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Sep 2, 2014 7:37:54 AM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007

Carpe diem

As a few of you point out, I am not getting any younger, and am in danger of becoming a dull old fart, so I went against my normal habit of avoiding making a decision and ordered a GT3 for March delivery.

744 2 + 2 Jahre Garantie

P1M Porsche Swiss Package

G1 Guards red

78 Full leather / alcantara

082 90 l tank

567 Windscreen tint

250 Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK)

474 Liftsystem Vorderachse

431 20-Zoll GT3 Rad

003 Clubsportpaket

454 Cruise control

583 Smoker paket

810 Floor mats

P03 Sport bucket seats

XSX red seat belts Exclusive

840 Leather steering wheel

UN1 Online-services

The Swiss package includes:

- rear park assist

- automatic dimming mirrors

- sport chrono inc track precision app

- PCM incl navi

- telephone module

- sound package plus

..for "free" :-)

Can't stop watching youtube videos now :-) roll on the spring!

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Sep 2, 2014 7:42:43 AM

SuzyF: Expert; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 1306, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 7, 2013; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

Wow! That's fast! kiss Congrats!

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2014 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 BiTDI Quattro | Moonshine blue metallic

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Sep 2, 2014 7:50:17 AM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007; Reply to: SuzyF

Re: Carpe diem

They had an October build for November/December delivery available, but thought I would get a 2015-registered car instead and save 4 months parking fees :-) I'd pretty much have to park it up for the winter straight away..

There's also the possibility that the 918-style seats that are on the US configurator for builds November onwards become standard - that would be nice..

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Sep 2, 2014 8:24:56 AM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

I'm not 100% decided on the colour.. I think a GT needs to be in a bit of a shouty colour, and I reckon yellow only really works with PCCB (not getting that).

Carrara White Metallic interests me - they had a Turbo S cabrio in that colour there. The metallic particles are pretty subtle though. Otherwise something more sensible/Swiss like Agate Grey or Dark Blue Metallic (although it would be a bit weird turning up at events with Bluelines in twin cars).

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Sep 2, 2014 8:26:30 AM

Gnil: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 14167, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 11, 2005; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

Woaw , David !!!! You have pulled the trigger faster then me !!!! Congratualtions and I am really happy for you. That will give you 10 years of added youth . But you will need now to join in ALL track events indecision

Great choose of color . I would probably take the same options as you . So you skipped interior leather ? ( I would hesitate on that one, the car does not need it, it is a loss of money, but maybe it adds a bit of luxury .... ??? )

I am still waiting for the RS news. Lots of different rumors . If the price is way too high , I will go with the GT3 also .

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Sep 2, 2014 8:31:20 AM

SuzyF: Expert; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 1306, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 7, 2013; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

DaveGordon:

I'm not 100% decided on the colour.. I think a GT needs to be in a bit of a shouty colour, and I reckon yellow only really works with PCCB (not getting that).

Carrara White Metallic interests me - they had a Turbo S cabrio in that colour there. The metallic particles are pretty subtle though. Otherwise something more sensible/Swiss like Agate Grey or Dark Blue Metallic (although it would be a bit weird turning up at events with Bluelines in twin cars).

My vote goes to Carrera white metallic. Eventhough I definitely like the guards red as well.

Carrera white metallic is IMHO a perfect color for this car. It's brighter than standard white and in the sun, because of the metal particals, this color shows off the curves very well. Anyway, you can't really go wrong with either color.

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2013 Porsche Boxster S (MT) | Basalt black metallic [SOLD]
2014 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 BiTDI Quattro | Moonshine blue metallic

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Sep 2, 2014 8:42:38 AM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007; Reply to: SuzyF

Re: Carpe diem

Interesting - it was rather dark in the showroom this morning at 8am, so it was a bit difficult to see the effect of the metallic white. It would certainly be a rare colour on a GT3. I was trying to keep costs down (a bit), so would probably delete the red seat belts if I went for white metallic..

@gnil - thanks - and yes, I spec'ed full leather/alcantara. Looks a bit cheap otherwise IMO.

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Sep 2, 2014 8:51:38 AM

SuzyF: Expert; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 1306, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 7, 2013; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

White car, with the full leather/alcantara interior and the standard white stitching sounds like a perfect match to me. indecision And indeed it would be a pretty rare color I guess, which I always like. No need for red seatbelts... (But that's of course just a personal preference).

Whatever you do, you can't really go wrong with any spec on this car. kiss

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2013 Porsche Boxster S (MT) | Basalt black metallic [SOLD]
2014 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 BiTDI Quattro | Moonshine blue metallic

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Sep 2, 2014 9:53:48 AM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

DaveGordon:

Interesting - it was rather dark in the showroom this morning at 8am, so it was a bit difficult to see the effect of the metallic white. It would certainly be a rare colour on a GT3. I was trying to keep costs down (a bit), so would probably delete the red seat belts if I went for white metallic..

Aren't red seatbelts standard on the 991 GT3, as was the case with previous GT models? Smiley

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Sep 2, 2014 10:00:15 AM

Gnil: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 14167, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 11, 2005; Reply to: fritz

Re: Carpe diem

I have not seen white metallic but it could be interesting ....

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Sep 2, 2014 10:07:05 AM

bluelines: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Argovia , Switzerland; Posts: 11655, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 29, 2005; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

DaveGordon:

As a few of you point out, I am not getting any younger, and am in danger of becoming a dull old fart, so I went against my normal habit of avoiding making a decision and ordered a GT3 for March delivery.

Excellent news Dave!!! Smiley Congratulations! Smiley

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2010 Audi S5 cabrio | Ibis White

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Sep 2, 2014 10:14:15 AM

bluelines: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Argovia , Switzerland; Posts: 11655, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 29, 2005; Reply to: bluelines

Re: Carpe diem

Regarding the color. If you decide for white metallic you have to go all the way with chrome polished wheels, gold plated windscreen wipers and mink tails fur interior. Otherwise the hip-hop boys will laugh at you.

Keep it red. smiley

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2010 Audi S5 cabrio | Ibis White

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Sep 2, 2014 10:46:36 AM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007; Reply to: fritz

Re: Carpe diem

fritz: Aren't red seatbelts standard on the 991 GT3, as was the case with previous GT models?

They were happy to take 370 of my CHF for them, so guess not.. Smiley

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Sep 2, 2014 10:47:25 AM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007; Reply to: bluelines

Re: Carpe diem

bluelines:

Regarding the color. If you decide for white metallic you have to go all the way with chrome polished wheels, gold plated windscreen wipers and mink tails fur interior. Otherwise the hip-hop boys will laugh at you.

Keep it red.

Good point. I wonder if the front lift can be configured to bounce up and down? Smiley

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Sep 2, 2014 10:58:10 AM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

I was originally pretty keen on the Cayman GT4 - being a fan of mid-engined cars, but it is taking forever, and I have a nasty suspicion that it'll end up as a slightly better parts-bin special than the GTS - i.e. hobbled once more by marketing strategy. I really can't see it getting a PDK-S, GT-style suspension components or a 'special' engine like the GT3.

The other possibility was a Boxster GTS - much as I love them, a 3rd Boxster really would have been a sensible choice. Maybe I just keep this one for those days I want some wind where my hair was.

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Sep 2, 2014 11:02:13 AM

sfo: Rennteam Pro; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 2093, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 17, 2011; Reply to: DaveGordon

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GT3 looks stunning in mahogany metallic ..

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Sep 2, 2014 11:45:16 AM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: DaveGordon

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Congrats Smiley Great choice Smiley

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Sep 2, 2014 12:19:15 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

Congratulations, good choice. Smiley

Carpe diem and enjoy life, I fully agree. Smiley

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Sep 2, 2014 12:45:27 PM

bluelines: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Argovia , Switzerland; Posts: 11655, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 29, 2005; Reply to: Gnil

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Gnil:

...But you will need now to join in ALL track events

Registered for Scuderia yet? Give the old Boxey a final trashing on the Ring and burn those PCCBs to pieces Smiley

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Sep 2, 2014 1:17:28 PM

Carlos from Spain: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Spain. , Spain; Posts: 21148, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2003; Reply to: DaveGordon

Re: Carpe diem

DaveGordon:

As a few of you point out, I am not getting any younger, and am in danger of becoming a dull old fart, so I went against my normal habit of avoiding making a decision and ordered a GT3 for March delivery.

Congrats Dave! Smiley

Your bank manager must hate the forum now Smiley Smiley

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Sep 2, 2014 3:06:42 PM

watt: Rennteam Master; Loc: Way Back In , New Zealand; Posts: 4558, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 27, 2002; Reply to: fritz

Re: Carpe diem

fritz:

DaveGordon:

Interesting - it was rather dark in the showroom this morning at 8am, so it was a bit difficult to see the effect of the metallic white. It would certainly be a rare colour on a GT3. I was trying to keep costs down (a bit), so would probably delete the red seat belts if I went for white metallic..

Aren't red seatbelts standard on the 991 GT3, as was the case with previous GT models?

In New Zealand at least red belts must be ordered for $590. I vote for rhodium! Thats what i ordered this weekend Feb delivery. Good show Dave Smiley

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Sep 3, 2014 6:40:42 AM

Gnil: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: VD, Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 14167, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 11, 2005; Reply to: watt

Re: Carpe diem

What about Carmin Red ?

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Sep 3, 2014 7:08:22 AM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: DaveGordon

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Congratulations Dave - amazing car. Like you watching GT3 videos, I keep watching the videos of the Boxster / Cayman GTS as well....You are also getting your car same time as me. I recall when you collected your Aqua blue Boxster S from Burgess Hill and we met up with my aqua blue Cayman S. You've really upstaged me this time though! Smiley

My vote defintely goes to carrara white, it is a beautiful pure white, without being garish, normal solid white looks off white when seen together. White is also of course a traditional Porsche sporting colour. Photos courtesy of carreraaddict.

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Sep 3, 2014 9:44:51 PM

DaveGordon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Zürich , Switzerland; Posts: 2774, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 20, 2007; Reply to: dreamcar

Re: Carpe diem

Thanks all.. I'll give the carrara white some thought, and go take a look at the Turbo S again - hopefully in some sunshine.

Carmin red? Would be nice, but I'm already pretty streched price-wise..

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Sep 4, 2014 6:22:03 AM

dreamcar: Rennteam VIP; Loc: Hampshire , United Kingdom; Posts: 8797, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 19, 2004; Reply to: DaveGordon

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DaveGordon:

........ I'll give the carrara white some thought, and go take a look at the Turbo S again - hopefully in some sunshine.......

Not only would Carrara White be a GT3 traditional colour Dave - even more significant would be a Rennteam tradition - you and I get new cars, same time, same colour! Smiley Smiley

But as I've said here many times there is no right or wrong with colours, everyone has their favourite, don't be swayed by what anyone else says (except me and Suzy of course Smiley ) - it's YOUR car at the end of the day. Smiley If Carmine Red is your favourite go for it. Yes it's more money but not that much more considering the cost of the car.

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Sep 4, 2014 8:13:19 PM

J.Seven: Rennteam Master; Loc: Estoril , Portugal; Posts: 3201, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 16, 2002; Reply to: DaveGordon

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Congrats Smiley

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Sep 5, 2014 8:20:18 AM

Lars997: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: South , Germany; Posts: 9448, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2002; Reply to: J.Seven

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Congrats.... great car! Either color is great!

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