Z356

Navy, if I was you, I would ask them to build it in Sept and get the MY2014 designation. That will mean money in your pocket at resale - unless you are leasing!

Cy456! Thank You for posting the revised PTS list!

Good luck!

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GULF ORANGE

For those of you that might be considering a PTS Orange 991 or 981, please remember that the 'RS Orange' (Code 8C6) is no longer an allowed color choice. Since MY2011, PAG has suggested 'Pastell Orange', code Z17, as an alternative. However, Cy's list has alerted us to the fact that 'Gulf Orange' (code 019) has been approved as a PTS color. This is both unexpected (the similar copyrighted 'Gulf Blue' is still a no-no and was last used on a Carrera GT in '05 or so) and welcomed. 'Gulf Orange' is an awesome color that dates back to the longhood era of the early 911's! Attached are photos of the PTS orange colors offered by PAG today. First is 'Pastell' on a '11 gt3. The second is 'Gulf' Orange' on a late 997S. I strongly recommend 'Gulf Orange' and think its the way to go if any of you are thinking 'Orange'! 'Pastell' is brighter...'Gulf Orange' is deeper and has a much better sounding & historic name!

Saludos,
Eduardo

Navy CDR

Z356 - I am purchasing and have sent a couple of emails today trying to find info on my build date. I am willing to wait until Sept if I get the car I built (with Melissa's help). I agree with your suggestion - thanks.

Navy CDR

I have now had some conformation that the Porsche Exclusive 2013 991S (Porsche racing green exterior and two tone natural leather of Espresso/Cognac interior) I ordered on 8 Dec will be built sometime in April for a possible June delivery in Virginia.

GreenLantern

Nice. Congrats. The way will be worth it.

Madjackdog

I can't wait to see this build. I'm looking into something similar with the 981.

THPorsche

Tons of great information, Thanks!

WhiteHotPepper

Here are some photos of a PTS 991 Grigiocampovolo Y99.
I also included a Boxster S with a Deviated Red and Black Interior.
The photos are from Sunset Porsche if you want to see additional photos.
I hope this helps add to the discussion!
Jeff

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ww007

"Grigiocampovolo"? Sounds like a fancy way of saying "white" to me lol

And that is another good example of a Frankenstein build, with those mismatching dash colors... I'm surprised the dealership would order it like that, you'd think they'd know better.

oldman40

I like the exterior color, but agree with ww007, thatinterior example is hideous due to the mismatched soft touch plastic on the dash and steering column. this is exactly what z356 warned about on this thread...buyer beware!

Navy CDR

Z356 warned readers of this tread about the dangers of ordering a two tone and getting the dash in two tone. I wanted a two tone interior with Espresso and Cognac. What I ordered, with the help of Porsche Exclusive, was an Espresso interior and then deviated the lower dash, seats (front and back), center front door panels and arm pulls. This ensured that all the dash parts are Espresso. My guess with the above car was to order a red interior and then deviate the dash, etc.
My experience is that normal dealerships DO NOT have the expertise to custom build your car. Sure, they can go thru their configurator but deviating interior colors is difficult, correctly. Read this tread, do your homework, and then contact the Porsche Exclusive rep BEFORE you sign on the dotted line.

Z356

The interesting thing here is that Sunset Porsche in Oregon has experience in ordering unusual color combinations. Back on 9/17/2012, I posted a photo of a similar 'black/red' two tone interior which they had ordered on a 991! I am surprised they repeated this interior 'faux pas' on a 981!

Does anyone know if 'Porsche Exclusive' has solve this issue now & allows folks to order true 'black/red' bicolor so that the dash plastic trim pieces on a 991 or 981 are done in black?

Saludos,
Eduardo

FORENN

Many thanks to the OP for this informative thread.

Navy CDR

Z356 aka Eduardo: Welcome back, even if it is only occasionally, to the best and most informative 991 tread on Rennlist.

Z356

Thank you, gentlemen! I just wish someone that is now more up-to-date re: 'Porsche Exclusive' would take over and continue running with it. I have just purchased an Audi R8. It is a MY2011 v8 Spyder in 'Lava Gray Pearl Effect' exterior. It has only 3800 miles. It is in transit to the West Coast via InterCity as we speak. If I like it, I might start considering custom ordering a MY2014 or MY2015 from 'Audi Exclusive'. They also can do custom interiors and PTS exterior paints like Porsche. So I have to apply my research to this model and get up to speed as to what they can do in the world of bespoke (made to order)!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

mile2424

Congrats Eduardo! She's a beauty!