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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Car: 1989 RS Drop-Top
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Pros and Cons please

Need some pros and cons of vinyl or cloth top use.
I'm ready to put a top on my 89 and have found both types. What are some of the advantages or disadvantages to either other than keeping it stock.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 01:37 AM
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Re: Pros and Cons please

Well I love the leather in my 92 vert. But vinyl could be a different beast. I hate the vinyl seats in my other car, to the point i'm getting cloth seats. If my maro had vinyl or cloth, i'd try to go a leather route.

I do hear a lot about people pushing new vinyl vs. new leather. Supposedly newer leather isn't to the same standards as older ones. There's a new process where they can cut the leather thinner.

There's some camaro girl you could send your seats to get leathered.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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Car: 91 RS vert/ 89 iroc vert
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Re: Pros and Cons please

i think he is talking about convertible top not the seats
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:01 AM
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Car: 1991 Trans Am convertible
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Re: Pros and Cons please

Im sure its the top. I would much rather have cloth.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Re: Pros and Cons please

100% cloth, looks far classier!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Re: Pros and Cons please

THe cloth is correct for the car and in my experience outlasts the vinyl. The only time I would personally suggest vinyl is if you plan to put on a top that is a light color - the vinyl is easier to clean well and light colors will show the dirt/stains more.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Re: Pros and Cons please

I went with cloth. As stated, its factory correct and lasts a lot longer.

added bonus is you can buy one with a glass rear window

-jason
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Car: 88 iroc vert undergoing resto
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Re: Pros and Cons please

i like the stayfast cloth also so do cats but a lint roller is ur best friend
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Re: Pros and Cons please

go with the cloth. The vert I bought has a new vinyl and I hate the look. Even with it being brand new Id rather the cloth top with a junk back window then this new vinyl top.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Re: Pros and Cons please

Thank You, Yes, I was referring to the top and not the interior. Guess I didn't make that point clear. Just thought since it is a convert topic ?? OH well....

Ya'll raised some very good points and think I'll stay with the cloth.
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