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The last I checked the 996s were still droping in value!
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I also had the electric seat covers painted and I replaced the e-brake and black shifter with CF components.
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I'm not sure if this problem is limited to vehicles with black interior or if other colors experience the same thing.
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Will check with Eric at Bumper-Plugs to see what the damage is.
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I'm considering upgrading my interior trim on my 996. As some of you may have experienced, the OEM "black" trim seems to have a slightly painted film on it to match it to the ALL LEATHER LINING interior (opt code 981). Unfortunately, it is very susceptible to scratches. The slightest scrape and the paint or black film or whatever it is, seems to scratch off, leaving a console that over time looks quite abused. I'm not sure if this problem is limited to vehicles with black interior or if other colors experience the same thing.
According to Eric at Sunset, this is a common problem. Coincidentally the OEM rear center console is available in either the film-painted "black" or the black plastic. Regardless I am considering a Artic Silver replacement rear center console, with matching radio trim and cluster visor.
Is anyone familiar with the packages that are available from "Exotic-Toys" on eBay for under $300, or is it best to stick with Bumper-Plugs or OEM painted/CF??
http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-02-04-911-996-Color-matched-console-and-trim_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6755QQihZ004QQitemZ140000289983QQrdZ1QQs spagenameZWD1V
JMC
So much for the Wolverines......oh ya, GO TIGERS!!!
Using a convection heater, I heated the parts to a tempurature that was almost too hot to hold, then applied a coat of paint. After I was done with a coat, I would nuke it some more. After 3 coats and heat, the paint became very, very tough and durable.
Of course prior to painting I sanded the parts down to 800 grit sandpaper.
Total cost to do the horseshoe, vents and ashtray surround: $4.00
Yes, you can save a $100, but is this a quality product? If you have a problem with quality on this product, will they stand behind their product?
Eric's (Bumperplugs) products are top quality. Plus, he is a Rennlist site sponsor. +1 for Eric.
Yeah, I would like to have my interiors touched up too. But then I wondering if the painted products would be scratchproof. I just can't see how paint can withstand the keys, the pounding, etc...
those ebay items look good and they have good feedback. Although I have the Aluma look from Bumperplugs and its tasty. Its the identical color of the horse shoe on my carbon fiber shifter. Got it used but never installed from a 996 owner. I was concerned about scratching but you just have to be careful and not rest your watch near it, easy since your right hand should be on the wheel and not the arm rest. One guy covered his painted console in 3M clear vinyl. Not sure that would work with aluma look.
Very nice. Unfortunately I don't have the facilites to paint my own parts and am more inclined to pay someone who has a more artistic touch. I would probably end up spending 100 hours to save a few bucks, while ruining the parts altogether in the process, if I attempted to do the work myself.
With regards to the risk of scratching a new painted console, I am not so much concerned with scratching it myself. Afterall, I enjoy driving my P-car only slightly more than I like to look at it... The one I have is very unsightly. Unfortunately I inherited it with the car. So I need to do something.
Will check with Eric at Bumper-Plugs to see what the damage is.
On another note. Thus far this is my only complaint with my 996. I didn't have any interior issues with my 996 or 944S2...overall top quality with no complaints.
In regards to the ebay seller, his name is Tony and I have done some business with him already and his stuff is quality stuff and he also provides great customer service. He does more business with 6speedonline users as that forum has more interest in doing painted stuff than here IMHO.
Thanks for the feedback.
I've received other endorsements of Tony's work. For less than $300 for all three parts, that is a
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fair price. I recognize that Bumper-Plugs is a Rennlist sponsor, which warrants recognition and consideration, and does add value. On the other hand, saving some additional funds will help pay for the CF shifter and e-brake handle that will compliment the package. Afterall, lets face it...this is not an investment, but more of a personal choice to extract more satisfaction from my P-car. The last I checked the 996s were still droping in value!
I say go for it, I can vouch for eric's service, but 300 bucks! The feedback is great and I bought some 19's off tony that were perfect!!! He also sells tremendous bumperettes from what ive heard!
For me I have no desire to spend money on the interior unless it is functional (i.e. Seats, Roll Bar, Harnesses). Personally I like the plain black look of my car with the outside of the car being more pleasing to the eye.
But I do like seeing others doing-up there interior as long as it looks good and not tacky or over-kill.
The only over kill one I have seen is the Mcdonalds car, all of the others are super nice. I love the silver center console. Personally would go with white but am afraid of how easily dirty it would get!
I've decided to buy the console from Tony. His price includes the console, ashtray, cluster visor and radio trim. I'm going with Artic Silver on all three parts plus the Aluminum e-brake and shifter (minus the silver ring). Will post some before and after pics when its done. Since my 996 is Artic silver with all Black interior, I hope the silver accents will be a nice touch, without being too gaudy. I'm doing it mostly out of necessity (well at least the console), the other parts are an added bonus.
With regards to upgrades, my car already has the 030 suspension, Big Reds, Cargraphics Headers and Exhaust, K&N intake. I hope to chip it in the spring. Either Revo Technik or GIAC. But want to Dyno the car before the chip to establish a baseline.
Thanks again for the info and PMs on Tony's work. He seems to have a solid reputation.
Yes, I will be eagerly anticipating a write up! I've had my eye on his auctions for awhile---never pulled the trigger. Seems like a great deal, I'll probably buy if your experience is good. Thanks!
It's been almost 7 months since I last posted on this thread, but I was finally able to pull the car out of storage today and take some photos of the upgraded interior (which was completed before Christmas). I swapped out the OEM black interior parts for the Arctic Silver console, visor, and stereo surround. I also had the electric seat covers painted and I replaced the e-brake and black shifter with CF components.
Tony at "Exotic-Toys" was very easy to deal with. He is very professional; a trustworthy individual who was extremely cooperative through the entire transaction and his work is top quality. He was also excellent at keeping me informed of the progress via email and over the phone and in the end wanted to ensure that everything went back into the car without any problems.
Here are the new pics...(one before, then several after):
looks great..you need to tell me how you removed the cigerette lighter from the horseshoe...i was installating a new switch the other day and wanted to remove the horseshoe complete, but could not figure out how to remove the lighter...did not want to force anything...thanks.
Thanks for the compliments everyone. No problem with the durability, no blemishes or paint runs on any of the parts. Overall a very nice job. Tony event sent me a new glove box hinge, and a set of Porsche valve stem covers.
Manny,
I do recall having a problem with the lighter...unfortunately, I can�t quite remember exactly how I removed it. But, if my memory serves me correctly, once the black retainer clip was removed, the lighter insert can be pulled from the front of the horseshoe. In addition to the retaining clip, there are two additional prongs that need to be depressed before it will slide out. I had to fool with it a bit, but it eventually came out. Then it just snapped back into place on the new horseshoe.
Sorry I can't be more exact. I'll try to search for something on Rennlist or 6speed and post it.
I am considering doing the same job, but is it hard to remove the horseshoe?
Ant has anybod pictures of the sidewents painted? And how do you remove it?
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