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I received an update that mines being built. Time is dragging slowly for sure. As I shared earlier, the NS2 boys did up a render of my final build. Its as is now. Extended leather and carbon. Few Cxx. One thing I will do is change callipers to Signal yelllow (same as wheel lip) when delivered. Bit OCD, but I had put a bit of thought into the build and tried to pick up some historical cues. (black handle Carerra RS touring, P Classic stripe, etc)
It was a pleasure working with you! Your taste and attention to detail put these renders over the top. This is certainly one of our favorite GT3 Touring builds we have had the pleasure of working on. We can't wait to see you take delivery and watch the build come together!
Stripes from the Porsche classic, Chalk, yellow yes but speed on the belts. The OCD in me, says i can darken(dye) to signal, but will see. Thread is signal. Logo will be slightly different to render. Also Alu pedals, black out the door handle and 911R gear stick otherwise.. as is.
Wow... Nicely configured!
Plus the guys at NS2 sure help turn dreams into a visual reality!
Are the seat changes (deviated piping, headrest stitching and leather colour) Porsche CXX dept or will you seek an after market solution?
beautiful. Question: the script on the headrests (“GT3 touring”).... I asked for this with my CXX seats but was told by Yana at Porsche Exclusive in Atlanta that this isn’t possible except on a “special project” vehicle, which is a whole other can of worms above and beyond just getting custom tailored CXX seats. She said the only options for the headrests are: Porsche crest embossed (same as standard), “GT3” script only, or both. I had wanted to do just “touring” script. But regardless, she said it could not be ordered outside the context of a special project car.
So, is your car a special project in Porsche-speak? Or, did Porsche actually approve this in context of CXX custom tailored seats, or do you not yet know whether it will be approved as you wish?
Wow... Nicely configured!
Plus the guys at NS2 sure help turn dreams into a visual reality!
Are the seat changes (deviated piping, headrest stitching and leather colour) Porsche CXX dept or will you seek an after market solution?
Originally Posted by Lapis
beautiful. Question: the script on the headrests (“GT3 touring”).... I asked for this with my CXX seats but was told by Yana at Porsche Exclusive in Atlanta that this isn’t possible except on a “special project” vehicle, which is a whole other can of worms above and beyond just getting custom tailored CXX seats. She said the only options for the headrests are: Porsche crest embossed (same as standard), “GT3” script only, or both. I had wanted to do just “touring” script. But regardless, she said it could not be ordered outside the context of a special project car.
So, is your car a special project in Porsche-speak? Or, did Porsche actually approve this in context of CXX custom tailored seats, or do you not yet know whether it will be approved as you wish?
Hey guys, it is my understanding that the leather for the seats and "GT3 Touring" insignia will be done on the aftermarket.
It was a pleasure working with you! Your taste and attention to detail put these renders over the top. This is certainly one of our favorite GT3 Touring builds we have had the pleasure of working on. We can't wait to see you take delivery and watch the build come together!
Chalk has beige undertones that will make it difficult to use the color on the original Sport Classic decal. Probably safer to just do the stripes on the doors in an alternative color that doesn’t fight with beige. Maybe you’ve done that here but if you have, it’s likely a different light gray than the one used on the 997.
Thanks Gents, hopefully turns as as good as the render as a finished build!
Originally Posted by GT3
Looks great. No houndstooth inserts? I though it was included for the $88xx price, no?
No I will keep the original GT3T centres.
Originally Posted by 1Gunner
Wow... Nicely configured!
Plus the guys at NS2 sure help turn dreams into a visual reality!
Are the seat changes (deviated piping, headrest stitching and leather colour) Porsche CXX dept or will you seek an after market solution?
No Im going aftermarket. Although matts are genuine, will match the chalk matt edge with piping leather on seats.
Originally Posted by Lapis
beautiful. Question: the script on the headrests (“GT3 touring”).... I asked for this with my CXX seats but was told by Yana at Porsche Exclusive in Atlanta that this isn’t possible except on a “special project” vehicle, which is a whole other can of worms above and beyond just getting custom tailored CXX seats. She said the only options for the headrests are: Porsche crest embossed (same as standard), “GT3” script only, or both. I had wanted to do just “touring” script. But regardless, she said it could not be ordered outside the context of a special project car.
So, is your car a special project in Porsche-speak? Or, did Porsche actually approve this in context of CXX custom tailored seats, or do you not yet know whether it will be approved as you wish?
Aftermarket. Went this way as its extremely difficult to get any straight answers here in Australia. PTS is hard enough. So to save myself the trouble, I visited a number of upholstery guys with the spec and inspected their work. As an added bonus, the cost is obviously much lower as well. Final decision is the leather colour as I'm going with an Analine which is a natural wearing (not auto finished), it will show marks and wear which is what i am looking for . Need to maintain and wax , condition etc. For reference its what was used in the early cars.
Originally Posted by WernerE
Chalk has beige undertones that will make it difficult to use the color on the original Sport Classic decal. Probably safer to just do the stripes on the doors in an alternative color that doesn’t fight with beige. Maybe you’ve done that here but if you have, it’s likely a different light gray than the one used on the 997.
Yes agree, plan is to get a range of grey vinyls and match. I think this will be the difficult part because of this grey / beige hint in different light that chalk has. If I cant get right, the default is matt black, for for a start ill try for a beige / grey if its exists. But is the beige hue, then then works with the brown of the leather inserts / bolster etc. So hopefully works.
Originally Posted by -eztrader-
where will you buy the stripes?
Haven't decided. Working with a local detailer guy here and chasing samples this month. Any ideas ?
Looks great. When I did my initial configuration I spec'd chalk with dark grey stripes just like your car as I wanted to emulate the 997 Sport Classic which I think is the best looking Porsche that has ever been built. But in the end decided to go GR to match my 964 RS. Looking at yours,I have a twinge of regret.
Thanks Chris. I actually like your GR choice for that reason and its link to your 964. But agree, on the classic. I did start there, but headed in slightly different direction by end. That said, with a bit of attention I think you could emulate it pretty closely. Go CXX with the dark brown leather and chalk piping. Also take the satin aluminium wheel and vinyl coat the spoke black (better then a silver stripe i think) for example.
Im thinking mine ended up what we call a "bitza" being short for bits of everything.
So here is the list of all the historical cues on this one: (hence bitza!)
- corduroy seat centre / Carrera RS touring
- Gear Stick / 911R carbon
- Brown Aniline natural leather / 356 era
- dual centre hood stripe / 997 sport classic
- black gurney flap / not sure.. maybe the black rubber on the early whale tails ?
- contrast seat piping / 85 carrera
- wheel rim stripe / the wheel stripe on this gt3 ? any earlier ?
- Mesh grill / 70s 911.
- side decal / was on a few vehicles before the R made more popular recently..
- GT3 body / GT3
- 4NA Engine / GT3
- LWB / 918's
- gear box / 911R
- Rego plate..firing order of engine A =1.
The black painted Gurney Flap really works on your render. I'm thinking it might not look as good without the hood stripes, but with them its fantastic and really makes the rear end 'work', whereas I dont think the stock Touring rear end imho isn't great.
Thanks Chris. I actually like your GR choice for that reason and its link to your 964. But agree, on the classic. I did start there, but headed in slightly different direction by end. That said, with a bit of attention I think you could emulate it pretty closely. Go CXX with the dark brown leather and chalk piping. Also take the satin aluminium wheel and vinyl coat the spoke black (better then a silver stripe i think) for example.
Im thinking mine ended up what we call a "bitza" being short for bits of everything.
So here is the list of all the historical cues on this one: (hence bitza!)
- corduroy seat centre / Carrera RS touring
- Gear Stick / 911R carbon
- Brown Aniline natural leather / 356 era
- dual centre hood stripe / 997 sport classic
- black gurney flap / not sure.. maybe the black rubber on the early whale tails ?
- contrast seat piping / 85 carrera
- wheel rim stripe / the wheel stripe on this gt3 ? any earlier ?
- Mesh grill / 70s 911.
- side decal / was on a few vehicles before the R made more popular recently..
- GT3 body / GT3
- 4NA Engine / GT3
- LWB / 918's
- gear box / 911R
- Rego plate..firing order of engine A =1.
Admittedly just making these up now....
Its going to look stunning. And good taste from an Aussie too.
01-25-2018, 02:17 PM
