re:Leatherette issues - testing my 325 in 32degree C temps here in Toronto

llaroo · 06-11-2005, 09:19 AM

As I was checking out this car on a muggy hot and humid week I couldn't help but notice that the leatherette made me feel like I pissed my pants. Just soaking wet, I mean I know it's not leather but it felt so fake and sweatty on the butt! How does one cope in Houston - humidity capital of the world so I'm told? - and yes my body weight is proportionate! so no fat sweaty jokes!

Robbie! · 06-11-2005, 11:39 AM

My back and butt have been damn hot the past week or so

marcsuri · 06-11-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by llaroo

As I was checking out this car on a muggy hot and humid week I couldn't help but notice that the leatherette made me feel like I pissed my pants. Just soaking wet, I mean I know it's not leather but it felt so fake and sweatty on the butt! How does one cope in Houston - humidity capital of the world so I'm told? - and yes my body weight is proportionate! so no fat sweaty jokes!

You will feel the SAME with real leather, trust me...

RachelS · 06-11-2005, 08:46 PM

My husband and i just got back from a 1500 mile trip - we both were back-soaked with water..cause it was hot here...I think they should offer a perf. leatherette..aftermarket will have one my husband thinks soon.. or I will have to get some good old bead seat cover to use...

icedragon · 06-11-2005, 08:57 PM

Is not an issue of leatherette.
Cloth will absorb your sweat, leather and leatherette will not.
Might I suggest tinting your windows to block out some of the heat?

TwinPowerF30 · 06-11-2005, 09:55 PM

air conditioning will keep you nice and dry

SilvertE90 · 06-12-2005, 12:14 AM

Hot in Ohio and Canada ? LOL

AZBob · 06-12-2005, 01:18 PM

Get some sheepskin vests for your seats

llaroo · 06-12-2005, 01:52 PM

Yeah we actually get heat in Canada too! How do you cope in Texas?
Do you put cloth covers on your leather!

icedragon · 06-12-2005, 03:12 PM

Yes, most people live in the southern parts of Canada where it gets really hot.
Add to that the problem of global warming.

llaroo · 06-12-2005, 03:43 PM

Even the Polar bears can't cope, they're all out swimming in Lake Ontario just to keep cool !

SilvertE90 · 06-13-2005, 12:09 AM

No, i just leave it on max and 60f

. But i garage it all day and try to hit parking garages when available when shopping I have Black "ette

voltron1011 · 06-13-2005, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbie!

My back and butt have been damn hot the past week or so

I believe the term you're looking for is: SWAMP ASS

06-11-2005, 09:19 AM	#1
llaroo Private First Class 15 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06 325i MonacoBlue Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	re:Leatherette issues - testing my 325 in 32degree C temps here in Toronto As I was checking out this car on a muggy hot and humid week I couldn't help but notice that the leatherette made me feel like I pissed my pants. Just soaking wet, I mean I know it's not leather but it felt so fake and sweatty on the butt! How does one cope in Houston - humidity capital of the world so I'm told? - and yes my body weight is proportionate! so no fat sweaty jokes!
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06-11-2005, 11:39 AM	#2
Robbie! Private First Class 18 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	My back and butt have been damn hot the past week or so __________________ E90 Titanium Silver/Black/6spd man/Sport/Premium/
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RachelS Private First Class 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	My husband and i just got back from a 1500 mile trip - we both were back-soaked with water..cause it was hot here...I think they should offer a perf. leatherette..aftermarket will have one my husband thinks soon.. or I will have to get some good old bead seat cover to use...
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icedragon guardian of ice and snow 67 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 128i, 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 325xi [0.00]	Is not an issue of leatherette. Cloth will absorb your sweat, leather and leatherette will not. Might I suggest tinting your windows to block out some of the heat?
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TwinPowerF30 Captain 38 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	air conditioning will keep you nice and dry
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SilvertE90 Private 4 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Hot in Ohio and Canada ? LOL
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AZBob New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2003 Mazda6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ iTrader: (0)	Get some sheepskin vests for your seats
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llaroo Private First Class 15 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06 325i MonacoBlue Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Yeah we actually get heat in Canada too! How do you cope in Texas? Do you put cloth covers on your leather!
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icedragon guardian of ice and snow 67 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 128i, 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 325xi [0.00]	Yes, most people live in the southern parts of Canada where it gets really hot. Add to that the problem of global warming.
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06-12-2005, 03:43 PM	#11
llaroo Private First Class 15 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06 325i MonacoBlue Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Even the Polar bears can't cope, they're all out swimming in Lake Ontario just to keep cool !
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06-13-2005, 12:09 AM	#12
SilvertE90 Private 4 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	No, i just leave it on max and 60f . But i garage it all day and try to hit parking garages when available when shopping I have Black "ette
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