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Old 01-11-2023, 07:34 PM
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ANNOUNCEMENT!

Took delivery of my Cayman earlier this morning. I think the gray skies were actually a blessing in disguise since the Shark Blue seems to pop even more than in the sun!

Check out my reel from today for some more story, and if you'd like to follow the adventure! https://www.instagram.com/nickdrives_/

Here's my TYD timeline, start to finish

20211121 - $1k deposit at dealership

20220608 - $9k more to dealership for $5k ADM and rest of deposit

20220614 - Track Your Dream official

20220919 - Order Created

20220922 - Change Freeze Point Reached

20221006 - Scheduled for Production

20221017 - Start Production

20221103 - Production Completed - CP8.0

20221103 - Ready for Transport

20221104 - In Transit to Emden Port

20221123 - Arrival Emden Port

20221123 - On Vessel - Glovis Clipper

20221223 - Vessel Entering Port Channel

20221223 - Entry Port

20221223 - Port Processing

20221230 - En Route to Your Authorized Porsche Dealer

20221230 - Arrival at Your Authorized Porsche Dealer

20230111 - Delivery Day




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Old 01-11-2023, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nikuhina
ANNOUNCEMENT!

Took delivery of my Cayman earlier this morning. I think the gray skies were actually a blessing in disguise since the Shark Blue seems to pop even more than in the sun!

Check out my reel from today for some more story, and if you'd like to follow the adventure! https://www.instagram.com/nickdrives_/

Here's my TYD timeline, start to finish

20211121 - $1k deposit at dealership

20220608 - $9k more to dealership for $5k ADM and rest of deposit

20220614 - Track Your Dream official

20220919 - Order Created

20220922 - Change Freeze Point Reached

20221006 - Scheduled for Production

20221017 - Start Production

20221103 - Production Completed - CP8.0

20221103 - Ready for Transport

20221104 - In Transit to Emden Port

20221123 - Arrival Emden Port

20221123 - On Vessel - Glovis Clipper

20221223 - Vessel Entering Port Channel

20221223 - Entry Port

20221223 - Port Processing

20221230 - En Route to Your Authorized Porsche Dealer

20221230 - Arrival at Your Authorized Porsche Dealer

20230111 - Delivery Day




Congrats! Exciting times ahead. You’ll be smiling every second behind the wheel. Whenever I look at the Porsche crest on my steering wheel I grin ear to ear.
Old 01-11-2023, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Unstock
Congrats! Exciting times ahead. You’ll be smiling every second behind the wheel. Whenever I look at the Porsche crest on my steering wheel I grin ear to ear.
Thank you! Yes, the brand-new car feel and the bright color definitely elicit grins
Old 01-11-2023, 09:50 PM
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It seems Shark Blue is the new Black. I was sure I wanted to get it when I was looking at GT3s. Now that I’ve decided to go to Turbo S route ,I’m. Not sure how well the Color suits the Turbo S .
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Originally Posted by thecutter64
It seems Shark Blue is the new Black. I was sure I wanted to get it when I was looking at GT3s. Now that I’ve decided to go to Turbo S route ,I’m. Not sure how well the Color suits the Turbo S .
I love SB BUT it works best IMO on small fun, almost toy-like cars. For a serious car like a Turbo S, I think a more serious blue like GB is in order.
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Old 01-11-2023, 10:37 PM
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Congrats!
3.5 months from freeze date to pick up is not too bad.
Enjoy the new car. SB is a gorgeous color! I can't wait to get mine!
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Old 01-18-2023, 09:42 AM
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Finally fitted my Apex wheels. Pretty happy with the color as I needed it to be different enough to the brake calipers.





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Old 01-18-2023, 09:44 AM
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Gorgeous, @MaddMike
Old 01-18-2023, 12:28 PM
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Looks stunning, Great choice!

I'm on the fence between this and the Motorsports Gold finish. I think both look great and still allow the calipers to pop out.

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Finally fitted my Apex wheels. Pretty happy with the color as I needed it to be different enough to the brake calipers.
Old 01-18-2023, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyNSX
Looks stunning, Great choice!

I'm on the fence between this and the Motorsports Gold finish. I think both look great and still allow the calipers to pop out.
I thought the gold was too close to the calipers. If I had black or red, I would have considered it but I didn't want it to be too close. The Porsche emblem is yet another shade of gold/yellow.
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OEM spec wheel or did you go up on ET or Width?
Old 01-18-2023, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MrFunk
OEM spec wheel or did you go up on ET or Width?
Apex design them for our cars, there was no changes allowed.
Old 01-18-2023, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MaddMike
Apex design them for our cars, there was no changes allowed.
Not sure exactly what Mike had for his order but...

Originally Posted by MrFunk
OEM spec wheel or did you go up on ET or Width?
The group buy was for 20" wheels and included front: 20x9 ET50 and rear: 20x11 ET50, which was a very popular choice.

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Old 01-18-2023, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Westcoast
Not sure exactly what Mike had for his order but...



The group buy was for 20" wheels and included front: 20x9 ET50 and rear: 20x11 ET50, which was a very popular choice.
Correct, Apex designed their specs and that is what you can order. They aren't going to retool for a custom spec.


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