The highs & lows of upgrading your Porsche 911 GT3 interior

As a follow up to MotoMan introducing you to his ‪@Porsche‬ 911 GT3 mit Touring Packet back in October 2023, he shares four major updates to the car: Three relating to the interior and one revealing the results of the naming contest for this special 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. Along the way, he shares the story of how he hacked the Porsche ordering codes to create a factory interior upgrade when the factory wouldn’t do the work.
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[@MrSchn3ll]

I appreciate the tartan inserts, but 4 colors is one too many - the 3 color rule applies so the green needs to go. If you swapped green with red, it would tie everything together. Just my opinion.

[@stefan3eng]

seriously, why? motoman, what do you do for a living? eck!

[@nafnaf0]

Yeah I agree, it has gotten a bit too busy

[@darrenhawthorne2258]

Lovely car but that Tartan is hideous

[@got_gt3612]

I do no more than 3 colors. You have blue, gold, green, brown and wait, red stitch and wait red belts and red tachometer at this point just add purple!!!

[@MistahWorldwide]

Why did you go with blue-green tartan when the interior already has red accents? Why not go for the aberdeen color you showed on the tartan website? At least the red on the Aberdeen would match the red stitching and seatbelts.

[@michaellau2544]

I probably wouldn’t park in the middle of road and film there😉

[@amirjon]

Just when you thought this build couldn’t be any harder on the eyes!!! Love u motoman but gosh daaaamn

[@stefan3eng]

Embarrassing

[@bgj2940]

Love the car ... But hate the current inserts.

[@miles_smiles]

Get your eyes checked yearly

[@RoyalDudeness]

The red stitching, red seat belts and the golden wheels are too much for me

[@MichaelWarne]

It’s not my car so my opinion doesn’t matter, but holy crap

[@tool8337]

Very much think this is all cool. I just don't agree with the red brake calipers and Guards Red stitching in contrast will the blue, green, and tan interior. Personally, it'd be fine without the green patches on the seats. There would only be primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. With all these things, it looks like those houses that have too many Christmas decorations outside, but no theme.

[@Plextortion]

Speaking of bad taste..........the interior of your car. It looks like you went out of your way to screw it up.

[@DAShanin]

How about a matching shirt? Love your work MotoMan and love your Porsche passion.

[@MotoManTV]

Good idea!

[@wes9588]

You are absolutely nuts. And…I love it! Good for you!

[@MotoManTV]

I take that as high priase . . . thank you, Wes!

[@benbustama3430]

MM, thanks for sharing your story. I enjoyed it. I think I like the black floor mats with a thicker cognac leather border best. I’d also add a cognac PORSCHE script as well. Eva is looking good mate!👍😎

[@saul_bloom]

Congrats on YOUR Touring. Hope you're still enjoying it. Tough decision to forgo the 992 18-way seats because they're so excellent (vastly improved vs 991) for the Touring. But I understand your decision because the buckets look so amazing and the customization process is a big part of the overall experience.

[@cantcatchm3m5]

Nothing else matches the chrome window surrounds. Maybe paint/ wrap the surrounds gold/bronze to match the wheels. Or diamond cut the wheel faces so there is a little silver to pull in with the window surrounds.

[@tahaalvi1913]

How about a Tartan Key Wrap?

[@sandman2b]

Just curious. You shot this episode in the lane of a street in a curve...where was the traffic? Who let you shut down what appears like a canyon road?

[@hugocramez9042]

I am sorry to tell you, as a professional in textiles,.......the fabric will not last long! to comply with car industry requirements its a completely ball game, namely much higher abrasion and colour fastness!

[@YYZ-SRQ]

I was thinking the same thing, clothing fabrics do not have to stand the test of time and materials chosen for cars are done with miles of research and testing. These clothing tartans could stretch out and look baggy, get piley, they are generally not treated for UV protection so maybe a faded mess in a year or two, not to mention the heat inside the car parked on a hot day and finally durability, I think abrasion resistance will be terrible. Not sure why you felt you had to change out what is a rare and prestigious car, enjoy it for what it is, akin to dating a supermodel and now you want her to change her look as you are not happy for how she looks

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

What quote comes to my mind...a yes - the route is the goal (Der Weg ist das Ziel) means its all about the fun while you do this and also you can be proud to achieve something unique. Well done Sir! Tartan is very traditional and very Porsche. Does anybody know how Tartan started with Porsches?

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, sir! I am going to steal that material from you . . .

[@owenoconnor2700]

The quality of what you produced is top notch, fair play. I got a set from Justin P and they brighten up my day when I get in the car

[@MotoManTV]

That is EXACTLY what I feel when I open Eva's door . . .

[@owenoconnor2700]

@@MotoManTV switching seat inserts is akin to changing leather straps on a good watch

[@markastor6740]

I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on how comfortable the seats are? I’ve owned a 993, 996 and 997 and found them all to be very comfortable. I’ve also driven a number of 992’s and even the 18 way seats feel like they’re made of concrete and are too narrow. I’ve also sat in a car with your seats and I can’t imagine they’re comfortable for a long journey. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks as always, for the great content.

[@MotoManTV]

Good question! Have to admit, I find the Carbon Buckets more comfortable. Why? More support and the firmness of the cushions. The only thing I don't like - especailly on longer trips - I would like the ability to adjust the angle of the seatback. Granted, not the point of that seat but would have loved an middle choice.

[@Driven-Productions]

Enjoyed this content. Fascinating hearing how you frame your opinions regarding your Porsche Touring journey.

[@ferdinandbardamu3945]

Now it’s time for the easy stuff like a softer spring kit and a Kline Inconel exhaust. 🤣

[@chilliwilli4971]

The red clashes worse now with tartan updates. Know you were building on guards red calipers originally, then sills,tach,Sport Chrono, and extinguisher. Then tartan with no red in it. Like the Gentian Blue and Cognac together, but rest of spec should have been done differently.

[@klaymoon1]

Nice Porsche! Is this GT3 Touring or GT3 with no wing option?

[@janphilip192]

There is no „GT3 with no Wing option“… if you want a GT3 without the Wing you either have to buy a GT3 Touring or remove the Wing yourself after you get your GT3

[@klaymoon1]

@@janphilip192 must be VERY hard to get then. Even harder than GT3!

[@911aircooled5]

I changed mine after market to tartan as soon as I got it. Sourced my tartan from Scotland using my Grandfathers tartan, made and then sent to Australia. Mine is blue too, but matches the interior and exterior, by coincidence (thanks grandad). It cost US$1.8K, beautifully made, and I have to originals to put back in if i ever sell it. They had the channel and the blank for the airbag pressure trigger. I then took it back to Porsche to zeroise the seat cushion removal code. It was easy start to finish and looks magnificent.

[@JamesBond-bo2rl]

amazing hard work!! looks amazing. you need to add the tartan door inserts to complete the interior!!!!

[@cinqiwc]

Thank you very much for this video! I'm in the process of getting custom inserts in my carbon bucket seats (9912 Touring). The fabric arrived a few months ago already (from the US) but my trimmer won't have time until in a few weeks. I will send him a link to this video because I think he's not aware of that special part that goes to the front of the bottom insert (like I wasn't aware either). Fingers crossed we'll get it sorted out! Love your inserts and the idea of the frunk mat is awesome as well. If we have enough fabric left this will probably be something I'd do too and no, not the slippers 🙂

[@MotoManTV]

Post some pics of the final product when you are done . . .

[@alexioflexio8818]

it's good to see you had fun with it. the stitching in red is really off though.. a bit of a jungle of color. have it all unstitched, and redo. don't let the project stay unfinished like this. have fun with it!!

[@heinrichgerhardt6119]

"How Hard Could That Be??" Where have I heard that before?

[@MotoManTV]

And both projects took about the same time:)

[@desertwindauh]

Loved learning about Eva. Loved the craziness. One tiny detail that's bugging me and that is the tartan frunk carpet with cognac trim and yet I think it needs the red stitching.

[@primozkrajcar4144]

I love that you are making the car your own even more than you already have from the factory. And I must say the front trunk carpet is wunderbar. When you showed that carpet to the camera my reaction was "oh, yes!" I wish we bump to each other sometime in the future and have a long geeky chat about cars.

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, Primoz . . . good to hear from you again!

[@lakebluffjack]

How do you find a road where no cars are driving by during the video? There’s a double yellow there !

[@MotoManTV]

Movie magic . . . also known as a known as a closed road . . . :)

[@tracyrobison2297]

I have 2020 carrera base,and yes the windshield has been replaced because of sealant leaking, hope your taillights don't leak, those have been replaced also, they filled with water. 992's have some issues. Did I mention button for switching to manual replaced twice? Oh, recently oil leak for right turbo redone. Yikes, Porsche where is quality control. Tim

[@MotoManTV]

UGH . . . Have you noticed issues in the fit or seal of the replaced windscreen?

[@tracyrobison2297]

new windshield ok so far

[@tracyrobison2297]

also,forgot to mention, drivers side side turn signal light fell out and hanging by wires... Tim

[@redrum707monkey]

what a great looking car 😎👍

[@sja9836]

Interesting Episode. Couple of points: Eva Green is Pronounced Eeva E as in Pea not A as in Ava for example Ava Gardner. Like where you're going with the Black Watch Tartan/Cognac, black seat belts and callipers for me as it's all getting a bit busy in there. I know the bright finish window surrounds are very GT3 Touring and look super 'up market' but for me they don't work with the neodyme wheels. Yes there as several recall issues in the UK too, it is what it is. I'm assuming you got a 3 year manufacturers warranty from Porsche when you bought the car? Love the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@MotoManTV]

US cars come equipped with a factory warranty as well as limited service plan. Basically, the first service is covered by Porsche.

[@findtomdotcom]

Man that is a lot of colours….. But hey it’s your car, enjoy.

[@IceDree]

Wow, just wow, M! Looking forward to hearing what you got up your sleeve for what's next. Kudos for not modifying the original seat bits. They might come in handy as a backup or in case you want to change things around in the future. You never know. Love the airplane-steward style presentation at the hangar, very nice touch, M. Eva suits her well. What did you name her japanese niece by the way? I don't believe you mentioned it or at least I don't remember it.

[@MotoManTV]

Good question: 'Bayashi'. Short for Wakabayashi, the last name of the actress that played the role of Aki in 'You Only Live Twice'. (probably one of my favorite films of the franchise)

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

Those mats are awesome

[@BillyBobDadster]

Love the customization. Any chance you would share where you got the cognac leather for the edging on the mats? Would love to make a pepita mat for the frunk of my Targa with that leather.

[@MotoManTV]

Sourced from my secret trimmer who would have me publically drawn and quartered if I shared the source. That said, I am certain Petru can help: studiopaguzzi.com/

[@BillyBobDadster]

@@MotoManTV Thanks so much! Congrats on such a great and personal car.

[@javim2589]

Love the floor mats, they really do look good with the rest of the interior. The frunk one it´s actually very useful because the standard black one gives a dark appearance inside the frunk. It´s quite fun watching this videos about the care of one´s car so more like this or what´s new with the GT3 in the future. Oh, i give you a "fun fact", if you selected back in the day the option of the short shifter in a 997S you will get both the best and worst manual gearbox ever :D

[@MotoManTV]

So another fun fact : A fellow GT3 Touring owner I know who makes me look like a 'set it and forget it' kind of guy had Sonderwunsch go through his entire car - even to the point of trimming the frunk in the same leather as the interior . . . which was an off white/almost dove grey. Looks STUNNING but I would be afraid to put anything in there . . .

[@pcaryvr]

Just another internet voice, but too many colours going on in your cabin IMO. The Green/Blue Tartan doesn't integrate with the red stitching / details. Consider going for a Red Tartan or the more classic Pepita!

[@garyclark6747]

You should have about 2-3 yards of that fabric left and I know a seamstress that could make you a jacket. I’m thinking dark blue satin lapel or lining that matches the paint depending on the length. Next time you’re in Belmont/Gastonia NC and if you’re interested she could get your measurements and I’m sure create it to your exact specification. I’m thinking a fitted one that would be comfortable driving and if you buy a little more fabric a traditional length for the dinner/event scene. 🤔 18:53

[@8-bitbitsa821]

Who’s the nice guy who helped you with the “J” edges ? I need him to do some inserts for me.

[@MotoManTV]

studiopaguzzi.com/ Ask for Petru and tell him I sent you . . .

[@8-bitbitsa821]

@@MotoManTV cheers 👍🏻

[@TeddieMusic]

Black ones are much much better, IMHO

[@charliewilson3528]

Nice looking car.

[@saul_bloom]

The guy who wouldn't sell you the plastic moldings is quite a tool. What a contrast between that guy and the one who couldn't be more helpful.

[@petrupaguta8973]

Awesome!!! Looking forward to do the door card inserts in tartan!!

[@MotoManTV]

Sir! Thank you for all your help in bringing my vision over the finish line . . .

[@doughson]

Whenever I watch your videos, I wonder where the heck you can film on a road and not worry about some idiot plowing into you from the back. Stay safe.

[@Affalterbach1967]

I would like to see a set of fitted Tuxmats in this beautiful car. #quilted #saveagegeeese_promocodes

[@markhartman7939]

The new Porsche owner. Let’s not talk about driving experience, or acceleration or incredible braking performance. Let’s instead talk about the spec and how different yours is from the one 20 feet away at the car show. Do we video a canyon drive at 8/10 or do we video our trunk mat? At least 10 of these guys at any Porsche meet. The first thing I changed on the GT3 was the exhaust. You did floor mats. Difference of opinion.

[@mariolemus106]

Love it brotha! Way to make it yours and unlike no other…

[@MotoManTV]

We need to have the Don from Tucson come visit her . . .

[@mostwantedm3]

Reminds me of something we would see in Need for Speed: High Stakes.

[@senshibat8920]

So no Super villans tartan vest with silver buttons.. The Frunk mats brilliant contrast to a plain black. We would try a Contrast Roof for a 718 Spyder.. if owned. The insert mats great for cooler interior in summer. over weather clad rubber anyday

[@MotoManTV]

Super villian tartan vest . . . May need to run that one past Petru on my next visit to the shop:)

[@Porsche311]

It’s your car, but adding green to the interior is a bit much. It would have worked if you didn’t already pick red belts and stitching on that interior leather choice. Personally would have chosen a tartan pattern with a blue and red pattern to tie it all together in a more tasteful and cohesive manner. Enjoy

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

Why add green in the plaid?? A plaid with red and blue and tan would have worked much better.

[@MonkeyFencing]

Loving the OCD sir! Great job on tartan selection, especially the frunk mat. Congrats on a wonderful car and continued success.

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, sir!

[@shaunonig1979]

Someone should be honest here, you have horrible taste, you should hire a professional. The good news is that when you sell it, it will not be hard for new owner to make your car beautiful again, they will just need to put back the black mats and change the red stitching and belts to black, blue or green including the belts

[@outforaripper]

You got the car through the lower snake gate?!

[@KevGoesRiding]

Everything looks good to me EXCEPT the red stitching. It just doesnt work with every other colour you have going on there. Of course it's your car and it's a freaking GT3 touring so enjoy what you love

[@jeffcamara]

Man, you'd hate my interior then!! 😂😂

[@robertmurdock7530]

Just sayin', I think I would have gone with the Lizard Yellow & Neon Green...Metalflake. And purple LEDs in the wheel wells (tied to the sound system, of course). 😂

[@dobster5819]

The red belts, stitching and brakes do not work with the car. Just my opinion.

[@Daniel-tt8ni]

Driving gloves, cognac leather, tartan fabric top bit would be quite cool, key case, or even owners book modification would also be quite tasteful

[@MotoManTV]

Been thinking about the key case idea for a while now . . .

[@Daniel-tt8ni]

@@MotoManTV You could always use the highlight pattern as an embellishment in a de-bossed script, an inlay if you will. Something like "911, or GT3". Intricate stitching work, but would be worth the effort for the bespokeness of the thing.

[@MotoManTV]

@@Daniel-tt8ni You may be on to something!

[@Daniel-tt8ni]

@@MotoManTV Cool, just post it when you zero in on a design, would love to see it :)

[@seandenny1553]

I like your enthusiasm I like the tartan I like cognac I just don’t like that with that but it’s your car but your colors are clashed of course that just makes me sound like I’m being hard on you because it’s already done but hey I love your attention to detail not my choice but enjoy your car. Are you sure you’re not color blind?

[@MattDapson]

Sorry, those look like a total miss. Most people would simply say yuk!1. The brown inserts shown would have been a better choice.

[@tonykono5225]

Great name

[@MotoManTV]

Eva says 'Vielen Dank'.

[@andrewgoodger8843]

and it's leathery floor mats that make you a douche bag....?....you need to be careful Motoman, with that belt buckle.... and you need to know when to stop... :)

[@rickhayner2514]

We're talking case study level OCD here. An intervention may be warranted! 😂

[@MotoManTV]

:)

[@Br1anuk]

Car is beautiful but the red seatbelts need to go.

[@TheTruePrudentOne]

Bring sexy back!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MotoManTV]

:)

[@NomenClature-o8s]

What would Dave Ramsey do?

[@MotoManTV]

Make certain everything was within the ratios, as well as grounded in saving, spending and giving then have at it.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@MotoManTV Your videos are the perfect compliment with coffee in the morning!

[@dudove1]

the green is so out of place. Should have went with red or white or beige instead of green.

[@ricsu3462]

lol...i love all the touches. But most might find this pickiness of porsche owners an insufferable trait lollll

[@Eric-ie9kp]

The inserts look amazing!!! It's amazing how critical a lot of ppl are here because of the inserts, it's YOUR car and YOUR money to spec the car as you wish! The car looks amazing.

[@luisemi111]

Too colorful of an interior, red black brown green blue too much imo, not understated at all, sorry, why the green? you downgraded the buckets seats

[@drtydsh]

good job its hideous, my opinion does not matter though as long as you are happy 😊

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

Looks really tasteless - too much money and too much time - that green plaid with the tan seats is just really - well ugly…. Sorry to say. A lot of work and money to make your car really cringe worthy.

[@RichardGreggoryJohnson]

Congrats! I love the name Ava! Pussy Galore sounds very heteronormative.

[@patricksipple6513]

Been trying to find a way to change my 2015 Boxster S 14 way seats to a Tartan insert. Probably would cost more than getting it done on new Recaros.

[@MotoManTV]

The key reason I didn't go 18 way was the goal of doing the inserts. Yes, could have been done with the 18 ways but it would have involved recovering the entire seat.

[@kizmaiaz7671]

De gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum but this hurts my eyes...

[@Sevenfeet0]

Tartan? Aren't you Greek? Do we now need to get you fitted for a kilt with the remaining fabric? :) (saying this as someone who is barely Scottish but does have a family name tartan, verified by my distant cousin Thor in Scotland). Also, with "MotoManTV" on the kickplate, do you get to write this car off on your taxes as a business expense? :lol:

[@MotoManTV]

Can't say I understand the German's fascination with all things Anglo, nor how it started, but I am all in:)

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

And I just noticed the red seat belts? Really? Why? Now it is simply hysterically funny that a car reviewer has such horrible taste in a car that is suppose to be more elegant than the wing car. Definitely need the factory inserts so you can find a buyer for the car someday - green plaid and tan seats and red seat belts!!! What a waste of time and money. You hacked it into pure ugly.

[@martinkou3359]

RGB lol

[@jeffsmith9651]

He needs an intervention.

[@BurntOrangeHorn78]

Waaay too far down that Porsche rabbit hole. Life is too short.

[@bmuns6445]

Super Ugly interior. If you wanted tartan why not just pay a local car interior person to make it for you? Maybe $200 per car?

[@yass123]

Midlife crises, eh?

[@JRB41]

Too much!!

[@jonnmanwithaplan1362]

this spec is not it AT ALL

[@porscherain]

🤢

[@pomaze1]

Bloody awesome 👍🦘🇦🇺🙃

[@findtomdotcom]

I actually tried to buy inserts from Justin…. Maybe I’m just out of touch, but he wanted me to send him the full price of the matts on order and to send the money to his bank account or PayPal him using friends and family. Really odd interaction that looked a lot like a scam. Shame as his product looks fantastic, but who sends 5500 euros direct to a strangers bank account? Wait, don’t answer that….