Any Leatherette alternatives for 1.8T..

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09-08-2003, 12:26 PM

cheesypoof

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Any Leatherette alternatives for 1.8T..

...that will retain the side impact airbags in a 2001 1.8TQ? I am not a fan of the leatherette. It may look like real leather but it sure don't feel like it.

I assume that slip over seat overs are out.

Can I have the seats re-upholstered without screwing up the airbags?

Can I swap in leather seats from a 2001 2.8? Any idea how much that would cost me? Is the wiring harness in the 1.8T setup to handle the power seats from a 2.8?

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09-08-2003, 12:29 PM

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you can get the sport cloth seats

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09-08-2003, 09:24 PM

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Those airbags deploy at over 200mph. I don't think anything will slow them down. Leatherette is

a lot more durable than standard leather, however it seems as if the "breathable leather" breathes a lot better than this "breathable leatherette". I don't think it breathes at all.