Interior transformation complete!
03-09-2008, 04:25 PM
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Interior transformation complete!
I finally completed the interior transformation and figured I'd change my user name as well, formerly AVA6603.
As most of you know, I purchased a 1995 Porsche 993 with a TPC Supercharger in November from Larry (Land Jet).
It is not as clean as my first 95 C4, but I didnt want a mint car to track this time around and was looking for a project, plus I always wanted more power from the 993 and the supercharger definitely provides that. Larry, I hope you appreciate the work I did to this special car.
I have been working on it since November to make it more track oriented and freshen up the interior. I got in deeper than I planned, but that is always the case with me. I basically stripped out the old, smelly, blue interior, replaced the heavy carpet with lightweight RS carpet with rear seat/panels delete. Special thanks to Jeff (slvr993) for the RS carpet. Also thanks to AC993C2S for helping with install. The Rs carpet kit is for an older 911 model, but a little cutting, sewing and creativity did the job.
Replaced front door panels with RS lightweight panels. Dyed all the blue vinyl/leather pieces and head liner black. Saved a nice chunk of change going this route.
Covered steering wheel, shifter, ebrake and tray in alcantara with double silver stitching. Thanks to Don at Dallas Custom Steering wheels. I am trying to convince him to cover my dash.
Installed Recaro Pole Positions seats with Alcantara inserts to match.
Powder coated white DAS roll bar.
Installed BBS RS-GT's with Nitto NT01's for track. Thanks ColoradoMark! They balanced well and look great. I am happy I went with the silver finish.
Next up. Paint calipers red, change oil, and have some fun with NNJR PCA on April 4 at Pocono.
Thanks to Dave (007DT) and Glen(Ninjabones) for motivation as they finished their cars much faster.
I went the complete DIY option to cut costs, plus I love to do makeovers myself.
As most of you know, I purchased a 1995 Porsche 993 with a TPC Supercharger in November from Larry (Land Jet).
It is not as clean as my first 95 C4, but I didnt want a mint car to track this time around and was looking for a project, plus I always wanted more power from the 993 and the supercharger definitely provides that. Larry, I hope you appreciate the work I did to this special car.
I have been working on it since November to make it more track oriented and freshen up the interior. I got in deeper than I planned, but that is always the case with me. I basically stripped out the old, smelly, blue interior, replaced the heavy carpet with lightweight RS carpet with rear seat/panels delete. Special thanks to Jeff (slvr993) for the RS carpet. Also thanks to AC993C2S for helping with install. The Rs carpet kit is for an older 911 model, but a little cutting, sewing and creativity did the job.
Replaced front door panels with RS lightweight panels. Dyed all the blue vinyl/leather pieces and head liner black. Saved a nice chunk of change going this route.
Covered steering wheel, shifter, ebrake and tray in alcantara with double silver stitching. Thanks to Don at Dallas Custom Steering wheels. I am trying to convince him to cover my dash.
Installed Recaro Pole Positions seats with Alcantara inserts to match.
Powder coated white DAS roll bar.
Installed BBS RS-GT's with Nitto NT01's for track. Thanks ColoradoMark! They balanced well and look great. I am happy I went with the silver finish.
Next up. Paint calipers red, change oil, and have some fun with NNJR PCA on April 4 at Pocono.
Thanks to Dave (007DT) and Glen(Ninjabones) for motivation as they finished their cars much faster.
I went the complete DIY option to cut costs, plus I love to do makeovers myself.
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Wow. That looks fantastic! Congratulations.
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Really nice job but I gotta ask; Why did you spend money in getting a 4 spoke steering wheel re-covered?? First they're heavy (don't really fit with light/track theme) and hand position is not the best compared to a 3 spoke. If you had to keep your airbag, 996 wheel would of been a nice touch.
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NICE!!!!
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Good question. I plan to go with a light weight race steering wheel/no airbag during track season. The cost to recover the 993 wheel was much less than buying a 996 wheel and airbag, plus recovering to use temporarily and have something to swap out when needed. Until I find a 996 wheel/airbag in a dumpster, I will be fine with the 993 covered in alcantara. Once I place my hands around alcantara, hand position does not even enter my mind.
Really nice job but I gotta ask; Why did you spend money in getting a 4 spoke steering wheel re-covered?? First they're heavy (don't really fit with light/track theme) and hand position is not the best compared to a 3 spoke. If you had to keep your airbag, 996 wheel would of been a nice touch.