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Old 05-30-2014, 02:43 PM
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Old 05-30-2014, 04:58 PM
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Not for me but it's your money and your car so do what makes YOU happy.
Old 05-30-2014, 05:54 PM
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I like it, I would probably have also combined it with some other interior painted to exterior ... I would not cover the seat backs with leather, now THAT is a total waste of money IMO.
Old 05-30-2014, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
I like it, I would probably have also combined it with some other interior painted to exterior ... I would not cover the seat backs with leather, now THAT is a total waste of money IMO.
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Old 05-31-2014, 02:04 AM
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Paint or leather, either way its better than the standard "grey" on the hard backs......
Old 05-31-2014, 09:26 AM
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Are there pics that show the seats in their normal, not folded position? "Pic 2" and "Pic 3" didn't show up for me. It is hard to judge how they look in the context of the car, when based only on closeup of seat backs alone.
Old 05-31-2014, 10:02 AM
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Mine have the standard grey on the backs that are scratched. I would think that the painted backs would be more subject to damage if you use the seats at all. I think leather is a better idea. And I can't find the touch up paint code.
Old 05-31-2014, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by neil.schneider
And I can't find the touch up paint code.
Call or go to Dr. Color Chip's web site. They list cars by the year and model, and list the codes.
Old 05-31-2014, 01:53 PM
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Another option, can't recall if it is factory or not, is Carbon Fiber seat backs. I saw a 997.2 with CF backs, other CF bits that looked factory last year when I was in the market. I think that looked awesome, but man, I shudder to think what THAT option would cost!
Old 05-31-2014, 02:03 PM
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I like it. Reminds me of the 993 Sport seats with painted backs. I think the RS in Europe was color matched. If I'm not mistaken. As always, I wold put the money into performance options instead. If it was a choice.
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Originally Posted by jawells1
Another option, can't recall if it is factory or not, is Carbon Fiber seat backs. I saw a 997.2 with CF backs, other CF bits that looked factory last year when I was in the market. I think that looked awesome, but man, I shudder to think what THAT option would cost!
Not yet for the USA 991. I think the GT3 crowd wants these too. At least $6,000.
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That they do (the GT3 boys).

Some of them will delay their build in order to try to get those babies.

I'm just waiting until the motor situation is 100% resolved and pick up a 2014.

The latest version of the 911 is the pinnacle of "options" for a P car. I say have at it. If you want a painted key and seat backs go for it!
Old 05-31-2014, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcusG
That they do (the GT3 boys).

Some of them will delay their build in order to try to get those babies.

I'm just waiting until the motor situation is 100% resolved and pick up a 2014.

The latest version of the 911 is the pinnacle of "options" for a P car. I say have at it. If you want a painted key and seat backs go for it!
no kidding...for every dollar spent on the base car, i spent an additional 34 cents on options...
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I think it looks great!
Old 05-31-2014, 09:03 PM
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i like it, will look great when you tear past someone with the rood down


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