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Stl-986 · 01-10-2022, 11:24 AM

From looking at others have have used Lseats kits (not just Porsche) their fit isn't always great. Dont know how they make their patterns but if it is how I think they do it, they take a used set of covers from a customer and make a template from that. That will get them close, but that original template could be worn, old, etc. If they dont shrink it some then there wont be a tight enough fit and for new leather seats, you want a very tight fit out of the box so it can stretch over time. I suspect they dont do this which is why the fit isn't that great.

01-10-2022, 11:24 AM	#24
Stl-986 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 1,180	From looking at others have have used Lseats kits (not just Porsche) their fit isn't always great. Dont know how they make their patterns but if it is how I think they do it, they take a used set of covers from a customer and make a template from that. That will get them close, but that original template could be worn, old, etc. If they dont shrink it some then there wont be a tight enough fit and for new leather seats, you want a very tight fit out of the box so it can stretch over time. I suspect they dont do this which is why the fit isn't that great. __________________ 2000 Boxster Tiptronic 2003 Boxster 2003 996 C2 Cab 2002 996 (SOLD) 1986 944 (gone but missed)