Protecting the side seat bolsters on a CS | FerrariChat
Buy

Protecting the side seat bolsters on a CS

Discussion in '360/430' started by monokuroboo, Dec 5, 2007.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. monokuroboo

    monokuroboo Rookie

    Nov 9, 2007
    26
    #1 monokuroboo, Dec 5, 2007
    A friend of mine bought a 360CS with the leather seats and was wondering a good way to prevent seat wear at the bolsters from getting in and out of the car..

    Anyone have any ideas?
     
  2. $$$=SPEED

    $$$=SPEED F1 Veteran

    Aug 18, 2004
    5,330
    Portland, Or. USA
    Full Name:
    Depends who's asking
    #2 $$$=SPEED, Dec 5, 2007
    Not to be a smart a$$ but don;t rub them with your A$$ when you get out. Get in and out carefully
     
  3. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
    10,142
    Orange County, CA
    #3 SrfCity, Dec 5, 2007
    Fitted seat covers etc.(cheesy) If he's not a chubby guy then he should be able to get in and out without rubbing too much.
     
  4. monokuroboo

    monokuroboo Rookie

    Nov 9, 2007
    26
    #4 monokuroboo, Dec 5, 2007
    He is a fat a$$..

    I think his problem is he just cant stop driving it and gets in and out of it too much, cant stop taking it places like the groceries store, 7-11, xmas shopping, the gym, etc etc.. Anytime his wife asks him to go get something well ya know what he takes :)
     
  5. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
    10,142
    Orange County, CA
    #5 SrfCity, Dec 5, 2007
    He'll thrash them then. I've seen older people do this that can't really get in and out easily. Seat covers or fugetaboutit.
     
  6. ILuv4Res

    ILuv4Res F1 Veteran
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Aug 8, 2002
    6,530
    Full Name:
    Fred
    #6 ILuv4Res, Dec 5, 2007
    If you don't want it to wear, don't drive it.....................

    Otherwise, just enjoy it..............
     
  7. notoboy

    notoboy F1 Rookie

    Jul 8, 2003
    2,531
    NYC
    Full Name:
    David
    #7 notoboy, Dec 5, 2007
    With a lot of use, he'll even ruin them WITH seat covers. Just have him recover the seat when it gets pretty bad - its not very expensive when you consider the price of other Ferrari repairs :eek:
     
  8. 720

    720 F1 Rookie

    Jul 14, 2003
    2,623
    So. Cal and No. Utah
    Full Name:
    Rick
    #8 720, Dec 5, 2007
    it's "slightly cheezy", but when i get in and out of the car i put a small microfiber towel on top of the side bolster. this has worked well for me and it has eliminated the "wear and tear" on the bolster.
     
  9. rcallahan

    rcallahan F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Jul 15, 2002
    3,307
    Santa Barbara
    Full Name:
    Bob Callahan
    #9 rcallahan, Dec 5, 2007
    You should slide the seat all the way back before getting in or out of the car.

    Bob
     
  10. Tarek K.

    Tarek K. F1 World Champ

    Sep 7, 2006
    10,788
    Cairo - Egypt
    Full Name:
    Tarek K.
    #10 Tarek K., Dec 5, 2007
    Buy a spare seat.......wear out the leather on the seat and enjoy the car........have it refitted after two years or less when totally worn out or replace it with a complete new seat.
     
  11. Tarek K.

    Tarek K. F1 World Champ

    Sep 7, 2006
    10,788
    Cairo - Egypt
    Full Name:
    Tarek K.
    #11 Tarek K., Dec 5, 2007
    +1
     
  12. sanssocs

    sanssocs Rookie

    Sep 21, 2007
    25
    Mobile Al
    Full Name:
    Richard
    #12 sanssocs, Dec 5, 2007
    put your butt in first then swing your legs around. Works like a charm.
     
  13. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

    Apr 7, 2004
    3,007
    #13 PCH, Dec 5, 2007
    Getting in and out, support your body by placing your left hand on the inner sill and right hand on the steering wheel. Lift your butt up and over the bolster.
     
  14. paulie_b

    paulie_b F1 Veteran
    Consultant Owner

    Jan 13, 2003
    6,840
    Jupiter, FL
    Full Name:
    Paul Bianco
    #14 paulie_b, Dec 6, 2007
    thats the way to do it. otherwise, what color are the seats? if black, it is very easy to re-dye or touch up by yourself.
    I know jeans are popular but they are tough on the seats.
    Fred B., who posted yesterday, drives in his underwear!
     
  15. mrpcar

    mrpcar Formula 3

    May 27, 2007
    1,114
    Chino hills, CA
    Full Name:
    Robin
    #15 mrpcar, Dec 6, 2007
    Is it true that on a concour the original leather seat even with wear brings more points than a seat looks brand new because it has been recovered?
     

Share This Page