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Old 10-20-2016, 11:54 AM
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^^ Well there you go... I am clearly vindicated! That's hard on the eyes.
Old 10-20-2016, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Zetta
Graphite Blue Cabrio with blue roof.
This is gorgeous, I almost specced my Targa in this combo but though the chalk would be too much maintenance.
Old 10-20-2016, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by KenTO
This is gorgeous, I almost specced my Targa in this combo but though the chalk would be too much maintenance.
Agree; sticking boring black for that very reason. That and I would have preferred the option of black/chalk rather than blue leather.
But it's a beautiful combo in the showroom.
Old 10-20-2016, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Keadog
Agree; sticking boring black for that very reason. That and I would have preferred the option of black/chalk rather than blue leather.
But it's a beautiful combo in the showroom.
I wanted a two-tone interior so went for GT Silver with Bordeaux/ Black, I am happy with my choice.
Old 10-20-2016, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KenTO
I wanted a two-tone interior so went for GT Silver with Bordeaux/ Black, I am happy with my choice.
GT Silver is a beautiful, classic Porsche color that has been paired with a red for years. I'm just sold on Graphite Blue as an exciting new color that will age as well as GT Silver. Your combo would probably be my second choice, interestingly enough.
There just isn't a two tone interior offered I would pair Graphite it with. So, I'm playing it safe with black. That big silver roll bar has to be taken into account as well. Not a problem with silver, of course.
Old 10-20-2016, 09:44 PM
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Totally understand, Kea. If GB had been available in 2015 I would have probably had it with Espresso inside. It is truly beautiful and distinctive. It certainly takes a 911 in a "Jaguar/AM" direction, and I don't mean that in any negative way whatsoever. It takes nothing away from the performance, but imbues the car with a nod to style and design that those of us with the traditional racing colors (silver, red, yellow, orange, etc) can't match.

Best of luck with your order!

PS, if you haven't yet, check out Slantnose's Aetna Blue 991. A wonderful historic Porsche color similar to GB, but a little bluer, IMO. But the effect is similar.


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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
Totally understand, Kea. If GB had been available in 2015 I would have probably had it with Espresso inside. It is truly beautiful and distinctive. It certainly takes a 911 in a "Jaguar/AM" direction, and I don't mean that in any negative way whatsoever. It takes nothing away from the performance, but imbues the car with a nod to style and design that those of us with the traditional racing colors (silver, red, yellow, orange, etc) can't match.

Best of luck with your order!

PS, if you haven't yet, check out Slantnose's Aetna Blue 991. A wonderful historic Porsche color similar to GB, but a little bluer, IMO. But the effect is similar.



Thanks! Aetna is lovely as well, but +$7K and the PTS process/wait. Graphite blue looks PTS enough for me.
Interesting you mention Espresso; I had it in my '13 Boxster S and really like it. Didn't care for the brown top though, and blue with Espresso, a black top and the silver roll bar puts 4 colors in a small area. Still pondering that one because their natural leather up charge is a bargain IMO.
If Larry Cable is around, he can chime in on the Blue/Brown combo.
Old 10-21-2016, 12:06 AM
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If Graphite Blue had been available in 2015, I would have ordered too. Saw a graphite blue with Agate Gray interior (which I have in my TT) at a driving event and it looked great.

Maybe I can get mine wrapped - cheaper than ordering a new one!
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Arrived today...The color is great with a definite blue and some metal flake in the sun. When not in direct sun or when photographed against the blue sky, it is mostly gray. I love it. I went with satin black wheels, black interior, SPASM, 7mt, sport package, red seatbelts.








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Old 11-02-2016, 08:08 PM
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I really like how it looks grey in these pictures. Great color
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Not sure if this is GB, but taken at the Euro delivery center in Zuffenhausen.
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Can I ask you guys for an opinion? Between the Carrera S or the RS Spyder Design wheels, which one would you prefer for graphite blue? Thanks
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Old 11-18-2016, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by visitador
Can I ask you guys for an opinion? Between the Carrera S or the RS Spyder Design wheels, which one would you prefer for graphite blue? Thanks
I like the S. Simpler design, pretty easy to clean and "free". Had them on my BGTS and am getting them on my Targa.


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