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November 15th, 2005, 11:03
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seat covers
Anyone know any good seat covers for these seats besides the crap a$$ autozone ones?? Does VW make some?? -Jordan
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November 15th, 2005, 11:11
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top post dawg
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: MA
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November 15th, 2005, 11:13
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Just make sure it will work with the airbags.
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November 15th, 2005, 11:41
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November 17th, 2005, 17:18
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Saint Paul (ex-San Diego)
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Alternatively, you can go with fleece seatcovers in a matching or contrasting color, with cutouts for the side airbags. I have the rear seats out of my Golf, so I only wanted/needed covers for the fronts.
Fleece is warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and soft on the tush all year round. It protects the original seat fabric. All in all, it is very durable and functional. However, whether it sufficiently stylish is up to the individual.
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November 27th, 2005, 07:52
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Denton, TX
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I had a set of the wet okole seat covers in my former car. I loved them. They dropped the internal temperature (had vinyl seats) and were easy to clean (not that I ever did). If I needed covers, I'd go with these again. I know they are on the high side, but I think they are worth it. If for nothing else, the custom fit.
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November 30th, 2005, 22:22
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Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Las Vegas
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Just out of curiosity besides air bags how do seat heaters factor into seat covers? Can you have seat covers if your car is equiped with seat heaters? Will they burn or get damaged with moderate heat?
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December 5th, 2005, 09:51
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pennsylvania
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I'm probably a moron 
what's this with the covers negating the airbags? Rear, front, sides?
I have seat covers on both front seats and rear bench, where on the seats are the bags, so I can check how bad I'm blocking?
Also, I second the question about seat covers and heated seats, i considered this when I covered them, but thought  "eh there probably built to take abuse" then I read another thread about recalls on heated seats...
oh yeah -- I've got a 2003 Golf TDI
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December 7th, 2005, 07:44
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wilmington, NC
Fuel Economy: Worst: 33 with roofrack, kayak, and yak blocks on roof; Best 62.5, doing 60 for 11 long, painful hours..
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JayT:
As I understand it, the seat airbags are only in the front. If you have a seatcover without openings, and the airbag deploys, it will turn your seat cover into an ejection seat.
I went with the Wet Okoles. Pricey, but custom fitting, great looking, and I have no fear of hopping in my car dripping wet, after flipping my kayak or surfing.
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December 7th, 2005, 18:46
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Canada
Fuel Economy: 63.21/46.88/30.25
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My sheepskin covers have a cutout so they don't block the outer edge of the seat, leaving the airbags exposed in case they're needed..
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December 9th, 2005, 12:17
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: So. Cal.
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If you like sheepskins, Sams Club has some with cutout sides in grey or tan for $40 per seat. HIGHLANDS SHEEPSKIN SEAT COVER GREY/TAN
Item: 974147 Price: $40.84
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December 10th, 2005, 08:16
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles CA USA
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While not quite as stylish as the wetokole, Costco sells Coverking seat covers that are also made of neoprene (leatherette too if you prefer) for about $60 less ($165 vs $225). They've got the flap for the airbag.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...0*21248*21268*
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