Delayed GTS coupe introduction
06-10-2015, 12:54 AM
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I had a 997.1 Cabriolet in Gt Silver/Cocoa/Cocoa. So far it's been my favorite color combo built. I just ordered a 16' GTS Cabriolet in Rhodium Black/Black with the Full GTS interior with Rhodium deviated stitching, and I hope I like it half as much as the 997.1
06-10-2015, 01:11 AM
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Very nice! The best GTS build to date w great colors. Thanks for sharing it. Now enjoy it every chance you get.
06-10-2015, 10:12 AM
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I'm honored, and speechless. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I consider myself a novice when it comes to Porsches and all the build possibilities. I spent a good deal of time reading posts on Rennlist and learned a lot from fellow members and contributors.
06-10-2015, 10:23 AM
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Thanks. Having the car uniformly silver just looks better to me. I don't like the feel of the fuzzy stuff, so I removed as much of it as I could. The only place I couldn't change is the headliner, which is OK as there is no need to touch it.
06-11-2015, 11:27 PM
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Delayed GTS coupe introduction
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Thanks for the kind words. I went through an anxious 3 weeks last Nov. finalizing the build, and was able to make final changes the day before build lock date (it moved up by 2 weeks without warning). I'm happy with how the car turned out. If I had to do it again, I would just go with the silver Carrera S wheels (vs painting them body color) as I intend to get a set of HREs. I think I won't be changing anything else after that.
Car looks great. Like the painted skirts and rear diffuser. More pics please!
What HRE's are you thinking about?
06-12-2015, 12:50 AM
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06-12-2015, 07:40 AM
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06-12-2015, 09:35 AM
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You sure about the weight? I was thinking the CL wheels might be lighter since they are forged and the regular Carrera wheels are cast. Pretty sure the silver wheels are painted silver.
06-12-2015, 10:08 AM
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Thanks. I'll get some real camera pics soon. The P44 SC is at the top of the list at the moment. I'm agonizing over the finish as I find looking at pictures misleading as there is too much variation from picture to picture for the same finish. The look that comes closest to what I'm looking for (I think) is brushed dark clear. I think I prefer the brushed tinted clear more, but understand that's been discontinued.
06-12-2015, 10:15 PM
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Thanks. The last few days of waiting are the toughest. But, your wait is almost over; it will be worth the wait. Although my GTS only has gone about 200 miles thus far, I'm thrilled with how everything feels and looks. It's by far the best car I've had.
06-12-2015, 10:32 PM
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06-25-2015, 08:28 AM
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Same, my 2009 Turbo Cab was the same color combo. I wish I didn't let her go. What a great combo.