Sep 5, 2005 8:33:23 AM
- U Boat Commander
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Sep 5, 2005 8:37:30 AM
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Sep 5, 2005 7:53:14 PM
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Sep 5, 2005 9:04:20 PM
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Re: Yellow Brake Calipers
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In the US it will NOT be available, not an option, not to mention PCNA really does not support nor embrace any Exclusive options.
Diviating stitching is available everywhere but the US and thats a PCNA decision, not Porsche AG
What constitutes an exclusive option? Are any of the options in the order guides considered exclusive?
Sep 6, 2005 4:50:29 AM
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Re: Yellow Brake Calipers
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964C2 said:
You can get a Caliper Paint Kit from Performance Products for $39.95 and do it yourself.
The results will probably be crummy, which serves you right for doing the poser thing.
(nah, just kidding, do what makes you happy)
Wow, I didn't know that you could be a "poser" after spending over $100K on a car. Actually, I just like the yelow calipers because their different than every other 997S in LA and I think they look great. That being said, I don't want to spend $8500 on PCCBs just to get yellow calipers.
In any event, I checked with my dealer and, as written above, you basically can't get the Exclusive options in the US. I also wanted to get some more aluminum interior pieces and was shut down on that one too.
That sort of brings up another point, which is whether any of you have noticed that there just doesn't seem to be the same amount of options as on the 996. For example, I recall that there were many more aluminum and carbon options on the 996 that are not available anymore. I wonder if this is a a trend for the future. Perhaps Porsche is intentionally cutting back on the options.
Sep 6, 2005 8:25:02 AM
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Re: Yellow Brake Calipers
I think the options get added slowly as the new model ages. They have more time to develop stuff to embellish the car and keep it's appeal up.
BTW, YOU might not think you are a poser, and I might agree with you. BUT many many Porsche nuts will see them and at least wonder if you're a poser.
BTW, YOU might not think you are a poser, and I might agree with you. BUT many many Porsche nuts will see them and at least wonder if you're a poser.
Sep 7, 2005 4:02:57 PM
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Sep 7, 2005 4:07:09 PM
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Re: Yellow Brake Calipers
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BTW, YOU might not think you are a poser, and I might agree with you. BUT many many Porsche nuts will see them and at least wonder if you're a poser.
That's rediculous. I've been driving a 911 for 10 years, which is probably 9 years longer than 98% of the people on this board. If I want freaking hot pink calipers Porsche should make them for me.
Sep 7, 2005 6:06:10 PM
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Sep 8, 2005 2:28:21 AM
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Re: Yellow Brake Calipers
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MMD said:
BTW, YOU might not think you are a poser, and I might agree with you. BUT many many Porsche nuts will see them and at least wonder if you're a poser.
That's rediculous. I've been driving a 911 for 10 years, which is probably 9 years longer than 98% of the people on this board. If I want freaking hot pink calipers Porsche should make them for me.
Being a poser has nothing to do with how long you've owned a Porsche. Maybe you've been one for the whole 10 years? I'm not saying you are - I'm just making a point. It will look to some (no - many) who are in the know as though you're trying to make your car look like it has PCCB's when you don't. That's the downside. Maybe you don't care. Great.
Q: When you see a BMW and the owner has removed the 318is badge on the back and replaed it with an M, what do you say?
A: Poser.
Sep 8, 2005 3:21:42 AM
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Sep 8, 2005 5:18:10 AM
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Re: Yellow Brake Calipers
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sblevit said:Quote:
MMD said:
BTW, YOU might not think you are a poser, and I might agree with you. BUT many many Porsche nuts will see them and at least wonder if you're a poser.
That's rediculous. I've been driving a 911 for 10 years, which is probably 9 years longer than 98% of the people on this board. If I want freaking hot pink calipers Porsche should make them for me.
Being a poser has nothing to do with how long you've owned a Porsche. Maybe you've been one for the whole 10 years? I'm not saying you are - I'm just making a point. It will look to some (no - many) who are in the know as though you're trying to make your car look like it has PCCB's when you don't. That's the downside. Maybe you don't care. Great.
Q: When you see a BMW and the owner has removed the 318is badge on the back and replaed it with an M, what do you say?
A: Poser.
Well, yeah the BMW guy is a poser or loser, whatever. I just think the yellow calipers look different and are somewhat more striking than the red ones. It's not about trying to make people think I have the PCCBs. I just like the look and part (perhaps a small part) of having a 911 is about customization.
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