Red Dials Question
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The red dials on the pics above look good. Certainly no crazier than buying the Porsche crest on the headrest that no one sees.
Just a question of whether they get annoying after awhile. At least the P crest is not visible.
Just a question of whether they get annoying after awhile. At least the P crest is not visible.
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Originally Posted by boolala
The red dials on the pics above look good. Certainly no crazier than buying the Porsche crest on the headrest that no one sees.
Just a question of whether they get annoying after awhile. At least the P crest is not visible.
Just a question of whether they get annoying after awhile. At least the P crest is not visible.
Track Day
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I have a red on black GT3 with red dials. I never have any trouble reading them and that inludes on the track. The only thing that is weird about them is how many people comment on how cool they are. I'm not really into discussing the dial color so its a bit strangbe. Also, even after 18 months I am suprised that I still think they are kind of cool. My favorites were the aluminum dials on my 993 TT.....but I give the read a one up for uniquiness. If you like them just get the damn things.....but be prepared to discuss them cause people notice them as they do stand out. On black they really pop and be cool. Good luck.......
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Originally Posted by boolala
The red dials on the pics above look good. Certainly no crazier than buying the Porsche crest on the headrest that no one sees.
Just a question of whether they get annoying after awhile. At least the P crest is not visible.
Just a question of whether they get annoying after awhile. At least the P crest is not visible.
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Originally Posted by AeroSmith
I agree that is a cool interior and one which would set your car apart. 
Personally, I like the black gauges.
Personally, I like the black gauges.
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Consider also ordering full leather, very luxurious. Be advised that the sport seats have a gray plastic back, but can be optioned painted or leather covered. As others suggested, seat heaters are a must.
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Go with the red belts! I have a grey interior and I'm buying the red belts to add some contrast and 'excitement'.
I know what you mean about being totally nervous/excited, my hands were shaking when I pulled out my pen & cheque-book and my heartbeat must've been doing overtime!
I know what you mean about being totally nervous/excited, my hands were shaking when I pulled out my pen & cheque-book and my heartbeat must've been doing overtime!
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My dealer had a car with red dials a month or so ago and the needle was orange and blended in. I would have thought Porsche would have done better than this. The car also had red belts and red stiching on the leather and that looked very good.
Racer
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If you like the look of the red dials get them. I test drove a 997 with red dials and did not have any problems seeing the gauges. As mentioned before, you mainly look at the digital speedo.
Have you considered the colored center console?
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I have the yellow dials, console, and seat belts. I love them all and wouldn't do anything different. Someone said something about the colored belts standing out, when in fact I have to point them out to everyone that looks at the car.
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I can get you some close up pics of the red dials. They are REALLY cool. Personally I love the Yellow Dials, as that's going in my car. The only issue I have with the red ones that the numbers are a little harder to see at night. But I could get used to them. 
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I have factory Guards red dials in my Guards Red 911S. I love them. No contrast problems at all, even on the track. Sets the car apart too, in my opinion along with my Red seat belts.
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Originally Posted by crispenigl
Thank you all for the feed back.
Red Belts might be a better way to go since the ability to read the gauges might be REALLY annoying at a DE/track day. [At least 2 of you suggested that.]
Red belts would be something different at least from all the other black/black cars.
I dont really want yellow gauges since I dont know if it would go well with the the overall color scheme of the car. [maybe if i had yellow brake calipers - that would make sense]
Thanks,
Greg
Red Belts might be a better way to go since the ability to read the gauges might be REALLY annoying at a DE/track day. [At least 2 of you suggested that.]
Red belts would be something different at least from all the other black/black cars.
I dont really want yellow gauges since I dont know if it would go well with the the overall color scheme of the car. [maybe if i had yellow brake calipers - that would make sense]
Thanks,
Greg
I've seen red dials in a Cayman S also in red outside. Didn't get a look at the needles though.
I'd do black dials. Missed them on my order change along with the black wheels and painted seat backs. At least I got the lit sills from factory.
I've seen a members car with part of the door skin changed to a red color to match the calipers and that looks damn sharp! Not a big area, just the area between the top and door handle. It's a small splash of red
Look at all your options before setting the dials. You can get lit sills, "CARERRA S" on the armrest storage lid, the molding by the shift boot instead of silver could be red, there are many many options you can play with.
Get a chance to look at other cars in dealers in your area as some may have items you'd want or could do without etc.
Regards,
Deanski
