Sheepskin seat cover? Beads?

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hfw

I'm just crazy about our brand new Forester. We'd been considering the XS,
but the only ones (AT) left were X's or LL Bean. We chose the LL Bean, and
I've been surprised by how hot and sticky the leather can feel. I've been
even more surprised that I can't find any sheepskin seat covers locally--and
that the ones I'd like, that don't cover the whole seat, are $149 each
online.

So...two things. Where should I be looking for these? (and do they go by a
different name?) and...what about the wood bead ones? Will the beads make
permanent marks in the leather?

--Heidi
 
Well, that's the thing. I figure if they feel good to taxi drivers, they
should feel good to me. But the taxi driver probably doesn't have to worry
about what marks they might leave in leather seats..<g>

--Heidi
 
hfw said:
Well, that's the thing. I figure if they feel good to taxi drivers, they
should feel good to me. But the taxi driver probably doesn't have to worry
about what marks they might leave in leather seats..<g>

--Heidi


They probably would make marks. Leather stretches. But why do you care?

Also, why did you get leather if you don't want it next to your skin or
clothes?
 
I've been
even more surprised that I can't find any sheepskin seat covers locally--and
that the ones I'd like, that don't cover the whole seat, are $149 each
online.

FWIW, even though they cost some bucks, real sheepskin seat covers are
the bomb. Warm in the winter, cool in the summer, they work great.

I've even seen them installed in brand new Boeing 777 flight deck
seats. <G>

Barry
 
Well, as I thought I mentioned in my first post, we didn't set out to buy
the LL Bean, but it was the only 2005 XS available. Also, when I sat in it
at the dealership, it wasn't as hot and humid as it's been since, so I
didn't feel any stickiness. I love the look of the leather, and wouldn't
want to leave marks in it because I'd probably only use the seat/back cover
in the warmest weather.

--Heidi
 
I've got the Subaru throwover covers on my OB - although not on leather.
They work fine. Prob if you keep up with a good leather conditioner a
couple of times a year you'll come out of it alright. You could always ask
your service manager. If he/she is as good as our local one in Oz, trust
the advice. Cheers
 

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