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.

 

Me too. I had to tell my dealer they were in the order guide and that's what I wanted when I ordered my car.

 

That's a good observation. That's why I shy away from red or yellow seatbelts. Unlike red dials, stringy, dangling seatbelts have no initial visual appeal, they have the potential to start seeming very unattractive and clutter-ish, then you're stuck with them.

 

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.......

 

What do you mean "no one sees"... you don't have eyes in the back of your head?

 

I also vote for black gauges unless you get the ceramic brakes in which case I would opt for yellow gauges and yellow belts.

 

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.

 

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!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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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I have a black/black C2S with Aerokit and PCCB's (Yellow Calipers). The only yellow accent was the seatbelts. Yellow dials look jauntice looking.

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