Two-tone seats...should I do it?
 

I've been thinking about this for too long and need some outside views.

I think I like the idea, but can't land on a definitive decision. Should I two-tone the seats with white leather or leave them be?
If I do decide to go with two-tone, should I do just the rear insert, or the rear and the bottom cushion?

Below is a mock-up with some white cloth for a rough idea.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/0191431625038.jpg

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I think it will make the car look dated if you go for stark color blocking like that.

I would play with adding piping instead to go with your black/white shifter motif. Like they do it on the Range Rover, piping on the edges only.

I would also maybe replace the black carpeting on the doors and foot wells with dark grey/alcantara, do the steering wheel in alcantara with padding, and find similar shade of grey for the floor matts. Could work on the seat inserts too since it will be softer blend than going full on white. So you have a "theme" of white/black/grey with hints of white stripes here and there.

piping in black interior (not a fan of the inserts though).

Some inspiration...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1431625609.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1431625630.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1431625646.jpg

All of that white is a lot to take in, which is why I've been on the fence for about a year, now.

I still plan to do the door pocket covers in leather with white edging and maybe the door handles upper trim piece, so something more subtle may be best for the seats.
I like your piping or edging idea.

black and white color blocking makes me think of this.
black and white

Yeah, I agree.

After visualizing it, I'm sure that some edging or piping is the way to go. Maybe even just a 1cm edge on both the rear and bottom inserts or a pipe between the inserts and seats. That would be extremely easy to do, also.

I'll play with some white tape and see what I find. ;)

Pasha is the only black and white interior that has a Porsche look.

Pasha - or not at all!

I actually am going to talk to a friend of mine who does interiors about doing a Alcantara center insert on my seats. Will help in the summer from not being too hot and will make it look a little better.

Good call, Perfectlap ;)

I like the piping idea much better!
I'm also fairly certain that I only want it on the seat back insert, not the bottom.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...2CBF74E82A.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...5BCC81742D.jpg

Personally, I like the contrasting color block. Porsche's are so damn boring they make BMW interiors look downright blingy!

With that being said, there is always concern for tasteful vs over the top. However, in this case, I don't think that contrast seat inserts are in any way over the top or distasteful.

Some people will like it and some won't. So at the end of the day, if you like, then do it.

The BMX crowd wore shoes like that. I still hate those shoes. :D

Here's a pic of piping on WetOkole seat covers on their Porsche gallery page.

This is what I did many years ago ...
 

... and still looks great.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/TwoToneSeats2.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/TwoToneSeats1.jpg

Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

How about this which also happens to be for sale

http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=64678#entry784394

I had these on my 944, I like the full two tone but thats just me :D

Porsche Boxter 1996 2004 S Leather Custom FIT Seat Cover | eBayhttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1431646456.jpg
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What about some white stitching? Anyone remember who did it with that bright green? He just stitched right over the original, came out great.

Edit:
Found it - Shehadehd did it, scroll down a bit. I saw you were on the thread, so you probably already considered it.
http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/49616-opinions-brake-caliper-wheel-color-4.html#post382015

I like the full 2 tone.

I like the two tone look and I like the white stiching idea. Not sure I like the piping.

Not black and white.....but
 

I like mine, this is after a redye of the leather and the carpet. I personally think a solid color is a bit too dated

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/t...psc89540ed.jpg

I love this look!!! :cheers:

OMG, I am at a loss for words, other than perhap "hideous" :barf:

I love this. I would totally keep it if I bought that car. Wouldn't put it in a newer car - but love it there. Can't help it.

contrasting stitches for me.

I'd say, go with alcantera. You get the contrasting look, without making it look like a circus in your car.

I'm a fan of the center section in a lighter color. I have thought about doing mine in light gray or silver. How do you plan on changing it, dye? Recovered?

Personally for me, stock is always best. When it comes to resale, most buyers will walk away when they see non factory "improvements". Very few look right or improve the aesthetics of the car. IMO of course.


EDIT: Just took a closer look at the pictures. Looks great! Two tone it.

Love the look! This is what I was thinking of doing in the future. Maybe a dark Blue on the centers to try & match the Lapis blue exterior.

What did you do? The centers only or everything but the center inserts? Very nice job!

Actually this is stock colors, I just sanded and filled cracks...redyed the carpet and the leather. I then conditioned the seats and that's it.

Dwight, your interior is the best I've ever seen, hands down :cool:

Thanks for all of the opinions, but I've decided to go with the piping. It's simple and looks amazing in person!
I've already got the piping sewn up, so working on getting it installed.

Does anyone have any pointers for removing the seat back insert only?
Thanks!

I'm pretty sure it is held in place with some clips. I took a whole seat apart last year. All of the covers are held on with clips. The only thing i remember unscrewing was the coat hanger thing in the middle of the back of the seat. You can stick your hand in between the center parts and the side bolsters.

I guess I never updated this thread. :o

Finished the piping a week or two ago and love it! It really pops ;)
I really need to get some better pictures in the daylight...

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...77849BD485.jpg

Looks fantastic, maybe another project I could get you to do for me. In silver of course. :D

Looks great Charles, nicely done as usual for you:cheers:

Thanks Bruce!!! :cheers:
There's a lot of satisfaction in doing your own work and enjoying the finished product! :)



I had to sew the piping by hand because it was too small for the sewing machine. That part took hours, but attaching it to the cushion only took about 45 mins ;)
You might have to twist my arm a little, haha! :D

I've been looking for seat with the Porsche Crest in the head rest along with silver/gray inset and the all seem to come from Boxster 2006+. Would also like to get silver seat belts, but those seem to be custom oder too.

I agree 110%! Besides playing with the Boxster, I enjoy remodeling my house(at times:rolleyes:). I've remodeled almost every room(it was a disaster when I bought it) with all new flooring, baseboard, lights, plumbing etc. It is a lot of work but satisfying in the end. I also just finished installing a new HU in my truck complete with CarPlay, hands free, and GPS, it's like having a new truck! I also dabble in home theater/audio/HTPC's(built my own subs)(I built all of my current computers) I love doing all kinds of projects, keeps life interesting! I am not nearly as adept at sewing as you are, but I can do simple projects in a pinch :cheers:

How Did you do that?

It's not actual piping in the traditional sense, but same effect.
it consists of 4' long strips of leather, folded over and sewn to 1" wide polyester ribbon. The ribbon provided a larger surface for sewing it to the leather seat insert.
The leather was left over from my "http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/50640-%247-custom-leather-interior.html".

I dry fitted the ribbon/leather strip around the insert while still in the car, then used masking tape to hold it in the correct position. I then removed the insert, pulled the leather off and stitched it on. ;)
Another added benefit of using the ribbon is that it allowed me to stitch it further back on the insert so that if I decide to remove it or sell the car someday, the stitch holes will not be seen.
That is 1 rule I stick to with my mods: they are all 100% reversible ;)

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...809721204D.jpg

That looks really sharp and tasteful! I've always been a fan of contrasting stitching or piping if it's not overdone.
The only two-tone I've ever really liked is houndstooth.....
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...pshxne8vjm.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...psltdjoowi.jpg

very subtle. How about some piping on the base of the shifter leather? Might give the wide and thin white elements some continuity.
a piping outline on the seat belt receivers and piping on either side of the e-brake (towards the bottom edge) might add to that theme.