WTT: 3-Spoke Leather Airbag w/standard crest for silver crest
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WTT: 3-Spoke Leather Airbag w/standard crest for silver crest
Hi all, just thought I would see if anyone out there had a nice, 3-spoke leather airbag w/silver crest and would prefer the standard colored crest. I am converting my interior to all black (finally going to install new carpet and door panels). Most of my accents are silver/alum, so would love to swap airbags (or airbag covers). Mine is PN 996 803 980 01 A28, purchased new from Sunset several years ago (can't believe the new prices). It is in perfect, like new condition. I am looking for PN 996 803 980 03 8YR (exact same airbag but w/silver crest). If anyone is interested or has any suggestions, please let me know. Here are some pics of my airbag. The last pic is the airbag I am looking for. Thanks.
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Do you know a source for the silver crest? I have been watching ebay for a cheap vinyl airbag with silver crest that I can use but nothing so far. Thanks for the suggestion, I did see one of your posts earlier on how to remove the crest from the airbag cover.
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Paul/Cactus: The pisser is that I bought 4 several years ago online from somewhere in Asia, but have used them. I have been searching for the site but can't find it. Interestingly (to me) I have a half-dozen key crests I got to try and make work that would be perfect for a SW if I could figure out how to do so. They are back-to-back silver crests on each side with a key chain loop at top (which I dremeled off). If you guys behave any ideas on how to split I'll send one to experiment with. As they are, they are too thick for the indent on the airbag. BTW, they are very inexpensive and would probably easily corrode on the exterior, but for a SW would be great.
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Hope you are still coming out for RR-V in September, we can compare notes since our cars have been on somewhat parallel paths for several years now.
Thanks! I am wondering if I can just remove the gold crest from the airbag cover and send it to one of these guys that refinishes the hood crests. That way, they might be able to match my hood crest??
Thanks! I am wondering if I can just remove the gold crest from the airbag cover and send it to one of these guys that refinishes the hood crests. That way, they might be able to match my hood crest??
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Paul, try contacting member intrepidagent - he's a sponsor that refinishes crests to whatever specification you want & may have an airbag crest available or be able to refinish yours. I also remeber a pretty simple DIY for silver plating crests in this forum....
My leather airbag has a silver crest with the red bars, which I think looks great. Believe it was an option on one of the special edition 996's.
BTW - looks as though you added some cow skin to the interior...? Did I miss that thread?
My leather airbag has a silver crest with the red bars, which I think looks great. Believe it was an option on one of the special edition 996's.
BTW - looks as though you added some cow skin to the interior...? Did I miss that thread?
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Paul, try contacting member intrepidagent - he's a sponsor that refinishes crests to whatever specification you want & may have an airbag crest available or be able to refinish yours. I also remeber a pretty simple DIY for silver plating crests in this forum....
My leather airbag has a silver crest with the red bars, which I think looks great. Believe it was an option on one of the special edition 996's.
BTW - looks as though you added some cow skin to the interior...? Did I miss that thread?
My leather airbag has a silver crest with the red bars, which I think looks great. Believe it was an option on one of the special edition 996's.
BTW - looks as though you added some cow skin to the interior...? Did I miss that thread?
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BTW, I have one of those cheap vinyl airbags with a silver crest, but would be hesitant trading for a sally-ran looking regular color.
Gook luck in your search
Paul: I forgot to mention ... nice pix with the Doctor!
It will be interesting to see how Mark Marquez's career stacks up over time; as he's certainly not wasting any time.
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FWIW, I have heard those cheap vinyl airbags you refer to, retail for more than the leather units. Not sure as to the accuracy tho; its just what I've read on the 993 forum...
BTW, I have one of those cheap vinyl airbags with a silver crest, but would be hesitant trading for a sally-ran looking regular color.
Gook luck in your search
BTW, I have one of those cheap vinyl airbags with a silver crest, but would be hesitant trading for a sally-ran looking regular color.
Gook luck in your search
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=pstraub;11984764]The leather bags are in the $2K range now. BTW, did not mean that vinyl airbags are cheap, I meant that you can find used ones on ebay that are cheaply priced, so if you are just trying to harvest the crest, might be a good way to go. Here is an example.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boxster-911-...6662ef&vxp=mtr Thanks
I didn't take your statement that way, and your post was spot on. eBay is where I found my cheap vinyl airbag...My thoughts were I didn't need to spend $300 more for a leather AB, when a vinyl one could still save my fanny.
BTW, I used to work with a Joe Traub; any relation?
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In 2013 Wheel Dynamics is South El Monte CA had silver airbag crests for $110.00 plus shipping
They also come up on eBay from t9ime to time (the ebay ones are obviou7s knockoffs)
No affiliation other than I paid the $110 for one..
They also come up on eBay from t9ime to time (the ebay ones are obviou7s knockoffs)
No affiliation other than I paid the $110 for one..