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Old 01-24-2018, 11:41 AM
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I gotta say that this looks pretty cool

Regular Touring on black has that chrome contrast, but all black GT3 Touring looks pretty sexy as well
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Pictures don't do it justice. That is a great look on the GT3. I have an all black 991 GTS, and I marvel how it looks every single time I see the car. Something special about it, an acquired taste? Hated the idea and wouldn't have spec'd it that way, but after searching for six months or so, it was the best spec I could find. I would do it again on the Touring in a heartbeat. The gloss black paint and the matte black wheels/trim work really well. Plus you'd be unique because everyone seems to be going the other way.
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Originally Posted by bluehorseshoe
Pictures don't do it justice. That is a great look on the GT3. I have an all black 991 GTS, and I marvel how it looks every single time I see the car. Something special about it, an acquired taste? Hated the idea and wouldn't have spec'd it that way, but after searching for six months or so, it was the best spec I could find. I would do it again on the Touring in a heartbeat. The gloss black paint and the matte black wheels/trim work really well. Plus you'd be unique because everyone seems to be going the other way.

And you can spec it pretty cheap. Red goes better with black so no need for PCCB
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Question of taste, you will hear pro and con all black. One consideration I would prefer chrome over black is the fact that black hides the famous 911 „flyline“ which hast been handed down through all generations of the 911 since inception. Chrome on the other hand makes this feature stand out very nicely in combination with a dark body colour.
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All black cars are both fashion forward and a timeless classic.
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Originally Posted by spydersmiley
Question of taste, you will hear pro and con all black. One consideration I would prefer chrome over black is the fact that black hides the famous 911 „flyline“ which hast been handed down through all generations of the 911 since inception. Chrome on the other hand makes this feature stand out very nicely in combination with a dark body colour.
Gotta say black + chrome looks sexy but I'm a little concerned how chrome will age. Will chrome plating come off after it ages making it look ugly?
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Its not actually chrome. Even if it does cause issues, you can always just wrap it with black vinyl.
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Originally Posted by evilfij
Its not actually chrome. Even if it does cause issues, you can always just wrap it with black vinyl.
Do you know what it is? Is it just a plastic wrapped?
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An all black Touring doesn't really do it for me. While it looks good, there's something about the Touring that reminds me of the allure of classics such as the 1972 carrera S. To me, these cars are better served with some color to highlight their design characteristics and timeless allure. Black is a fine color but at least have some chrome/metallic accents and wheels to 'refine' the overall look. My $0.02
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Originally Posted by Ascend
Do you know what it is? Is it just a plastic wrapped?
according to the configurator, it is anodized aluminium.
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I do not like an all Black Touring. I do not think it suits this car. I like more a retro look for this car
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Nope not working.... all black needs a wing. All black Tour does not work to my eye.
For the Touring, black needs chrome accents, exhaust tips, along with either satin aluminum or stock silver wheels. Then add lots of micro fiber towels, premium wax and elbow grease to maintain the beauty.
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Different strokes for different folks. If you like it, go for it. By the comments on this thread you could be the only one with an all black touring
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Anyone got a close up photo of the chrome lining? If it is actually a polished aluminum, I think it's pretty damn cool
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I’ve got a metallic black, black trim, black wheels car coming. Will share photos in exactly a month, that’s when I expect it to be delivered.

I hope it looks good!


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