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From: Winston-Salem, NC
Originally Posted by hjluvjj
Actually, I kind of like not having center console. Feels more like real racing car 
No wonder, there is "Euro Console Delete Option for GT3"
BTW, I already have sport shifter. It was one of the options I have chosen when I ordered my car.
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Heejin
No wonder, there is "Euro Console Delete Option for GT3"BTW, I already have sport shifter. It was one of the options I have chosen when I ordered my car.
Cheers,
Heejin
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I always liked the look of the painted but have no idea how the clear coat will hold up over time, ie will it look great today and 3 years from now look bad. I know Eric does great work but paint is paint.
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Well...i would think the painted console should hold up just fine. The exterior of the car takes much more abuse...being exposed to the elements and it holds up just fine if you take care if it properly. i doubt anything will happen to it in 3 years of normal use. It you claw it all the time then maybe not. Absolute worst case scenario you get it repainted in 10 years if you sill own the car.
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Originally Posted by rountreed
I always liked the look of the painted but have no idea how the clear coat will hold up over time, ie will it look great today and 3 years from now look bad. I know Eric does great work but paint is paint.
It will hold up FAR better than the exterior. We have painted consoles in some cars over 6 years old, and they look like they were painted last week.
That said, if some driver wears too much jewelry, or is careless with their personal items, they could mar the finish just like they would if it was unpainted.