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Old 10-30-2021 | 02:39 AM
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I have been searching around to find a way to replace dash and doors with leather parts but I cannot find a reasonable price at all. Plus dash is very very tedious work. I might attempt it if I find all parts I need
That's the roadblock for me too. I have a mix of plastic, alcantera and leather (just the seats best I can tell) in my GTS. Had full factory leather in the launch -09 C4S which was really nice but for me to do the conversion now would be a big job.

All or nothing as I see it which would include the dash which as you say is very tedious work if you do it yourself. Never mind the expense if you outsource the job which would be the only option for me. Have heard enough horror stories about taking the dash apart to where it's a place I don't care to go to. To each their own but not worth it to me.


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Old 10-30-2021 | 02:52 AM
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Hi

Just ordered black napa with dark grey thread for my 987.1 centre console from JF, prices are all over the place depending on country but I am happy with what I paid. Hope I remain happy when it is fitted.

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Old 10-30-2021 | 04:51 AM
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Love the center console in Leather...did this job a few years ago. I'm a consultant and did work for Porsche and was able to buy OEM parts for a significant discount...I can tell you there's nothing like the OEM look and feel and it makes a big difference to the look and feel of the interior! Can't fid pics....I'll take a few later!

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Old 10-30-2021 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TommyV44
Love the center console in Leather...did this job a few years ago. I'm a consultant and did work for Porsche and was able to buy OEM parts for a significant discount...I can tell you there's nothing like the OEM look and feel and it makes a big difference to the look and feel of the interior! Can't fid pics....I'll take a few later!

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Thanks! Makes me happy every time I get in the car!
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Nice touches!! Increase in the feel of the high frequency touch points will definitely increase the luxury
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Old 03-11-2022 | 08:48 PM
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Added some black leather accents to my stock sand beige interior. Sport Chrono Pod in leather is a totally worthwhile upgrade imo. Highly recommend the craftsmanship of products from Exclusive Option. Frank was great to work with! I'm a customer for life, as I slowly remove every painted plastic bit from my car. Now what should I plan to leather next? 🤔



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Old 03-11-2022 | 08:49 PM
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Old 03-11-2022 | 09:18 PM
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I assume you did the center console already as that’s the first piece to do. And make sure you do the side panels by the stereo stack
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Full leather is an option I really appreciate in my car. Looking at the stitching on the dash and the constant leather smell is sweet.
Amazing for a car that's 15 yrs old the leather smell is so strong and leather still in such great condition.


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Originally Posted by frybear
I assume you did the center console already as that’s the first piece to do. And make sure you do the side panels by the stereo stack
I plan to swap the PCM side console panels and center console next. Have been trying to decide whether to go with black or sand beige leather...
Agree with @groovzilla leather options and upgrades increase the enjoyment factor of your Pcar big time. But it is a slippery slope for sure!
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine997.
Added some black leather accents to my stock sand beige interior. Sport Chrono Pod in leather is a totally worthwhile upgrade imo. Highly recommend the craftsmanship of products from Exclusive Option. Frank was great to work with! I'm a customer for life, as I slowly remove every painted plastic bit from my car. Now what should I plan to leather next? 🤔
Looks very good having the Black Leather deviation. Also like the black carpet.
Having tan, grey or red interiors chopped up with Black IMO looks so much better.


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Old 07-13-2022 | 05:34 PM
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Did you ever get the material from JF? If so, how was the final product? Let me know if you've already posted a picture. I'm in the market and wanted to see others' experience.
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Hi Barry, did you ever get the material from JF? If so, how was the final product? Let me know if you've already posted a picture. I'm in the market and wanted to see others' experience.



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