cool OEM Dash with waffle pattern.
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From: yoou -tah
haha. That's funny. Well, I think it probably is vinyl but I want to get away from the gray vinyl that I have now and do something a bit more sport purpose in flavor. The leather-look vinyl in my car now is okay and great for some cars but not what I'm going for.
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sport design package. came on the 986, not sure about the 996. door panels, dash, console trim. iirc, also leather gauge cluster cover and console pocket lid. also silver trim - console, door pulls, gauge and hvac surround.
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From: yoou -tah
So
Now I'm thinking it might be OEM as part of P69 option, specifically the AZ Sport Design Interior. I'll look into it. Here is a blurb but it doesn't mention the diamond pattern texture...
"P69 Sport Design Package (includes AZ Sport Design Interior)
This option includes special Sport Seats, extra leather trim, special interior treatment, and a three-spoke steering wheel. I think it's very cool, and lends a unique high-tech sort of look to the interior that also eliminates some of the cheaper-looking plastic trim of the base model. The steering wheel is better looking, and makes it a bit easier to read the gauges too. The seatbacks of the Sport Seats have extra supports along the sides for lateral support, which is great for when you're slicing through the corners at a high rate of speed!However, the seats are very snug and might be too narrow for some people. They are definitely snug at the sides of my shoulder blades and barely fit me, and I'm only 5'8" 160 lbs. I am, however, somewhat broad-shouldered for my size. Also, it looks like if I were taller (I have a fairly short upper body) they'd be less snug since the "cutout" areas by the shoulder blades would contact me lower down the sides of my back and everything would be better aligned. So they are certainly tight, but not to the point where they feel wrong.
If you want to order P69, I'd try the seats on for size at a dealership, if possible. If they don't have a Boxster with this option available (I can almost guarantee you they won't), do this instead: Measure your chest. I'm 38" around the chest, just under my arms. If you're more than that, don't order P69, without at least trying them on for size first. In my opinion you might well be annoyed with the back rests. With women it would obviously be different (BTW, my wife loves them). If you fit the seats properly this is a nifty package, especially with M030 and P14!"
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I take that as a win today
In the 986S my friend had with Sport Design interior ( I remember asking about it ), He had a triple black setup w/ 18 twists,
Looking better than brand new under lighting, It looked gorgeous w/ all the silver bits on polished black.
Met him and his wife in 2000 Jan/Feb at PCA board meeting, friends still.
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Sport package
Yes I had the same dash in my 2000 Boxster. Hated it! Lots of glare. Had to drive with polarized sun glasses to be able to drive safely. If you have a choice I’d avoid it.
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From: yoou -tah
are you saying the gray one is too bright and reflects off the windshield or the Sport Design black pattern dashboard?
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