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Old 11-12-2022, 04:43 PM
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Doesn't look like Pastel Orange is happening for me so now I am definitely torn between Racing Yellow and Python Green.
Old 11-12-2022, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by merrion13
I agree with you and AdamisAdam that white base might be the way to go and then use logos/decals/stripes to break it up. I don't want to sharply deviate from the roots of the T package (ie wheels, Agate Grey trim) so I might go plain white and if upon receipt I feel like it needs a color, I suppose a Meissen Blue wrap can be done for probably the same cost as one of the "premium" paint colors.

My dealer had samples of all the paint colors when I was there yesterday. I did spend a lot of time looking at the Ice Grey Metallic which could look really good with the Agate trim on the T. You can see it on Taycans and the new GT3RS, it looks interesting but I still wish PTS was the option!

Order submitted last night; freeze date in about 6 weeks, with delivery slated for March 31st.
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Old 11-12-2022, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jkampingafw
Doesn't look like Pastel Orange is happening for me so now I am definitely torn between Racing Yellow and Python Green.
I'm with you on this. IMO, the T needs a fun, bright color. The gray bits need contrast with a bright color. White, silver, gray, black are all too common and plain for the T. Guards Red is great but very common on Porsches. Gentian Blue is too dark. Carmine Red is pretty, but I think too dark and a pretty common burgundy shade.

That leaves Racing Yellow, Ruby Star, Shark Blue, and Python Green. All are striking and look good. I could make a case for each. I had a Racing Yellow 991.2T which was not my first choice (wanted Lava Orange but the yellow was what was available). The color gave me pause and I wasn't sure about it at first. But it turned out to fit the T personality and never failed to make people smile. I got a lot of compliments and it wasn't as loud and shouty as it might seem. A bright yellow 911 does not blend in, and is certainly not for everyone, but it wasn't so over the top as to scream look at me. I suspect the other 3 finalist colors may be the same, but I'm leaning toward another Racing Yellow. I know Shark Blue gets a lot of compliments and looks great when I've seen it. The new Ruby Star is very interesting and I'm sure I'd like it in person, but it feels a little louder than the yellow to me. Python looks good and add in the green interior trim makes it a very cool option. I think it would be RY or PG+green interior for me. If I could have any PTS it would probably be Bahama Yellow.
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Old 11-12-2022, 06:49 PM
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This is a real conundrum. I've modified my order to GT silver, AKA Generic Silver. It's not a bad color, its just, well, so generic. Drive down the road and look around, 80 per cent plus of the cars are white, gray, silver, black or somewhere in between. It's like were back in the days of black and white TV. My small pea brain is doing backflips on what is the right answer. Really appreciate all the thoughts and insights on this forum. Keep the ideas coming.
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Old 11-12-2022, 06:57 PM
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Order these special cars in interesting/special/unique colors
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Old 11-12-2022, 07:08 PM
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I definitely agree that a bright color works best on the T, but I personally was going to go for a dark metallic color like amethyst, viola, or jet green along with the decal delete for a subtle but special spec. From the standard colors the only option that really gets close to that is gentian blue, which can look pretty great from what I've seen but it's not my favorite. I've always had black cars in the past and feel the 911 deserves something besides black/grey/silver/white. I could probably handle shark blue or even ruby star neo but not sure I want to go bright.
Old 11-12-2022, 07:11 PM
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Was Henry Ford right? "You can have any color you want as long as it's Black." I really like black on almost every car but, keeping it clean enough to look good is a whole nother story.
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Old 11-12-2022, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by IPA1
This is a real conundrum. I've modified my order to GT silver, AKA Generic Silver. It's not a bad color, its just, well, so generic. Drive down the road and look around, 80 per cent plus of the cars are white, gray, silver, black or somewhere in between. It's like were back in the days of black and white TV. My small pea brain is doing backflips on what is the right answer. Really appreciate all the thoughts and insights on this forum. Keep the ideas coming.
I'm not looking to stand out any more than I'm sure I already will in the town I live in so GT Silver is the choice, particularly since I'm a hard core racing fan and silver was the official color for German built racing cars historically.
Here's my build: http://www.porschecode.com/PPCYCRQ3
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Old 11-12-2022, 08:57 PM
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GT Silver is one of the best shades of silver. There is something about how it looks on a Porsche that just works really well. I love bright colors, but if you want subdued but still classy and looking good, then GT Silver is a solid choice.
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Old 11-12-2022, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dassArse
Congrats? Dealer location for data point?
Denver area (Prestige Imports).
Old 11-12-2022, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by IPA1
This is a real conundrum. I've modified my order to GT silver, AKA Generic Silver. It's not a bad color, its just, well, so generic. Drive down the road and look around, 80 per cent plus of the cars are white, gray, silver, black or somewhere in between. It's like were back in the days of black and white TV. My small pea brain is doing backflips on what is the right answer. Really appreciate all the thoughts and insights on this forum. Keep the ideas coming.
I had the 991.2 T in GT Silver Metallic. It's anything but a generic silver. Maybe some of the other metallic silvers from Porsche are but not GT Silver Metallic. There is also a GT Silver (non-metallic) by the way.
I liked the color so much that I'm ordering my 992 T the same way. I think it's timeless and classic. Not a lot of colors that show the lines better than that one. Change the color in the configurator to different ones and watch what the shadows in the curves and lines.
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Old 11-12-2022, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by toph4242
Those that have a confirmed allocation, build submitted and commission number for your T, where are you located? I have spoken with all 3 dealers near me and none of them have heard of confirmed allocations and do not expect them until January. I have a current 992 to trade in, and was guaranteed allocation #1, but they are just in a holding pattern on this at the moment.
NJ, my commission number and order are showing in Porsche Track Your Dream.
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Old 11-12-2022, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SapphireBlue981S
NJ, my commission number and order are showing in Porsche Track Your Dream.
​​​​​​ Lucky man. My Long Island dealer still hasn't received an allocation.
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Old 11-12-2022, 11:33 PM
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It seems like a handful went out but most dealers are still waiting for their allocation assignments
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Old 11-13-2022, 01:53 PM
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My SA at a high 911 volume dealership told me there will not be any PTS until the
2024 model year, i.e. August 2023. Assuming that is true, does anyone know whether a 2024 Carrera T would have
the particulate filter and be hybrid?
The weight of a hybrid battery and motor would utterly defeat the purpose and character of a Carrera T.
My guess is that they would skip the hybrid on the T, like on the GT cars.
Does anyone have any information about hybrid/particulate filter for the 2024 Carrera T?
Or at least thoughtful conjecture?
I am having a hard time letting go of the PTS (Superior Red) Carrera T dream... for Chalk.
...and I don't want the heavier brakes and increased turbo lag of an S.

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