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Old 03-02-2016, 09:56 AM
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GREAT GREAT STORY........I for one appreciate your efforts in creating a unique car. My TARGA GTS follows a similar story as yours...... I also had some CXX options which make the car very unique. I love your color and was torn between Carmine Red and Sapphire Blue...Both Great colors..... You can see how I agree with your Wheel option, as I went Turbo S polished vs the all black. I can't wait to see your photos....Please make sure you post TONS of them!!!
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Hey Werks1! I'm convinced there are no bad colors on a Targa. The second I had a window to paint the CL wheels I took it and rolled with Sapphire Blue.
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Great Job TorqueChap......... I had painted wheels on my 1989 TURBO CAB...white with Blue and tons of Porsche exclusive options I did back in 1988........ My kids could not drive a stick....SO I sold the car in JUNE FOR $$$$$$$$ and bought the Targa GTS with PDK....Now I can pass it on and let them fight over it in 20 years...... We all went to Porsche factory in summer of 2014 to pick up my Cayenne Diesel with tons of options.....loved the Targa in the Museum.....so when they offered it in a GTS...I was sold on "swapping out the car" for no money...A great trade I thought....Love my New CAR!!!!
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My 993TT was originally ordered with matching painted wheels (amethyst). It's got factory painted silver calipers. Tried to replicate that on the Targa but Porsche wouldn't budge on PCCBs in any color but yellow.
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Porsche would not budge on a lot of things...I wanted deviated piping on my seats.....but no go......I also wanted GT3 wheels.....they declined.....and wanted more deviated stitching.....but they laughed
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Great read! Thanks, Torque.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Great read! Thanks, Torque.
Much appreciated LexVan.
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Fantastic post torque chap! I hope one day my boys will appreciate the amazing n/a targa gts as well. Can't wait to see pics!

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What a great story well told. Congratulations.
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Absolutely great story! Cannot wait for pictures and more pictures! It will be an awesome trip

We can't wait to get some paint protection film on it
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Originally Posted by trips
Fantastic post torque chap! I hope one day my boys will appreciate the amazing n/a targa gts as well. Can't wait to see pics!

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Tom, perhaps we'll cross paths at a future PCA Homecoming. I'm hoping to hit several of those in the years ahead.

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What a great story well told. Congratulations.
Thanks so much petee1997!
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Absolutely great story! Cannot wait for pictures and more pictures! It will be an awesome trip

We can't wait to get some paint protection film on it
Xpel, your company has been nothing short of amazing in all of my ED questions. I'm awed by your quality care and custom(er) support!

As this car is a keeper, I'll breath much better once I get your PPF on this beauty.
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Subscribed. Excellent color choice
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Congratulations and about time. Now all you need to do is post some pictures.
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Originally Posted by Accel Junky
Subscribed. Excellent color choice
Right back at you Accel Junky!

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Congratulations and about time. Now all you need to do is post some pictures.
Will post pics when I get the damned thing haha European Delivery isn't until June 22

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