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Posted by: billh1963 Nov 10 2020, 01:11 PM
I'm getting really close to redoing the interior on BB. It's currently all tan. It looks good but is getting tired and I think I want something new.
I'm leaning real hard towards the red tartan seats. But, even with that I'm concerned that black door cards, dash, backpad, etc. on a black car may be too much. I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black.
What do you guys think?
Here's an example of a tartan door panel. This is a bit over the top for me but gives you an idea. 
Posted by: tygaboy Nov 10 2020, 01:13 PM
I think the door panels look GREAT all matchy match to the seats! I'd try it with the door panels but maybe not the dash. Just a thought.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 10 2020, 01:24 PM
Hi Bill - I second Chris' comments - doors yes, dash no. 
Posted by: ValcoOscar Nov 10 2020, 01:26 PM
For me 
I'm doing tartan seat inserts and dash....leaving door panels stock.
Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Nov 10 2020, 02:08 PM
My Gmund 057 door panel is Tartan, so they have always done it.
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Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 10 2020, 02:42 PM
I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black.
What do you guys think?
Seats - For Sure Dude.
Dash - Absolutely NOT.
Door Panels - No thank you.
Maybe just the top door sill or the arm rest for a splash of color. 
Posted by: AZBanks Nov 10 2020, 02:48 PM
seats and dash - Yes
door panels - maybe
Posted by: rjames Nov 10 2020, 03:12 PM
I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black.
What do you guys think?
Seats - For Sure Dude.
Dash - Absolutely NOT.
Door Panels - No thank you.
Maybe just the top door sill or the arm rest for a splash of color. 
Doing the dash makes it look dated but not in a cool way, more like a leisure suit dated kind of way.
Posted by: john77 Nov 10 2020, 03:18 PM
Not tartan, but I have a red dash front and red door cards with black seats and black carpeted firewall.
I think matching two of the three works well - so door panels/dash, or dash/seat inserts, or door panels/seats - but all three is a bit much.
The great thing about the dash front is it really aint hard to redo it if you don't like it.
Posted by: Sway Bar Nov 10 2020, 03:22 PM
Where is that reference pic from? I think I've seen that car now locally? Mexico Blue, 993 VarioRam, etc...
It's all personal flavor, but I personally thought all 3 surfaces was a little too much. Felt over done and lost its affect. So 2 of the 3 maybe the better route.
Seat Inserts Always. Maybe add the door panels but I think the dash doesn't quite feel right....but again, each to their own. Part of the fun with these cars.
Posted by: mrholland2 Nov 10 2020, 04:36 PM
I'm getting really close to redoing the interior on BB. It's currently all tan. It looks good but is getting tired and I think I want something new.
I'm leaning real hard towards the red tartan seats. But, even with that I'm concerned that black door cards, dash, backpad, etc. on a black car may be too much. I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black.
What do you guys think?
Here's an example of a tartan door panel. This is a bit over the top for me but gives you an idea.
Seats yes, door cards yes.
Dash-solid non-black that is one of the colors in the plaid.
Posted by: steuspeed Nov 10 2020, 04:55 PM
I hear you on black/black is too much black. Start with the seats and see how you like it. I think on a black car doing all 3 would would really pop. Singer does the same material on dash/doors/seat inserts on all their cars. It's a cohesive look no matter what material you pick.
MANCHESTER the most wild example
http://singervehicledesign.com/works/
Posted by: mbseto Nov 10 2020, 05:23 PM
The broad tartan looks good. If it were a tight tartan or a houndstooth, it might look a little too busy.
Posted by: bigkensteele Nov 10 2020, 06:55 PM
For me
I'm doing tartan seat inserts and dash....leaving door panels stock.Same here. My seats are done and Mark was able to hook me up with a remnant for the dash panel too. I will try it out and see if I like it. If not, I can always go back to black.
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Nov 10 2020, 07:13 PM
red tartan
Posted by: Steve Nov 10 2020, 08:31 PM
I'm getting really close to redoing the interior on BB. It's currently all tan. It looks good but is getting tired and I think I want something new.
I'm leaning real hard towards the red tartan seats. But, even with that I'm concerned that black door cards, dash, backpad, etc. on a black car may be too much. I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black.
What do you guys think?
Here's an example of a tartan door panel. This is a bit over the top for me but gives you an idea.
I'm a big fan of what the factory does and they only did the seats. Doing the whole interior reminds me of Space Balls, where after ludicrous speed, they went plaid.
Posted by: billh1963 Nov 10 2020, 08:33 PM
The picture I posted was a random one I pulled off the Internet.
I appreciate the opinions. I agree that the seats are a definite. I'm still undecided on door panels or dash. Lots to think about!
Posted by: gonzo54 Nov 10 2020, 08:34 PM
For me
I'm doing tartan seat inserts and dash....leaving door panels stock.Oscar, your seats look GREAT! I like the tartan look on your car-
Posted by: mepstein Nov 10 2020, 08:45 PM
Bill - I asked 914rubber to make me some door panels to match their seat covers.
I was thinking I would do the GT style leather door pulls so more of the material will show.
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Posted by: steuspeed Nov 10 2020, 09:25 PM
Those door panels look great! GT door pulls I would not do. Plenty of plaid to see as is. Stick with the stock armrest.
Posted by: infraredcalvin Nov 10 2020, 09:59 PM
Singer gets away with the matchy match look, I like the look of door cards, dash and seats all tartan, but defiantly break up the look with the black trims the armrest, etc.
Posted by: Jett Nov 11 2020, 12:07 AM
I like the door panels and seats on a 911 but only the seats for a 914.
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Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Nov 11 2020, 12:15 AM
This is the coolest 914 doors I've ever seen.
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Posted by: Front yard mechanic Nov 11 2020, 12:41 AM
Sorry it's a no
Posted by: billh1963 Nov 11 2020, 05:09 AM
Bill - I asked 914rubber to make me some door panels to match their seat covers.
I was thinking I would do the GT style leather door pulls so more of the material will show.
Mark,
I like the look and was thinking the same thing. You sure you aren't a mind reader?
Posted by: Jett Nov 11 2020, 09:53 AM
This is the coolest 914 doors I've ever seen.
Agreed... I think you can still get the material.
Posted by: flat4guy Nov 11 2020, 08:45 PM
seats - yes
doors - maybe
dash - no
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Nov 12 2020, 09:57 PM
i was thinking that you should do the head liner for targa top too.
Posted by: MM1 Nov 12 2020, 10:17 PM
You probably saw this already, Bill - if not, here's more tartan interior reference:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=349777
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Nov 13 2020, 07:19 AM
i was thinking that you should do the head liner for targa top too.
I like the seats, doors & the Doc's headliner idea- dash no. Think the rug would be over the top
Posted by: mepstein Nov 13 2020, 08:02 AM
Whatever makes you happy.
Posted by: HansJan Nov 13 2020, 10:58 PM
Seats: Tartan
Door cards: Solid color, that matches one of the colors on the seats.
Dash: Black
Just my $0.50
Posted by: stevesc_us Nov 14 2020, 10:11 AM
Not tartan, but I have a red dash front and red door cards with black seats and black carpeted firewall.
I think matching two of the three works well - so door panels/dash, or dash/seat inserts, or door panels/seats - but all three is a bit much.
The great thing about the dash front is it really aint hard to redo it if you don't like it.
Not sure what the exterior color of your car is, but these I think would look killer if the exterior is red. Funny I bought these seats a couple of years ago with no car to put them in yet.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Nov 19 2020, 11:24 AM
Tartan is in...... 
Posted by: Tdskip Nov 19 2020, 12:24 PM
I vote for Tartan seats but stock panels otherwise. Personally I find too Tartan everywhere a bit much.
Posted by: raynekat Nov 19 2020, 06:19 PM
I vote for Tartan seats but stock panels otherwise. Personally I find too Tartan everywhere a bit much.
I agree....but that's just me.
If you like it on the doors and dash too, then go for it.
It's your car....enjoy it!
Posted by: Jett Nov 19 2020, 08:19 PM
I vote for Tartan seats but stock panels otherwise. Personally I find too Tartan everywhere a bit much.
I agree....but that's just me.
If you like it on the doors and dash too, then go for it.
It's your car....enjoy it!
+1 and it is a two way door, you can always change back.
Posted by: mepstein Nov 19 2020, 08:23 PM
I vote for Tartan seats but stock panels otherwise. Personally I find too Tartan everywhere a bit much.
I agree....but that's just me.
If you like it on the doors and dash too, then go for it.
It's your car....enjoy it!
+1 and it is a two way door, you can always change back.
When you think about it, anything can be changed back.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Nov 19 2020, 08:44 PM
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