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Old 11-11-2021 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by sdematt
I think the instructional video that I'll post below should basically be considered the gold standard to doing it, although I've modified it to soak for longer (over multiple days). If you can get a nice greenhouse effect going, like parking the car in the sun on a hot day, or just having a really toasty garage, it'll work exceptionally well.


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Man, I bought some Leatherique and followed this exact method and am amazed at how well it all turned out. My seats were pretty clean to start with, but these really made them look, and more importantly, feel amazing! Thanks to you and @2fknfst for all the motivation. Now I am doing the rest of the leather in my car (basically the whole interior).
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Old 11-11-2021 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LinwoodM
Now I am doing the rest of the leather in my car (basically the whole interior).
Be careful with the dash leather, as Porsche intentionally used low moisture content leather there.
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Old 11-11-2021 | 01:02 PM
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So it doesn't dry and crack when in direct sunlight?
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Old 11-11-2021 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fcknfst
So it doesn't dry and crack when in direct sunlight?
Yes.
Old 11-11-2021 | 01:16 PM
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That makes sense.
Old 11-11-2021 | 01:31 PM
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Beat me to it. Don't overdo the dash, I just did the instrument cluster leather most of the time.
Old 11-11-2021 | 01:32 PM
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^^^ Ferrari *still* hasn't figured out how to do dash leather that doesn't shrink!
Old 11-11-2021 | 01:55 PM
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I think I will stop at the door cards. Don't want to have to deal with that drama down here in southern TX.
Old 11-12-2021 | 03:07 AM
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....started with the suspension overhaul.... yesterday: rear right




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Old 11-12-2021 | 05:44 AM
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Just about to do the same, are you using Spyder parts or Orem? And what billy struts are they, b6?
Old 11-12-2021 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetbox
Just about to do the same, are you using Spyder parts or Orem? And what billy struts are they, b6?
Yep, those are Bilstein B6, where I was able getting the whole set (all 4) for 822€ (approx. 940 USD) here in Germany. Thought that a bargain.
All struts are from Meyle, which (I believe) is German OEM for Porsche.
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Old 11-12-2021 | 09:29 AM
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what drop links are you using? OEM?
Old 11-12-2021 | 12:15 PM
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Yes... those are from Delphi... typically these are okay and easy to replace (just in case).

I guess I got them all now at the rear....




Old 11-12-2021 | 12:27 PM
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At some point I'm going to replace all the arms on my suspension proactively, but for some inexplicable reason they are all in shockingly good condition despite being the originals.
Old 11-12-2021 | 12:36 PM
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Its the car of my wife and when at least theoretically going 190mph, I would like having all in good shape.
Previous owner did not spent too much on this, so its my task.
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