Painted seatbacks. Opinions wanted

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05-31-2014, 09:17 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!

Have them in my 991. Looks fantastic -and great match with the CF trim-, but the downside is that you lose the memory functions and the seat side airbags (seat airbags sensor/connector not compatible between the 997 and 991).

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05-31-2014, 10:08 PM

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What do you think???

how were these optioned, I dont see it on the car configurator, exclusive option?

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05-31-2014, 10:42 PM

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how were these optioned, I dont see it on the car configurator, exclusive option?

The painted seat backs on the 'sport seats plus' in either 4-way or Adaptive 18-way appears to have been deleted as an option in MY2015...and perhaps even earlier. I don't know the reason why but it could be warranty issues (paint did not match), supplier issues (seats are outsourced by vendors) or simply lack of demand from customers. It doesn't surprise me though.

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PS It was a 'Porsche Exclusive' option XWJ, but readily available for anyone to order. The 'Sports Seat Plus Backrest Painted' option XWJ included: paint finish in exterior color for sports seat backrest shell, seat control panel trim, plating trim & seat console. It was a late availability on the MY2012 991, so it couldn't be requested into production prior to Jan 2012. The 991 production started, as you all know, in the fall of 2011.

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06-01-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Z356

For those that have not seen Larry's 'Mexico Blue' .2 997 gt3, here is a photo of it from my collection.

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Eduardo
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PS To his credit, Larry did not specced this car, it was the dealer. I happen to love leather everywhere...unless I can substitute for it 'Alcantara'!

Leather seatbacks may be wasted dollars but they are GORGEOUS!

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06-01-2014, 02:50 PM

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Leather seatbacks may be wasted dollars but they are GORGEOUS!

I don't know if Larry was facetious when he made that comment about the leather seat backs being a waste of money. That is NOT my point of view. I believe that this option is incredibly important for those ordering a truly elegant full leather interior for their 991's with the 'Sport Seats Plus'! And I believe it's worth the expense of the additional cost! And if you order deviating stitching for them, they will be even more striking!

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