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Old May 13, 2017 | 09:02 AM
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I love that color interior. My 1st P-car had that color and I miss it. Your color choices look fantastic. I have been looking for a spare wheel to send to him to recover in Alcantara. If you don't mind my asking what did it cost to have each piece done and returned to you.
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Finally received the shipment on Saturday, which was filled with downpour. After installing, I still went out and drove to make sure everything was aligned perfectly. I 've had PSM and PASM failure message pop up, but cleared within 3 minutes of driving.

Overall I'm very happy with how everything came out. I don't know if I would call it OEM-like quality, but it is close. It was a long month and a half process between planning out what I wanted, shipping to Latvia, and receiving shipment, but I think it was worth it. The color of the Alcantara matches almost perfectly to the interior. I think it definitely makes the interior pop compared to the previous standard sand beige interior. A couple times I've heard in person "oh man, too bad you didn't get black or gray interior." I actually love the classy combo of white and beige. You don't need to switch to a different color, or add black or dark gray bits to make things unique, pop, and look good!

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Old May 15, 2017 | 01:05 PM
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Great job! Keep it clean with Sonax alcantara cleaner.
 
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Originally Posted by TypeRx
Great job! Keep it clean with Sonax alcantara cleaner.
Thanks for the recommendation. If it's as effective as their wheel cleaner, it should be a great product.
 
Old May 15, 2017 | 01:25 PM
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Thanks for the recommendation. If it's as effective as their wheel cleaner, it should be a great product.
The shift **** and steering wheel will get matted down/dirty over time if you don't upkeep the material (which I am sure won't be the case). The Sonax cleaner helps quite a bit. I would also recommend washing your hands before driving, which in my book is a must regardless of leather/alcantara/whatever interior.

I was never able to get 100% match to Porsche OEM Alcantara but pretty close.
 
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Originally Posted by TypeRx
I would also recommend washing your hands before driving, which in my book is a must regardless of leather/alcantara/whatever interior.
Amen. I never drive this car without being absolutely clean from head to toe. Hand sanitizer stored in the glove box. I let my passengers know as well. In the future I will let any Porsche tech who touches this car the deal also!
 
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LederManz

Hello, How do I get in touch with LederManz ? I can't find a link or website.


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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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Just private message him there. Ask for his email. Tell him Ryan the guy that got the 997 sand beige interior pieces wrapped referred you. Also be very descriptive on exactly what you want. I regret not mentioning the shaped, thumb grooves as you'll see in examples on his IG.
 
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Thank you.
 
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Looks fantastic! I have sand interior as well, I might have tried black.. but beige looks great!
 
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Here is the wheel that I just received back from Ledermanz . . . . beautiful ! The quality and workmanship is the best that I have seen on an after factory wheel wrap.

I will have a shift ****/boot re-done to match, after the first of the year.
 
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Originally Posted by Dymag
Here is the wheel that I just received back from Ledermanz . . . . beautiful ! The quality and workmanship is the best that I have seen on an after factory wheel wrap.
Beautiful wheel! So happy I saw your wheel on their Instagram the day I was to confirm my spec, because I was really worried about how the side grips would look (most aftermarket wheel makers use those ergonomic side grips that look really bad). Here's how mine turned out below. Needless to say I'm thrilled!

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Loving the wheels guys. 997.2gt3 is that a semi flat bottom or are my eyes playing tricks since it’s white?
 
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Originally Posted by gt2rsobsessed
Loving the wheels guys. 997.2gt3 is that a semi flat bottom or are my eyes playing tricks since it’s white?
Your eyes aren't playing tricks!

 



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