Speed Cloth

[Vic311]

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

The speed cloth still has leather on the sides, so you won't miss the smell

It won't be an intense olfactory experience as full leather

Now those with extended leather really have full bragging rights

[rantarM3]

It's funny how we all like the smell of toxic chemicals.

[sensi09]

Originally Posted by rantarM3

The center console around the shifter is Novillo leather, like the seat bolsters. The center armrest is standard leather, not Novillo. The doors are leatherette (vinyl) with cloth inserts. BMW should have been a little more consistent with the interior finishes on cloth equipped cars but I still prefer my cloth over leather - far less maintenance.

Always thought those areas (center armrest, arm rest on the door) was a vinyl type of material.

I'm assuming those areas only get novillo with "full" leather.

[slicer]

I would consider speed cloth if it was available in combination with the extended leather on the dash. The leather on the dash is a must-have IMO, otherwise there is just too much plastic for my taste.

[Goat Rodeo]

When I get into my E46 in the winter I have to brace myself for the leather freeze.

I like Speed Cloth
a) durability
b) cool in the summer, warm in the winter
c) grip

A nice Alcantara option would have been nice, however, I think some customers scared BMW with complaints when they tried it on the ZHP. I have the fuzzy wheel in my E46 and it never wears; however some people's body chemistry must be a bit different because some wheels look like people chewed on them.

[Vic311]

Originally Posted by sensi09

Always thought those areas (center armrest, arm rest on the door) was a vinyl type of material.

I'm assuming those areas only get novillo with "full" leather.

Nope..regular leather here.. and all those areas are trimmed w/ novillo.