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Old 07-08-2011, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by firesm
Tony, either one would look good in your car - but my vote would be for the 993 hardbacks - classic. It would be very interesting to see a picture with the two different seats in the car.
I'm thinking the classic look too. I will take out the passenger seat and place in both just to see how it looks. I'll be sure to take pics.

Originally Posted by Texas993
Hey Spidey. Any chance you will be up near Aspen in the next month? I arrived today and cannot wait to hit the roads!
Aspen is about 5hrs from here. Not sure I'll get a hall pass for that long of a drive with a new 2 month old, but I'll work on her a bit.

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op I'm interested in the 997 GT3 seats if you elect to sell them.

Are they heated?
It's looking like I will be selling them, but they are not heated.
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Old 07-08-2011, 02:31 AM
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993 Sport seat on the passenger side and 997 seat on the driver side.
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Old 07-08-2011, 11:46 PM
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I'll take the 993 HB's off your hands!!!
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Old 07-08-2011, 11:48 PM
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Yes, I've gotten quite the interest in these HB.
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Spidey 993TT
Yes, I've gotten quite the interest in these HB.
they're hard to find in good condition.... i have been on the fence about going with more of the speedster/RS racing style seat vs. the 993 HB. As I posted early on, if you are interested in selling, please let me know!
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Old 07-09-2011, 09:41 PM
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I ended up going with the classic black/black 993 Hardbacks. The install was fairly easy and the seats look stunning. No rips, no worn areas, they look brand new. I think the support on my short drive was much better than my stock seats.
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Old 07-09-2011, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsullivan
.... i have been on the fence about going with more of the speedster/RS racing style seat
Yes.
Originally Posted by Spidey 993TT
I ended up going with the classic black/black 993 Hardbacks.
They look soooooo at home in a Turbo.
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Old 07-09-2011, 10:57 PM
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Thanks Tim!

I know these seats are crazy prices, but they look so freakin good it somehow eases the $$ pain.
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 09:30 PM
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Did you replace the rear ruffled seats with a smooth set to match?
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Old 07-10-2011, 10:11 PM
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Looks awesome Tony - good choice!
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Old 07-10-2011, 11:46 PM
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Thanks, loving them.

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Looks awesome Tony - good choice!
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 11:48 PM
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Na, I have a custom subwoofer seat in one back side and a booster seat in the other.

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Did you replace the rear ruffled seats with a smooth set to match?
 
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Old 07-11-2011, 01:24 AM
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Default 996 coat hook on seat back ...
Doesn't have to be a hook: http://www.porscheshop.co.uk/acatalo...ior_decor.html

I put silver ones on black painted hard backs. Looked nice (to me).
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Old 07-11-2011, 01:02 PM
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Fantastic look...
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Old 07-11-2011, 01:32 PM
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Tony,

Hawt damn. I think you made the correct choice, especially for any future resale value (not that you would EVER part with that beauty). I think the GT3 seats may be more supportive, especially for a big guy.

Now... stop screwing with that car and start planning a road trip out to California so Mark can see it and have a good cry. Maybe FDM's annual BBQ? Hey.... when is that event gonna happen? Mark? Darrin?
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