Opinions on the 2018 base cloth seats

[NoVaGT]

I think the best part of buying a base GT, is that you're buying a base GT.

You can order-up the 301A for the better sound system and center console screen, but you skip tons of weight-adding and problem-creating stuff like the heated and cooled seats, auto climate-control, etc.

I'd think a base GT, with 301A and PP1 is just about the perfect car. Maybe add in the Magneride.

Sponsored

 

[soldier989]

Had a base v6 that I swapped leather takeoffs into. Having tried the base cloth and premium leathers out 1st hand, I much preferred the leather. My 17 GTPP has leather recaros, which I actually find more comfortable then the stock seats. I also think they're made out of different material than the premium leather. They actually feel and smell like leather. To each their own though, we all have preferences.

 

[LICobra]

Any opinions on base cloth vs Recarro?

I have a 15 GT/PP with cloth Recaros, to me they were not really worth the extra money and should have stayed the the stock seats.

 

[TomcatDriver]

Thanks, I like the leather but I live in a horribly hot place and am concerned about the service life. The main thing putting me off cloth is my cat infestation.

 

[LETHAL]

Coming from a premium with my 15' to a 301a equipped base with cloth on my 18',I do not really miss the leather.

I do already have an appointment next week to take it in to the dealer to have the passenger front seat recovered as the seat material is loose. Ford says it is a warranty issue obviously.

 

[rf_ross]

I think the best part of buying a base GT, is that you're buying a base GT.

You can order-up the 301A for the better sound system and center console screen, but you skip tons of weight-adding and problem-creating stuff like the heated and cooled seats, auto climate-control, etc.

I'd think a base GT, with 301A and PP1 is just about the perfect car. Maybe add in the Magneride.

Yes! (I also wish Magneride was available as a standalone option that didn't require the PP). For me, my current car with Magneride added would be ideal.

 

[H@mmer]

I have a 15 GT/PP with cloth Recaros, to me they were not really worth the extra money and should have stayed the the stock seats.

I have some seats I would love to swap with you, then haha.
Too bad you're so far away.

 

[BmacIL]

I have some seats I would love to swap with you, then haha.
Too bad you're so far away.

+1. I'd swap for recaros.

 

[Houston Kid]

Zero complaints about my base cloth seats. They hold me in place pretty well but I am not a small guy. 6'1", 230 lbs so thick guy that does not slide around much. Large frame not a chunky monkey. LOL. The bolsters fit my frame well. I've read that guys my size don't like the fitment of the Recaros due to the width restrictions of the bolsters. I have never sat in the Recaros.

 

[GTBOB]

Coming from a 401a '15 with leather, my 301a '18 seats feel a lot better. They feel tighter and more hugging up my back. I didn't want leather again. The cooled seats were a joke, and I don't drive it during the winter months so no need for heaters either.

 

[BmacIL]

Zero complaints about my base cloth seats. They hold me in place pretty well but I am not a small guy. 6'1", 230 lbs so thick guy that does not slide around much. Large frame not a chunky monkey. LOL. The bolsters fit my frame well. I've read that guys my size don't like the fitment of the Recaros due to the width restrictions of the bolsters. I have never sat in the Recaros.

You'd be surprised. I'm very similar size/build and I find them comfortable to be in. One of my best friends has them so I get a regular comparison.

 

[Pulpit]

I bought the 301a package with the intent of upgrading the seats to leather. I like the cloth seats so much I have decided against it.

 

[Pulpit]

I think the best part of buying a base GT, is that you're buying a base GT.

You can order-up the 301A for the better sound system and center console screen, but you skip tons of weight-adding and problem-creating stuff like the heated and cooled seats, auto climate-control, etc.

I'd think a base GT, with 301A and PP1 is just about the perfect car. Maybe add in the Magneride.

This was my exact thinking also, 301a is the best value/ optioned....you forgot to add the active exhaust

 

[LETHAL]

I think the best part of buying a base GT, is that you're buying a base GT.

You can order-up the 301A for the better sound system and center console screen, but you skip tons of weight-adding and problem-creating stuff like the heated and cooled seats, auto climate-control, etc.

I'd think a base GT, with 301A and PP1 is just about the perfect car. Maybe add in the Magneride.

301a gets you the dual/auto climate..

 

[fstenuf]

I had the Recaro's in my 15 car and they were fine.

With the new 18 car both my wife and I couldn't be happier with the cloth seats in the PP2 car. It's nice having the power and the added space for my love handles! hahaha

Sponsored