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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:11 PM
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It all began from the unbearable Houston sun on the stock shiny trim, and I decided to rid the car of all possible glare. After spending an arm and a leg on all the parts, I'm happy to report it is now drivable in even the highest of noons. I got all the interior carbon parts from DB Carbon, and they were very helpful in getting the right weave and finish. I also added a carbon and alcantara 991.2 steering wheel to complete the whole package. Some may have already seen my custom setup for the leather boon on the PDK (about which I've had some messages). If anyone has any questions about the parts, the install, etc, I'm happy to help.







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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:16 PM
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Looks great! Well done.
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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I bought some stuff from DB Carbon, certainly one of the best outfits out there for CF. Nice job. Looks great! Worth the $$.
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 10:25 PM
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Is the rim of the steering wheel actually rigid CF? How do you like gripping that instead of a soft surface?
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 10:30 PM
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Looks amazing, love it! Everything DIY?
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 10:32 PM
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Looks amazing, love it! Everything DIY?
Yes, wasn't difficult at all. If you need any help with choosing, ordering, or installing, I'm happy to help.
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bkrantz
Is the rim of the steering wheel actually rigid CF? How do you like gripping that instead of a soft surface?
the wheel is a CF pattern leather. I've tried rigid CF wheels (which I do like), but this one feels great; I was skeptical at first, but it worked out well. I can get the wheels through one of my contacts (he makes several styles) if anyone needs one.
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 12:01 AM
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looks like its all matte clear, did this on my SL63
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 07:56 PM
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Very nice look !
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 09:26 PM
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Yes, wasn't difficult at all. If you need any help with choosing, ordering, or installing, I'm happy to help.
Thanks for the offer. DB carbon is going to cost me one arm and TWO legs... It's not the priority right now, but might buy a piece from time to time when I don't have anything to do with the car
Funy thing is their carbon shifter only has 6 spd ??
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Old Jan 1, 2019 | 10:26 PM
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Looks great. Very nice job.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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Where did you get the shift boot? Looks so classy compared to the OE look!
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TX991
Yes, wasn't difficult at all. If you need any help with choosing, ordering, or installing, I'm happy to help.
Looks great! What weave and finish did you go with? It looks like it's a matte finish. Did you have to send them your original trim as well? I am interested in swapping out my trim as well.
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Looks great. Can't wait to do the same.
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Old Feb 18, 2019 | 06:07 PM
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I am not a CF guy.....but DAMN those door handles are sexy!!!
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