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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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Aesthetic Q: Grey seat-backs of Sport seats

I ordered Cobalt Blue Metalic over "Natural Leather Brown" interior with adaptive sport seats. I understand that, by default, the seat backs will be grey/silver plastic.

I worry that the grey plastic won't go well with the above color combo, and was thinking of getting the seat-backs covered in leather ($1610!!!).

I know it's an obscure and subjective issue, but I thought I'd throw this out there in case someone has an opinion.
 
Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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when you drive the car you cant see the back of the seats
 
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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The seatbacks are only grey by default IF you get the adaptive sports seats. You could always elect to get those painted aluminum-look. I think that was also an expensive upgrade too.

I'm also not so sure if Natural Brown would look good with Cobalt blue..maybe Terracotta/black instead?
 
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gmoney
when you drive the car you cant see the back of the seats
I know, I know, I'm being ****.
 
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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I'm not too crazy about the looks of those grey seatbacks either..but gmoney is right.
 
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by atomic80
I'm also not so sure if Natural Brown would look good with Cobalt blue..maybe Terracotta/black instead?
I fell in love with this look: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...89&postcount=6

Porsche Terracotta (perhaps everyone's) is too red for my tastes.
 
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Those pictures don't illustrate Natural Brown too well. Here's what it really looks like in real life:

 
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Do a search for stealth's new car...it looks pretty good, I thought.
 
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i wouldn't do it. the seat back color will match ur upper center console (nav surround), steering wheel & e-brake base (as u can see in the above picture). it'll actually match better if u leave it in that finish to tight up with the rest. just my opinion.
 
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Originally Posted by 20C4S
i wouldn't do it. the seat back color will match ur upper center console (nav surround), steering wheel & e-brake base (as u can see in the above picture). it'll actually match better if u leave it in that finish to tight up with the rest. just my opinion.
Agreed. I dont think that silver and browns go well together, but since so many parts in the interior are already silver, I would just leave it how it is. Although, seat backs in leather would be very nice... On the other hand, the exterior/interior combo you chose is beautiful!
 
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I'll bet it would be cheaper to have them painted aluminum post-delivery.
 
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We can handle it after delivery if you prefer...

We are able to do alumalook, Cobalt, or any other finish you want.
 
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Hell if your in SoCal I know a co that can do the leather or alcantara etc. for less than what Porsche charges ya!
 
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The grey/silver colors are neutral enough to go with the natural brown, especially considering the other same color trim elsewhere in the cabin. Natural brown is a great color. Save the money and keep the standard seat backs.
 
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Thanks everyone. I think I'll skip the leather seat backs.
 


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