Interior leather
06-22-2006, 09:40 PM
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I see nothing wrong with a little "luxury" in the pcar interior. In fact I miss the luxury aspects of my SL but would not trade it for the handling dynamics and general "feel" of the pcar. That's why I think that a tasteful bicolor leather interior with a few wood trim pieces (not overdone) is just right for this car so as to differentiate it from the interior of a VW. Leather, wood etc do not detract from this being a genuine sports car.
And, incidentally, although everyone may indeed have an opinion not everyone has an ******* (in the traditional sense).
And, incidentally, although everyone may indeed have an opinion not everyone has an ******* (in the traditional sense).
06-22-2006, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by boolala
And, incidentally, although everyone may indeed have an opinion not everyone has an ******* (in the traditional sense).
06-23-2006, 01:25 AM
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Evaluate how much your going to drive the car, remember you'll never see the money you dump on leather come back. HOWEVER - it's your car and if you are going to drive it lots, go for it. I also would consider getting some wood options too...
06-23-2006, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Coochas
OK,...how about "everyone has an ******* or a colostomy" intead!
Or how about this "every ******* has an opinion."
Maybe we should go back to your original suggestion
06-23-2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by royalpar1
Hey Edgy, your car looks alot like my baby but different !
2006 Cab 997
Z4 Basalt Black
V9 Black Top
06 NaturalBrown
249 TiptS
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
P74 Bi-Xenon
498 Delete Model Desig
267 Self Dim Mirrors
342 Heat Front Seats
XX1 Front Mats w/"Porsche"
Bose High End Sound Package
692 Remote CD (6 Disc)
670 Navigation for PCM
801 Makassar PKG.
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
998 Leather Interior Natural Lthr
P15 Power Seat Package
982 Supple Front and Rear
640 Sport Chrono
482 TPMS
666 Module for Tel
Mods:
Clear Bra
SRX Escort
Clear Side Markers
Tubi Exhaust
Tubi Headers
XM Radio thru PCM
Red Powder Coat Calibers
2006 Cab 997
Z4 Basalt Black
V9 Black Top
06 NaturalBrown
249 TiptS
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
P74 Bi-Xenon
498 Delete Model Desig
267 Self Dim Mirrors
342 Heat Front Seats
XX1 Front Mats w/"Porsche"
Bose High End Sound Package
692 Remote CD (6 Disc)
670 Navigation for PCM
801 Makassar PKG.
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
998 Leather Interior Natural Lthr
P15 Power Seat Package
982 Supple Front and Rear
640 Sport Chrono
482 TPMS
666 Module for Tel
Mods:
Clear Bra
SRX Escort
Clear Side Markers
Tubi Exhaust
Tubi Headers
XM Radio thru PCM
Red Powder Coat Calibers
997 S Cabriolet 6-speed
98 Non-Metallic Paint to Sample (3AS Blue Turquoise)(Türkisblau)
06 Natural Leather Brown
CDZ Gear Lever Trim Leather
CUC Painted Model Desig Rear Lid
CUV Storage Cmpt Lid W/Model Logo
CZD Interior Light Cover Leather
M6H Brown Floor Mats
P01L Adaptive Sports Sts Lthr Int
V9 Black Top
XCZ Sport Shifter
XLF Sport Exhaust System
XMP Lthr Sun Visors Lighted Mirror
XMZ Rear Center Console - Leather
XRR 19" Carrera Sport wheel
XSB Sport Seat Backs in Leather
XTV Door Finishers Lthr
267 Self Dimming Mirrors
342 Heated Front Seats
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
446 Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
482 TPMS
498 Delete Model Designation
509 Fire Extinguisher
550 Hard Top
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
672 Extended Nav Module
680 Bose High End Sound Package
692 Remote CD Changer
801 Makassar Package
TD5 Tourist Delivery (13 Jun 06)
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Still in the EU.
06-23-2006, 09:14 PM
#22
Be careful of too much leather. My 997 CS has full leather and no extra goodies - seems just about right. I also have a 993 Turbo S in which EVERYTHING is leather - AC vents, power window buttons, stalks, seat belt thingies, headliner, rear view mirror and on and on. By the time the car is ten years old, regardless of mileage, the leather requires serious care and feeding - a saggy leather headliner is not a thing of beauty. Check out the problems with the standard leather dashes on Turbos from the late 70's. Before I went crazy with quantity of leather, I'd probably order leather to sample and come up with some incredibly lush color.
06-25-2006, 10:34 AM
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Full leather is the only way to go on the Porsche interior as it finish the car out so well. It's not that the basic interior is bad, it just looks poor when compared to the upgraded. The quality has certainly taken a leap forward this generation.
06-26-2006, 04:59 PM
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After about two weeks with the natural brown leather I have to say it is incredible and is much tougher than I thought it would be. You orderers out there should seriously consider the natural leathers (grey or brown).
Dan
Location: Zermatt
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Location: Zermatt
06-27-2006, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
After about two weeks with the natural brown leather I have to say it is incredible and is much tougher than I thought it would be. You orderers out there should seriously consider the natural leathers (grey or brown).
Dan
Location: Zermatt
Dan
Location: Zermatt
I'm jealous as hell of the awesome adventure your on in your new 997 cab Dan!
06-27-2006, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Coochas
OK,...how about "everyone has an ******* or a colostomy" intead!
Originally Posted by boolala
Let's see, that would be "opinions are like ********, mucous fistulas, colostomies (and some enterostomies) everybody has one."
Or how about this "every ******* has an opinion."
Maybe we should go back to your original suggestion
Or how about this "every ******* has an opinion."
Maybe we should go back to your original suggestion
Reminds me of the one about the proctologist who was about to write a prescription when he reached in his pocket and pulled out a rectal thermometer. With a shocked look on his face he exclaims, "OH NO! Some *******'s got my pen!"
06-28-2006, 01:26 AM
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Dan: Can you explain - natural leather in gray, not natural in blue? I don't understand. Thanks for any help. BTW (again), very nice choices on your order!
06-28-2006, 09:17 AM
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The Natural leather is available in two colors: Tan and Grey. The Natural Tan is darker than the Sand Beige and is similar to peanut butter in color. The Natural Grey is darker than Stone Grey and could be described as a charcoal grey. You can check out the Porsche Configurator to get a rough idea of the various shade differences.
If I recall correctly, Ray G. has Natural Grey leather in his 997S Coupe (the latest one with the X51 option). I also recall that he posted some close-up interior pics a few months back, specifically of the leather rear center console and the leather door finishers.
If I recall correctly, Ray G. has Natural Grey leather in his 997S Coupe (the latest one with the X51 option). I also recall that he posted some close-up interior pics a few months back, specifically of the leather rear center console and the leather door finishers.
06-28-2006, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
The Natural leather is available in two colors: Tan and Grey. The Natural Tan is darker than the Sand Beige and is similar to peanut butter in color. The Natural Grey is darker than Stone Grey and could be described as a charcoal grey. You can check out the Porsche Configurator to get a rough idea of the various shade differences.
If I recall correctly, Ray G. has Natural Grey leather in his 997S Coupe (the latest one with the X51 option). I also recall that he posted some close-up interior pics a few months back, specifically of the leather rear center console and the leather door finishers.
If I recall correctly, Ray G. has Natural Grey leather in his 997S Coupe (the latest one with the X51 option). I also recall that he posted some close-up interior pics a few months back, specifically of the leather rear center console and the leather door finishers.
06-28-2006, 11:24 AM
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Ron, you are correct. Tim just didn't "recall correctly". 
It was another not-so-frequent poster who has the natural grey - a super beautiful color that I wish I had known about when I ordered my car.
It was another not-so-frequent poster who has the natural grey - a super beautiful color that I wish I had known about when I ordered my car.