I'm not a fan of the gray interiors, however I keep seeing otherwise nice 996TTs for sale that seem to not be selling due to the gray interior. How much of a pain would it be to change the interior. Since it would be from Gray --> Black, some things could stay gray (ie, it's not like I was going from Cinnamon --> Black). Maybe leave the pillars and roof Gray, but change out the Dash, Seats, Carpet, Door panels, Middle console, steering wheel, shifter boot.

Anyone know of a car becoming a race car and gutting a black interior?

It's just a thought. I've previously removed some interior parts, so it's not completely new to me - here's from my Audi A4 (installing audio system) - however I've never taken a full dash out before.

 

to much time 4 me , grey is good ocourse i have black

 

This has been addressed several times and the consensus is that for a Porsche it is way too expensive. But based upon your skill level you might be able to do it for a reasonable price. I don't know whether anyone actually priced it out though. I recommend you wait and get the car you want. There are ton of them out there, just be patient.

 

Thanks - yeah, I'm just trying to weigh my options. I had started considering changing to 997 seats and CF steering wheel and said to myself "while I'm at it..."

 

Agree with you - I hate grey interior on the 996tt - somehow it looks very cheap. I wonder if there is a way to help by changing just the major parts (eg seats, steering wheel, etc) and get a "decent" two tone interior.

 

Yeah, seats and floor mats helped here - maybe if door panels, steering wheel, and middle console were black as well...

 

wow seats help more than I though. I think carpet, and steering wheel would seal the deal.

 

I say just wait for the right car to come along as well. I, too, don't like the grey. I passed on a lot of cars for that fact alone. Be patient and you will find one that strikes your fancy, I did!

 

are those 997 seats you added to the 996?

 

Not me - that's from Dlack66's '02 C4 Cab that he installed last week

 

Wait for the car you like to come along, they are plenty to choose from.

 

Thanks ttboost. Could you tell me what color code your hood sticker says. I saw the video of you/Michael/Dave(S4) and we realized Michael's car isn't Seal. I think yours is, but I'd like to confirm what the sticker says. Thank you!

PS - fast car you have there I know how fast Dave's car is, so that says a lot

 

Thanks. It's a work in progress. I can't check my sticker for you now, as I am not home. I will definitely get back to you Monday night though.

My car is Seal Gray. I think they made a Slate Gray which is a little darker than my Seal gray and that's what I think Michael has. I never was a huge fan of the Seal gray, but it's grown on me and it NEVER looks dirty, within reason!

 

Video 3 and video 4 are the representative videos from that batch. Mike had no traction on run 1 (so I lifted) and I shifted from 3rd to 6th on the second run due to the crap stock shifter (problem now solved with a new 997 shifter). On 3 and 4 I get the early lead due to my quick spool, but Mike's car reels me in and walks another 2 car lengths by the end of 4th.

Mark and I confirmed this morning. My car is Slate Grey. Looks like I need to change my screen name. I asked the dealer if the car was Slate Grey when I bought it and he said it was Seal.

 

I actually like the Slate Gray better.