Originally Posted by rosino (Post 11480696)

Thought I would post on here... even if it's about a 991 GT3 order..

I have been trying to decide what PTS colour to go for on my Oct order.. I love the standard white, really do... but there's just so many GT3s out there in white.. and with the PTS window open.. I wanted to make it unique. Bottom line (as per other GT3 thread) I am down to Voodoo Blue and Signal Yellow. I like Mexico but think might be too much after a short while, and Maritime has too much purple in it for me. Nogaro Blue was rejected.

Re the stitching to tie with the conversation here above.. on the GT3 they categorically refuse to consider anything other than platinum or guards red. I even thought about getting the stitching "changed" by a trimmer post-delivery.. but that might be a tricky thing to do.. especially with the GT3 embroided on the headrest..

So if I go Voodoo Blue.. either I go safe with Platinum Stitching and lose the sportiness... but can think about having it changed/died later on by professional trimmer... or I go all in and have RED stitching as a contrast.. and get the PCCB brakes repainted in RED :)

Originally Posted by Z356 (Post 11478215)

It seems that the 'Porsche Exclusive' initially had an issue with the supplier of the door trim and was not able to get just that piece painted in a PTS color. It might be the supplier didn't have then the capability to paint in PTS colors, just in the standard ones! That is perhaps why the 'Birch Green' Carrera S Cabriolet didn't get the trim on its door painted 'Birch Green'. However, note that everything else that makes up EER was correctly painted in the PTS color on that vehicle. We saw that problem too (partial EER) with the first 981 Boxsters in PTS 'Riviera' and 'Mexico' that were reported in this forum! For example, Rahal's 'Riviera Blue' (photo 3 & 4) and slc's 'Mexico Blue' (photo 5) Boxsters.

However, PCNA's West Coast 'Porsche Exclusive' demo ordered by Sascha Glaeser (the 'Viper Green' 911 Turbo S Cab) comes with full EER in a PTS color. As you can see, the door trim is painted 'Viper Green'. So we know full EER can be presently done via 'Porsche Exclusive'.

Moral of this story: Do not assume everything you see in the Configurator is 'correct'. We know that sometimes the configurator is not the last word on what can, or can not, be done. Always check first with the representatives of 'Porsche Exclusive' to see if an option that you want in your custom order can be done, regardless what you see in the PCNA's configurator!

Finally, a personal note. I find the trim of the 991/981 models too wide to handle gracefully the exterior colors, especially 'bright/loud' hues. In contrast, the 997/987 interior trim was the perfect width for adding color to your interior tastefully! In contrast, I remain a big fan of 'vent slats painted', especially in a 991. That is just a very attractive, albeit expensive, option (last photo #6) which adds the exterior color to your cabin but in a very elegant & subtle way! My dos centavos for what it's worth!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

Originally Posted by the_vetman (Post 11481078)

I vote for voodoo blue with red stitching.

BTW, I hope you realize that PCCBs are very expensive "bling" items. Don't make sense for the track (too expen$ive to replace; race/track pads stop better) and pointless for the street (when/how/why will the 99.9% of us ever come close to the limit on the street??). The great illusion of the past decade.

Originally Posted by Only1Buck (Post 11482124)

Blue and Red ... it is the color combo of choice ...

Originally Posted by Keadog (Post 11481716)

Any word on the updated PTS list, Eduardo? We are 99.999% set on Brewster Green/Espresso-Cognac, but I would like to see if they are painting any new colors I haven't considered before this order freezes. Thanks!

Originally Posted by JSF101 (Post 11480433)

Eduardo, Good moral to the story!...Clearly shows it can be done, should be allowed on the configurator...And you know I'm not a big fan of loud colors like yellow!:roflmao: I'm looking for a subtle contrast.

Originally Posted by JSF101 (Post 11480433)

But it would be nice (after all of the education that you have provided to members on this forum), if the Porsche configurator would more closely resemble reality.

Originally Posted by JSF101 (Post 11480433)

Still sad that we missed the thousands of miles on the trip to visit your beautiful home!

Originally Posted by JSF101 (Post 11480433)

I am tempted by the wail of the PTS siren, gotta be a new Cayman (perhaps Viper Green?)!

Originally Posted by Z356 (Post 11482214)

Red and Blue...that sounds like a winning combination, don't you think Vetman? Better than 'Crimson', stronger than Bulldog 'Blue' and superior to 'Black & Orange'!

Originally Posted by Z356 (Post 11482214)

I have sent an additional email to Melissa Witek and Matthew Henry in the past few days urging them both to get me the new, updated PTS list! But nothing yet. I also emailed two dealers that I work closely with - Porsche of Colorado Springs and Porsche of Monterey. Both responded that they have only the same 1/23/2014 PTS list that we already posted in this forum! But as soon as I receive it, you'll be the first to know! I doubt you'll be talked out of 'Brewster/Espresso Cognac'. That will be hard to beat!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

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Originally Posted by Keadog (Post 11482351)

Thanks, Eduardo! I think Brewster will be very attractive but subtle enough for the Midwest. I'm not bold enough to do a Viper or Voodoo; I wish I were. My wife says "maybe if we lived somewhere sunny, but not here."
I would be conflicted if Pastel Yellow showed up, though. I still regret selling that 993...

Originally Posted by Z356 (Post 11457018)

So tell us: If you ordered the GTS Interior Package with Carmine Red deviating stitching, do they charge you extra for deviating stitching in the same color for options such as 'steering column casing in leather'?

Give us at the Rennlist forum more information on how the ordering process went and what you ended up with in the end, etc. Thanks.

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

Originally Posted by G55amg (Post 11442415)

Eduardo

In your opinion what are the top 5 PTS desirable colors?
Thank you
JV

Originally Posted by CAlexio (Post 11443178)

I also would like his opinion on this...

Originally Posted by G55amg (Post 11449052)

Eduardo
Can Porsche do wheels in deviated color? Like doing gloss black with brushed lip?

Originally Posted by <3mph (Post 11449110)

I think they can do this as part of Exclusive. This (attaches photo which is #5 of a 'Birch Green' 991) was at Zuffenhausen.