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Old 02-11-2011 | 06:15 PM
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looks like gert@carnewal can get alacantara/leather sports buckets for 5395 euros a pair ... probably a cheaper way to go than retrofit the cushions ...
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Default they're not just alcantara

they're the special unborn alcantara similar to the unborn naugahide from the late 50's GM lineup
Old 02-11-2011 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 4ng crcs
they're the special unborn alcantara similar to the unborn naugahide from the late 50's GM lineup
Eewww ... naugahide ... I'm thinking omlettes and apple pie! how about a front 'bench' seat in the car ... screw sports buckets
Old 02-11-2011 | 06:21 PM
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Old 02-11-2011 | 06:23 PM
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now I feel bad ...
Old 02-11-2011 | 06:38 PM
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Pure virgin alcantars perhaps? Raised on kobe beef with chateau Margaux 1987.
Old 02-11-2011 | 06:42 PM
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i have the leather inserts. More stain resistant
Old 02-11-2011 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
i have the leather inserts. More stain resistant
I want to ask ... but I cant!

I actually liked the inserts I had in my 996 recaros in the '07 car as it was an alacantara/leather interior, all leather I dont think it would matter, and would
I order the mixed seats at 5395euro ($73xx) over $63xx leather/leather ...

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Default btw.... I recall seeing something like an alcantar

up the road from the Fox and Hounds in Houston after spending too much time there one evening.
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$2000 USD, u can have my OEM alcantara insert!
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Originally Posted by mooty
$2000 USD, u can have my OEM alcantara insert!
your seats have alacantara?
Old 02-11-2011 | 08:56 PM
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I got my seats from a guy who bought a 2010 RS but did not fit in the soprt buckets......
Old 02-11-2011 | 09:32 PM
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So does this mean I shouldn't have turned down the 996 alcantara inserts that were offered to me for $150.
Old 02-11-2011 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
your seats have alacantara?
i have three pairs.
the pair sold had leather. but i do still have others with alcantara. i am keeping them, unless some fool pays me 2000 just for the inserts ;-)
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$1950


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