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YOUR RESEARCHMy newly reupholstered seats - gray to black/plaid
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I have changed the shift boot to black leather with red stitching .
My newly reupholstered seats - gray to black/plaid
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My newly reupholstered seats - gray to black/plaid
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As my 996 C4 transformation evolves the next milestone was to tone down the sea of gray interior . Plus the 8 way power seats the leather was over the falls . Being an " old school " guy I wanted something different but not crazy . Some of you guys have taken the same path with excellent results . About 30 minutes ago the upholstery shop said my seats were almost ready for pick up . Just need a final steaming and good to go . I pick them up either tomorrow or Friday as I have to work around the potential for rain .
My car has a black exterior and I plan on adding red mirrors , red brake calipers and some red vinyl graphics . That red theme will now be carried over to the interior . Nothing crazy just subtle . I have changed the shift boot to black leather with red stitching . The seats are now black leather with red stitching along with the plaid center sections . The shop also built up the bolsters some and added lumbar support to both seats . I know this look isn't for everyone and that's ok . I love it .
Here are some pics the shop sent me . I think they look great and can't wait to get them installed .
They look great and the upholsterer does top notch work.
I had considered having something done in our family Tartan but it would clash with pretty much everything in my car.
Total was $5200.00 . I dropped off the seats to his shop . We picked the materials and he ordered them . He built up the bolsters with additional foam . Additional foam was added to the seat bottoms . And lumbar support was added to both front seats .
I have never worked with an upholstery shop before but this guy was highly recommended . This was a lot of money for me as I am retired . But from the pics I will not be disappointed .
And they are in . Took me 2 hours as I took my time with all wiring connectors . Everything works and looks great . The extra foam and added lumbar support feels great . Looking forward to doing a long stint in them . My poor pic taking skills do not do them justice . They are stunning in person . Wife gave a big smile and thumbs up ................ not bad . Our 45th wedding anniversary is in 2 days and she still puts up with me .
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