996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

996TT interior question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-07-2016 | 03:07 PM
takenotes996tt's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 21
Rep Power: 0
takenotes996tt is infamous around these parts
996TT interior question

So on my hunt for my own 996TT I keep on finding ones that I loves and thy are in my price range but a big problem for me is that they will have the tan leather or some other hideous option I am really just a black type of guy when it comes to interior and with these cars as I'm sure you guys know they go to the extreme with interior colors door card,carpet dashboard, plastics ect. so my question is 1st is it possible to do a swap considering vins on the dash and all that and if so how often do you see hole interiors swaps come up for sale and I'm sure it would be costly considering all the parts included
 
  #2  
Old 02-07-2016 | 03:39 PM
HotRodGuy's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,874
From: Walnut Creek, CA
Rep Power: 579
HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !HotRodGuy Is a GOD !
funny, all i could find were black interiors, would have loved tan!


I have seen guys do full swaps, find a totaled car, but there may be misc pieces you need to fill in here and there.
 
  #3  
Old 02-07-2016 | 05:14 PM
LQQK's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 456
Rep Power: 69
LQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond reputeLQQK has a reputation beyond repute
Actually pretty easy to do a swap - and you can normally find a full interior on eBay. I saw a low mileage gt3 interior with every part for 4K a while a go. It was perfect.
 
  #4  
Old 02-07-2016 | 06:51 PM
cdk4219's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 92
Rep Power: 18
cdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to all
Swapping interiors us pretty easy, the hardest thing is the headliner, and if you don't mind not having vinyl dash and door panels, then you buy lots of 986 parts back to 99 and probably sell your tan interior for a profit. If you are looking for complete leather interiors, then the story will be more expensive.
 
  #5  
Old 02-07-2016 | 08:06 PM
takenotes996tt's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 21
Rep Power: 0
takenotes996tt is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by cdk4219
Swapping interiors us pretty easy, the hardest thing is the headliner, and if you don't mind not having vinyl dash and door panels, then you buy lots of 986 parts back to 99 and probably sell your tan interior for a profit. If you are looking for complete leather interiors, then the story will be more expensive.
So what about the VINS on the dash ?
 
  #6  
Old 02-07-2016 | 08:15 PM
cdk4219's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 92
Rep Power: 18
cdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to allcdk4219 is a name known to all
It's under the dash, not actually on the dash itself. It us part of the body of the car
 
  #7  
Old 02-07-2016 | 08:40 PM
rmc1148's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,382
From: kirkwood pa
Rep Power: 433
rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !
That is correct vin is not an issue. I would have to be in love with a car or it be a very good deal to go thru the hassle. Things never go back together quite as well either- I have changed quite a few interiors.
 
  #8  
Old 02-07-2016 | 09:30 PM
Jeanmarcboilard's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 413
From: Sarnia
Rep Power: 70
Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !Jeanmarcboilard Is a GOD !
^Agree, wait for the color you want.
 
  #9  
Old 02-08-2016 | 09:21 AM
Road King's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 353
From: SF
Rep Power: 101
Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by Jeanmarcboilard
^Agree, wait for the color you want.
It's easier said than done, but I also agree. I almost bought a seal grey 2003 turbo with light gray interior (when I really wanted black int.) and fortunately the car failed PPI due to a coolant leak.

And it all worked out in the end, as I got a 2002 seal gray with black interior just like I wanted (with no carbon fiber trim to peel, crack, or fade!).

A lot of folks (non 996 owners) seem to poo poo our interiors but I actually like the simplicity and lack of bells/whistles etc compared to modern cars.
 
  #10  
Old 02-08-2016 | 11:19 AM
macmann's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 119
From: Houston, TX
Rep Power: 14
macmann is infamous around these parts
Very easy to do a swap. I did one a few years ago and considered replacing my grey interior on my 996tt and decided to leave it alone.
 
  #11  
Old 02-08-2016 | 01:21 PM
su_maverick's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 689
From: AZ
Rep Power: 186
su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !su_maverick Is a GOD !
I would actually like the grey interior if it was two tone. Like Road King said, I like our interiors as it doesnt age as badly as some of the newer ones, just dont like the monochrome with the non-black ones.
 
  #12  
Old 02-09-2016 | 10:29 AM
rxbike's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 645
From: Visalia, CA
Rep Power: 65
rxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond reputerxbike has a reputation beyond repute
Speaking if interior, how is everyone dealing with the plastic parts that have the rubberized coating when they get scratched or pealing away a bit at a time ? Or maybe no one has those problems. I don't want to paint them or vinyl wrap them but rather want a way to return them back to OE look and feel .

TIA
 
  #13  
Old 02-09-2016 | 10:49 AM
Road King's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 353
From: SF
Rep Power: 101
Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !Road King Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by rxbike
Speaking if interior, how is everyone dealing with the plastic parts that have the rubberized coating when they get scratched or pealing away a bit at a time ? Or maybe no one has those problems. I don't want to paint them or vinyl wrap them but rather want a way to return them back to OE look and feel .TIA
I think it can depend on how previous owners treated the car. I am fortunate that my 48K miles show well...the PO was very meticulous and theres very little wear on button and touch surfaces.
 
  #14  
Old 02-09-2016 | 12:17 PM
gophaster's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 710
From: South FLA
Rep Power: 206
gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !gophaster Is a GOD !
+1, when you are actively hunting for a car it can sometimes be hard to pass up a great one because of something like interior color. I only wanted black inside and there were some really nice non-black cars back when I was shopping. Looking back, I think I could have been a bit more open to a more unique interior color just to have something different. Who knows, in the end it might even grow on you I guess it just depends how badly you want black!!

I also agree that the interiors in our cars have a sort of simplicity to them. I mean you can even get a gt3 center console delete for our cars to even make it more old school looking. I don't think that's possible with 997 and newer.

GT3 Center console delete:
(pic is from a member of rennlist: Serge944)




Originally Posted by Road King
It's easier said than done, but I also agree. I almost bought a seal grey 2003 turbo with light gray interior (when I really wanted black int.) and fortunately the car failed PPI due to a coolant leak.

And it all worked out in the end, as I got a 2002 seal gray with black interior just like I wanted (with no carbon fiber trim to peel, crack, or fade!).

A lot of folks (non 996 owners) seem to poo poo our interiors but I actually like the simplicity and lack of bells/whistles etc compared to modern cars.
 
  #15  
Old 02-09-2016 | 01:13 PM
rmc1148's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,382
From: kirkwood pa
Rep Power: 433
rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !rmc1148 Is a GOD !
Audis do the same with the rubberized bits, I have Audis with close to 100k with no problems= its mostly how they are treated. My Porsche still looks new.
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: 996TT interior question



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:47 PM.