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05-14-2020, 08:33 PM
#1622
Rennlist Member
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05-14-2020, 08:35 PM
#1623
Rennlist Member
Dan, I have been reluctant to enter into opinions here (as you have far more experience than me here) but I think I need to save you from over thinking this. Now that your lock date was extended...Well, I guess you can say "I was saved by the bell."
There is really no other choice than Truffle brown with Aventurine Green, (End of Story) but you might/should/must add wood or leather trim. Just my thinking, Sport-tex might be the best combo for a silver, maybe chalk or a white exterior with the cab or Targa only for instance...primary reason- sun and hot leather seats. However, seat ventilation might be wonderful now (I just don't know) and therefore you could go full leather even with the cab or Targa. I'm wondering what the Cab drivers think about lots of sun, and heat even with seat ventilation? Thoughts?
And I even thought about changing exterior color to Aventurine just so I could have the Truffle interior. Would be alright with me, but I am looking for an open-topper and wouldn't know what top color to get...that would throw me into greater paralysis.
Good luck to you,
Mark
There is really no other choice than Truffle brown with Aventurine Green, (End of Story) but you might/should/must add wood or leather trim. Just my thinking, Sport-tex might be the best combo for a silver, maybe chalk or a white exterior with the cab or Targa only for instance...primary reason- sun and hot leather seats. However, seat ventilation might be wonderful now (I just don't know) and therefore you could go full leather even with the cab or Targa. I'm wondering what the Cab drivers think about lots of sun, and heat even with seat ventilation? Thoughts?
And I even thought about changing exterior color to Aventurine just so I could have the Truffle interior. Would be alright with me, but I am looking for an open-topper and wouldn't know what top color to get...that would throw me into greater paralysis.
Good luck to you,
Mark
Just a few more thoughts. Out of all the cars on auto trader, few were Black/Mohave. I saw a few of the cars were the standard interior, and it didn’t look that much different than the $4k leather. Call me an elitist, but it bothered me that it looks like $4k for full leather was buying a little stitching. If I had a more restricted budget, I could very well go with the standard B/M interior with the wood trim and be quite pleased with it.
Also, I did write to my SA and asked if they could do a custom Black/Truffle interior, but he wrote today that it was not possible.
Thanks for your opinion. Just like the sense of taste is individual, so is what pleases our eyes.
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05-14-2020, 09:43 PM
#1624
Of course, with the Sport Tex you get the added bonus of the unique, comfy seat inserts.
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05-14-2020, 10:10 PM
#1625
Hi Mark - the only way I could do the truffle brown is if were two-tone, like black/mohave. I’ve looked at photos and videos, and aside from the reflective surface in the windshield, I just don’t care for the monochromatic theme. The beautiful leather is lost in a sea of brown carpet, headliner, and other bits. The wood trim gets lost as well. The Black/Mohave with paldao trim looks elegant, and the car I test drove had the combination. But I don’t want an elegant car. This is my sports car, so fairly sure I am doing Sport Tex, CF trim and steering wheel, and leather backs on the 18-way seats. I researched the aventurine green on auto trader and saw it configured with all these interiors, but preferred Sport Tex.
Just a few more thoughts. Out of all the cars on auto trader, few were Black/Mohave. I saw a few of the cars were the standard interior, and it didn’t look that much different than the $4k leather. Call me an elitist, but it bothered me that it looks like $4k for full leather was buying a little stitching. If I had a more restricted budget, I could very well go with the standard B/M interior with the wood trim and be quite pleased with it.
Also, I did write to my SA and asked if they could do a custom Black/Truffle interior, but he wrote today that it was not possible.
Thanks for your opinion. Just like the sense of taste is individual, so is what pleases our eyes.
Just a few more thoughts. Out of all the cars on auto trader, few were Black/Mohave. I saw a few of the cars were the standard interior, and it didn’t look that much different than the $4k leather. Call me an elitist, but it bothered me that it looks like $4k for full leather was buying a little stitching. If I had a more restricted budget, I could very well go with the standard B/M interior with the wood trim and be quite pleased with it.
Also, I did write to my SA and asked if they could do a custom Black/Truffle interior, but he wrote today that it was not possible.
Thanks for your opinion. Just like the sense of taste is individual, so is what pleases our eyes.
The thing about the leather vs standard is subtle - the more time you spend in the car, the more obvious the difference. The door card is a big one - the leather dash also stands out. I'm glad to have it. That is one option you have zero ability to retro-fit.
05-18-2020, 01:54 PM
#1626
Burning Brakes
Well, I have now gotten good news twice in the past two weeks. First my lock date was moved from 5/15 to 5/6, a full 9 days early with production (V260) moved to 5/22. I was just informed today by my SA, that it went into production last Thursday (5/14) and now is scheduled for completion by 5/22!!! 
The only strange part is the finally delivery date hasn't changed .... to this point. But I continue to hope that things continue to "fast track", relatively speaking. QUESTION: How long did your cars PRIOR to shutdown, typically sit in Emden?
The only strange part is the finally delivery date hasn't changed .... to this point. But I continue to hope that things continue to "fast track", relatively speaking. QUESTION: How long did your cars PRIOR to shutdown, typically sit in Emden?
05-18-2020, 02:02 PM
#1627
Well, I have now gotten good news twice in the past two weeks. First my lock date was moved from 5/15 to 5/6, a full 9 days early with production (V260) moved to 5/22. I was just informed today by my SA, that it went into production last Thursday (5/14) and now is scheduled for completion by 5/22!!!
The only strange part is the finally delivery date hasn't changed .... to this point. But I continue to hope that things continue to "fast track", relatively speaking. QUESTION: How long did your cars PRIOR to shutdown, typically sit in Emden?
The only strange part is the finally delivery date hasn't changed .... to this point. But I continue to hope that things continue to "fast track", relatively speaking. QUESTION: How long did your cars PRIOR to shutdown, typically sit in Emden?
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05-18-2020, 04:48 PM
#1628
Pro
Well, I have now gotten good news twice in the past two weeks. First my lock date was moved from 5/15 to 5/6, a full 9 days early with production (V260) moved to 5/22. I was just informed today by my SA, that it went into production last Thursday (5/14) and now is scheduled for completion by 5/22!!!
The only strange part is the finally delivery date hasn't changed .... to this point. But I continue to hope that things continue to "fast track", relatively speaking. QUESTION: How long did your cars PRIOR to shutdown, typically sit in Emden?
The only strange part is the finally delivery date hasn't changed .... to this point. But I continue to hope that things continue to "fast track", relatively speaking. QUESTION: How long did your cars PRIOR to shutdown, typically sit in Emden?
05-18-2020, 11:11 PM
#1629
Burning Brakes
So far no luck with tracking via My Porsche yet; only shows my current one. At least my SA sends me weekly updates of progress screen via text message. I hoping that will change soon.
05-19-2020, 12:50 PM
#1630
Rennlist Member
My Lock Date was just moved up again to May 27.
My build is still at V200.
March 7: Order date
April 6: Original lock date
May 4: Original build date
June 9: New lock date**update - now June 2** **Now 27 May!**
July 3: New build date - dunno
My build is still at V200.
March 7: Order date
April 6: Original lock date
May 4: Original build date
June 9: New lock date
July 3: New build date - dunno
05-19-2020, 02:36 PM
#1631
Three Wheelin'
Love it--nothing better than dates getting pulled forward! I'm hoping to get some more information in the next few days on mine.
05-19-2020, 02:49 PM
#1632
Rennlist Member
I’ve got to get my changes in. I can’t figure out why my SA doesn’t like Sport Tex?
05-19-2020, 02:53 PM
#1633
05-19-2020, 03:18 PM
#1634
Pro
05-19-2020, 06:09 PM
#1635
SportTex looks really great in person. MAYBE you narrow your resale audience a bit with it but I wouldn't worry about that. If you like it and didn't want ventilated seats then go for it, you won't regret.