cool OEM Dash with waffle pattern.

Can someone tell me what option this is? I haven't seen it before.

If it came from the factory - put your VIN into this and see what comes up on the options list - https://vinanalytics.com/

yes, it's OEM I believe. Not from my car but I'm going to install it. And the analytics don't work on my car anyway. Unfortunately.

Perhaps a plastic dash from a non leather 986?

I'm going to vote non OEM have never seen that option before, looks cool though. Keep us posted on how you go!

But remember, Pay enough money and they will install anything. Even a waffle maker if you desire.

Yes, quite possibly an 'Exclusive Program' special request... ​​​​​​

not oem sorry!

Can you give us any more details?

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That website has our 996, but doesn't show interior wood pieces or Tiptronic transmission, so it may not show all your options.

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Hmmm, well I thought it might be OEM but maybe not sure now. I don't know the history but I thought it was from a stock vehicle. Here are the trim pieces around the center stack that match.

Are you sure it’s not a wrap?

Reminds me of my buddies "Sport Design Package" on his 2000/01 986S , can't comment on 996 but doesn't mean it wasn't available.

I think it's embossed vinyl wrap...

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that Rings a bell. Might be the Sport Design package interior p69 Diamond leatherette Dash and the door panels

That would make it...embossed vinyl? Luxury!

Definitely NOT OEM but I do like it! There have been all kinds of covers wraps etc made out of high end leather and cheapo plastic wrap. AND all in between

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haha. That's funny. Well, I think it probably is vinyl but I want to get away from the gray vinyl that I have now and do something a bit more sport purpose in flavor. The leather-look vinyl in my car now is okay and great for some cars but not what I'm going for.

think it was a factory options...pretty sure I've seen it before...

Saw the same dash in 2002 on a 1999 996 C4. Had no reason to believe it wasn't stock at the time. In fact, I liked the look of it better than the standard vinyl dash.

sport design package. came on the 986, not sure about the 996. door panels, dash, console trim. iirc, also leather gauge cluster cover and console pocket lid. also silver trim - console, door pulls, gauge and hvac surround.

Yup, Sport design. See here

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So Now I'm thinking it might be OEM as part of P69 option, specifically the AZ Sport Design Interior. I'll look into it. Here is a blurb but it doesn't mention the diamond pattern texture... "P69 Sport Design Package (includes AZ Sport Design Interior) This option includes special Sport Seats, extra leather trim, special interior treatment, and a three-spoke steering wheel. I think it's very cool, and lends a unique high-tech sort of look to the interior that also eliminates some of the cheaper-looking plastic trim of the base model. The steering wheel is better looking, and makes it a bit easier to read the gauges too. The seatbacks of the Sport Seats have extra supports along the sides for lateral support, which is great for when you're slicing through the corners at a high rate of speed! However, the seats are very snug and might be too narrow for some people. They are definitely snug at the sides of my shoulder blades and barely fit me, and I'm only 5'8" 160 lbs. I am, however, somewhat broad-shouldered for my size. Also, it looks like if I were taller (I have a fairly short upper body) they'd be less snug since the "cutout" areas by the shoulder blades would contact me lower down the sides of my back and everything would be better aligned. So they are certainly tight, but not to the point where they feel wrong. If you want to order P69, I'd try the seats on for size at a dealership, if possible. If they don't have a Boxster with this option available (I can almost guarantee you they won't), do this instead: Measure your chest. I'm 38" around the chest, just under my arms. If you're more than that, don't order P69, without at least trying them on for size first. In my opinion you might well be annoyed with the back rests. With women it would obviously be different (BTW, my wife loves them). If you fit the seats properly this is a nifty package, especially with M030 and P14!"

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My own 02 986S was triple grey, awesome car, never could get it to shine... In the 986S my friend had with Sport Design interior ( I remember asking about it ), He had a triple black setup w/ 18 twists, Looking better than brand new under lighting, It looked gorgeous w/ all the silver bits on polished black. Met him and his wife in 2000 Jan/Feb at PCA board meeting, friends still.

Yes I had the same dash in my 2000 Boxster. Hated it! Lots of glare. Had to drive with polarized sun glasses to be able to drive safely. If you have a choice I�d avoid it.

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are you saying the gray one is too bright and reflects off the windshield or the Sport Design black pattern dashboard?

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I believe that I had the Sport Design, faux carbon fiber look.

http://www.986faq.com/4-0/#P69