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Old 02-25-2017, 06:18 PM
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Love the car & build, especially the contrasting frunk, as you say - definitely gives it that hot rod vibe which is really cool to see on a modern 911 and even cooler that it's done by the factory. The silver lip on the wheels is a great contrasting touch too, excellent work!
Old 02-25-2017, 06:20 PM
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Outstanding!!!!!!
Old 02-25-2017, 07:28 PM
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We tend to overindulge into the pure obsequious on this forum, but this time the compliments are really due. This is a fantastically executed spec, i find it inspirational in that small details of it can be copied at lower MSRP's. This should be porsche poster car for what can be achieved with CXX. Well done man, all of it is just so right.
Old 02-25-2017, 07:41 PM
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I do find it amusing that this monster build has Bose.

Even if you don't listen to the stereo, Burmester saves you 15lbs!

Maybe next time.
Old 02-25-2017, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rk-d
I do find it amusing that this monster build has Bose.

Even if you don't listen to the stereo, Burmester saves you 15lbs!

Maybe next time.
I tried, but for whatever reason, Burmeister is not allowed on the R even though I argued the same point. Oh well...
Old 02-25-2017, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by unotaz
I tried, but for whatever reason, Burmeister is not allowed on the R even though I argued the same point. Oh well...
That is insane. This is the most customized R I've seen yet and they wouldn't let you have Burmester?? Porsche is so weird.
Old 02-25-2017, 10:52 PM
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Porsche lives my its own rules. Crazy rules that somehow we accept.
Old 02-26-2017, 12:21 AM
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Amazing build and hopefully everyone who wants to customize their Porsche with CXX would have the chance in the near future. Enjoy in good health!
Old 02-26-2017, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Lapis
Whats The Big Deal? Let The Man Have His Custom Illumited Carbon Door Sills However He Wants Them.
Okay, I laughed

Originally Posted by unotaz
I tried, but for whatever reason, Burmeister is not allowed on the R even though I argued the same point. Oh well...
Wow. Weird!

Echoing everyone else, this is a beautifully spec'd car; clearly very well thought out and unique

But...is there anything else that Porsche wouldn't let you spec?
Old 02-26-2017, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hushypushy

Wow. Weird!

Echoing everyone else, this is a beautifully spec'd car; clearly very well thought out and unique

But...is there anything else that Porsche wouldn't let you spec?
LOL, lots in fact! Porsche won't do matte paint because they claimed that they haven't found the right paint process to produce matte paint consistently. Porsche won't do any diamond stitching on the seats or headliner because Audi does it on their cars. Porsche said no to doing houndstooth fabric on my door panels because on the 991, the panel gap tolerance is much smaller compared to the 997 (eg. 997 Sport Classic Coupe).

These are just a few off of the top of my head
Old 02-26-2017, 03:48 AM
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I would guess that the acoustics on the R, with all the sound deadening removed, do not let the Burmestr work as well as it should.
It may be Burmester that veto it?

For example, on the 918 Weissach pack, if you added back the deleted Burmester, there was some sound deadening (inc door pockets I think), which was automatically added back as well.
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Originally Posted by Footsoldier
I would guess that the acoustics on the R, with all the sound deadening removed, do not let the Burmestr work as well as it should.
It may be Burmester that veto it?

For example, on the 918 Weissach pack, if you added back the deleted Burmester, there was some sound deadening (inc door pockets I think), which was automatically added back as well.
Interesting but makes sense. Burmeister wants to protect their brand I guess.
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Originally Posted by RickIrons
I meant to say that the correct way to spell it is "Ein schneller Käfer".
Not to beat this to death, but IMHO door kickplate text can be considered a "Title" rather than a "Description" and as such can and should be Capitalized, and it certainly looks far better to me with matching capital letters.

In any event a gorgeous, unique and well thought out luxurious interior and a great strategic move - lets the dealer make additional profit on a scarce allocation and lets the owner get something in return rather than just adding a worthless "Market Adjustment" to the MSRP. The additional unique design features and costs will be easily recoverable on resale.
Old 02-26-2017, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by FastLaneTurbo
Not to beat this to death, but IMHO door kickplate text can be considered a "Title" rather than a "Description" and as such can and should be Capitalized, and it certainly looks far better to me with matching capital letters.

In any event a gorgeous, unique and well thought out luxurious interior and a great strategic move - lets the dealer make additional profit on a scarce allocation and lets the owner get something in return rather than just adding a worthless "Market Adjustment" to the MSRP. The additional unique design features and costs will be easily recoverable on resale.
+1 Exactly what I tried to post yesterday until my fat finger deleted everything on my iPad. Like a feature film or best selling book title, the script belongs in initial caps, worthy of the epic car and build. And yes, it would *look* wrong in lower case.

As the owner of a 50th Anniversary 911 I hope to find the key fob you're sporting in pepita/houndstooth.

Thanks for posting -- there's not too much I would have done differently. Some of the choices are quite subtle but together looks fantastic.
Old 02-26-2017, 02:13 PM
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Absolutely the most beautiful 911 I have ever seen, R to boot. Congrats and thank you for sharing. Love the Brewster!! And most definitely agree with you and others about the capitalized sill plate. Cheers.


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