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The Germans use "Leatherette" seats in their "Cheaper" BMW's, Audi's and MB's. I think it is just plain vinyl or some akward leather/plastic blend.
Try this: The Lexus IS300 offers "Escaine" upholstery...
What can we name the next great imitation leather seating surfaces?
Luxohyde
Leatherene
Naturoskin
Notdeadcow
What about Jaguar...Connolly leather?
I think the AMC Pacer or Gremlin had a denim package.
Whatever happened to "velour" seats? I used to love them. Warm in winter, cool in summer.
I prefer your name suggestion too Gary - but I also Resemble that Remark!
Mmmmmmm. Velour toilet seat covers.
By the way, I bookmark all the info from this forum on auto parts/accesssories for the Impala. That way when it come to my turn for replacement, I can check back and see what I need. You guys are a real source of important information for us all! Thanks
Look how far FWD has come though!!!
I don't think there's a name for the Aztek that would even come close to it's actual appearance. Echo and Focus sure sound like pretty names too.
At least "Gremlin" was honest!
Nice option for those that need to carry a sixth passenger on occassion and still want to get the LS package.
Someone's getting old!
That might be it!
You already live in Florida, so you'll fit right in.
Driving down the boulevard, wearing a hat, going 10 miles under the speed limit, left turn signal permanently on.
Or, how about an M5? You'll forget all about that bench seat.
Teo - you always liked that Park Avenue too as I remember. Very comfortable ride and great seats. But you're way too young for that image yet!
31 - lol! Wait till 40 stares you down!
Ken
My next car should come equipped with either I6, V6 or V8 engine, Steptronic tranny, RWD, 50/50 weight distribution and superb handling/braking.
Will Bob Lutz bring the Aussie Holdens here?
That would be the best reason to continue GM and forget about German branded iron.
http://www.autonewseurope.com/2002geneva/soundsystem305.htm
Recently put them on my wife's Camry. Her original Michelins (MX4s I believe) were showing very little wear but at 62,000 miles, why wait?
In our size, X-Ones are 4 ply tread with 2 ply sidewall. Very good on wet roads, excellent on dry. Much quieter than the Goodyear Eagle GAs which despite their noise have fantastic traction.
You may also want to check the michelin.com website for a primer on tires and how to decipher all that printing on the sidewalls.
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/cd154875757e0a86ca256b73007d8488
I was not comparing apples to apples in that my X-One experience is based on a Camry not an Impala. I do like them on the Camry though and prefer them in all respects to the Michelins that were the factory originals on the Camry. They make the car feel somewhat heavier and more substantial, they're fine in the rain and they are as quiet as the originals.
As we Impala owners know, despite all their good points, these cars do NOT have the best sound insulation.
My Eagle GAs are showing no signs of wear at 24,000 plus. I have rotated them at fairly regular intervals.
Glad to hear you're not still flipping tires and wheels season to season - I never did quite get that. Take care Don.
It's the same with Ford. Their foriegn models are always better than their domestic ones.
seems like many years away to me.
perhaps a typo?
john cline ii who wants a V8 RWD Impala (are you listening, Mr. Lutz? Must I buy a Marauder?)
My sister's '01 Base is even more quieter than the LS, not only ridewise but also at engine idle. But the 3800 V6 doesn't vibrate at idle like the engine of a colleague's BMW X5 suv (Brand new).
You can see the steering wheel on that Bimmer vibrating while stopped on a traffic light.
Chris
http://members.cox.net/2001impala
The 6 spoke 18's are so much cleaner and nicer looking than some of those huge chrome 20's I've seen on Impalas.
The tint is not only good looking, but will aid your A/C in cooling the car.
I've seen variations of Dynamat that may interest you. One is a different brand that is less than half the price. I can't remember the brand, but a Google search should find it. The other is a spray version of Dynamat which is great for difficult areas.
Dense padding under your trunk carpet may also help. You can get that at Home Depot in the flooring dept.
BTW, that's a nice, clean website you've designed.
Don't forget to "Americanize" the interior, white numbers with red backgrounds don't cut it.
Thanks garypen, I'll try out some search engines to find some audio padding for my car, I was looking for some Dynamat prices, and I calculated it was gonna be around $200 for the trunk.
Chris
http://members.cox.net/2001impala