Excessive drivers seat wrinkling?

torzeck · 02-07-2006, 09:17 AM

I have a 325 xi with the leather sport seats and have a big slide in wrinkle.
I only have 1200 miles on her and I am 5' 8", 170 lbs. Is this normal or did the factory do a poor job upholstering this seat?
Anyone else?
TIA

shimshimhada · 02-07-2006, 09:18 AM

lol BMW leather does that.

Jarlaxle · 02-07-2006, 09:30 AM

I've considered getting leatherette just for that reason. My 99 A4 w/ leatherette has 106k miles worth of 6'4"/225lbs in the front seat and there isn't a wrinkle to be found....

deutsch100 · 02-07-2006, 09:57 AM

My center armrest has what looks like loose, excessive leather (wrinkling). Luckliy, my seats looks perfect (but I have only had my car 4 months, and only have 800 miles).

Right now, I won't even bother with taking it to the dealership, because it doesn't look so bad.

ward · 02-07-2006, 09:58 AM

sport seats require a bit of finesse when entering or exiting, you can't just jump in like you would in standard seats or you'll be squashing the side bolster on the door side

Oz · 02-07-2006, 10:00 AM

Mine has the same thing but nothing too big. I thought that is made for purpose to let it breathe or something. Someone mentioned it here before stating that they purposely do that..

jcase33 · 02-07-2006, 10:07 AM

My 02 A4 has leatherette and looks just like the day I bought it. So when I went to get my BMW I knew I wanted the leatherette. Love the sport seats but my memory settings don't seem to be working right. I hope the BMW leatherette holds up as well as my Audi's.

Bimmerista · 02-07-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jcase33

My 02 A4 has leatherette and looks just like the day I bought it. So when I went to get my BMW I knew I wanted the leatherette. Love the sport seats but my memory settings don't seem to be working right. I hope the BMW leatherette holds up as well as my Audi's.

Funny my Audi leatherette split on its side after 6 months and the back (lumbar) got permanently stained with my belt.

I love the leather on the sports seats, frankly IMHO the wrinkles give it class.

poldim · 02-07-2006, 10:50 AM

I noticed a semi wrinkle under my right thigh....about 6 k miles...

gdnyc · 02-07-2006, 10:51 AM

I currently have a 99.5 Audi A4 (anxiously awaiting my E90 end of March)with leatherette seats. They have held up fine up until a year ago. I noticed the foam or whatever is underneath the material wasn't there any more. Still looks fine though.

HRC · 02-07-2006, 10:57 AM

Like Oprah(Ward)

said, I "drop" myself into the center of the drivers seat and I use zaino leather cleaner and conditioner to help keep the leather looking great!

Danny

mds82 · 02-07-2006, 11:08 AM

My seats are doing that just a bit, but i noticed that if you keep the leather conditioned with leather conditioner it really helps them. I've been using Zaino leather conditioner for a while and it seams to work really well. i know there are a lot of othe brands out there for leather conditioner. I'd recomend trying of of them and see if it helps.

HRC · 02-07-2006, 11:21 AM

z9 & z10 rocks!

Danny

stressdoc · 02-07-2006, 04:33 PM

Leatherette is so practical -- 7.5 years on mine and looks like baby skin. Hoping for alcantara/cloth M-pack combo on the 335 though...

espo · 02-08-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mds82

My seats are doing that just a bit, but i noticed that if you keep the leather conditioned with leather conditioner it really helps them. I've been using Zaino leather conditioner for a while and it seams to work really well. i know there are a lot of othe brands out there for leather conditioner. I'd recomend trying of of them and see if it helps.

Mine are starting to do this also.. I bought the Z9 and Z10, looks like I'm going to have to through the heater on in the garage and do some "conditioning" this weeked :rocks:

poldim · 02-08-2006, 10:47 AM

How warm do you want the leather when applying this? Are we talking just 70 or do you want it hot?

HRC · 02-08-2006, 11:40 AM

I've applied z9 & z10 when it was 37 degrees outside, and when it was 90 degrees, and I don't notice a difference in how the product performs with the leather.

Danny

fragra · 02-08-2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerista

IMHO the wrinkles give it class.

Does this mean I'm getting classier everyday?

ashecnc · 02-08-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fragra

Does this mean I'm getting classier everyday?

poldim · 02-08-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fragra

Does this mean I'm getting classier everyday?

Yes....yes it does...

coupedupcivic · 02-08-2006, 07:14 PM

my seats doing this too! Its got a wrinkle by the ass part that actually folds over. Im thinking bout putting something over it and ironing it

marzapan81 · 02-09-2006, 12:02 AM

me too i have it on the right side of my leather non-seats...so is conditionin the seats going to prevent/help this????

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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	lol BMW leather does that.
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Jarlaxle Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 1999.5 A4 1.8TQMS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I've considered getting leatherette just for that reason. My 99 A4 w/ leatherette has 106k miles worth of 6'4"/225lbs in the front seat and there isn't a wrinkle to be found....
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deutsch100 Colonel 3945 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: i7 60, XM, M3 Comp, 911 GTS Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calabasas, CA iTrader: (0)	My center armrest has what looks like loose, excessive leather (wrinkling). Luckliy, my seats looks perfect (but I have only had my car 4 months, and only have 800 miles). Right now, I won't even bother with taking it to the dealership, because it doesn't look so bad.
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	sport seats require a bit of finesse when entering or exiting, you can't just jump in like you would in standard seats or you'll be squashing the side bolster on the door side
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Mine has the same thing but nothing too big. I thought that is made for purpose to let it breathe or something. Someone mentioned it here before stating that they purposely do that.. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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jcase33 Obsessive 15 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Jordan Utah iTrader: (1)	My 02 A4 has leatherette and looks just like the day I bought it. So when I went to get my BMW I knew I wanted the leatherette. Love the sport seats but my memory settings don't seem to be working right. I hope the BMW leatherette holds up as well as my Audi's.
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	I noticed a semi wrinkle under my right thigh....about 6 k miles... __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I currently have a 99.5 Audi A4 (anxiously awaiting my E90 end of March)with leatherette seats. They have held up fine up until a year ago. I noticed the foam or whatever is underneath the material wasn't there any more. Still looks fine though.
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Like Oprah(Ward) said, I "drop" myself into the center of the drivers seat and I use zaino leather cleaner and conditioner to help keep the leather looking great! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	My seats are doing that just a bit, but i noticed that if you keep the leather conditioned with leather conditioner it really helps them. I've been using Zaino leather conditioner for a while and it seams to work really well. i know there are a lot of othe brands out there for leather conditioner. I'd recomend trying of of them and see if it helps.
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	z9 & z10 rocks! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Leatherette is so practical -- 7.5 years on mine and looks like baby skin. Hoping for alcantara/cloth M-pack combo on the 335 though...
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I've applied z9 & z10 when it was 37 degrees outside, and when it was 90 degrees, and I don't notice a difference in how the product performs with the leather. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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coupedupcivic Private First Class 9 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325 XI Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	my seats doing this too! Its got a wrinkle by the ass part that actually folds over. Im thinking bout putting something over it and ironing it
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marzapan81 New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 330i 2006 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McLean, VA iTrader: (0)	me too i have it on the right side of my leather non-seats...so is conditionin the seats going to prevent/help this????
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