Audi R8 Seat Centres, Wheel and Gear Selector Retrim
Harry Pitcher • May 27, 2021
We have this striking second generation Audi R8 V10 Spyder. Our repeat customer requested for the original seat centres to be retrimmed to break up the heavy amount of uninspiring grey leather. We have retrimmed these centres in red nappa leather with debossed R8 emblems. We have also retrimmed the gear selector with the same red leather and restitched the steering wheel with a vibrant red thread. One more striking interior and one very happy customer.
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