991.2 GT3 LWB Option
#32
Ok stupid question (sorry can't help myself)...week 45 is Monday November 6th - Friday November 10th so if my build date is BEFORE this date, say Sept 15-22, then I will not be eligible for the options the OP has mentioned will be eligible options in July on the configurator. Correct? IF SO SHOOOOOT.
#33
Race Car
I think that you could ask for anything.
The only rule that is 100% sure is that you can not have what you don't ask
#34
I'm in the same boat. Also confirmed the $8500 for the Porsche Exclusive custom tailoring option on the seats. I will probably go that direction, because then you can have them do anything you want to the seats all included in that price (houndstooth or any color leather or alcantara inserts instead of standard black alcantara, any color leather bolsters on sides and back rests and headrest instead of black, any color stitching or piping, anything or nothing on the headrests like GT3 script and/or Porsche crest). It's not as if you have to pay $8500 and all you get is the stripe deleted. Having said that, of all you want is the stripe deleted, I was told by a Porsche Exclusive design consultant at PEC Atlanta 3 weeks ago that the stripe delete will likely be included with the soon-to-be optional deviated stitching package that will make deviated stitching throughout the interior available in colors other than the standard platinum silver or the currently optional Guards Red, which are the two colors the offending stripe are keyed to. That is, opt for the deviated stitching package in, say, yellow, and boom, the seat stripe disappears and the standard LWB seat inserts go back to plain black alcantara as they were standard on the 991.1 GT3 and RS. The cost: about $5600 (final price to be determined by mid-June, but that was the price for it on the 991.1 GT3 RS, according to the same Porsche rep I spoke with again today by phone). Cheaper than $8500, and you get all the stitching on the interior that would normally be platinum silver in the deviated color you choose. What's unlikely, unfortunately, is Porsche offering a free or cheap stripe delete option for the LWBs.
He said he is waiting for a response from PEC Atlanta. Looks like I have to finalize my build by June end ...
#35
Race Director
Originally Posted by 928cs
Sorry, I can not share pictures. That is a part of the agreement with the owners.
I think that you could ask for anything.
The only rule that is 100% sure is that you can not have what you don't ask
I think that you could ask for anything.
The only rule that is 100% sure is that you can not have what you don't ask
#37
Important to note: the $8500 custom tailored seat option doesn't inlclude custom tailoring the rest of the stitching or leather or alcantara in the car, just the seats. So if you get creative with the seats, you may force yourself into a much more expensive custom tailoring process to get the rest of the interior to match, since to do so you'd have to custom tailor the door cards, upper dash, lower dash, steering wheel, etc, which can quickly add up to over $25K.
#38
Instructor
$8500 is ridiculous! Just pull out the stock pads and take them to an upholsterer like AutoBahn in San Diego. For $300 they will make them out of any Porsche material you wish. I had mine made with old/new stock 356 plaid. you can always just put the originals back in when you sell.
#39
Race Director
Originally Posted by Lapis
True. Note though that with the $8500 custom tailoring option for the seats, you can also pick any available leather, alcantara or microfiber color for those inserts, and you can choose any available leather color for the side bolsters around the center inserts too, not to mention any color stitching or piping. So there are many many custom combinations.
Important to note: the $8500 custom tailored seat option doesn't inlclude custom tailoring the rest of the stitching or leather or alcantara in the car, just the seats. So if you get creative with the seats, you may force yourself into a much more expensive custom tailoring process to get the rest of the interior to match, since to do so you'd have to custom tailor the door cards, upper dash, lower dash, steering wheel, etc, which can quickly add up to over $25K.
Important to note: the $8500 custom tailored seat option doesn't inlclude custom tailoring the rest of the stitching or leather or alcantara in the car, just the seats. So if you get creative with the seats, you may force yourself into a much more expensive custom tailoring process to get the rest of the interior to match, since to do so you'd have to custom tailor the door cards, upper dash, lower dash, steering wheel, etc, which can quickly add up to over $25K.
Here is an example.. wish I had the render to show but words will have to suffice:
-black interior with red stitching
-red stitched vents with brown leather vent slats
-brown leather LWB seats with red piping
-pepita inserts
-brown leather trim around dash (the part which is normally aluminum or carbon)
This way you take the brown from the CXX seats and repeat it on vent slats and trim for "minimal" (i put that in quotes as it's all relative) and the red piping on seats matches with red deviating stitching. Seats look well-integrated into interior without going full Monty CXX interior. I was at this appointment for a friend and this was an option discussed.. so, you either go PTS with stock interior, or for similar upcharge you go custom interior.. very few are taking the time to customize their interior.. you'll have a really original car
#40
Rennlist Member
I posted two weeks ago that starting with November allocations, deviated stitching will be available. If your allocation is sooner you're out of luck.
IMO, the stripe on the seat greatly enhances the interior. Porsche interiors are notoriously bland and often look cheap. Have more interior color accents distinguishes the car from the run of the mill 911's.
IMO, the stripe on the seat greatly enhances the interior. Porsche interiors are notoriously bland and often look cheap. Have more interior color accents distinguishes the car from the run of the mill 911's.
#41
I posted two weeks ago that starting with November allocations, deviated stitching will be available. If your allocation is sooner you're out of luck. IMO, the stripe on the seat greatly enhances the interior. Porsche interiors are notoriously bland and often look cheap. Have more interior color accents distinguishes the car from the run of the mill 911's.
I mean full leather sofas with deviated stitching under 6000 bucks ?
#42
Yep.. the key is keeping similar colors as rest of the car, or tying the colors in maybe with colored vent slats or something easy to choose color on.
Here is an example.. wish I had the render to show but words will have to suffice:
-black interior with red stitching
-red stitched vents with brown leather vent slats
-brown leather LWB seats with red piping
-pepita inserts
-brown leather trim around dash (the part which is normally aluminum or carbon)
This way you take the brown from the CXX seats and repeat it on vent slats and trim for "minimal" (i put that in quotes as it's all relative) and the red piping on seats matches with red deviating stitching. Seats look well-integrated into interior without going full Monty CXX interior. I was at this appointment for a friend and this was an option discussed.. so, you either go PTS with stock interior, or for similar upcharge you go custom interior.. very few are taking the time to customize their interior.. you'll have a really original car
Here is an example.. wish I had the render to show but words will have to suffice:
-black interior with red stitching
-red stitched vents with brown leather vent slats
-brown leather LWB seats with red piping
-pepita inserts
-brown leather trim around dash (the part which is normally aluminum or carbon)
This way you take the brown from the CXX seats and repeat it on vent slats and trim for "minimal" (i put that in quotes as it's all relative) and the red piping on seats matches with red deviating stitching. Seats look well-integrated into interior without going full Monty CXX interior. I was at this appointment for a friend and this was an option discussed.. so, you either go PTS with stock interior, or for similar upcharge you go custom interior.. very few are taking the time to customize their interior.. you'll have a really original car
#43
Drifting
on my RS build, you had to spec the upgraded leather/stitching option in standard color, THEN it was an additional $5500 to get Red or Acid Green. So in reality it cost in ballpark of $10k total to change stitching color. Not cheap.
#44
This is going to be My first Porsche and hopefully will get it by end of September as dealer is asking me to lock the build in less than 30 days... No wonder an arm and a leg for options as I heard...
Coming from an M3 and already feeling the pain .. Lol
#45
Nordschleife Master
I'm really thinking that a lot of these exclusive options will get boring after a while. We change our minds and likes all the time. I'll just stick to basic ordering from the regular option list.