EGTE Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hi everyone, looking at potentially joining the happy Evora-owners club. 😉 I've decided on a post-2012 car, ideally a Sports Racer (still not sure if I need the S, but I do like to be able to over-take). There is a car I'm interested in that ticks a lot of boxes, but it has the Premium SuedeTex pack, which is a shame, as it's a long way from me. Can anyone please enlighten me as to what exactly Suedetex is? Is it like alcantara, or something? Does anyone have any experience of Suedetex durability? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted May 24, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Yes, it’s just like alcantara. People often confuse the two. Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGTE Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks, CocoPops. In that case, I'll probably give the car a miss. Thanks for saving me a pointless journey! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Nothing wrong with alcantara Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Alcantara is approved by cows throughout the world! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 SuedeTex is meant to be lighter and harder wearing that Alcantara, that's what was in the sales gumf at the time. 48 minutes ago, PAR said: Alcantara is approved by cows throughout the world! (Just sayin', but Suede usually comes from lambs!). Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruss Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, Bibs said: SuedeTex is meant to be lighter and harder wearing that Alcantara, that's what was in the sales gumf at the time. (Just sayin', but Suede usually comes from lambs!). Probably why cows worldwide give their approval 🐄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil S1 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 If you're after a sports racer then suedetex was standard on all of them as far as I'm aware, used on the dash, centre console and door trims but not the seats so it's not in areas that are particularly subject to wear and not really an issue I'd have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Alcantara is a brand. I would say it is probably the same as Suedetex as it is a synthetic material used as a replacement for leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete757 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 I think the Sports Racer interior is the best of any Evora! The great mix of leather and 'Suedetex/Alcantara' makes it feel a very special and cosy place to be. 😎 If you like the sound of the car, definitely worth the drive. BTW, the N/A is pretty rapid at overtaking as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted May 26, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 20 hours ago, PAR said: Alcantara is a brand. I would say it is probably the same as Suedetex as it is a synthetic material used as a replacement for leather. They are both a brand ffs. When I was upgrading my S1 NA interior I went to the Experts Allon White and asked their advice re Suedetex or Alcantara. I ended up with Alcantara so enough said. As stated earlier the Sports Racer came with the Premium Sport Interior which was leather seat facings and Suedetex on dash and lower door cards. A very very small number may have had the Premium (all) leather interior. Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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