LWB seats protection padding
05-25-2016, 03:24 AM
#197
Race Director
Are they expensive?? - YES
Is the quality top-notch??- exceeded expectation- OEM quality and maybe better
Worth it?? - I find these seats a PIA to get in and out of and protecting this area is going to be essential for me. I think since no one really drives in my car with me and if they do, usually my Wife I would of considered , in hindsight, just one for the Driver's side and save youself the additional $$$ for passing on the passenger's side
05-25-2016, 10:58 AM
#198
Rennlist Member
What (if any) wear is expected beneath the protective covers? Are they lined with something that helps?
Even if they don't move much there must be some wear from the contact between the bolster cover and the bolster.
Just curious if this was a concern of anyone who ordered them, and if it was discussed.
Even if they don't move much there must be some wear from the contact between the bolster cover and the bolster.
Just curious if this was a concern of anyone who ordered them, and if it was discussed.
05-25-2016, 02:26 PM
#199
Advanced
Originally Posted by needmoregarage
What (if any) wear is expected beneath the protective covers? Are they lined with something that helps?
Even if they don't move much there must be some wear from the contact between the bolster cover and the bolster.
Just curious if this was a concern of anyone who ordered them, and if it was discussed.
Even if they don't move much there must be some wear from the contact between the bolster cover and the bolster.
Just curious if this was a concern of anyone who ordered them, and if it was discussed.
05-26-2016, 12:36 PM
#200
Rennlist Member
Just from having thr car for one day. Cleaning inside/programming radio/ getting in and out about 10 times. Almost impossible to not hit that area. I can def see that wearing down very fast.
05-26-2016, 04:22 PM
#202
Race Director
05-26-2016, 04:40 PM
#204
Three Wheelin'
I will lay it out to you because if I felt that I overpaid for something I am humble enough to be honest.
Are they expensive?? - YES
Is the quality top-notch??- exceeded expectation- OEM quality and maybe better
Worth it?? - I find these seats a PIA to get in and out of and protecting this area is going to be essential for me. I think since no one really drives in my car with me and if they do, usually my Wife I would of considered , in hindsight, just one for the Driver's side and save youself the additional $$$ for passing on the passenger's side
Are they expensive?? - YES
Is the quality top-notch??- exceeded expectation- OEM quality and maybe better
Worth it?? - I find these seats a PIA to get in and out of and protecting this area is going to be essential for me. I think since no one really drives in my car with me and if they do, usually my Wife I would of considered , in hindsight, just one for the Driver's side and save youself the additional $$$ for passing on the passenger's side
I think they only sell in pairs btw.
05-26-2016, 07:09 PM
#205
Rennlist Member
I wonder if movement is not detectable because of the tight fit - but does that prevent ANY movement? I'd think even the slightest movement could abrade the bolster underneath. This might still be better than the abrasion that would occur without a bolster protector.
Just trying to understand all the pros/cons of protection like this. I wonder if the manufacturer has any testing (XXXX # times in/out of seat and no rubbing or wear - for example)
05-26-2016, 07:13 PM
#206
Three Wheelin'
IMO at some point this is car and it's meant to be used and as such will wear down. If you don't want any wear at all then the only option is to not drive it and just keep it as a garage queen. This bolster protector or something like it is going to required equipment IMO as getting in and out of these seats just causes too much friction no matter if you're an olympic gymnast or a slightly out of shape normal guy like myself. 
I understand what you mean but if you are rubbing it as you enter the car - you're saying the fit is SO TIGHT it doesn't budge at all?
I wonder if movement is not detectable because of the tight fit - but does that prevent ANY movement? I'd think even the slightest movement could abrade the bolster underneath. This might still be better than the abrasion that would occur without a bolster protector.
Just trying to understand all the pros/cons of protection like this. I wonder if the manufacturer has any testing (XXXX # times in/out of seat and no rubbing or wear - for example)
I wonder if movement is not detectable because of the tight fit - but does that prevent ANY movement? I'd think even the slightest movement could abrade the bolster underneath. This might still be better than the abrasion that would occur without a bolster protector.
Just trying to understand all the pros/cons of protection like this. I wonder if the manufacturer has any testing (XXXX # times in/out of seat and no rubbing or wear - for example)
05-26-2016, 07:25 PM
#207
Rennlist Member
IMO at some point this is car and it's meant to be used and as such will wear down. If you don't want any wear at all then the only option is to not drive it and just keep it as a garage queen. This bolster protector or something like it is going to required equipment IMO as getting in and out of these seats just causes too much friction no matter if you're an olympic gymnast or a slightly out of shape normal guy like myself.
I drive my cars. Some wear is okay and expected.
05-26-2016, 09:58 PM
#208
Race Director
Yes- it is very tight I see no movement. But - good questions because long term these have not probably been tested.
Frank - maybe you can address this because I would like to know, as well
Frank - maybe you can address this because I would like to know, as well
05-27-2016, 03:02 PM
#209
Rennlist Member
For now. Red microfiber towels lol
05-27-2016, 03:19 PM
#210
Drifting
