Carrera GT

That sounds about right. The pencil diagrams in the order guide suggest the same. I'm still not sure what has changed in the doors with going from Carrera to GT3 with Alcantara to going with full leather in minute detail, but it seems about the same. Maybe a little more stitching with full leather.

Carrera GT

Sorry those pics are a bit dark -- you can always lighten them up a bit in a photo viewer if you want to see more detail. They're just quick happy-snaps from the dealer to reassure me (passify me ...) while the car sat around waiting for a transport company to send "the truck." All part of they bizarre drama of buying a new Porsche.

C.J. Ichiban

man i really like the alcantara/suede

Carrera GT

I wonder if we're going to have to wear driving gloves to keep the Alcantara clean. Wouldn't want to disturb the nap. : )

mooty

must also wear long sleeves then. your arm rest on both sides are alcantara as well. i will not go with full leather so i am ok. when shifter gets ratty, will replace it with leather shifter.

CWay27

Only if you have sweaty palms like I do.

///Mous3

YA911Fan

Sorry to dredge up this old thread...

What are the door compartment lids covered with in the standard GT3 interior (ie, non full-leather)?

Any pics?

Thx.

Carrera GT

The door pockets (arm rests) are leathering with stitching in a normal 997 GT3. With the "full leather" option, they become Alcantara, as does some of the door liner while the rest is covered in leather. Looks great compared side by side, but standing alone, the normal cabin looks very good, although it could do with the "aluminum look" painted plastic and the flat plastic of the console etc.

YA911Fan

OK, thanks.

I like the rest of the full-leather interior. Just not too crazy about having Alcantara on contact surfaces like the steering wheel and armrests. (I know that the Alcantara covered steering wheel can be remedied...).

Anyway, it's a moot point until the Porsche accountants wake up and the 08 GT3 allocations are increased. I can't really see them leaving all that money on the table.

Carrera GT

Alcantara is an artificial material and almost as durable as leather or vinyl except for cleaning. It will resist wear, but it will stain and it will lose it's finish if exposed to inappropriate cleaning products. I had a full leather cabin in the first 997 GT3 and the Alcantara resisted even the most idiotic attempts by my passengers to damage it (eg. sunscreen, axle grease, sweat, blood ... actually the blood was my doing after the axle grease incident ... : )

TraqGear

Unfortunately, I didn't get to pick anything for my RS. However, I don't regret it a bit. (some poor sole came off of the allocation) Anyway, the only option on my car is the Xenon's. I love my car! The only thing I would like to do differently is to have the euro specs with roll cage and CF seats. So, I ordered them with the fire ext. The upgraded seats are Alcantara in the middle and supple leather on the outside...costly but awesome! Having my cage coated orange and I'm having everything installed at the same time. They are cutting me a deal on the labor since some of the standard time is repeated for each install. I'll post some pics when it is finished. You'll be happy with the car no matter what. But, I think less is more when it comes to those kinds of options you've listed. Enjoy!

OldGuy

I got the Porsche wheel caps and they look cheap they faded quickly on my 993 TT. So I ordered the full billet center caps with the silver crests. if I wasnt totally crazy I would have been happy with the plastic GT3 caps that were on my 996.