puma1824

I'm in the process of converting from Tan to Black interior and right now I have the choice of re-covering/replacing my tan door panels with black. I already have the black handles and door pocket covers. OR I can purchase new RS Style minimalist door panels.

My C4 is my daily driver.

What's everyone think?

Thanks,
Puma

Wachuko

I went RS style... lost a lot of pounds (the car... I on the other hand, need to start a diet) and the minimalistic look is awesome...

dfinnegan

I have a '91 C4 daily driver which I purchase with RS doors.

At first I was a bit scheptical of the change, but now I love them. I suppose one might miss the door handle pockets. At least I think there are pockets. I've never had them so don't miss them. Well, I am at a loss for places to put things like my cell phone charger, sun glasses, etc, etc.

Bottom line, I've come to love the look of them and I love the door pull. Everyone who sees the car comments on them and seems to think them appropriate for the car.

My $0.02,
Dave

boubi

Franckly, I don't see the interest. If you want to get a car a little bit more lighter, why not, but if it is only for the look ....!
And you're gonna loose the door pockets, which are reather useful !!

ventoGT

For me, if I didn't have the armrest pockets, I'd be screwed as there isn't enough room to fit anything in the glovebox, and I have little odds and ends in the door pockets [sunglasses, stamps, CD jewel cases, etc]...if your 964 was a toy, I would say RS Panels all the way, but you really lose most of the already small stowage capacity if you nix the armrest cubbies.

FamilyCar

I think the minimalist aesthetic and the RS door panels really work wtih black on black, which you have done. btw, the red pulls w/ black on black I think would look fantastic.

I have a black on black RSA which had speakers in the RS door panels. I personally didn't think that fit the look, so I did a radio/speaker delete, which I think looks better. ...but, I don't have rear seats or a rear bin either or a passenger seat. Just a racing seat and a rollbar - sort of a single minded, uncompromising, anti-996/997, anti-mass market interior. (I wimped out on the AC though...it's just too hot in Sacramento, CA +100 > 15 days in July, sheesh)

Andy Roe

If it's a daily driver, I'd stick with the standard door panels as they prove handy when storing stuff & double as a drink holder! You'd only really save weight if you went with panels that did not have any speakers.

Tom W

For a daily driver ... pockets

Scooter92

I recently switched to RS door panels and I love them. I wanted a more clean appearance, so I did not use the three screws on the bottom; I used velcro to attach the bottoms instead.

Greg_L

Nice idea, can we see a photo ?

I'd quite like a set of the RS door cards, but i'm not sure what to do about speakers. i guess i could just upgrade the rears and leave it at that. . .

for a daily driver it might be a bit much though puma. although for sunglasses and a wallet you could get the tape-holder replacement centre tray thing?

Andy Roe

Don't the RS panels have the elasticated door pocket anyway?

puma1824

I think aftermarket only. I could be wrong.

Wachuko

Both... I have seen factory cars with and without the elastic pockets... I have mine without them.

I still prefer the car without all that crap... pulling the strap to open it is frigging cool

dfinnegan

I have to agree. Pulling the strap to open the door makes everyone who's been in my car smile.

I have no elastic pockets, but mine were, obviously, after market.

Heirsh

I want to do this but hesitant b/c of the lack of storage space. I've never liked the looks of that flip up armrest storage area, but its all I've got!

Now if I could find or build a "dump" for the back area where the seats used to be... any sources known for this?