991 GT3 RS - Paint To Sample - Idea's Please

[RSVP911]

LAVA ; its a bl**by strange colour - I have now seen it 3 times and in some lights it looks properly orange , in others more red - either way it is basically what I'd describe as a flat jelly Bean colour - However , I think I finally "get it" - I now really like it - I think it will become a proper classic RS colour - I'm swapping from White to Lava - its official (well it is today anyway !) The images below are all original un molested (taken on an iPhone) The RS has been detailed by paddy328 and IMHO looks amazing , the others are of a GTS - this is unprepared and un polished - stickers literally just removed - this shows how different Lava can look :

[AndrewD]

On the other hand, ultra violet is fantastic!

[RSVP911]

GR GT2RS]SVP911 said:

LAVA ; its a bl**by strange colour - I have now seen it 3 times and in some lights it looks properly orange , in others more red - either way it is basically what I'd describe as a flat jelly Bean colour - However , I think I finally "get it" - I now really like it - I think it will become a proper classic RS colour - I'm swapping from White to Lava -

I think you must of been on the booze last night. Have you forgotten how faded Lava Orange looks in sun light. It will always look like a 20 year old guards red. It has no depth or body. Having said that white is pretty boring too. I really want to pop over to Stuttgart and ask the plonker who gave us this limited choice WHY? He will probably answer "because I can"

No , honestly , it isn't - it's just a flat retro jelly bean colour - I didn't get it at first but I think it's "right" for the RS - it's like fungus - it grows on you

[chrisABP]

Richard - having seen both White and Lava in the flesh I would definitely choose the WHITE....

Having said that you're the lucky one with the decision to make....

[RSVP911]

chrisABP said:

Richard - having seen both White and Lava in the flesh I would definitely choose the WHITE....

Having said that you're the lucky one with the decision to make....

Thanks Chris - I'll see how I feel once I've driven the Lava around PEC

[mdianuk]

Maybe Red is the way to go on this car, looks stunning with all the additional black

http://www.motorward.com/2015/03/porsche-991-gt3-r...

[5517]

Yes, that looks awesome.

I think Lava orange looks odd, especially on the gts above

White is superb on the RS but only with the silver wheels.

Edited by 5517 on Monday 27th July 03:08

[Dr S]

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Completely off topic: The model designation at the back of this car is plain silly. I guess the 992 will need an every wider body in order to accomodate all the naff stuff marketing will come up with for it...

[smithyithy]

Yeah the badging on the 991 is a pet peave of mine.

Even the options Porsche offer aren't great, I believe you can either have 'PORSCHE' or 'PORSCHE 911'.

I like the single 'PORSCHE' word, but would prefer just the specific model as on older models, eg. 'CARRERA 2S'.

I think if I bought a 991 I'd have someone remove and rearrange the badges for me.

[mhh]

The badges on this GTS are nearly as bad as the clear tail lights....

[smithyithy]

I'd forgot that the centre strip on the '4' models is clear too when that option is specified.

[RSVP911]

5517 said:

Yes, that looks awesome.

I think Lava orange looks odd, especially on the gts above

White is superb on the RS but only with the silver wheels.

Edited by 5517 on Monday 27th July 03:08

This is a manipulated photo of Lava , not red

[mhh]

GR GT2RS said:

Thanks to this thread I have found an exciting look given that Guards Red is not available. Have gone for the Platinum wheels not silver as they are a better match to the rear spoiler bracket finish. [url]WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

Edited by GR GT2RS on Monday 27th July 22:12

I'm with you. Platinum > Silver wheels.

[mcx27]

Really liking white, also GT silver cars as pics of delivered cars are emerging. Saw some pics on worldcarfans of a white car with the orange stitching/belts/door straps. Looked great, really lifted the interior.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/115072697086/first-us-...

[5517]

Just to avoid confusion its actually red not orange on the interior parts you mention.
It looks sensational and white is the perfect colour for the 991 GT3RS.
Much more pleasing than any PTS.

[RSVP911]

5517 said:

Just to avoid confusion its actually red not orange on the interior parts you mention.
It looks sensational and white is the perfect colour for the 991 GT3RS.
Much more pleasing than any PTS.

I think it's Lava trim , belts & door pulls - don't think you can spec red

[5517]

I love your car

The graphics look awesome.

Have you considered the 4.0 rs wing decal

[5517]

RSVP911 said:

I think it's Lava trim , belts & door pulls - don't think you can spec red

DOH

Thank you and apologies to OP.

[RSVP911]

5517 said:

DOH

Thank you and apologies to OP.

No probs - wing decal ummm , there's a thought ..........

[RSVP911]

chrisABP said:

Richard - having seen both White and Lava in the flesh I would definitely choose the WHITE....

Having said that you're the lucky one with the decision to make....

Hi Chris - as an owner of a white car I get this POV and I may well do just that - will decide in a few weeks - and if my spec locks before driving the PEC car in Lava then so be it - I'll let fate play its part - it's like colour Russian roulette - if however I don't like Lava after this and the spec is still open I'll swap to White , or GTSM or Ultraviolet - lucky for me PTS has been pulled or I'd be running around in circles forever - too much choice for my tiny little mind to deal with