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Garage => Test Drive => Topic started by: 1980sdga on 22 May 2011, 08:06 PM

Title: Sheepskin seat covers
Post by: 1980sdga on 22 May 2011, 08:06 PM
Are they any good in warm humid climates?  I know MBtex is legendary stuff but the vinyl seats bug me.  I've had cloth or suede for years and I just like it better...

Anyone had one of those "bead" deals like cab drivers use  ;D
Title: Re: Sheepskin seat covers
Post by: WGB on 22 May 2011, 09:08 PM
So long as it is genuine wool it works fine in hot weather.

Bill
Title: Re: Sheepskin seat covers
Post by: beagle2022 on 04 June 2011, 06:53 AM
Hi.  I have a complete set of excellent sheepskin seat covers for a 280sel to sell.  Includes headrests and armrest. Let me know if you are interested.  They are located in Sydney Australia.
Peter
Title: Re: Sheepskin seat covers
Post by: Casey on 08 June 2011, 08:31 PM
beagle - got pictures?
Title: Re: Sheepskin seat covers
Post by: thysonsacclaim on 09 June 2011, 12:36 AM
Quite interesting,

Just yesterday I had a fellow over to help me do work on the car in return for helping him with a wiring harness on his Yamaha bike.

Anyway, he was astonished how cool the car was inside, especially the seats which he expected to be quite hot considering the time of day. MB Tex is great stuff.

Not used sheep skin but I'd expect it to be good (they do make 'rain coats' out of it!), but as Bill said wool is good. The beads are OK, but a little too slippery for me.
Title: Re: Sheepskin seat covers
Post by: Andreas on 10 June 2011, 05:46 AM
I have sheep skin covers in my car. The previous owner went nuts even on the floor and in the boot.

Mine are really good quality and i think the covers were made from superfine marino. Bloody soft, almost makes me want to drive my car naked haha.

But seriously they are really nice and you dont have such a strong wet feel like when you sit on plastic.

If you get really soft ones the women love it  :o

There is a difference in quality of sheep skin and it makes a difference on comfort.

Andreas