997.2 RS Question...
02-09-2010, 12:50 PM
#16
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It all depends on what is the contrasting colors available....(red, gold) does not look well with the blues...of course you can always paint the mirrors,front, and wheels on a new RS...I did not want to do this.
02-09-2010, 12:51 PM
#17
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02-09-2010, 01:51 PM
#19
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Now that PTS has been confirmed as an option on the MY11 RS, I'm interested to hear opinions on your choice of colour for the new RS.
Personally, I was disappointed with the colour choice and decal design of the standard Mk2 7 RS; however, I appreciate that the car will be a sensational drive, whatever the colour!, and that taste in colour is a very personal thing.
That said, PTS now allows people to go wild, so, what colour would you choose?
Personally, I was disappointed with the colour choice and decal design of the standard Mk2 7 RS; however, I appreciate that the car will be a sensational drive, whatever the colour!, and that taste in colour is a very personal thing.
That said, PTS now allows people to go wild, so, what colour would you choose?
I would not buy a 2011 GT3 RS in the colors offered by Porsche, for me a car has to be in the color I want, and Porsche screwed up big time the colors and graphics.
From the current RS line-up, if PTS were not offered, I would go with White, decals removed, and have a decal shop recreate the mk2 997 RS graphics in Riviera Blue (like the 996 GT3 RS), painting the wheels in Riviera Blue as well, and a second set of graphics in Black with Black wheels.
But given that PTS is offered right now, I would go either mk1 997 RS Orange (Pure Orange) or Riviera Blue. Both of them with Black wheels, carbon mirrors, black end plates for the rear spoiler. In this case I would photoshop the mk1 and mk2 graphics in Black and test them on both cars. Indeed, vinyl decals are so affordable that I would probably get them made in mk1 and mk2 versions in black.
I'm not a fan of Maritime, it has a shade of purple, and I'm not Barnie.
Contrary to what some people believe, PTS is a cheap option. On the right color, a PTS car has better resale value, especially given all the horrible colors offered by Porsche in the 997.2 GT3 RS. In the Ferrari world, a hot color (Rosso Corsa) is more valuable than an off color (Grigio), sometimes affecting the used car value by close to 10%. You can go bad with PTS as well, a Pink RS could have bad resale value.
02-09-2010, 02:13 PM
#20
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Contrary to what some people believe, PTS is a cheap option. On the right color, a PTS car has better resale value, especially given all the horrible colors offered by Porsche in the 997.2 GT3 RS. In the Ferrari world, a hot color (Rosso Corsa) is more valuable than an off color (Grigio), sometimes affecting the used car value by close to 10%. You can go bad with PTS as well, a Pink RS could have bad resale value.
02-09-2010, 02:46 PM
#21
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02-09-2010, 02:50 PM
#22
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checkout:
Porsche of Monterey
Porsche Downtown L.A
Pioneer Porsche of San Diego ...
you can find them from the dealer locator on the USA Porsche site.
my pick would be Mex+blk
02-09-2010, 02:51 PM
#23
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02-09-2010, 02:53 PM
#24
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nomis,
I would not buy a 2011 GT3 RS in the colors offered by Porsche, for me a car has to be in the color I want, and Porsche screwed up big time the colors and graphics.
From the current RS line-up, if PTS were not offered, I would go with White, decals removed, and have a decal shop recreate the mk2 997 RS graphics in Riviera Blue (like the 996 GT3 RS), painting the wheels in Riviera Blue as well, and a second set of graphics in Black with Black wheels.
But given that PTS is offered right now, I would go either mk1 997 RS Orange (Pure Orange) or Riviera Blue. Both of them with Black wheels, carbon mirrors, black end plates for the rear spoiler. In this case I would photoshop the mk1 and mk2 graphics in Black and test them on both cars. Indeed, vinyl decals are so affordable that I would probably get them made in mk1 and mk2 versions in black.
I'm not a fan of Maritime, it has a shade of purple, and I'm not Barnie.
Contrary to what some people believe, PTS is a cheap option. On the right color, a PTS car has better resale value, especially given all the horrible colors offered by Porsche in the 997.2 GT3 RS. In the Ferrari world, a hot color (Rosso Corsa) is more valuable than an off color (Grigio), sometimes affecting the used car value by close to 10%. You can go bad with PTS as well, a Pink RS could have bad resale value.
I would not buy a 2011 GT3 RS in the colors offered by Porsche, for me a car has to be in the color I want, and Porsche screwed up big time the colors and graphics.
From the current RS line-up, if PTS were not offered, I would go with White, decals removed, and have a decal shop recreate the mk2 997 RS graphics in Riviera Blue (like the 996 GT3 RS), painting the wheels in Riviera Blue as well, and a second set of graphics in Black with Black wheels.
But given that PTS is offered right now, I would go either mk1 997 RS Orange (Pure Orange) or Riviera Blue. Both of them with Black wheels, carbon mirrors, black end plates for the rear spoiler. In this case I would photoshop the mk1 and mk2 graphics in Black and test them on both cars. Indeed, vinyl decals are so affordable that I would probably get them made in mk1 and mk2 versions in black.
I'm not a fan of Maritime, it has a shade of purple, and I'm not Barnie.
Contrary to what some people believe, PTS is a cheap option. On the right color, a PTS car has better resale value, especially given all the horrible colors offered by Porsche in the 997.2 GT3 RS. In the Ferrari world, a hot color (Rosso Corsa) is more valuable than an off color (Grigio), sometimes affecting the used car value by close to 10%. You can go bad with PTS as well, a Pink RS could have bad resale value.
I like the idea of PTS 997.1 Orange ...
if they do a MY 11' run of the GT3 I will probably PTS it either Orange or Riv blue
fingers crossed!
02-09-2010, 03:22 PM
#25
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i like mexico blue with black accents.
do you think porsche can make a matte finish? check out this m3. color is frozen grey which is matte clear coat over their standard spacegrau color. this is a factory bmw individual color that is supposed to be an optional choice on all M cars for 2011 model year. i think this would look great with black, red, or orange accents on an RS…minus the fish lips..that would have to be in black.
(Basislack: Spacegrau met. A52 / matter 2K-Klarlack FF95-0550
+ Haerter SC29-0160, MV100:33 Gew., BASF)
do you think porsche can make a matte finish? check out this m3. color is frozen grey which is matte clear coat over their standard spacegrau color. this is a factory bmw individual color that is supposed to be an optional choice on all M cars for 2011 model year. i think this would look great with black, red, or orange accents on an RS…minus the fish lips..that would have to be in black.
(Basislack: Spacegrau met. A52 / matter 2K-Klarlack FF95-0550
+ Haerter SC29-0160, MV100:33 Gew., BASF)
02-09-2010, 10:14 PM
#27
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There you go PCNA ... several customers for Blue+Blk RS ... pls run up a few extras on the line pls!
if only!
if only!
02-09-2010, 10:15 PM
#28
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