GTS configuration input needed
11-19-2014, 10:36 AM
#17
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11-19-2014, 10:57 AM
#18
Some good info from another GT Silver brother. He just finalized his GTS build. Good guy.
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...ml#post4220546
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...ml#post4220546
On my order I did paint the side, but left the back black. The way I look at it, the front lip is painted. I wanted that to flow around the car, so I painted the sides. It continues to the rear until you get to the pipes. I then left the back black so it would go with the black engine cover, glass roof, and black strip connecting the lights.
If the front lip was black like the GT3, I would have left the skirts in black.
Here are some pics from the Configurator:
Back view, front view with painted sides and black sides.
Last edited by Vetsky; 11-19-2014 at 11:16 AM.
11-19-2014, 10:58 AM
#19
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A bunch of personal preferences here.
In general, I like the monotone look and would paint everything. However, the GTS style is all the black trim, so on that model, I would - and did - leave the trim in black with one exception, and that's the side skirts. Although the black side skirts may look good in Porsche's pics, I think that they get lost in real life. By painting the skirts, the car is visually lowered and looks much better imo. My $0.02.
In general, I like the monotone look and would paint everything. However, the GTS style is all the black trim, so on that model, I would - and did - leave the trim in black with one exception, and that's the side skirts. Although the black side skirts may look good in Porsche's pics, I think that they get lost in real life. By painting the skirts, the car is visually lowered and looks much better imo. My $0.02.
11-19-2014, 11:29 AM
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I'm painting my side skirts and the rear fascia too (I think the black exhaust tips get lost otherwise)
I passed on painting the air vent slats on the front though...
I passed on painting the air vent slats on the front though...
11-19-2014, 12:47 PM
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11-19-2014, 12:48 PM
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[QUOTE=Vetsky;11814750]Thanks STG!
On my order I did paint the side, but left the back black. The way I look at it, the front lip is painted. I wanted that to flow around the car, so I painted the sides. It continues to the rear until you get to the pipes. I then left the back black so it would go with the black engine cover, glass roof, and black strip connecting the lights.
If the front lip was black like the GT3, I would have left the skirts in black.
Here are some pics from the Configurator:
Back view, front view with painted sides and black sides.[/QUOT
On my order I did paint the side, but left the back black. The way I look at it, the front lip is painted. I wanted that to flow around the car, so I painted the sides. It continues to the rear until you get to the pipes. I then left the back black so it would go with the black engine cover, glass roof, and black strip connecting the lights.
If the front lip was black like the GT3, I would have left the skirts in black.
Here are some pics from the Configurator:
Back view, front view with painted sides and black sides.[/QUOT
11-19-2014, 01:18 PM
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A bunch of personal preferences here.
In general, I like the monotone look and would paint everything. However, the GTS style is all the black trim, so on that model, I would - and did - leave the trim in black with one exception, and that's the side skirts. Although the black side skirts may look good in Porsche's pics, I think that they get lost in real life. By painting the skirts, the car is visually lowered and looks much better imo. My $0.02.
In general, I like the monotone look and would paint everything. However, the GTS style is all the black trim, so on that model, I would - and did - leave the trim in black with one exception, and that's the side skirts. Although the black side skirts may look good in Porsche's pics, I think that they get lost in real life. By painting the skirts, the car is visually lowered and looks much better imo. My $0.02.
11-19-2014, 02:47 PM
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^^^ stunning, did you paint either your rear fascia and/or the front air vents?
11-19-2014, 02:50 PM
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[QUOTE=pap2828;11815052]
+1 actually I prefer the black front lip on GT3 to the painted one on the GTS, apart from anything else its more practical if you scratch it you buy a new one!
Thanks STG!
On my order I did paint the side, but left the back black. The way I look at it, the front lip is painted. I wanted that to flow around the car, so I painted the sides. It continues to the rear until you get to the pipes. I then left the back black so it would go with the black engine cover, glass roof, and black strip connecting the lights.
If the front lip was black like the GT3, I would have left the skirts in black.
Here are some pics from the Configurator:
Back view, front view with painted sides and black sides.[/QUOT
On my order I did paint the side, but left the back black. The way I look at it, the front lip is painted. I wanted that to flow around the car, so I painted the sides. It continues to the rear until you get to the pipes. I then left the back black so it would go with the black engine cover, glass roof, and black strip connecting the lights.
If the front lip was black like the GT3, I would have left the skirts in black.
Here are some pics from the Configurator:
Back view, front view with painted sides and black sides.[/QUOT
+1 actually I prefer the black front lip on GT3 to the painted one on the GTS, apart from anything else its more practical if you scratch it you buy a new one!
11-19-2014, 03:05 PM
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your car is stunning BTW... love the platinum/satin wheels ... perfect
11-19-2014, 04:37 PM
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Below is my build. The only other item I gave some thought to is the center-lock wheels; they should be lighter and are slightly wider (at least in front). But, given all the negatives, I'm staying away from them. I'm still interested in any feedback on things a newbie may have overlooked, or should consider. Thanks.
P3E Premium package plus
P3H Bose audio package
U2 GT silver metallic
DK Agate grey leather interior
425 Rear wiper
602 LED headlights
638 Park assist with reversing camera
653 Glass sunroof
712 Delete GTS on side doors
748 Power folding side mirrors
CNG Painted read fascia
XAJ Painted side skirts
352 Dynamic chassis control
487 Manual transmission
423 20" Carrera S wheels
346 Wheels painted in silver
345 Heated steering wheel
581 Luggage net in passenger footwell
583 Smoking package
714 Delete alcantara
844 Multifunction steering wheel
P06 Power sport seats (14 way)
XHB Center concole trim in leather
EGA Carbon interior package
671 Voice control
P3E Premium package plus
P3H Bose audio package
U2 GT silver metallic
DK Agate grey leather interior
425 Rear wiper
602 LED headlights
638 Park assist with reversing camera
653 Glass sunroof
712 Delete GTS on side doors
748 Power folding side mirrors
CNG Painted read fascia
XAJ Painted side skirts
352 Dynamic chassis control
487 Manual transmission
423 20" Carrera S wheels
346 Wheels painted in silver
345 Heated steering wheel
581 Luggage net in passenger footwell
583 Smoking package
714 Delete alcantara
844 Multifunction steering wheel
P06 Power sport seats (14 way)
XHB Center concole trim in leather
EGA Carbon interior package
671 Voice control
11-19-2014, 06:04 PM
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Below is my build. The only other item I gave some thought to is the center-lock wheels; they should be lighter and are slightly wider (at least in front). But, given all the negatives, I'm staying away from them. I'm still interested in any feedback on things a newbie may have overlooked, or should consider. Thanks.
P3E Premium package plus
P3H Bose audio package
U2 GT silver metallic
DK Agate grey leather interior
425 Rear wiper
602 LED headlights
638 Park assist with reversing camera
653 Glass sunroof
712 Delete GTS on side doors
748 Power folding side mirrors
CNG Painted read fascia
XAJ Painted side skirts
352 Dynamic chassis control
487 Manual transmission
423 20" Carrera S wheels
346 Wheels painted in silver
345 Heated steering wheel
581 Luggage net in passenger footwell
583 Smoking package
714 Delete alcantara
844 Multifunction steering wheel
P06 Power sport seats (14 way)
XHB Center concole trim in leather
EGA Carbon interior package
671 Voice control
P3E Premium package plus
P3H Bose audio package
U2 GT silver metallic
DK Agate grey leather interior
425 Rear wiper
602 LED headlights
638 Park assist with reversing camera
653 Glass sunroof
712 Delete GTS on side doors
748 Power folding side mirrors
CNG Painted read fascia
XAJ Painted side skirts
352 Dynamic chassis control
487 Manual transmission
423 20" Carrera S wheels
346 Wheels painted in silver
345 Heated steering wheel
581 Luggage net in passenger footwell
583 Smoking package
714 Delete alcantara
844 Multifunction steering wheel
P06 Power sport seats (14 way)
XHB Center concole trim in leather
EGA Carbon interior package
671 Voice control
1) Did you want the center console in leather and not carbon?
2) Do you not like the Sport Design Mirrors? I have read that some people with the standard mirrors experienced some buffeting problems. I have no clue if there is any truth to this claim, but it was enough for me to stay away from the folding mirrors. Besides the SD mirrors look cool.
3) If you stick with the standard mirrors, you may want to consider painting the lower portion of them.
4) Some people like the clean look or no rear wiper. Just something to consider.
Just some ideas.