sport seats vs s sport seats comfort
02-26-2019, 06:02 PM
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the no flat bottom heated steering wheel is annoying actually. Ah the VAG parts bin...sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.
02-27-2019, 09:51 AM
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My old merc had one, took me a while to get use to it but it helps with entry and exit. If the S5 had power tilt up steering wheel, It would have help with this problem.
02-27-2019, 11:38 AM
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I just placed an order w/Audi through my dealer for a new S5, and learned the following:
Want the warm weather package? Kiss the diamond-pattern stitched seats bye-bye.
Want the cold weather package? Kiss the flat-bottomed steering wheel bye-bye.
Needless to say, my car will be built without either package. I thought the S5 would lose a lot of its character w/out the flat-bottomed steering wheel and even without the diamond-stitched seats!
Want the warm weather package? Kiss the diamond-pattern stitched seats bye-bye.
Want the cold weather package? Kiss the flat-bottomed steering wheel bye-bye.
Needless to say, my car will be built without either package. I thought the S5 would lose a lot of its character w/out the flat-bottomed steering wheel and even without the diamond-stitched seats!
02-27-2019, 11:46 AM
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I just placed an order w/Audi through my dealer for a new S5, and learned the following:
Want the warm weather package? Kiss the diamond-pattern stitched seats bye-bye.
Want the cold weather package? Kiss the flat-bottomed steering wheel bye-bye.
Needless to say, my car will be built without either package. I thought the S5 would lose a lot of its character w/out the flat-bottomed steering wheel and even without the diamond-stitched seats!
Want the warm weather package? Kiss the diamond-pattern stitched seats bye-bye.
Want the cold weather package? Kiss the flat-bottomed steering wheel bye-bye.
Needless to say, my car will be built without either package. I thought the S5 would lose a lot of its character w/out the flat-bottomed steering wheel and even without the diamond-stitched seats!
Depends on what you mean by “character?”
I Have the warm weather package — so no S-Sport Seats or diamond pattern stitching. Still goes very fast, handles very well and looks great. With my window tint, unless you are looking through the windshield, you see neither my seats nor my steering wheel — and my car still has it’s “character” at least to me.
02-27-2019, 12:04 PM
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Depends on what you mean by “character?”
I Have the warm weather package — so no S-Sport Seats or diamond pattern stitching. Still goes very fast, handles very well and looks great. With my window tint, unless you are looking through the windshield, you see neither my seats nor my steering wheel — and my car still has it’s “character” at least to me.
I Have the warm weather package — so no S-Sport Seats or diamond pattern stitching. Still goes very fast, handles very well and looks great. With my window tint, unless you are looking through the windshield, you see neither my seats nor my steering wheel — and my car still has it’s “character” at least to me.
Last edited by JD15; 02-27-2019 at 12:06 PM.
02-27-2019, 12:05 PM
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Absolutely none taken. Sorry if I sounded defensive.
In my case I made the conscious decision to go with the warm weather package, both for the ventilated seats and the adjustable headrests. And I did want that squared-off steering wheel as I really like that style steering wheel.
These are very personal decisions that everyone has to make for themselves, based on their needs and desires.
I have always ordered black leather seats — Show almost no ordinary dirt or stains, so the ventilated seats were perfect for me. I drove a SB with the S-Sport Seats: I personally did not care for the massage function but I really did not like the non-adjustable headrests, that was a deal-breaker for me.
Again — Personal Opinion and Preferences.
Welcome To AudiWorld and sorry if I came across as defensive.
—John
02-27-2019, 02:40 PM
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Absolutely none taken. Sorry if I sounded defensive.
In my case I made the conscious decision to go with the warm weather package, both for the ventilated seats and the adjustable headrests. And I did want that squared-off steering wheel as I really like that style steering wheel.
These are very personal decisions that everyone has to make for themselves, based on their needs and desires.
I have always ordered black leather seats — Show almost no ordinary dirt or stains, so the ventilated seats were perfect for me. I drove a SB with the S-Sport Seats: I personally did not care for the massage function but I really did not like the non-adjustable headrests, that was a deal-breaker for me.
Again — Personal Opinion and Preferences.
Welcome To AudiWorld and sorry if I came across as defensive.
—John
02-27-2019, 02:50 PM
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I haven’t tried to clean my ventilated sport seats yet - still too new. But, I have thought about how I should do it, when the time comes. My assumption is you pour the “cleaner” on the rag first and then work it into the leather vs on the seat - since then it would just go into never never ventilation land. That about right?
I found this video awhile back and found it the best way for me to clean perforated leather. Basically, the idea is to use a soft brush to get in the holes and a shop vac to get all the leftover solution out. I don't do this every time as it takes a lot longer than a wipe down with a microfiber cloth but every couple months i'll go ahead and use the brush. Hope it helps!
02-27-2019, 02:55 PM
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I haven’t tried to clean my ventilated sport seats yet - still too new. But, I have thought about how I should do it, when the time comes. My assumption is you pour the “cleaner” on the rag first and then work it into the leather vs on the seat - since then it would just go into never never ventilation land. That about right?
My wife's RDX interior is tan leather and when it gets detailed I actually use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser — WITH VERY LIGHT PRESSURE — to get the stains from blue jeans or other sources. Then I apply a very small amount of leather conditioner / cleaner to a cloth and treat the leather. Using the Magic Eraser correctly is a ga e changer on the RDX tan leather.