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Old 02-18-2024, 02:42 PM
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Am semi keen to have a change up after 3.5 years of ownership, but am quite torn. If I go ahead, which would you choose and why?

Also, mirrors in body colour or not (eg. black, brushed metal, cf)?



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I don't know what color Ruby Star is but not a fan of yellow cats, so went with ruby
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Both are bold, wild and wonderful. Whichever floats your boat more I guess. You have to look at it everyday. Which one gives you a little more thrill?
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Shoo, I was going to ask for a "neither" button. But it's your choice, and reversible (albeit expensive). I think some of the really bold colours suit cars that have a bit more "aero" vibes, or some other custom work. Your car is beautiful as it is - it's classically understated. Love the wheels btw.

For me, the yellow should always be on a Turbo...but that's just me. My 997.1 is a boring Seal Grey and my 991.2 was white!
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Have you considered a decal ? With the white base color, you have lots of colorful options for decals that would spice up the cars looks, if that's what's prompting the change.
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Originally Posted by stripersteve
Have you considered a decal ? With the white base color, you have lots of colorful options for decals that would spice up the cars looks, if that's what's prompting the change.
agreed.
orange carrera door decals
orange wheels
orange mirror caps

I've seen one white / orange GT3 RS that looked great.
similar to this silver orange


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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
Both are bold, wild and wonderful. Whichever floats your boat more I guess. You have to look at it everyday. Which one gives you a little more thrill?
I've actually narrowed down to these 2 colours, cos my V90 is bursting blue, previous V40 was bright red, and my dad's boxster is Zanzibar orange, so those shades are out. Not a green guy at all. Am plumbing for the RS as it's a more unique colour on local roads, as well as its deep-rooted historic significance.

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Shoo, I was going to ask for a "neither" button. But it's your choice, and reversible (albeit expensive). I think some of the really bold colours suit cars that have a bit more "aero" vibes, or some other custom work. Your car is beautiful as it is - it's classically understated. Love the wheels btw.

For me, the yellow should always be on a Turbo...but that's just me. My 997.1 is a boring Seal Grey and my 991.2 was white!
Yes, I agree white is classic, can really see the lines of the car from it. In fact, I might add on a lip and ducktail further down the road (if it tickles my fancy). But if a stock body 992 can pull off RS, maybe an equivalent 997 just might too..



Originally Posted by stripersteve
Have you considered a decal ? With the white base color, you have lots of colorful options for decals that would spice up the cars looks, if that's what's prompting the change.
Originally Posted by cgfen
agreed.
orange carrera door decals
orange wheels
orange mirror caps

I've seen one white / orange GT3 RS that looked great.
similar to this silver orange
Coloured wheels are too loud for me! Ironic... I know. I was thinking 992 CT styled door decals (shown above), but with it reading CS instead of CT of course. Thoughts?

Woah, there's a clear frontrunner emerging here.

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Done.





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Very cool...love it!
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Looks good, Jelly bean type colors work well with these body lines.

You should have them warp your calipers in black also.
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Originally Posted by cgfen
agreed.
orange carrera door decals
orange wheels
orange mirror caps

I've seen one white / orange GT3 RS that looked great.
similar to this silver orange

Fine if you want to follow the herd, but not exactly original.
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Yo Axl, looks awesome that RS wrap. U gotta share with me more details when we meet up next ..



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