R56 Euro leather different to us spec???

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Oct 14, 2007 | 05:52 PM

going4speed

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Euro leather different to us spec???

This is from a german site: Stitched in the seating area.

http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?i...10f728aaa1.jpg

This is from an american car: Flat bottom cushion?

What gives???

Oct 14, 2007 | 06:02 PM

ghosthound

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wow... i definitely like the other way more. it could be just a running change.

Oct 14, 2007 | 06:18 PM

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I agree. The euro way may leave less of that streched out look as extra leather is available to stretch when you sit in the seat.

Can anyone verify this as a running change or an 08 change?

Oct 14, 2007 | 06:36 PM

emtrey

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I think that is euro..I needed my seat cushion replaced and they said MINI shipped the wrong one..the pattern was supposedly reversed.

Oct 14, 2007 | 06:42 PM

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I think I remember reading that the US cars have different seats because of the airbag sensors that are required for cars sold here.

The Euro version is much better looking IMO.

Oct 14, 2007 | 07:59 PM

going4speed

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cost

has anyone got a price on the leather repalcement seat parts?

Oct 14, 2007 | 08:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scotteast

I think I remember reading that the US cars have different seats because of the airbag sensors that are required for cars sold here.

The Euro version is much better looking IMO.

That's exactly the reason. I wanted the euro spec seats, but couldn't get them, so I got leatherette.