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Old 11-11-2021, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya
Tennyson, as you can see from others asking for more pictures, we appreciate such good quality pictures that capture the color as accurately as possible. I think this is normally tough thing but worse this year since there are almost no new cars to go look at for colors and options. I just waited two hour for a GT4 owner to unveil his car, do paperwork so I could see him drive it outside in the sun but with so few options at dealers due to the pandemic aftermath, these pictures are priceless at the moment. So thank you.
Here are a few from me, I can’t seem to stop driving it to take pictures.

Dream garage!




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Old 11-12-2021, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by AdamIsAdam
FYI I just went to the dealership to change my build to shark blue and found out that shark blue seatbelts are ok backorder until December 6. So I had to order black belts.

Anyone know how much belts sure and can I install them myself?
Has anyone gotten any updates on whether the Shark Blue belts for 718 are now available recently? I asked my advisor to check about two weeks ago and they still were not available. My lock date is monday and was thinking of asking him to check one more time but it would be good to know if anyone here has any updates on that?

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Old 11-12-2021, 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya
Has anyone gotten any updates on whether the Shark Blue belts for 718 are now available recently? I asked my advisor to check about two weeks ago and they still were not available. My lock date is monday and was thinking of asking him to check one more time but it would be good to know if anyone here has any updates on that?
For what it's worth, I see them available on the Canadian Spyder configurator.
Old 11-12-2021, 02:11 AM
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For what it's worth, I see them available on the Canadian Spyder configurator.
Yes, we have them down here too but it's has just been a teaser so far unless someone recently has hear differently?
Old 11-12-2021, 07:31 AM
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I was watching the screen with my SA when we tried to finalize my build a few days before lock and the Shark Blue belts stopped it. They were listed on backorder until December, I think the 6th. Since my build was before December, it wouldn't let me finish until I changed the before color. I assume if your build is after that date you should be ok. This was as of mid October.
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Originally Posted by AdamIsAdam
I was watching the screen with my SA when we tried to finalize my build a few days before lock and the Shark Blue belts stopped it. They were listed on backorder until December, I think the 6th. Since my build was before December, it wouldn't let me finish until I changed the before color. I assume if your build is after that date you should be ok. This was as of mid October.
Thank you. Yes, I had heard something like that. My lock date had originally been Nov 4 but my lock date got shifted to November 16 and scheduled to start production december 10 so maybe possible now...at least hopeful. I think the Shark Blue belts look sharp.
Old 11-12-2021, 11:47 AM
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I've been researching doing SB belts after the fact. There's a thread on here for this.
Old 11-12-2021, 04:52 PM
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Did you tint your side and rear (plastic) window?
Sides are tinted 20%, windshield 70% (ceramic)

No tint on rear. So wish a light weight glass was standard instead of the plastic crap.
Old 11-12-2021, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya
B-E-A-UTIFUL! Great call on the silver wheels too! Congrats!!
Agree. Silver wheels are best with Shark Blue. But, I'm biased!
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Old 11-12-2021, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
I thought about espresso, too. It’s my favorite Porsche leather, but wasn’t sure how it would work with never had seen the color. Pleased? Photos?
Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya
B-E-A-UTIFUL! Great call on the silver wheels too! Congrats!!
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To Tennyson: I'd like to join Dan in asking to see lots of photos of your Espresso Brown interior. I'd really appreciate it if you could give us lots of interior photos.





















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Old 11-12-2021, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FourFourTwo
Silver wheels are best with Shark Blue. But, I'm biased!
Here are my (seasoned) 987S in Meteor Grey and my (new) 718GTS in SB side-by-side:


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Old 11-12-2021, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tennyson
Here are my (seasoned) 987S in Meteor Grey and my (new) 718GTS in SB side-by-side:
Awesome, congrats on the new addition! I have black wheels in my current SB 718GTS configuration, but these photos make a very good case for silver.

I also just recently sold my 987.2 Cayman S, any first impressions on how the two compare?
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Thanks for the photos! Unfortunately, I think the coating they put in the leather is a bit reflective and you can’t quite capture the rich luxurious color. Congrats and best wishes for happy motoring.

It was near 70 today and I took the BGTS out for a nice top down ride in the southern Delaware countryside. The 718 is a fun car.
Old 11-13-2021, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya
Has anyone gotten any updates on whether the Shark Blue belts for 718 are now available recently? I asked my advisor to check about two weeks ago and they still were not available. My lock date is monday and was thinking of asking him to check one more time but it would be good to know if anyone here has any updates on that?
Curious as well. My SA told me that they were simply no longer an option, even tho they were still on the configurator.
My lock date is 11/22, so I hope something changes as well.
Old 11-13-2021, 07:07 PM
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Just got my GT4 allocation. Been going back and forth on whether I want silver or satin platinum wheels. I'm leaning towards the satin platinum.

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