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Old 07-09-2011, 10:07 PM
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Default GTS 2012 Areo white over sand? Thoughts?

I have the opportunity to move from my much loved end of lease C2S 2006 manual into a brand new 2012 GTS Aero White over sand full leather PDK. The car has not yet arrived at the dealership so I test drove a PDK and got a good feel for what it is. There no sacrifice of the sports car feel etc... But the colour combo of the white over sand beige, with black wheels in the GTS... Has anyone seen this? Any pics? Thoughts? I'll post pics next week when it arrives...
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I , for one love the color combo. Very clean, dynamic look. I do not care for the black wheels on the GTS. I know they are a very nice wheel, but a black wheel just isn't appealing to me.
Aero Package looks very good on a GTS, the wide rear looks good with the wing, almost a GT3 RS look with a different wing.
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Hummmnot sure about the clean white and sand but with black wheels....would have to see it in person but I'd think it would look cool.

My GTS with Aero is going to be black but with silver wheels.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Hummmnot sure about the clean white and sand but with black wheels....would have to see it in person but I'd think it would look cool.

My GTS with Aero is going to be black but with silver wheels.
Mike, when are you getting your new GTS???
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To the OP, I think that color combo will look hot! Of course, I love black wheels!


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Coupe or Cab?

Wheels are the easiest to remedy if that is the only issue. White over Sand has been around for years and can be very easy on the eyes, so I would not fret over that.



(not a GTS but color combo in question):


We have done a lot of painted rear center consoles for White/Sand customers and it breaks it up nicely. Add Black mats, and that will tone it down a notch too.
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Not my favorite color combo but then what do I know....I picked Turquiose Blue ! If you like it then it's all good....enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Doc GTO
Mike, when are you getting your new GTS???
Mid August....should be ready by end of the month...having a roll bar installed, GT2 Sport Buckets lowered and some slight suspension tweaks and clear bra. Doing Sebring in September and Daytona in October with it
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It will be a coupe. And here's a link to a Spyder White over sand and black but with those groovy red door pulls. The red pulls really look smart against the sand and white and accent the red tail lights and brake cals. Possibly in this GTS red seat belts, a white painted rear centre console and black matts would really light it up. I'll post pics next week when it arrives.

Check out the Spyder.
https://rennlist.com/forums/987-foru...ur-spyder.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/987-foru...ml#post8633565
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LOVE white and sand is alawys good especially in hot climates !
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beautiful car !

Drive it faster than the speed of light and it will get darker . . .
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Hummmnot sure about the clean white and sand but with black wheels....would have to see it in person but I'd think it would look cool.

My GTS with Aero is going to be black but with silver wheels.
I can't see this ethier. Will go for swapping with silver. Or paint over...
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Originally Posted by BHMav8r
beautiful car !

Drive it faster than the speed of light and it will get darker . . .
I've heard that! The recent problem in our area is that if you are going 40+ kms over the speed limited the police can impound your car and it dissapears for week! Higher than that is some rumour that it dissapears forever... Whoa.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Mid August....should be ready by end of the month...having a roll bar installed, GT2 Sport Buckets lowered and some slight suspension tweaks and clear bra. Doing Sebring in September and Daytona in October with it
Nice! With all your events the Clear Bra is a must! I'm at Roebling Aug, Sep, and Nov with the wife for our last events of the year. We have a family cruise in Oct so no event. Next year I will start to explore other tracks with the wife as she will have good seat time (~ 10 track days) behind the wheel.

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Hmm. Not sure. GTS white looks great with black interior and black wheels. Sand interior, not so sure.

Make sure u see the car urself befote comitting.


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