Login
![]() |
|
![]() |
10-01-2011, 06:01 AM | #1 |
Private First Class
![]() 7
Rep 128
Posts |
Leather in M3
I have a 2009 e90 and test drove a 2010 E92 the other day. It seemed like the leather was quite a bit softer in the 2010 additionally, the steering wheel felt smoother and softer. Did the leather change at all or was the previous owner a fat guy with a death grip?
|
10-01-2011, 09:23 AM | #3 |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 549
Rep 4,489
Posts |
It might have depended on color. For example, I've read on these forums that Silver Novillo is noticeably softer than Black, which is noticeably thicker and therefore might last longer. The steering wheel probably felt that way because it's new. I remember on my last car (Acura TL Type-S) I had the steering wheel replaced under warranty because the leather was starting to separate along a line and I couldn't believe how different the new one felt, and that was after only 2.5 years.
__________________
'16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up)
Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans | Black Nov w/ Alum | 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015) |
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2011, 09:26 AM | #4 |
Colonel
![]() 151
Rep 2,877
Posts |
Every cow is different, therefore so is each lot of leather.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-01-2011, 01:39 PM | #5 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 13
Rep 888
Posts
Drives: C63 AMG Sedan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
|
The steering wheel leather has definitely changed, in my 2008 it was higher gloss and a bit firmer... whereas in my 2011 it is a matte finish and feels softer. Likely just the finish on the leather but it is different for sure.
__________________
Current: 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Sapphire Blue / Black Leather + Alcantara Interior
Past: 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Sedan Magnetite Black / designo Porcelain/Black Leather RIP: 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White / Fox Red Novillo Leather Past: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Melbourne Red / Black Novillo Leather |
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2011, 01:18 AM | #6 |
Major General
![]() ![]() 117
Rep 5,761
Posts |
High gloss because thats wear and tear. Mind was matte and now kinda gloss
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-02-2011, 01:26 AM | #7 | |
Private First Class
![]() 10
Rep 187
Posts |
Quote:
and kind or 'harder'? but the wheel is soft and matte.... its very unique...does anyone know what kind of leather is this and how is so different by other leathers such as the dakota or the 'nappa' of the 5 series? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|