Thanks everyone. I'll try a little harder to soften the leather up. I'll try to post pics, when I get the chance. Reupholstering is probably going to be the ultimate finale. *sigh...
Oh btw.. randall, ebay shows the dismantler (whom I've dealt with before) selling a pair of seats on ebay. However, you are right. These are no way close to being like new condition. Mine are in better condition, I think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-99-04-911-996-97-04-986-Boxster-Black-Seats-Par_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33701QQitemZ7998221 730QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW