Rear seat leather v. front seat

TheRox · 05-09-2010, 10:33 PM

Is it just me or is the front seat leather on the e90 much harder than the soft rear seat leather? I notice a huge difference.

Couldn't find any other threads on this. Is this normal, due to excessive assumed wear in the front two seats?

I'd prefer if my front seat leather were as soft and supple as my rear seat leather.

jaybird124 · 05-09-2010, 10:41 PM

I've noticed it, but I think some of it is because the rear seats aren't broken in as quickly.

dreamingat30fps · 05-09-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybird124

I've noticed it, but I think some of it is because the rear seats aren't broken in as quickly.

+1 The leather on my passenger side is softer than the driver side.

Undies · 05-10-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

+1 The leather on my passenger side is softer than the driver side.

your passenger must have bigger butts than you lol

dreamingat30fps · 05-10-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Undies

your passenger must have bigger butts than you lol

Quite the contrary, I have a bigger butt than most of my passengers which is why my side is worn out and not as supple (plus I rarely have passengers).

Oulixes · 05-10-2010, 10:11 PM

In cars with leather seats, the driver seat always feels different because it is used most. In cars with leatherette seats, the difference is not so noticeable.

pruettfan · 05-10-2010, 11:06 PM

I suspect the leather on the front seats is thicker than the rear. That would make sense in terms of durability.

TwinPowerF30 · 05-10-2010, 11:09 PM

mine is opposite. i was conditioning my leather seats last night and i noticed that the rears were rougher but and nobody sits back there 99% of the time. i have the dakota leather.

NoVA X1 · 05-12-2010, 09:13 AM

Maybe the "back seat cow" was softer to start with than the front seat one?

dreamingat30fps · 05-12-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NoVa328xi

Maybe the "back seat cow" was softer to start with than the front seat one?

Stupid German cows!

jopa489 · 05-12-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Oulixes

In cars with leather seats, the driver seat always feels different because it is used most. In cars with leatherette seats, the difference is not so noticeable.

+1 to this.

MusclezMarinara · 05-12-2010, 09:28 AM

what kind of conditioner do you guys use

dreamingat30fps · 05-12-2010, 09:35 AM

I've used Meguiars Leather Cleaner since I've owned the car. I might use it once a month or so however I clean the seats with a wet towel each time I wash it. I havent been using any conditioner although I recently got some Zymol stuff which I've only used once.

I think my leather is holding up pretty well compared to previous cars.

jopa489 · 05-12-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 335xi-blk

what kind of conditioner do you guys use

Leatherique, exclusively - Prestine Clean and Rejuvenator Oil. Leaves a soft supple feel to the leather and, most importantly, no sheen. The leather feels new, not treated.

uniter · 05-14-2010, 03:27 PM

Leatherique and the stuff from lexol are IDENTICAL.

I have used and compared BOTH.

Lexol's stuff is much much cheaper.

Topless 335i · 05-14-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Stupid German cows!

wtf is that? it looks like a bodybuilder.

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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	mine is opposite. i was conditioning my leather seats last night and i noticed that the rears were rougher but and nobody sits back there 99% of the time. i have the dakota leather.
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