The Official Arctic Grey Color Thread
#286
Racer
Probably because the chances of seeing Arctic Grey on a GT4 or any Porsche model in real life are slim to none. I've only seen the little colour sample in the dealership and it's impossible to imagine it on a large scale.
FWIW, when I saw that walk around video a couple of months ago, it actually put me off the colour. I really like how Arctic Grey looks on JCR's photos on instagram, but I can tell they have been heavily processed. If the only way I could get an idea for the colour in real life was to see a very similar colour on another brand/model car, maybe that would have helped. In the end the photos varied way too much for me to take that risk
FWIW, when I saw that walk around video a couple of months ago, it actually put me off the colour. I really like how Arctic Grey looks on JCR's photos on instagram, but I can tell they have been heavily processed. If the only way I could get an idea for the colour in real life was to see a very similar colour on another brand/model car, maybe that would have helped. In the end the photos varied way too much for me to take that risk
But as you said...not in person. Color is so different for every set of eyes. It's very individual.
#287
Rennlist Member
Probably because the chances of seeing Arctic Grey on a GT4 or any Porsche model in real life are slim to none. I've only seen the little colour sample in the dealership and it's impossible to imagine it on a large scale.
FWIW, when I saw that walk around video a couple of months ago, it actually put me off the colour. I really like how Arctic Grey looks on JCR's photos on instagram, but I can tell they have been heavily processed. If the only way I could get an idea for the colour in real life was to see a very similar colour on another brand/model car, maybe that would have helped. In the end the photos varied way too much for me to take that risk
FWIW, when I saw that walk around video a couple of months ago, it actually put me off the colour. I really like how Arctic Grey looks on JCR's photos on instagram, but I can tell they have been heavily processed. If the only way I could get an idea for the colour in real life was to see a very similar colour on another brand/model car, maybe that would have helped. In the end the photos varied way too much for me to take that risk
Anyway, yes. I am overthinking it.
#288
Racer
100% spot on. I saw one at the dealer for a split second not even realizing it. And now the closest Arctic grey car on a lot is too far to go look at. So I'm trying to see if there's a more prevalent car out there that you guys would recommend so that I could check it out in person.
Anyway, yes. I am overthinking it.
Anyway, yes. I am overthinking it.
#289
Rennlist Member
For sure. I was GG with Arctic then all of a sudden with time ticking and seeing that damned CRV everywhere shook me up. How close is it to Nardo?
#291
Racer
100% spot on. I saw one at the dealer for a split second not even realizing it. And now the closest Arctic grey car on a lot is too far to go look at. So I'm trying to see if there's a more prevalent car out there that you guys would recommend so that I could check it out in person.
Anyway, yes. I am overthinking it.
Anyway, yes. I am overthinking it.
#292
Rennlist Member
Right. Totally subjective and somewhat precarious, but completely helpful nonetheless. Appreciate it. So are you saying, to you, Arctic is darker, or more blue vs Nardo?
#293
Rennlist Member
You're not overthinking it all. It's called enhanced due diligence and you're doing the right thing. How awful would it be for your car to arrive and you not love the color? Is that a risk you're worth taking? It wasn't worth it for me so I went in another direction. Anyway, this is my last comment I'll make on AG in this thread. I don't want to steal any more shine from the wonderful vehicles in this thread. Good luck and let us know which color you decide on.
#294
Racer
I wouldn't say darker, Audi's nardo just shows more flat grey under natural light to me. The AG seems to give off a smidge of violet/blue under certain light. But not anywhere near the Honda you are seeing.
#295
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#296
My 23 TTS
My first post! Anyway I thought I would post some pics of my recently delivered 23 tts. I hope this helps those of you on this thread considering arctic grey. I wish I would have seen it before I ordered, but I gambled and couldn’t be happier with the result. It really is a beautiful color in person. I was just bored with all the normal colors and wanted something different. It changes between a puddy grey to a blue grey depending on lighting. It definitely has a decent blue hue to it, but that really sets it apart from similar greys out there. Not a good photographer but I included pics in different lighting as color changes a bit. Personal preference, but it pairs very well with black accents and racing yellow.
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#297
718 Spyder - Arctic Gray & Bordeaux 😳
Introducing my ‘23 Arctic Gray & Bordeaux 718 Spyder.
I ordered the car almost exactly one year prior to pick up at MSRP + Porsche Design Timepiece.
The car has very few options and is sporting a manual transmission.
Modifications include:
- Classicfx Pepita seat inserts
- EdGuard LWBS bolster protectors
- Soul OAP race exhaust with resonator
- Clear side indicator
Additional Planned modifications include:
- Wood shift ****
- Sound symposium delete
- BMC high flow air filters
- Carbon Fiber interior trim
- Soul seat adjustment
- ECU tune
- PPF
* Apologies for the poor quality images
I ordered the car almost exactly one year prior to pick up at MSRP + Porsche Design Timepiece.
The car has very few options and is sporting a manual transmission.
Modifications include:
- Classicfx Pepita seat inserts
- EdGuard LWBS bolster protectors
- Soul OAP race exhaust with resonator
- Clear side indicator
Additional Planned modifications include:
- Wood shift ****
- Sound symposium delete
- BMC high flow air filters
- Carbon Fiber interior trim
- Soul seat adjustment
- ECU tune
- PPF
* Apologies for the poor quality images
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#298
It looks good, black wheels and red brakes tie it in nicely. Congratulations.
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