1998 Boxster Project - Complete Restoration

[BruceH]

The results speak for themselves! It is a lot of money but if you are planning to keep it, then it really isn't. Love the results!

[jccash]

Originally Posted by BruceH

The results speak for themselves! It is a lot of money but if you are planning to keep it, then it really isn't. Love the results!

I love Docs 986. I'm thinking of selling my Harley Street Glide that I've upgraded and doing the same to my Boxster. Inspirational.

[BruceH]

Now I'm jealous! Love the seats

[Crono0001]

Wow, that's some serious dedication to throw that kinda $$ on a 986 Boxster. It's something I want to do, but not that extreme. Makes me jealous

[Skrapmot]

Was looking at those two two-tone seat covers myself, as I have the same color interior. Is the brown a good match? I have the full leather interior and I noticed a poster on another forum didn't like the color match on the savannah.

BTW, thanks for the tip on the carpet, I'm gonna order some tonight to clean up my faded engine cover.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by Skrapmot

Was looking at those two two-tone seat covers myself, as I have the same color interior. Is the brown a good match? I have the full leather interior and I noticed a poster on another forum didn't like the color match on the Savanna.

BTW, thanks for the tip on the carpet, I'm gonna order some tonight to clean up my faded engine cover.

The color match is great. They sent me samples so I could compare them to the Savanna. I found their "tan" color was the best match. I upgraded the black to their Ecstasy Black which is a much nicer leather. Also had them do the leather instead of vinyl for the sides and back of the seat. I should also mention that I had to send them the Rubber Grommet sewn into the back of the seat leather that secures the leather to the seat (in the u-shaped grove). They said the Porsche OEM rubber was the best. So I tore it off the old seats and sent it to them. I don't have the full leather interior, so I was matching against the savannah plastic. Although the door air-bag covers where savanna leather and it matched that pretty good. I've since dyed the covers black though.

[jccash]

Thank you so much for posting your pictures of the seats. This is very helpful and I think you should send those pictures to leatherseats.com so they can send them to potential customers. They did not have that sample pic for a 986 when I wrote them.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by jccash

Thank you so much for posting your pictures of the seats. This is very helpful and I think you should send those pictures to leatherseats.com so they can send them to potential customers. They did not have that sample pic for a 986 when I wrote them.

Great suggestion. I emailed the pics to the LeatherSeats.com representative who helped me.

[jccash]

Originally Posted by drbodzin

Great suggestion. I emailed the pics to the LeatherSeats.com representative who helped me.

I also emailed your pics to Tim at Leatherseats.com and asked for a quote. Very exciting. Now if I can talk my wife into the two tone. She is leaning towards black due to the color not being 100% the same. I really like the quality of the seats and I really appreciate you sharing your journey with us.

[jccash]

[QUOTE=Skrapmot;335057]Was looking at those two two-tone seat covers myself, as I have the same color interior. Is the brown a good match? I have the full leather interior and I noticed a poster on another forum didn't like the color match on the savannah.

I saw that post where the poster was selling his covers. I'm not sure they are the same color and material as the ones in these pictures. My 986 is the same color as Docs. I was thinking of just going with Black seat covers from leatherseats.com but now after seeing these pictures I might simply do the same thing.

[Skrapmot]

[QUOTE=jccash;335084]

Originally Posted by Skrapmot

Was looking at those two two-tone seat covers myself, as I have the same color interior. Is the brown a good match? I have the full leather interior and I noticed a poster on another forum didn't like the color match on the savannah.

I saw that post where the poster was selling his covers. I'm not sure they are the same color and material as the ones in these pictures. My 986 is the same color as Docs. I was thinking of just going with Black seat covers from leatherseats.com but now after seeing these pictures I might simply do the same thing.

I think I found those on EBay for $900 and the brown does look a bit off.

[Skrapmot]

I really digging two tone, I'll think I'll see if they can send me a swatch. I'm not sure if I could get away with a colored crest though, my ride is a bit more stock, but it would be cool if they could emboss the leather with a Porsche logo though.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by Skrapmot

I really digging two tone, I'll think I'll see if they can send me a swatch. I'm not sure if I could get away with a colored crest though, my ride is a bit more stock, but it would be cool if they could emboss the leather with a Porsche logo though.

Pretty sure they can put anything you want for a logo. PORSCHE or BOXSTER would be pretty cool too!

[yoyo7]

WOW... Boxster looks fantastic. great work.

[particlewave]

Congrats Doc!!!

[BruceH]

Not surprising! Congratulations! It is definitely a head turner

[aclark133]

you def need a hard top to finish the look... it would be soo good

[drbodzin]

Just had the new Robbins Convertible Top with Glass Window installed last week. Came out really nice.

[Dgnarvs]

Doc, can I ask the model/brand of your replacement head unit? I think mine is busted and looking to replace it. Thanks!

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by Dgnarvs

Doc, can I ask the model/brand of your replacement head unit? I think mine is busted and looking to replace it. Thanks!

Its a Pioneer AVIC-X940BT