GT2 Folding bucket seats - bolster protectors

[adew]

I have the GT2 style folding bucket seats (with carbon backs) in my 2014 Cayman S, and despite my best efforts the outer bolsters are getting a bit worn and will only get worse over time. Searching around, it seems that there are one or two suppliers of bolster protectors for the 918 style seats, but not for my seats.

Anyone know if someone, somewhere, is making such a thing for this seat?

Thanks!

Edited by adew on Sunday 20th May 14:57

[TB993tt]

About $580 the pair.

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[V800MJH]

I got mine from Autosport Bespoke. They make them from the same material as the seats. So in my case alcantara. They are lovely and fit perfectly as well as doing the job nicely.

Think they were about £100 for a pair.

[adew]

TB993tt said:

About $580 the pair.

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Thanks. Do you have any photos?

[adew]

V800MJH said:

I got mine from Autosport Bespoke. They make them from the same material as the seats. So in my case alcantara. They are lovely and fit perfectly as well as doing the job nicely.

Think they were about £100 for a pair.

Thanks for the reply. That's a great price! However, I can't find them online and a post on the Cayman Owners Club forum (from late 2016) suggests that they are no longer trading, unfortunately.

[IMI A]

V800MJH said:

I got mine from Autosport Bespoke. They make them from the same material as the seats. So in my case alcantara. They are lovely and fit perfectly as well as doing the job nicely.

Think they were about £100 for a pair.

Are they still around? Thought they ceased trading? If they're still going can you put their contact details up please?

[Porsche911R]

I've done 40k + in these seats no wear really, don't worry about it imo.

Be putting plastic on the front of the car next !!! o wait lol

[V800MJH]

I've just had a quick google and it does seem like they have ceased trading unfortunately.

I've got a spare set I was trying to get replicated for forum members, but I have been unable to find somewhere suitable.

[V800MJH]

I've just had a quick google and it does seem like they have ceased trading unfortunately.

I've got a spare set I was trying to get replicated for forum members, but I have been unable to find somewhere suitable.

[Ej74]

I have the ones from the US fitted to my GT4
They are remarkable in terms of the OEM look with contrast stitching as well
I'll post pics up for you when i'm back home in a week or so

I actually don't even realise I have them fitted anymore

[NBTBRV8]

OP really needs to follow the best method of getting in and out without touching the bolsters. I did 20,000kms in mine and the bolsters were like new at the end of it. Throw your left leg over the bolster then push your weight with your right hand wrist to straddle your body over the bolster and fall in to the seat. You wrist takes all the weight and you never touch the sides.

[adew]

Ej74 said:

I have the ones from the US fitted to my GT4
...
I'll post pics up for you when i'm back home in a week or so

That would be great. Thanks!

[adew]

NBTBRV8 said:

OP really needs to follow the best method of getting in and out without touching the bolsters. I did 20,000kms in mine and the bolsters were like new at the end of it. Throw your left leg over the bolster then push your weight with your right hand wrist to straddle your body over the bolster and fall in to the seat. You wrist takes all the weight and you never touch the sides.

Fair comment. I am reasonably careful to get in and out "properly", but don't always. The wear is not excessive, but I just don't want it to get any worse, hence the idea to look at some sort of bolster protection.