scratch on anything it's gonna be hitchhiking home damn it!

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 02-27-2010, 03:08 AM

When riding in a car with cloth interior for more than a couple of hours at a time, my ass gets really uncomfortable. You have to have a pillow almost or it gets unbearable. Never had that problem with the leather seats I have now.

Jarhead · 02-27-2010, 08:32 AM

I intentionally got the cloth seats. In MHO they are easier to care for and look better longer. To help them last longer I purchased a cheep set of seat covers that have the Chevy bowtie and are pleather. That way I have the look of leather without the cost, plus I can throw them away and get new when needed.

See the pic's. FYI, I got them at Walmart. No hate here, save money when I can, where I can. They look just fine, are open on the sides for the airbags, take the wear of getting in and out just fine. My only complaint is the side flaps sometimes fold over when getting in and need to be adjusted, not a big deal, just my input.
The best part is they are easy to remove for showing/staging as/if necessary.

somewhatdamaged · 02-27-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarhead

I intentionally got the cloth seats. In MHO they are easier to care for and look better longer. To help them last longer I purchased a cheep set of seat covers that have the Chevy bowtie and are pleather. That way I have the look of leather without the cost, plus I can throw them away and get new when needed.

See the pic's. FYI, I got them at Walmart. No hate here, save money when I can, where I can. They look just fine, are open on the sides for the airbags, take the wear of getting in and out just fine. My only complaint is the side flaps sometimes fold over when getting in and need to be adjusted, not a big deal, just my input.
The best part is they are easy to remove for showing/staging as/if necessary.

Hey those don't look bad at all, great idea. I've been thinking of what kind of inexpensive covers to get once my 1SS gets here...those might do the trick. Another option that I was thinking of is similar to the C6 Corvette that sells a terry cloth style cover that's easy on/off and looks decent. How much were your covers? Any weird vinyl smell? Thanks!

FASST 1 · 02-27-2010, 10:56 AM

The cloth is holding up better than leather in the 2010 camaro. There is another thread on here where people who have leather and their car for a while are complaining that the leater in the bottom portion of the seat is streaching.

halo8hkk · 02-27-2010, 11:09 AM

i wish you could get a 2ss with cloth. i got the 1ss because i didnt want leather.

SirBrad · 02-27-2010, 11:16 AM

I would go with leather, like someone else mentioned, the cloth seems to hold smells.

I think the leather looks sharp as hell, too.

FASST 1 · 02-27-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SirBrad

I would go with leather, like someone else mentioned, the cloth seems to hold smells.

I think the leather looks sharp as hell, too.

Smells? What are you doing in your camaro?

SirBrad · 02-27-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FASST 1

Smells? What are you doing in your camaro?

I eat a lot of Mexican food, let's leave it at that.

jmelchio · 02-27-2010, 11:58 AM

Where did you get those seat-covers from?

Jarhead · 02-27-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by somewhatdamaged

Hey those don't look bad at all, great idea. I've been thinking of what kind of inexpensive covers to get once my 1SS gets here...those might do the trick. Another option that I was thinking of is similar to the C6 Corvette that sells a terry cloth style cover that's easy on/off and looks decent. How much were your covers? Any weird vinyl smell? Thanks!

I still have the "New Car Smell" working so I didn't notice anything. They were only 20 bucks. Overall I think they are pretty good. Nothing fancy or special, but they do the job I needed them to do. I (go ahead and laugh) work at walmart. Mgr for the Tire lube center. Anyway I do get dirty and a bit greasy so I want something to protect the seats as this is my DD car.

Jarhead · 02-27-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SirBrad

I eat a lot of Mexican food, let's leave it at that.

Hmmmm, Mexican in Jersey!!!! now that is something different!!!!!!

Jarhead · 02-27-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jmelchio

Where did you get those seat-covers from?

Walmart 20 bucks

NJP56 · 02-27-2010, 09:17 PM

I have the cloth. Sure you do have to be carefull and not stain it but it is a Camaro, I will not risk staining it. Also I had a PT Cruiser with leather seats and the leather is so thin that it is really not leather. It was like paper thin adhered to a cloth backing, it started to peel off after about 30000 miles, let alone stretch, crease and look worn. That is why I chose cloth on the Camaro. Also with the leather you have to watch that the seat heaters do not burn-in on the leather, it happened to a friends LT2 and they had to get a new seat cover

02-27-2010, 03:08 AM	#44
Jiu Jitsu Jon East bound and down Drives: 2005 Cyclone Grey GTO (M6) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 406	When riding in a car with cloth interior for more than a couple of hours at a time, my ass gets really uncomfortable. You have to have a pillow almost or it gets unbearable. Never had that problem with the leather seats I have now. __________________ BITCHIN' CAMARO, BITCHIN' CAMARO!

02-27-2010, 11:09 AM	#48
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	i wish you could get a 2ss with cloth. i got the 1ss because i didnt want leather. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

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jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	Where did you get those seat-covers from?

02-27-2010, 09:17 PM	#56
NJP56 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/ RS Package A6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East of Cleveland on the lake Posts: 95	I have the cloth. Sure you do have to be carefull and not stain it but it is a Camaro, I will not risk staining it. Also I had a PT Cruiser with leather seats and the leather is so thin that it is really not leather. It was like paper thin adhered to a cloth backing, it started to peel off after about 30000 miles, let alone stretch, crease and look worn. That is why I chose cloth on the Camaro. Also with the leather you have to watch that the seat heaters do not burn-in on the leather, it happened to a friends LT2 and they had to get a new seat cover