No more GM lizard skin interiors, please!

Started by 280Z Turbo, January 21, 2008, 07:59:48 PM

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280Z Turbo

January 21, 2008, 07:59:48 PM
After spending the day at NAIAS, I can see that GM has improved a lot, but one thing that I kept seeing over and over again was that weird, rough, almost rubbery, deep-grained textured plastic.

I much prefer a softer, more natural leather grain in plastics. GM's door panels and dashes look cheap to me.

Has anyone else noticed this?

93JC

#1
January 21, 2008, 08:37:20 PM
:huh:

I think you're on t3h crack.

the Teuton

#2
January 22, 2008, 12:21:52 AM
The steering wheel in the LaCrosse was like that.  Other than that, the interior looked nice enough that I didn't feel a dash stroking was even necessary.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

omicron

#3
January 22, 2008, 07:43:14 AM
I should like to see far more crushed Medici velour, shirred Monticello velour, Moselle knit cloth, Maharajah cloth with matching leather bolsters, Sierra full leather...

Tave

#4
January 22, 2008, 10:05:14 AM
When was the last time velour was in style, 1750?
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

omicron

#5
January 22, 2008, 10:07:16 AM
Quote from: Tave on January 22, 2008, 10:05:14 AM
When was the last time velour was in style, 1750?

I banish ye from Verona!

Tave

#6
January 22, 2008, 10:14:31 AM Last Edit: January 22, 2008, 10:18:45 AM by Tave
Quote from: omicron on January 22, 2008, 10:07:16 AM
I banish ye from Verona!

banishment? Be merciful, say "death"
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

omicron

#7
January 22, 2008, 10:15:52 AM
Quote from: Tave on January 22, 2008, 10:14:31 AM
banishment? Be merciful, say "death"

Velour seating areas are awarded only to those of the highest merit. Just ask Mr. DeVille.

Tave

#8
January 22, 2008, 10:17:54 AM
I would drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

Catman

#9
January 22, 2008, 05:07:27 PM
Yeah, it's more rubbery than anything else I can think of.  Like it "almost" looks and feels decent but it misses the mark a little.

Soup DeVille

#10
January 22, 2008, 05:24:49 PM
Quote from: Tave on January 22, 2008, 10:05:14 AM
When was the last time velour was in style, 1750?

Who cares about the whim of fashion?


Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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omicron

#11
January 22, 2008, 07:10:04 PM
Oh, bless you and your inherent sense of taste, Mr. DeVille!

S204STi

#12
January 23, 2008, 06:42:52 PM
I think that most people prefer a more distinct grain, such as with the new interiors.  There is a balance somewhere, but the only ones that have it, as far as I'm concerned, are BMWs. 

Also, whoever designed the Acadia interior needs a sharp blow to the scrotilia; the plastics are so soft that scratching them is way too easy.  I had to r/r a headliner in one yesterday and had to cover up a ton of scratches that would never have been a problem in other vehicles.

the Teuton

#13
January 23, 2008, 06:45:16 PM
Quote from: R-inge on January 23, 2008, 06:42:52 PM
I think that most people prefer a more distinct grain, such as with the new interiors.  There is a balance somewhere, but the only ones that have it, as far as I'm concerned, are BMWs. 

Also, whoever designed the Acadia interior needs a sharp blow to the scrotilia; the plastics are so soft that scratching them is way too easy.  I had to r/r a headliner in one yesterday and had to cover up a ton of scratches that would never have been a problem in other vehicles.

I think BMW's plastics are too hard.  I think Audi/VW has the best compromise on the market right now.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

MX793

#14
January 23, 2008, 06:53:17 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 22, 2008, 05:24:49 PM
Who cares about the whim of fashion?




Oh my!  That looks so comfy and welcoming.  Like a La-Z-Boy with a steering wheel.
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TheIntrepid

#15
January 23, 2008, 06:55:06 PM
Am I the only one who doesn't like that picture at all?

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the Teuton

#16
January 23, 2008, 06:56:30 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on January 23, 2008, 06:55:06 PM
Am I the only one who doesn't like that picture at all?

Have you ever ridden in a car with pullout "oh shit" handles built into the doors?
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

TheIntrepid

#17
January 23, 2008, 07:11:45 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on January 23, 2008, 06:56:30 PM
Have you ever ridden in a car with pullout "oh shit" handles built into the doors?

Well, my car has oh-shit handles with LED lights built in. They're pretty cool IMO

2004 Chrysler Intrepid R/T Clone - Titanium Graphite [3.5L V6 - 250hp]
1996 BMW 325i Convertible - Brilliant Black [2.5L I6 - 189hp]

Laconian

#18
January 23, 2008, 07:59:06 PM
Those seats look like they would completely envelop their frail drivers.
Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

Soup DeVille

#19
January 23, 2008, 08:09:59 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on January 23, 2008, 06:55:06 PM
Am I the only one who doesn't like that picture at all?

They were also available in leather.


Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

1975 Honda CB750, 1986 Rebel Rascal (sailing dinghy), 2015 Mini Cooper, 2020 Winnebago 31H (E450), 2021 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Lincoln Aviator

JYODER240

#20
January 23, 2008, 11:26:02 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on January 23, 2008, 06:55:06 PM
Am I the only one who doesn't like that picture at all?

It looks like a lovely place to take a nap.
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Danish

#21
January 23, 2008, 11:45:09 PM
That car looks 1000X worse with leather

Now if that car looks better in velour, then other cars would be......
Quote from: Lebowski on December 17, 2008, 05:46:10 PM
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Soup DeVille

#22
January 23, 2008, 11:51:38 PM
Quote from: JYODER240 on January 23, 2008, 11:26:02 PM
It looks like a lovely place to take a nap.

Or to relax with a cigar and a glass of good single malt: which is sort of the image they were trying to convey.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

1975 Honda CB750, 1986 Rebel Rascal (sailing dinghy), 2015 Mini Cooper, 2020 Winnebago 31H (E450), 2021 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Lincoln Aviator

Raza

#23
January 24, 2008, 06:10:48 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 23, 2008, 11:51:38 PM
Or to relax with a cigar and a glass of good single malt: which is sort of the image they were trying to convey.

Sure, but I can do that anywhere.  I'm a finicky napper.
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omicron

#24
January 24, 2008, 07:12:42 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 23, 2008, 11:51:38 PM
Or to relax with a cigar and a glass of good single malt: which is sort of the image they were trying to convey.

Cigar, single-malt, Cadillac; it's the American dream.

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