FINALLY, got a 996 3 spoke airbag!
03-05-2009, 08:22 PM
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FINALLY, got a 996 3 spoke airbag!
What is going on, the supply of these just dried up!! just one month ago, the leather one was $475 @ the dealer, then it went up to $875!!!
E-bay went the same way, they were all around $2-400 & now they are all $800+!
So, at last I found one, it's yellow, but I can dye the leather, it will go well with my brand new 3 spoke wheel I stole on eBay for $200.
Now all I need is some black leather dye, any one got a good lead on a matching black dye?
E-bay went the same way, they were all around $2-400 & now they are all $800+!
So, at last I found one, it's yellow, but I can dye the leather, it will go well with my brand new 3 spoke wheel I stole on eBay for $200.
Now all I need is some black leather dye, any one got a good lead on a matching black dye?
03-05-2009, 08:57 PM
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I used the "Color Plus" leather dye on my air bag cover and steering wheel. Because I colored both I wasn't overly concerned about the color match, but was told it was an exact match for Porsche's black leather.
If you go this route I would recommend air brushing it. I used a small foam brush and the dye went on a little thick and it took some care to avoid leaving brush marks. It's good you don't need to color your wheel as the stitching on mine became little stiff from the dye.
http://www.colorplus.com/index.html
I got lucky and was the only bidder on a steering wheel and leather airbag on ebay and was able to get it for $300. It was in like new condition and the seller was a Rennlister.
If you go this route I would recommend air brushing it. I used a small foam brush and the dye went on a little thick and it took some care to avoid leaving brush marks. It's good you don't need to color your wheel as the stitching on mine became little stiff from the dye.
http://www.colorplus.com/index.html
I got lucky and was the only bidder on a steering wheel and leather airbag on ebay and was able to get it for $300. It was in like new condition and the seller was a Rennlister.
03-05-2009, 10:04 PM
#6
Three Wheelin'
I have a vinyl airbag for my three spoke wheel, and I almost bid against you on that airbag because I wanted the leather. I'm glad it went to a Rennlister who will put it to good use!
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03-06-2009, 11:20 AM
#11
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Stealth 993,
Nice buy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260368861782
That puts you right around $500 for the complete set-up! Sweet.
Nice buy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260368861782
That puts you right around $500 for the complete set-up! Sweet.
03-06-2009, 12:18 PM
#12
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
I used the "Color Plus" leather dye on my air bag cover and steering wheel. Because I colored both I wasn't overly concerned about the color match, but was told it was an exact match for Porsche's black leather.
If you go this route I would recommend air brushing it. I used a small foam brush and the dye went on a little thick and it took some care to avoid leaving brush marks. It's good you don't need to color your wheel as the stitching on mine became little stiff from the dye.
http://www.colorplus.com/index.html
I got lucky and was the only bidder on a steering wheel and leather airbag on ebay and was able to get it for $300. It was in like new condition and the seller was a Rennlister.
If you go this route I would recommend air brushing it. I used a small foam brush and the dye went on a little thick and it took some care to avoid leaving brush marks. It's good you don't need to color your wheel as the stitching on mine became little stiff from the dye.
http://www.colorplus.com/index.html
I got lucky and was the only bidder on a steering wheel and leather airbag on ebay and was able to get it for $300. It was in like new condition and the seller was a Rennlister.
It seams like there was a Feb price increase on Porsche parts. Doubling the price is just unreal!
Stealth 993,
Nice buy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260368861782
That puts you right around $500 for the complete set-up! Sweet.
Nice buy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260368861782
That puts you right around $500 for the complete set-up! Sweet.
03-17-2009, 06:51 PM
#14
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Ok, no one say anything about the dirt! We have had, rain, snow, sleet, & I've been sick for the past couple of weeks.
The car before....
The airbag, when I got it....
After...
The car before....
The airbag, when I got it....
After...
