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    06-Jun-2005 16:57:24

    STRADALE
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    Re: Red 997s

    Forgot to mention - IMO Artic Silver also matches the Aluminum look pieces in the interior better than any other color. The trim across the dash etc. For my tastes the black interior with the silver accents inside is the best combination for contrast. Everything Silver and Black gives the car a very HIGH TECH feel.

    It's a good thing most people have different tastes though. It would be pretty boring if everyone agreed. As for the arguement - Everyone has Silver so I wanted something different. What everyone else has doesn't matter to me when I make a decision on my color choice..

    1st choice is Artic. I like all the below as well.(Don't dislike any)

    2nd CT Silver
    3rd Black
    4th Basalt
    5th Seal
    6th Lapis/Midnight
    7th Cobalt
    8th Slate
    9th Red
    10 White/Atlas

    06-Jun-2005 17:10:30

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    Re: Red 997s

    IMO GT Silver is better than Artic.....but $3K for a Silver paint (or any that isn't paint-to-sample) is ridiculous!

    I think that GT Silver should actually replace Artic and cost a lot less. Why?....have you ever taken a look at some of the Silvers MB, Audi, and even some lower priced brands have?.....all have shades that are totally superior to Artic IMO. Saw a new Honda the other day in Silver that put Artic to shame. Artics time is done, replace it with a Silver thats worthy of the Porsche name and don't charge an arm and a leg for it.

    06-Jun-2005 20:19:59

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    Re: Red 997s

    Tooner ,love the night shot of gt silver it looks awesome have you any more night shots in larger size

    06-Jun-2005 22:21:13

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    Re: Red 997s

    Black is best

    06-Jun-2005 22:21:32

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    Re: Red 997s

    another one

    06-Jun-2005 22:23:51

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    Re: Red 997s

    reflection after using zymol

    06-Jun-2005 22:24:10

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    Re: Red 997s

    last one

    06-Jun-2005 22:26:52

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    Re: Red 997s

    now look at it

    06-Jun-2005 22:28:17

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    Re: Red 997s

    porsche new options

    06-Jun-2005 22:34:54

    Jim_in_Iowa
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    Re: Red 997s

    Quote:
    vtach88 said:
    Quote:
    SoCal Alan said:
    Once you've had black, you never go back.



    hmmmm....once you've had black, you never go back to black!! While I love the look, my opinion is that it is not worth all the hard work. My last car was black. I'm now waiting for an arctic silver 997. Call me a traitor!!



    Black is a pain, super beautiful, but starts showing dirt the minute you finishing drying.

    Any pictures of slate grey metallic? The price is insane, but how about the color on a car?

    06-Jun-2005 22:36:46

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    Re: Red 997s

    Quote:
    ashu said:
    now look at it



    Heh, and I thought SE Washington, DC was rough (and it t'is)! What happened to that car?

    06-Jun-2005 22:45:18

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    not sure, got it off another website....its a total mess the car. what a shame.

    06-Jun-2005 23:04:24

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    Stradale, I think I agree with you about Arctic vs GT Silver. THough I first thought I liked GT better (and actually wanted to like it better cuz I wanted something different from everybody else with Arctic), I've looked at both carefully, and I like the extra reflectivity of Arctic (which I think comes from smaller silver particles in the paint). I agree that GT Silver is really more of a grey - a light grey metalic.

    06-Jun-2005 23:08:12

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    Re: Red 997s

    Reflectivity? Take that!

    06-Jun-2005 23:10:11

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    Re: Red 997s

    Silver is soooo 1990s (the road are clogged with silver cars), but black is timeless. Give into the dark side.

    07-Jun-2005 05:39:17

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    Re: Red 997s

    i have to say i'm all for black as well

    07-Jun-2005 05:48:08

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    Re: Red 997s

    Quote:
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    Silver is soooo 1990s (the road are clogged with silver cars), but black is timeless. Give into the dark side.



    More time detailing = less time driving....
    How it looks is for others, how it drives is all for you....
    Go silver!

    07-Jun-2005 05:48:46

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    Re: Red 997s

    what about Seal Grey!!!!

    07-Jun-2005 05:50:15

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    Re: Red 997s

    07-Jun-2005 09:29:10

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    Re: Red 997s

    Great pics guys
    Ashu your car looks great in black,and i love the dog man.
    What breed of dog is it?

    07-Jun-2005 09:50:54

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    Re: Red 997s

    Thanks robbo, he is a shih tzu. He also knows the sound of the Porsche when I arrive home.
    I also think he maybe one of the fastest
    travelled dog on 4 wheels sorry paws.

    07-Jun-2005 10:48:20

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    Re: Red 997s

    Cheers Ash i thought he was a shihtzu as i thought about getting one a while back so you got me thinking again now,he so cute

    07-Jun-2005 11:39:43

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    Gentlemen, if you knew what means in french "shih tzu"...
    Awful perspective for such a charming little dog...

    07-Jun-2005 13:40:08

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    Re: Red 997s

    Robbo, get one mate. i would trade the 997s in anyday for another one. They will pull more girls in the park that any car will ever!

    Actually get 2, then you can leave them together. Only problem is they will fight for the front seat in the 997.

    07-Jun-2005 16:46:59

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    Re: Red 997s

    Ash trouble is the Porsche bear may get a bit jealous
    /uploads/107897-Picture574.jpg

    07-Jun-2005 16:51:35

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    Re: Red 997s

    try again

    07-Jun-2005 17:02:44

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    Re: Red 997s

    What happened? Really makes me want to cry!

    07-Jun-2005 17:45:25

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    Re: Red 997s

    Cool Robbo, love him. I see youu take him racing also.
    Are u going top the porsche get together in Poole? it is on the 911uk.com website. Might see u there if your going.

    07-Jun-2005 19:42:52

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    Re: Red 997s

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    Stradale, I think I agree with you about Arctic vs GT Silver. THough I first thought I liked GT better (and actually wanted to like it better cuz I wanted something different from everybody else with Arctic), I've looked at both carefully, and I like the extra reflectivity of Arctic (which I think comes from smaller silver particles in the paint). I agree that GT Silver is really more of a grey - a light grey metalic.



    Yup. When I first ordered my car I spec'd Artic then after seeing the GT Silver swatch in the Porsche catalog I starting thinking the same thing - Maybe I should get the GT Silver beacuse it would be a more special color. That's when I called my dealer to say I wasn't sure on the color,,,, explained my thinking and he said - 'come down and look, I have both right here'. When I got to see both in the sun next to each other I was sure about the Artic. I think you're right about the mettallic in Artic. It's probably lighter in color reflecting more light. Love the GT Silver too but just not as much. And 4 out of my last 6 sports cars have been Black with a Red Viper and Red Ferrari mixed in. For a few years I wouldn't think of buying anything but Black. My 996 TT was Black. (picture below) Now that I have the Silver I'm so glad I didn't get another Black car. I really love the way Black looks too but the Silver really shows the lines of the car the best imo.

    09-Jun-2005 09:56:03

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    Re: Red 997s

    NO NO NO...
    Arctic Silver. Its the classic Porsche Colour,isnt it???

    ps:hope you didnt mind i used your pic RC.
     
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