Is Carbon Trim in the GT3/RS Tacky?
10-04-2006, 06:19 PM
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Is Carbon Trim in the GT3/RS Tacky?
A very simple question, but one I am struggling with, is the optional carbon trim available for the GT3 and RS tacky?
Has carbon had it's day and does it now look a bit 'boy-racer', even on a track car?
Or can you option it on the GT3/RS and get away with it? All of it? Or just a few bits?
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Has carbon had it's day and does it now look a bit 'boy-racer', even on a track car?
Or can you option it on the GT3/RS and get away with it? All of it? Or just a few bits?
Views?
10-04-2006, 08:24 PM
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Some looks fine if you like the look, too much just looks tacky. Sad thing about it is that it isn't even functional, just decorative and the price is stupid for that.
10-04-2006, 08:28 PM
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yes.
personally, if i ordered a GT3 or an RS, the only option i would get is xenon, since my night vision is b/n zero and zilch. everything else is just dead wt mostly.
personally, if i ordered a GT3 or an RS, the only option i would get is xenon, since my night vision is b/n zero and zilch. everything else is just dead wt mostly.
10-04-2006, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nomis
A very simple question, but one I am struggling with, is the optional carbon trim available for the GT3 and RS tacky?
Has carbon had it's day and does it now look a bit 'boy-racer', even on a track car?
Or can you option it on the GT3/RS and get away with it? All of it? Or just a few bits?
Views?
Has carbon had it's day and does it now look a bit 'boy-racer', even on a track car?
Or can you option it on the GT3/RS and get away with it? All of it? Or just a few bits?
Views?
10-04-2006, 08:57 PM
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guido, nice int.
these things are personal choices.
despite it looking nice and polished, i would not want carbon or full leather in MY car.
these things are personal choices.
despite it looking nice and polished, i would not want carbon or full leather in MY car.
10-04-2006, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gweedo911
Not sure, I kindda like it. small carbon package, but it's tossable. Here're some pics. What is the consensus? Carbon / Not carbon
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10-04-2006, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by irish guitar
Hey gweedo, those pics are really useful to me as I'm thinking of ordering with leather and carbon and the order guide is a bit confusing, so it really helps to see. Do you have any more you can share please? Is that a Euro spec car?Needless to say, I like the carbon look - I have the small carbon kit (option 803) on my Carrera S coupe. By the way, this is my first post over here as it took me a while to find the 997 GT3 forum - what up with that? It's not in the regular drop-down menu.
10-04-2006, 10:27 PM
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Yes it is.
They look good and if they were real carbon fiber pieces, it would not tacky but these overlaid c/f dash pieces are.
Damn those seats look great!
They look good and if they were real carbon fiber pieces, it would not tacky but these overlaid c/f dash pieces are.
Damn those seats look great!
10-05-2006, 01:34 AM
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As much as I like alcantara, I'd likely order the carbon shift ****/handbrake as it will wear better. If and when I get the new GT3, I likely will get those seats. Hopefully the price will drop a bit by then.