Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Why don't you look at incorporating a small curb along that front lower edge so nothing needs to be modified. I think you will find many more people receptive when it is more plug and play - which is the reason none of the similar past efforts have really taken off.

Personally I don't think alcantara is necessary, though the as printed look is probably something I'd have to see. That said I don't mind painting something to clean it up myself.