997 Turbo upgrade to 9e 28 by Nine Excellence (pic heavy)

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They look good in any colour Chris. Even Macademia I'd drive this 100%

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My son was less than one when I took delivery new. Pic of me and him shortly after delivery. This car going to him as he didn't want me to sell. He loves black



I'm defo happy with black if PCO/Reading promise me a piano finish which is surely possible on repaint from a proper quality team of restorers? Love black just look at it.

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I don't think I said that anywhere?

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Slippydiff said:

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I don't think I said that anywhere?

I think putting the decision in the hands of the paintshop is tantamount to doing as much I.
If they're quiet, they "may" do a colour change, if they're busy, I'd wager it'll remain black ...

FWIW (and I appreciate it's not my car) I think you're missing out on the opportunity to make it into something truly unique. For many the idea of a colour change is completely verboten, I think the fact you're NOT in that camp, is brilliant. So have the courage of your convictions and make the most of it

If I really did that I would have a pink car for sure as 9e like Rubystar. Kens negotiating it with Muriel who leads their VIP team. Lets hope they are not busy but in terms of scope I am definitely looking for quality rather than just a colour change after my last experience. So far very happy.

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Slippydiff said:

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When I contacted OPC Reading re colour change they put me in touch with their own skunk works team who only look after 918, CGT and projects like this. They made it clear at outset Porsche AG may not agree to a colour change and we may have to stick with black which is definitely not a problem for me. They did Woppum's GT3 RS to burnt orange to match his P1. I've seen the work its top class

So does Woppum's car not set a precedent in such matters ?

As long as Porsche AG agree simply not an issue. Its not work shop time as I don't care when I get the car back as long as its perfect this time.

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Getting someone else to choose your paint colour is however totally nuts

Missed this.

Toby. Spot on.

Tongue and cheek H - I've given them my top 3 colours but simply don't have time to speak to Reading/PCO etc

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Have you been on the sauce during the afternoon? Right I better go and have a glass of something myself! Finished for day

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I doubt they'll allow you paint it in the original Rubystone colour.
Somewhere on my PC I've got images of the only Rubystone Mk1 996 GT3 ever painted in that hue by the factory. It has a backstory, and the best summation is, the factory are very protective of that particular hue and what car's it's allowed on...

You see now even you're acting like Porsche AG. 100% on colour change! Thats why I gave them 3 historic colours I thought maybe it helps! GT3 is porn my current fave car.

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It does look wonderful but out of all the colours on this thread its definitely the most understated. Really hides all the aggression. Black was the real 997 GT2's launch colour funnily enough odd colour to launch it in IMO.

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No allegiance but Porsche GB grovelled and gave me a new engine as soon as I set my lawyers on them Lets see what PCO say. If not you can find me the finest painter in the land

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I've had all these recommended too Slippy. I met the guys at PCO though and liked them. Agree if Porsche AG make a fuss we can shop around.

https://www.gtrmotorsport.com

https://www.rivieraautobody.co.uk

https://slrestoration.co.uk

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You see now even you're acting like Porsche AG. 100% on colour change! Thats why I gave them 3 historic colours I thought maybe it helps! GT3 is porn my current fave car.

Come on , do tell, what three historic colours ?

That will ruin the surprise for all of you! I'm getting too old for forums hence a pic of my steed in her new war paint could perhaps be a good final post on PH before I sail off into sunset and start collecting my fantasy garage

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You see now even you're acting like Porsche AG. 100% on colour change! Thats why I gave them 3 historic colours I thought maybe it helps!

No, I'm just telling you that they're protective of Rubystone (and a bit like your engine warranty debacle, it meant getting ugly and ultimately legal with them (the factory) to get that 996 GT3 painted in Rubystone)

Which begs the question : Being as they tried to bend you over and shaft you over the engine warranty, why the allegiance to them ?? They'd have shafted you to the tune of what £30-40K plus ? If you hadn't stood your ground. You owe them nothing.

Your having to dance their tune because you're electing to have the car painted by Porsche AG's elected UK agent. Walk away from that scenario and you can paint it any colour you want !!

I appreciate you're busy and time is money, but there must be a numerous superb paintshops across the UK that could do a better job than Reading. What they're doing isn't rocket science, and with your "I'm willing to pay for the right/best job" attitude, I've no doubt you could find better.

Mark (can't remember his surname) Clowes who used to partner Colin at 9M has set up his own bodyshop. Now there's a man with attention to detail when it comes to paint, that very few can match ...

Edit to add Mark's surname, an image of one of his 993 Speedster conversions and his company's website link ...




https://www.mlrporsche.com/

I remember that orange 993. Lovely. Cool gal owner too

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Cheers Nathan noted. Oh and local to me M&A coachworks. The guy they have working out of Porsche Hatfield Steve? came directly to see me at home. "Let Porsche Reading quote and then we will quote...,'. I fail to grasp why he thinks anyone would go back if he's too busy to do the paperwork for a quote for a full glass out respray with colour change and also cheekily wants to see what his opponent is quoting? They must be very busy but good luck with that attitude getting reference type work. That 993 speedster in orange is iconic car 9m built. Credit to Mark.

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Cheers Nathan noted. Oh and local to me M&A coachworks.

terrible outfit, took 3 attempts to get my bumper respray correct and stupid prices

I thought about calling the MD up then thought why should I help them. My father and his mates used to use that firm and swore by them for paintwork when I think they were in Highgate? Maybe gone down hill as most of the work they do is insurance companies at extortionate prices sending our premiums through the roof. I wouldn't send a Nissan Micra to them based on my last experience. What I find most odd is why waste petrol to come to my house and then try and get cute on the quote? I'd go ballistic if that guy worked for me. I like using local firms if possible but a few I met jeez really not for me. They seem a bit stretched around me M&A was pre CV19 so no excuses. I've been unhappy with my last job from outset was just nice about as wanted to try and work with ABT but lost confidence in their skill levels and their values.

Porsche Central Operations is a team within a team at OPC Reading. The painters like air cooled and work on them restoring them. Also only guys that Porsche AG authorise to work on CGT and 918! My kind of guys.

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Unusual colour. I personally like it a lot but would not be my first choice. Car still looks stunning to me GT2 both 996 and 997 my fave versions styling wise absolutely love

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This is the one Porsche Central Operations did for another member on here. I have seen the car at JZM. Only respray I've seen that I rate. Wont even PPF mine after. Will just add another 100k or 200k miles. Not many people know that PCO even exist

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These things happen Nathan. By way of example ABT in Slough came highly recommended. https://autobodytechnic.com

Even a good paint shop can perhaps have a few bad days I more simply lose patience with mediocre attitudes and average people. Their loss not ours they should be doing a Rolls Royce job for their customers and us as customers speaking well of them. Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me.

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Hence why I'm sending to Porsche Central Operations. Lesson learned. You say two a penny but ABT were highly recommended by a another long standing firm in the Porsche world that I trusted. This is the lady that is hopefully going to say yes to a colour change They are fussy. I mean Porsche AG.

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Muriel first class and very good at managing expectations. Ver clear at outset they may not be allowed to colour change. I agree lovely wish I’d sent to them in first place. Not much more expensive than all the other quotes I had. Not much more than I paid ABT for ruining her.