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    Dec 9, 2004 3:24:01 PM

    997Fan
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    Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    Found first set of Slate Gray 997 pictures...I don't think the pictures do the color justice...Waiting for delivery on my slate/terracotta (should be here in a few weeks) and will post pics asap

    Dec 9, 2004 3:24:32 PM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

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    Dec 9, 2004 4:24:30 PM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    Very nice. OK on the grey I think the clear or smoked side markes would look better. On black, nahhh.

    Dec 9, 2004 5:08:41 PM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    If Slate grey were about 10 20% lighter it would be a GREAT alternative to the Arctic Silver.

    The color choices suck, lots of _darks_ and only one light color (AS). (yeah, white, but is that really a color)

    Dec 9, 2004 5:18:49 PM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    if u want 10-20% lighter u go with seal...i had it on my 996 but got bored with it...maybe it was because i had black interior; i just think the car needs some kick

    Dec 9, 2004 5:39:29 PM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    I agree with 997 fan. I have a BMW 325xi in "Steel Gray" which is very similar to the Slate Gray posted above. It was a change of pace from the usual silvers, etc...out there. However, I got bored with it too. I'm going back to Arctic for my 997. The good thing about these cars is that they look good in any color.

    Dec 9, 2004 6:57:45 PM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    Quote:
    997Fan said:
    if u want 10-20% lighter u go with seal...i had it on my 996 but got bored with it...maybe it was because i had black interior; i just think the car needs some kick



    yeah, kinda, good suggestion but I'm not _thrilled_ about seal. The nice thing about slate is it is warm. Too bad it's so dark. I live in a dusty area and dark colors are a pain. Anyway a warm color Would be good for the cocoa or tan interiors more. I guess they would be fine with seal, but more choices the better.

    Dec 10, 2004 12:55:00 AM

    DD694
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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    Myy 997S is Seal Grey with Sand Beige interior. I think this is a good combination with the lighter interior contrasting the darker exterior. Well, it works nicely for me.

    Dec 10, 2004 3:19:28 AM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

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    Myy 997S is Seal Grey with Sand Beige interior. I think this is a good combination with the lighter interior contrasting the darker exterior. Well, it works nicely for me.



    If they gave you a choice of percentage additions of "sand beige" to the seal grey you might like it even more.

    It's funny since, as I wondered (some would say "whined?") there's no "warm" light colors. There's only one warm dark color (slate grey). I'm not counting R and Y.

    Would be very interesting to know how they picked the colors they offer.

    I'm not TOTLLY into it, If I were I'd plan on waiting the extra six months and paying the "fine" to order a color to spec.

    Dec 10, 2004 4:08:47 AM

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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    Thanks, slate grey is one of my favorite colours. I saw a Carrera GT and a GT2 in slate grey and I'm in love with this colour since.
    Unfortunately I didn't have much choices when choosing the colour for my 997 Carrera S, the only colour Porsche offered by that time (July) with the 20 mm option was black.

    Dec 10, 2004 10:37:03 PM

    AJK
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    Re: Slate Gray 997 Pictures

    DD694,

    Can you post a pix with the door open to show us the color combination? I am thinking of ordering the same.
     
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