Replacing 996 front seat upholstery
#3
Burning Brakes
Depending on what is exactly wrong with the current covers you may be able to just have them refinished. Check with your local dealer to see who they use for leather repair and then get an estimate. You may be surprised how well things turn out.
#5
Burning Brakes
I don't think that's the issue. The biggest issue in replacing the existing covers is that anything new is likely not to match (grain, exact color, etc.) the rest of the interior leather bits.
#6
Here are some links to upholstery suppliers that provide kits to be installed by auto upholstery local to you.
http://www.autosintl.com/
http://www.worlduph.com/porsche11.htm
http://www.gahh.com/store.php?cPath=...ts_family_id=2
http://www.heritagetrim.com/m_porsche.htm
Not in kit form, but some nice Porsche interiors if you want custom work done.
http://www.928leather.com/
http://www.autosintl.com/
http://www.worlduph.com/porsche11.htm
http://www.gahh.com/store.php?cPath=...ts_family_id=2
http://www.heritagetrim.com/m_porsche.htm
Not in kit form, but some nice Porsche interiors if you want custom work done.
http://www.928leather.com/
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#8
Rennlist Member
Also Topsonline, in California. They are very good, and will even send you a swatch to compare colors. They did another car I had and I was very happy with the results.
#9
Rennlist Member
FWIW most of the 928 guys use Rob Budd at Classic 9. He has an good selection of upholstery items for 996/986 as well. He'll either send you the kit or you can ship him your stuff and have it done. He's done a few items for my 928. Top quality work. FYI.
Edit - I see Rob's shop was already posted above.
http://www.classic9leathershop.com/p...6-boxster-996/
Edit - I see Rob's shop was already posted above.
http://www.classic9leathershop.com/p...6-boxster-996/
#10
Rennlist Member
FWIW most of the 928 guys use Rob Budd at Classic 9. He has an good selection of upholstery items for 996/986 as well. He'll either send you the kit or you can ship him your stuff and have it done. He's done a few items for my 928. Top quality work. FYI.
Edit - I see Rob's shop was already posted above.
http://www.classic9leathershop.com/p...6-boxster-996/
Edit - I see Rob's shop was already posted above.
http://www.classic9leathershop.com/p...6-boxster-996/
#11
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#13
Racer
Ia m likely to redo mine. Local uplholster quoted about 2500. However, I have the Porsche logo in the head rest. It was a factory option I want to save. So I am likely to keep some original and redo the worn upholstery.
#14
Rennlist Member
For the Porsche logo you may want to see if Robb Budd offers that option. Paul Champagne used to do laser etching for both the logo and Pasha pattern in the leather (photo attached). He has unfortunately closed up shop and moved to Europe, but Robb may off that service too. I have the same issue on my 996 when the time comes for upholstery work.
#15
Drifting
That's a cool look. I never loved the pascha (however you spell it), but I do like the subtle version you show, in the leather. Nice!