I was on their site and found this. This is quite a deal. No?

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...Code=9976speed

No affiliation just a new owner looking for some goodies.

 

Seems like a great deal. Anybody have an idea how easy this install is?

 

I did the PDK version in Leather - not too hard, just takes some patience and the correct tools:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...e-upgrade.html

 

I would take it to a shop to do though, shouldn't cost too much as it will be a walk in the park for them. I think you need to know how to take part of the center console part no?

 

Don't flame me, but I can't stand Alcantara. I have it on my roof liner and that is where it belongs. It doesn't wear well especially on places where you put your hands (steering wheel, brake lever, shift ****). But that is just my opinion, I know some people love it. For me it's real leather or nothing.

 

Wow that's a great price!

The alcantara on the headliner is a much softer version than what goes on high tactile areas: steering wheel, shifter and e brake, etc. I find it much more pleasing to the touch than the hard leather.

 

My brother had Alcantara steering wheel and shifter on his BMW. Looked worn out and like crap after 15k miles. Not sure if it's the same quality material that Porsche uses.

 

The whole point of alacantra was supposed to be that it is grippier than regular leather, right?

So I can see that on a steering wheel and the shifter, but on the e-brake? I guess it rounds out the look....

 

Right - just a bunch screws basically. That link I posted has some very detailed CC removal instructions (a PDF from MCCarbon for a CF CC upgrade). If you follow them explicitly and have the correct tools, then not much to it other than time - ~3 hours for a slow amateur like me.

I'm no fan of Alcantara either for that sort of trim, but different strokes...

 

If you Google Alcantara you see that it's actually a brand name for a faux suede leather. Like most parts on a Porsche, it's not a Porsche product but one they spec for their interiors and may very well be the same stuff BMW specs in their cars. I can't say that I dislike it ( although I much prefer leather ) but I have always been amazed at what Porsche charges for it as it's synthetic composite material and not made from leather. However, with that said, as Porsche prices go, the price for the shifter-brake combo looks like a bargin compared to what they charge for other such combos in leather and or leather/wood.

 

Alcantara is expensive in BMWs as well - only coming with Ms and top line 7s - and probably expensive in general. It is a nice fabric, but that suede look - whether suede or Alcantara - just doesn't work for me past the roof liner.

More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcantara_(material)

 

Just curious. Why is alcantara headliner tolerable but other pieces not? Is t becaus it standard?

Not heralding alcantara interiors.

 

I agree with Steve, but then my name is Steve too. Just not a fan of the look of suede or Alcantara. On the roof liner it's out of sight out of mind that is why it's tolerable. How often do you look at your roof liner?

 

i am thinking about picking this up for my Cayman S....great deal!

 

This is how the kit looks in my car. And after close to 10k miles it shows no signs of wear at all