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SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

SnakeEyeSS

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I got them for my 325is Sport Seats, the leather was very tired, with cracks, and a few tares. They are simple to install, and fit great. They arc out alittle from the side bolsters, so the seat looks flat instead of sport-bolstered, but from pics I've seen of other seats they will probably from to the shape of the seat more after some seat time. the added foam is nice, and the neoprene really grips you. nice addition to already sport-seats, they are actually more functional now.

Mule Enthusiast

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I added them to the front and rear of my Yukon (since the GM leather isn't that great). They are wonderful, and I have recieved a lot of compliments from passengers. I got grey with black sides.

LarryE Senior Enthusiast

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My front seat covers just shipped..

 

The gm pleather is rediculous my front are cracked beyond repair, and I conditioned them ever weekend since the truck was new.

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Elwood 2000 Senior Enthusiast

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Sorry guys, but I hated mine.

 

Yes, they fit great, they are shaped great and they are probly the best darn seat cover on the market, BUT....

 

 

that smell of neoprene crove me NUTS. I could not stand it and my wife refused to ride with me. After removing them, I could NOT get the smell out. Finally, after shampooing the interior, leaving the windows down for days on end and a semi truck load of those vanilla trees, the smell is FINALLY gone!

 

If it were not for the odor, I would still have them, but I pitched them in the garbage. I am sure my local landfill now smells like neoprene!!

SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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really? Mine didn't have a smell....

 

/my brother is buying some for his car soon, I'll have to see if his do. wierd

Frank S Senior Enthusiast

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I'm going to be getting a set for the Sierra before too long.

 

A good friend of mine has them in his 2002 ZR2 and they are awesome.

Mule Enthusiast

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Mine smelled for a very long time (measured with a calendar). On hot days, the smell is a little noticable, but after five years, they are fine. But I don't think the smell ever completely goes away.

 

I did have a friend ride in it after about a year, and she said, "I remember the smell of your truck."

likeaninja Enthusiast

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The smell on mine went away after a while. And yes, they are awesome seat covers.

 

In case any one was wondering, the "okole" part of wet okole is Hawaiian for "butt."

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Mule Enthusiast

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Here is why they are worth it:

 

Sonic drive in puts their Route 44 limeade drinks in styrofoam cups, not plastic. You guessed it. 44 ozs. of wet, sticky, icey limeade all over me and the seat. The seat cover washed up in 10 minutes, the center console, carpets, and floor mats took 4 hours to clean. The fluid was dripping under the truck. The puddle in the driver's seat ran down the seat and filled the back seat floor mat, but the seat underneath stayed completly dry. I can't imagine what would have happened to the seats if they did not have the waterproof covers. I am still finding sticky spots everyday, but the seats are fine. The limeade is so "toxic" that it stained the garage floor, and I had to scrub very hard with Simple Green to get it off the plastic. Carpets had to be steam cleaned.

 

They earned their price.

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

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Sonic drive in puts their Route 44 limeade drinks in styrofoam cups, not plastic. The limeade is so "toxic"

Sonic rocks though :seeya:

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

Wingnut

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Sonic drive in puts their Route 44 limeade drinks in styrofoam cups, not plastic.  The limeade is so "toxic"

Sonic rocks though :confused:

:seeya: He!! yeah.

 

I have to get me a birthday cake shake at least once a week. :confused:

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

99silveradoz71

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Sonic rocks though :thumbs:

:rolleyes: He!! yeah.

 

I have to get me a birthday cake shake at least once a week. :D

Unfortunately the 4-5 closest ones here are all about a 3hr drive...though I did get to enjoy some Sonic a few months ago when I went down to Nelsonville, OH to the Rocky Boots Outlet store...now when I see my brother in Vegas, Sonic is always on the schedule.

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