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Old 10-20-2018, 06:25 AM   #1
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I can’t help much but can say that my low mileage 2001 was awful when I bought it but in the three or so years,(7-8 months per year), daily driving they have gotten much better. Seat time for them to form fit or maybe I just got used to them. Either way I don’t mind them at all now.

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5’11” 215lbs and center console delete.

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Old 10-20-2018, 06:44 AM   #2
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Three suggestions...

....first is easy, and you should do it regardless of other solutions—apply “Leatherique” conditioner and cleaner.

Second, eat right and exercise.

Third, find a local auto upholstery shop. I live in a small town in Louisiana and there is a great one twenty minutes away. In sure there is one near you. They can do wonders playing around with your seat foam and customizing them to your body.




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Old 10-20-2018, 10:47 AM   #3
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I think I will start by applying a leather treatment/softener , it's possible if I get them to soften up they will be more comfortable . And yeah I'm trying to shed some pounds myself
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Old 10-22-2018, 09:21 PM   #4
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... find a local auto upholstery shop. In sure there is one near you. They can do wonders playing around with your seat foam and customizing them to your body.
^^ This. ^^

I have had the seats in a couple of cars customized by a local upholstery shop. You can specify exactly what you want and can typically be done in less than a day.
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I chose to carry two wallets. All good, now.
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