what colour is my interior?

[dickster]

I am contemplating a complete replacement carpet set and I believe this is Maroon or Burgundy? Looking at the German Silver Knit carpet.



Can anyone advise what colour it is? Thanks.

[javadog]

Rich,

If that's an '86 in the picture, that's a burgundy interior.

JR

[dickster]

Hi JR

Thanks, yes it is an '86.

Pelican don't seem to list the Burgundy.

[Gordo2]

I like the color combo!

Gordo

[dickster]

Thanks Gordo.

I have done a little research and come up with "Rouge Bodeaux"?

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Is that the same as Burgundy?

[dickster]

Carpet Kits ?? What's the difference?

Mmmm, we need the ultimate carpet thread....?

The name appears to be German Sliverknit.

[bigchillcar]

'sliver' knit is correct..very common error.
ryan

[dickster]

Easy mistake!

Still confused over the colour. World Upholstery only list Maroon!

Are Maroon, Burgundy and Rouge Bordeaux all the same colour?!!

[javadog]

Rich,

The correct name is Burgundy. This does not mean that all upholstery suppliers have material to match it. Many of them carry a limited range of colors, not all of which are an exact match to the Porsche originals. Have them send you a sample, or try another company.

I agree with Gordo; that's a pretty interesting color combination. I like it a lot.

JR

[imcarthur]

It certainly looks like what Porsche called red bordeaux - more commonly called burgundy. Maroon - from the color chart - is brownish . . .

World also list a wine color to confuse the issue. In real wine - the liquid - bordeaux is a darker color than burgundy.

Ian

[dickster]

Thanks guys, I guess I need to do more research as I would like to retain the original colour.

I am contacting Porsche UK to check on the availability and of course price of the oe carpet.

[buttjoint]

worid will send ya samples for free!

[bigchillcar]

yep, what j-dog said..you can even go online at world upholstery and request samples without picking up the phone. hopefully, their maroon will be a close enough match for you. and i agree..nice color combination.
ryan

[Yellowbird RS]

'86 Burgundy code #5LZ

[dickster]

Thanks. I tried that but it wouldn't submit the form - probably Norton messing with my browser....maybe I'll try again.

Thanks for the information Yellowbird, some suppliers list Maroon! I need to check the codes on the car.

*edit*

Ok, I have been back over the links above and I am 99% sure it is Rouge Bordeaux and not Maroon as the chart lists them both. Now, whether Burgundy is the same as Rouge Bordeaux I do not know!

I wish I never thought of freshening up the interior! I am now a man on a mission....

[Eric Coffey]

Originally posted by bigchillcar
'sliver' knit is correct..very common error.
ryan

Yup, and just to add: It's pronounced "sly-ver" knit...another very common error

The interior code should be listed on the options/VIN sticker if it is still intact. If you call/email World Upholstery (www.worlduph.com/porsche5.htm) or GAHH (www.gahhinc.com) with the code, they can tell you exactly what you need.

I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but that is one slick color combo.

[rnln]

burgundy/cherry-red

[dickster]

I have enquired and the carpets are nla from Porsche so will have to obtain samples from suppliers....

[dickster]

Originally posted by Yellowbird RS
'86 Burgundy code #5LZ

Where would I find this code? I finally had a chance to check the car today but could find a sticker?

Thanks.

(GHHA say its Burgundy, I just want to be sure)

[Yellowbird RS]

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