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Old 01-30-2018, 07:30 AM
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Default New SS ****........and I love it! Whatcha think?


I recently replaced my SS **** with a beautiful one made my Manuel in Mexico City....what craftsmanship! It elevates the entire driving experience. I see Alejandro's and I contacted him and he gave me Manuel's info and the process began. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.

Lots of choices as far as wood and finish but I chose 50 year old mahogany with a high gloss finish and no SS pattern. I also chose the base in polished and I couldn't be happier with the result.

Manny is super easy to work with and very quick with the turn around.

What do you think?


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Dang I love that. Looks amazing. Great decision.
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Great looking! I just ordered a new **** as well, a black with white letters, from Function First . Not as pretty as the mahogany. That goes very well with your interior color!
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Awesome!
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That looks wonderful - fits your color interior perfect!

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Looks great!

Mine arrived from Manuel just the other week. Waiting for a few more interior pieces before installing it!
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Hey Tom, someone put a big, stripped Tootsie Pop in your car. I'm gonna call you "Candyman from now on! Hmm, how many shifts does it take to get to 100 mph: One, Two, Three - Three shifts (you have to be old and had watched a lot of TV as a kid to get that)
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Originally Posted by Tcc1999
Hey Tom, someone put a big, stripped Tootsie Pop in your car. I'm gonna call you "Candyman from now on! Hmm, how many shifts does it take to get to 100 mph: One, Two, Three - Three shifts (you have to be old and had watched a lot of TV as a kid to get that)
I'm sure I'm older than you but maybe missed some TV!

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Can't wait for mine to arrive from Manuel - it will be satin-finished mahogany with brushed silver adapter. And my initials laser-etched in the top. Looking forward to installing it on my first Porsche, a 2007 997.1 that I will acquire in the next couple of weeks. Yours looks great, Tommy! Mine should look pretty similar as I have the same interior.
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Classy, very elegant
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Originally Posted by bstmusic
Can't wait for mine to arrive from Manuel - it will be satin-finished mahogany with brushed silver adapter. And my initials laser-etched in the top. Looking forward to installing it on my first Porsche, a 2007 997.1 that I will acquire in the next couple of weeks. Yours looks great, Tommy! Mine should look pretty similar as I have the same interior.
I know it'll be gorgeous....he only does beautiful work! Good Luck!

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It’s about time you created a thread showing off that beauty Tom!

Besides, it gives me a chance to show off mine too

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Originally Posted by ATSR
It’s about time you created a thread showing off that beauty Tom!

Besides, it gives me a chance to show off mine too

Beautiful Alejandro!!

Tom
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That's a very unique look. Seems kind of retro, old school stylish. I like it!
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Awesome ... how does it FEEL compared to the original? How do we get in touch with Manuel?


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