Scott P

Well, I put a 2 car covers on my BMW 650 GC in November and take them off right about now and have for the last 7 years and there's no problems. I have no PPF, I merely have wax on it, nothing more.

Barkat03

Thanks!
Is your beemer kept indoors or out, and do you make a point of tying it tightly under the car too, so when it’s very windy it doesn’t move around much??

AdamIsAdam

And just fyi, bird poop won't eat through PPF. It may stain it, but the paint under it will be unharmed.

shane_b

As @AdamIsAdam said, bird poo won’t damage paint through the PPF, but I have no experience of outdoor covers on PPF’d cars… I do however know several people that have used covers on standard paint and whilst it entirely depends on where you are in the world, I certainly wouldn’t rush to do it in the UK. Probably better than the damage a bird turd will do if left though! After a sky rat left a huge one on the bonnet of my black M5 while I was on holiday, it left horrendous marks and eventually I had it repainted!

Scott P

Inside a huge barn on a sheet of plastic on a concrete floor.

arrivederci

I would find a way/place to park it in a protected, indoor place for the month. Having a good (and large enough) garage, to me, is part of owning nice cars. I only park beaters outside.

Ikone

I know you've mentioned it a few times so it must bother you, but I will say this: From the colors you mentioned, I think GT Silver is the best. I had it on my 991.2T and would pick it again for the 992. The lighter colors show the lines of the 911 like nothing else. And being metallic it just really shines. The line shadows show up so much more than darker or non-metallic colors. The only other colors I would pick are Gemini Blue Metallic, Viola Purple Metallic, or Ice Gray Metallic. Right now that is. Tastes change. .
Enjoy the crap out of that color. It's a classic and looks so good in person.

Oh and as I said before, you can always wrap it. Vinyl wrap that is.

Barkat03

Yeah - fair enough, I can’t really disagree with most of that. My last 3 cars were metallic silver, which I agree does look quite good generally and more specifically in sunshine, but it’s let’s be honest it’s not gonna stand out in a crowd now is it!!
After all in the UK silver and or grey is the most popular colour on the road.

Ikone

I know what you mean. Standing out is something I struggle with myself, but then again sometimes you don't want to stand out (cops). In the US, everyone picks black, white, and silver. lol

Barkat03

Yep - here most cop cars are white or silver beemers, but also the occasional Porsche Cayman GT4 😄

Cartod

Get a fitted cover and it won’t blow around.

bobert75

Welcome - nice first post, everyone loves pics, esp for a new model!

I think this pic confirms the rear seatbacks have gray (or green) stitching in the T interior pkg. And other pics in that post offer further confirmation of the center console lid stitching - I believe the reason that only the top two rows of stitching on the rear center tunnel have the gray (or green) stitching is to "line up" with the stitching on the center console lid. The latest:

Seat bolsters (slate grey stitching)
Seat headrests with embroidered "911" logo (slate grey stitching)
Door panel armrests (slate grey stitching)
Center console storage compartment lid (slate grey stitching)
Floor mats (slate grey stitching)
Steering wheel rim (not slate grey)
Kneepads (not leather at all)
Gear lever and gear lever boot (probably not slate grey)
Rear center tunnel (slate grey stitching)
Rear seatbacks (slate grey stitching)

Edit - just FYI, his pics do show the knee pads with gray stitching but of course his car has the T interior pkg w/leather - above, I am referring to specs for the T interior pkg w/standard interior.

Porsch

lol

Yes, and cheaper than a more literal castration.

BaxterPup

The actual date isn't scheduled yet. I've had to fill out a pre-delivery questionnaire and sign one other document but below is the latest communication from PECLA:

"Based on the planned production schedule of your vehicle, we will be able to schedule your delivery for late May to early June at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles, CA. Once your vehicle has completed production and is on a vessel, you will receive an email notification with your delivery date options based on the confirmed ETA of your vehicle and PEC availability. Any changes in production and scheduling could potentially affect the delivery window as well as any delays in certification approval by the EPA of any new vehicle model"

Despite the car leaving Emden on the RCC Compass on 3/30, I still haven't rec'd the follow up email from PECLA for scheduling. I'll be reaching out to them today to inquire. Will let you know what I find out. From what I've heard, it's a great experience so hopefully you're able to keep it.

YWG_YYZ

Those were 2 of my last contenders as well.
My thoughts:
GB with standard slate grey wheels looks too dark to me. If I picked GB, it will be with the exclusive wheels. The end result is more of a classy interpretation, which is not the "T ethos" in my mind. (flame suit on for mentioning the ethos).
I ended up with GR because it is free, but added on Aerokit, as it gives off more a sporty vibe, with gloss black wheels.
I didn't think GB needed aerokit or SD package as the dark frontal intake works reasonably well in darker color.

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