Alcantera versus silk nappa
08-19-2006, 12:16 PM
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Alcantera versus silk nappa
Still in the new car purchase phase... can someone explain to me the difference between the two. The one I test drove had the Alcantera (( i think). Is that with the insert that you can "pull" out for taller drivers?
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08-19-2006, 01:08 PM
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Alcantara is a synthetic suede-like material that is used on the "inserts"
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/92030/driverseat.jpg"></center><p>of the Recaros in the S4. The part of the seat you're referring to is not the so-called insert per se, but an extendable portion of the seat to accommodate taller drivers or those with longer legs. That portion would be made from the Alcantara material however.
I have it on my S4 and it's great. It's not slippery like the smoother napa leather. Just imagine smoothe and slippery leather versus a suede type materials and there you have it. Keep in mind the Alcantara seats are a combination of the Alcantara and napa leather though. It's 2-tone. Here's a pic of mine.
I have it on my S4 and it's great. It's not slippery like the smoother napa leather. Just imagine smoothe and slippery leather versus a suede type materials and there you have it. Keep in mind the Alcantara seats are a combination of the Alcantara and napa leather though. It's 2-tone. Here's a pic of mine.
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