Feb 13, 2006 7:05:14 AM
- Georges G. Hayek
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Feb 13, 2006 8:23:07 AM
- kauai_diver
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Re: What is your 997 favorite color?
When you look at the color chart there's not really alot to choose from. I'd like to see warmer lighter colors like a champagne-colored silver; there's no chocolate browns, etc.
Mostly the "same ol' same ol'" IMHO.
Nice colors but (with exception of cobalt blue and slate which are really nice) I've "been there done that" with the color chart.
Mostly the "same ol' same ol'" IMHO.
Nice colors but (with exception of cobalt blue and slate which are really nice) I've "been there done that" with the color chart.
Heck, they all look great! 
I saw a White 997 last weekend for the 1st time- it looked incredible- so beautiful! 
Feb 13, 2006 11:58:07 PM
- connoisseur
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Feb 14, 2006 12:35:30 AM
- Dan L
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Re: What is your 997 favorite color?
You don't have my color listed!
Dan
997 S Cabriolet 6-speed
98 Non-Metallic Paint to Sample (custom blue)
06 Natural Leather Brown
CUC Painted Model Desig Rear Lid
M6H Brown Floor Mats
P01L Adaptive Sports Sts Lthr Int
V9 Black Top
XCZ Sport Shifter
XJT Rear Ctr. Console Makassar
XLF Sport Exhaust System
XRR 19" Carrera Sport wheels
XSB Sport Seat Backs in Leather
2493 Exterior Color to Sample
267 Self Dimming Mirrors
342 Heated Front Seats
446 Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
482 TPMS
498 Delete Model Designation
550 Hard Top
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
672 Extended Nav Module
680 Bose High End Sound Package
692 Remote CD Changer
801 Makassar Package
TD5 Tourist Delivery (12 May 06)
Dan
997 S Cabriolet 6-speed
98 Non-Metallic Paint to Sample (custom blue)
06 Natural Leather Brown
CUC Painted Model Desig Rear Lid
M6H Brown Floor Mats
P01L Adaptive Sports Sts Lthr Int
V9 Black Top
XCZ Sport Shifter
XJT Rear Ctr. Console Makassar
XLF Sport Exhaust System
XRR 19" Carrera Sport wheels
XSB Sport Seat Backs in Leather
2493 Exterior Color to Sample
267 Self Dimming Mirrors
342 Heated Front Seats
446 Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
482 TPMS
498 Delete Model Designation
550 Hard Top
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
672 Extended Nav Module
680 Bose High End Sound Package
692 Remote CD Changer
801 Makassar Package
TD5 Tourist Delivery (12 May 06)
Feb 14, 2006 4:02:21 PM
- Georges G. Hayek
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Feb 14, 2006 4:08:18 PM
- twin turbo
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Feb 19, 2006 7:30:22 PM
- Uber-porker
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Feb 20, 2006 1:12:38 AM
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Re: What is your 997 favorite color?
Of the current 911 colour range, I'll definitely back my choice of Basalt Black.
My first P Car was Moccha Black (kinda brownish black for those who don't remember), the next two were Guards Red, but since then it's been Black all the way. Difficult to maintain - yes, but well worth it. It's just so aggressive, yet understated and classy.
In a better climate I may have tried GT Silver, but in the UK it looks like a dull version of Arctic which, together with Seal, are unfortunately the ubiquitous colours here, more so I think with the Boxter, but the same applies to 911's in general terms.
I'm not averse to other colours - My first 'Sports Car' was a White Austin Healy followed by a White Lancia Fulvia. My current 'other cars' are Barbados Green (BMW 8-series) and Electric Blue (Mini Cooper S)
It is, however, my firm opinion that only three colours truly reflect the character/image of a proper Sports Car i.e. Black, Red or White. So in choosing a colour for the 911, White is out of fashion, Red is so synonymous with F Cars and that just leaves Black, which suits the 911 admirably.
I would love for some of you to attempt to persuade me otherwise.
My first P Car was Moccha Black (kinda brownish black for those who don't remember), the next two were Guards Red, but since then it's been Black all the way. Difficult to maintain - yes, but well worth it. It's just so aggressive, yet understated and classy.
In a better climate I may have tried GT Silver, but in the UK it looks like a dull version of Arctic which, together with Seal, are unfortunately the ubiquitous colours here, more so I think with the Boxter, but the same applies to 911's in general terms.
I'm not averse to other colours - My first 'Sports Car' was a White Austin Healy followed by a White Lancia Fulvia. My current 'other cars' are Barbados Green (BMW 8-series) and Electric Blue (Mini Cooper S)
It is, however, my firm opinion that only three colours truly reflect the character/image of a proper Sports Car i.e. Black, Red or White. So in choosing a colour for the 911, White is out of fashion, Red is so synonymous with F Cars and that just leaves Black, which suits the 911 admirably.
I would love for some of you to attempt to persuade me otherwise.
Feb 20, 2006 1:04:19 PM
- Georges G. Hayek
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By the way, do you have any info on the 5mm spacers? Would you advice it? a+
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