When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Personally I don’t think they look good at all. Completely draw attention, cluttering up the flow, and look like they have the wrong car’s door handles on.
Your eye goes right to the door handle. Shouldn't be a point of focus in my opinion. Not good design. One of those things where you'll get different opinions. At the end the day, it's just that.
Because the door handle is right in the middle of the picture.... duhh
spoiler tip is also black but it doesn't feel like point of focus
It's kinda funny, the monochromatic door handles usually came on the more premium model. That's what I usually see in my non Porsche life. Classic Porsche monetization found a way to change-that.
Yup.
I see black door door handles and black plastic trim, I don’t think sports package. I think “entry trim level 90’s econo ****box”.
Sorry, I just think this is a stupid fad. But if the OP wants pics, there are plenty in the GT3 forum.
Porsche will monetize any option. The 2019 configurator now shows "PTS door handles" right under body color headlight washer caps. (Whoever thought of that one has been laughing all the way to the bank.) Just kidding of course.
Black Handles work well especially if trimmed out with additional blacks. It's a personal preference, just like polarizing Lava Orange and GBM Graphite Blue METALLIC.
-Lava Orange works well with the wing and is fantastic in Track shots. Many don't like the Grays that are in the Orange. I do. Always liked the Pastel colors. LO does it for me on a GT3, not so much on a base 911 or others. The GT3 is an "affordable" Supercar with a wing and deserves uniqueness. Barney Purple, another unique GT worthy color, many folks love it, RS Worthy, but just not for me. Looks great when others drive it. In Silver or Black wheels.
-GBM is another Gray based color, wonderful to me. Many don't like from photos on the internet. Seeing it in person and in various lighting seems to change peoples minds. Wanted to paint old Alfa's this color for 20+ years. Look at some of the old classic 356 Blue Grays. Nice. Finally the Grays are becoming more popular. Toyotas, Subarus, Lambo's, and thankfully Porsche design center saw the light too. Take a look at GBM in shadows, Sunlight, indoor , outdoor. See the metal flakes come out. It's a great color choice that seems to give the car multiple personalities. Subtle and low-key, but also the quality Supercar zing in many well lit areas.
-Black Handles - In person, those who notice, question at first, then seem to come around and most really like. We have been programmed for a long time to think a black door handle is low budget, from basic parts bin, "DX" inexpensive. Looking at some of the GT3 color choices the doors can begin to look as a blank slate and a bit boring, like a white sheet-rocked wall with-out any art. Door Handles painted same as body used to be a Premium for a Mono look. Now everybody does it, Hyundai and KIA, it has become boring. Designs shift. Porsche has done this well. Recommend viewing in person. And if it grabs your eye, it could be you've become even more enticed to grab it and get in and drive.
Chalk GTS cab , we looked at chalk cars with black door handles, it does call attention and in the end we felt body colored blended better
Beautiful pic.
As you can see here, the handle creates shadows and accents on its own. Not really a "blank slate", but a subtle look. Doesn't scream out at you as unfinished or a anomaly.
I ordered my Macan GTS and was really nervous about this option but it turned out amazing with this colour scheme, I went for a lot of black accent + GTS trim with Night blue metallic, it turned out pretty good. The black door handle look amazing, not cheesy or cheap (my opinion).
07-02-2018, 11:29 PM
Supercar with a wing and deserves uniqueness. Barney Purple, another unique GT worthy color, many folks love it, RS Worthy, but just not for me. Looks great when others drive it. In Silver or Black wheels.
