The Red Cabrio Barn Find Project

[jeffnhiscars]

As much as I like that apricot color, after meeting the owner of what was the sole US distributor for alcantara I've decided to go that route despite the limited color options. By "was" I mean that Alcantara has cut them off and is withdrawing its aftermarket support until their production expansion comes on line.

Seems that making 2471 acres of fabric/yr is not enough so they've even told Tesla they can't have more.

Anyway, I digress. Here are the choices keeping in mind my interior is pearl beige and the paint is zinno

[jeffnhiscars]

The burgundy is too dark for my taste and the beiges I think will get lost in my tan interior. I'm leaning toward the red since that's what my bolsters are now and i think it does a better job of tying the exterior to the interior rather than...say the orange, which is a little too bright for my liking

[bradnic]

Are you going to color match the interior trim to the bolsters Jeff?

[jeffnhiscars]

Are you going to color match the interior trim to the bolsters Jeff?

Pretty much already is....if I go with the red

[jeffnhiscars]

Here's how the orange and red Alcantara tie in with my paint



And with the mtech



Red wins IMO

[bradnic]

Go for red.. you dont need the orange lol
That cloth is gonna look terrific on your car!

[jeffnhiscars]

Go for red.. you dont need the orange lol
That cloth is gonna look terrific on your car!

Are you thread crapping on the orange ??

Ok..red..I also note on the fabric thread that the stripes tend to run from lower left to upper right when facing the seat. Seems more Feng Shui with a hint of Fibenacci

[jeffnhiscars]

Shop texted me a teaser pic of the back seat. Its BRIGHT lol



Im thinking black door cards but obviously have to see the car finished

[jeffnhiscars]

Got the car back today and the workmanship is top notch. Pics says it all....and yes, door cards will be black very soon



Looks good up close too

[delamaize]

That looks so much better than the red/tan look. and it will look 100% better with black door cards!

[jeffnhiscars]

That looks so much better than the red/tan look. and it will look 100% better with black door cards!

Agreed. Just ordered SEM Satin Black.

[iXguido]

I can appreciate it! What about the seat back covers, are they staying tan?

[jeffnhiscars]

I can appreciate it! What about the seat back covers, are they staying tan?

Not a chance lol..they will be black to match the door cards

Im looking for a red for the pulls and pockets that isn't as bright as the bolsters but still works with the overall scheme. I strongly suspect that once the doors are done, the beige carpet will be next but wont decide until I see it.

Maybe Ill wrap the pulls with mtech :-)

[parkerbink]

Verry nice, enjoy!.

[Das Delfin]

Lol that's cool Jeff. Do you have enough material to do the centers of the door cards in matching cloth?