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Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 1:34 pm
by Porsche4Live
Alright. Build slot is coming up and I can't decide on the color as I have opened up my budget for PTS.
My build is as a "mini-GT3" with lightweight options, bucket seats, wing, etc.
I'm looking at the following options (ordered by increasing cost):
1. Guards red + gloss black + chalk GTS package
2. Python green + gloss black + chalk GTS package
3. Viola purple + matt black + black/yellow interior
4. Ruby star + matt black + black/silver interior
5. Racing red + gloss black + chalk GTS package
I know it's my decision but opening up the poll so you can share in my struggle!
Also, feel free to post additional color suggestions that would work with the GTS or any additional perspectives on the colors above.
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 4:32 pm
by Larry C
Green or Guards Red
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:08 pm
by Stigs cousin
You can't beat Guards Red.There's alot of GR haters out there but it's a very iconic Porsche color.
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:24 pm
by iguana
I'm a sucker for Rubystar. I wish there was a suitably vivid interior leather option to go with.
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:29 pm
by Porsche4Live
iguana wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:24 pm
I'm a sucker for Rubystar. I wish there was a suitably vivid interior leather option to go with.
I really like it. It takes balls to order that color. It looks great on GT3 but haven't seen it on a GTS.
Big disadvantage is that silver wheels look best with that color and you are pretty much stuck with black with GTS. Would be great if they offered more than one centerlock.
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:30 pm
by Porsche4Live
Stigs cousin wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:08 pm
You can't beat Guards Red.There's alot of GR haters out there but it's a very iconic Porsche color.
It used to be my choice for the GTS but over time it has faded in my interest. It's a nice red and iconic color but I have seen too many Porsches where it looks washed off.
I don't like Carmine on the 911 so in the Guards vs Carmine - Guards wins for me.
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:42 pm
by iguana
Porsche4Live wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:29 pm
iguana wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:24 pm
I'm a sucker for Rubystar. I wish there was a suitably vivid interior leather option to go with.
I really like it. It takes balls to order that color. It looks great on GT3 but haven't seen it on a GTS.
Big disadvantage is that silver wheels look best with that color and you are pretty much stuck with black with GTS. Would be great if they offered more than one centerlock.
Aftermarket wheels? I live in Canada, and use my 911 (black, alas) as a year-round DD. I'd take the best factory wheels I could get and then turn them into my winter set. And find an aftermarket set of rims to go with the Rubystar look.
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:44 pm
by Porsche4Live
iguana wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:42 pm
Porsche4Live wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:29 pm
iguana wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:24 pm
I'm a sucker for Rubystar. I wish there was a suitably vivid interior leather option to go with.
I really like it. It takes balls to order that color. It looks great on GT3 but haven't seen it on a GTS.
Big disadvantage is that silver wheels look best with that color and you are pretty much stuck with black with GTS. Would be great if they offered more than one centerlock.
Aftermarket wheels? I live in Canada, and use my 911 (black, alas) as a year-round DD. I'd take the best factory wheels I could get and then turn them into my winter set. And find an aftermarket set of rims to go with the Rubystar look.
I live in Florida so no need for a winter set!
With that said, yes, I would just buy a set of silver centerlock wheels. I might use the black for a while and switch when I'm ready for a change.
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:22 pm
by Tom
My last car was GR with gloss black trim. It looked pretty amazing to me, and I still miss it.
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Is racing red $11,430 better than Guards? I've seen a 992 in PTS Signal Red, and didn't even realize it wasn't Guards until a GR car pulled up next to it. I've never seen a Racing Red 992 in real life though.
I know Ruby is popular right now, but I wonder if it will go the way of pink bathroom tiles and avocado refrigerators? I remember back in the 90's looking for a clean C2 coupe and a local dealer had one in Ruby Star. They couldn't sell it to save their life, and finally traded it with another dealer out of town since the local market wasn't buying. When I asked them why they couldn't sell it, the lot owner said "well, look at it...." That car's probably worth a fortune now, but 'bold' colors come with the risk of going out of fashion...
Since you put Viola on your list, have you considered Amethyst? That's always been on my short list for a PTS car....
Found pic on the web, not my car unfortunately....
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As for 'bold' green cars, I love Gelbgrun ....
Re: Colors - can't make a decision!
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2022 9:02 am
by Porsche4Live
Tom wrote: Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:22 pm
My last car was GR with gloss black trim. It looked pretty amazing to me, and I still miss it.
car2.jpg
Is racing red $11,430 better than Guards? I've seen a 992 in PTS Signal Red, and didn't even realize it wasn't Guards until a GR car pulled up next to it. I've never seen a Racing Red 992 in real life though.
I know Ruby is popular right now, but I wonder if it will go the way of pink bathroom tiles and avocado refrigerators? I remember back in the 90's looking for a clean C2 coupe and a local dealer had one in Ruby Star. They couldn't sell it to save their life, and finally traded it with another dealer out of town since the local market wasn't buying. When I asked them why they couldn't sell it, the lot owner said "well, look at it...." That car's probably worth a fortune now, but 'bold' colors come with the risk of going out of fashion...
Since you put Viola on your list, have you considered Amethyst? That's always been on my short list for a PTS car....
Found pic on the web, not my car unfortunately....
amythyst.jpg
As for 'bold' green cars, I love Gelbgrun ....
I haven't seen racing red in person unfortunately but it feels like a pure red metallic. I agree that its very close to the red that are non-PTS and therefore defeats the purpose of PTS.
I like guards but I feel like the color feels like plastic... not sure how to describe it. I also saw too many guards red porsche where the paint has faded and it doesn't look good at all.
Ruby would be a bold choice. It's popular now with the GT3 in particular but it could be hard for resale down the road.
Viola looks great IMO and a bit more understated than Ruby. Amethyst looks great but I feel that one is too understated.