05-11-2015, 01:55 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Look what the mailman dropped off today.
My new wheel from Carsdream. I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
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05-11-2015, 02:32 PM
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Need For Speed
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I'm jealous! That's one of the wheels I've been looking at. Perfect color for our cars too!
Very nice! 
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2003 Boxster S
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05-11-2015, 02:33 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
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Those are really nice looking and I am sure that they feel good in your hands too. Nice upgrade!
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
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05-11-2015, 04:20 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Very cool. That is (IMHO) one of the must do mods on our cars. The looks and the feel are worth every penny. Nicely done.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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05-11-2015, 04:39 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Thanks guys!! Now I just have to dye this airbag to match. Well that and my dashboard.
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05-11-2015, 05:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida
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How much? I love mine more than anything.
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05-11-2015, 05:19 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heliguy
How much? I love mine more than anything.
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Well including shipping back and forth to Poland it was around $250. They recovered it in the leather design you see, made it thicker and covered the back in leather as well. I don't think for the price it can be beat. I got the wheel off of here for $150. So for well under $500 I think it's a great deal.
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05-11-2015, 06:59 PM
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Need For Speed
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How long did the process take? Link to the place that did it?
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2003 Boxster S
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05-11-2015, 07:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Alabama
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Oh My
That is beautiful.....tell us more
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05-11-2015, 09:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Chandler, AZ
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Yes, tell us more. How long did it take, how did you ship it, how did payment work, how did you communicate what you wanted, etc? The website I found has nice pictures but English is not their first language.
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02 Boxster S Guards Red, black interior with matching hardtop
89 Carrera 4
89 944 S2
78 911SC
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05-12-2015, 10:08 AM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porsche9
Yes, tell us more. How long did it take, how did you ship it, how did payment work, how did you communicate what you wanted, etc? The website I found has nice pictures but English is not their first language.
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Well it took about a month and a half from when I sent it. I shipped it USPS. I payed in Euro's thru paypal. I sent them a picture from their website of what I wanted. I had them change some of the colors from the picture. All done thru email. The wheel came out exactly like I wanted. I'd say a picture is very helpful. They don't have the picture I used on their website anymore, i noticed they took a lot of them down. If you like the way my wheel looks, i'd just send them that picture and tell them what colors work for you. If anybody needs a pic of my wheel I can send it to you via email or pm.
The way it works is you send the pic and description of what you want thru email on their site. They send you back a quote in euro. If you agree to the price they send you directions on where to send it. If you have any more questions you could just pm me as well.
Last edited by tommy583; 05-12-2015 at 06:01 PM.
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05-12-2015, 12:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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I have had CarsDream modify four wheels for me. Never an issue and always first class work.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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05-12-2015, 12:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Chandler, AZ
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Good to know. It looks like a quality result for very reasonable money. The dollar being strong at the moment helps. Thanks.
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03 Carrera
02 Boxster S Guards Red, black interior with matching hardtop
89 Carrera 4
89 944 S2
78 911SC
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05-12-2015, 01:18 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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carsdream.com. There is a contact page on the website.
Last edited by tommy583; 05-12-2015 at 06:04 PM.
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05-12-2015, 06:17 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Originally Posted by tommy583
Thanks guys!! Now I just have to dye this airbag to match. Well that and my dashboard.
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For the air bag, Google Fibernew and see if they have a franchise in your area. I have had them dye two air bags for me and they came out great. Very reasonable price too.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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05-12-2015, 06:24 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
For the air bag, Google Fibernew and see if they have a franchise in your area. I have had them dye two air bags for me and they came out great. Very reasonable price too.
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Well Chuck I also have to dye the dashboard. I changed the whole interior of my car from red to black. The only thing left to change is the dash. Taking the dash off and replacing it with a black leather one seems like a giant PITA. So I have been researching what is the best place to get leather dye all evening. If it comes out terrible I may have to replace it after all. I hope not 
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05-13-2015, 03:34 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Well I ordered the dye for my airbag and dashboard today. I ended up going with Leather World Tech. They have gotten the most good reviews on here. I'll post before and after pics when i'm done.
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05-13-2015, 05:39 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy583
Well I ordered the dye for my airbag and dashboard today. I ended up going with Leather World Tech. They have gotten the most good reviews on here. I'll post before and after pics when i'm done.
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Good deal. Are you removing the dash or doing it in place?
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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05-13-2015, 05:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Location: North Alabama
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Leather world is who I used for my seats and carpet, let it dry longer than you think you need to...order extra propellant unless you have a gun
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05-13-2015, 06:10 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
Good deal. Are you removing the dash or doing it in place?
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I'm going to do the dash in place. I don't really want to remove the dash, as it seems to be a PITA. But if I screw up dying it I will have to remove it to put a new one in I guess. I couldn't find any threads on here about dying the dash, so I may be the first one to attempt it. I have one of my old seat backs I can practice on first. My plan is to take off the gauge cluster, speaker grills, side vents, hvac / stereo surround and plastic strips in the middle of the dash. I will be painting the strips in silver while they are off, as well as the plastic airbag buttons on the doors. This project can't turn out any worse than my brake job.....I hope. If anyone has done this before and want's to give me some tips I'd appreciate it.
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