Paint to sample color choice
#17
06-09-2013 | 10:42 AM
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Many thanks to everybody's input. Some of the blues have tugged at me,
especially Mexico and Riviera, but I think I am leaning toward green.
The first car I saw pictures of that made me want a brighter green color was a GT-3 RS from a couple years ago. It was a new car out of Florida,
probably a 997.2, from a Porsche dealership (Suncoast?).
However, the search for what RS Green really is has been frustrating.
I have spent many hours researching trying to determine whether 997 GT-3 RS green is it's own color code, or whether it is signal green or viper green. I find many conflicting reports. Show me an answer that sounds definitive and I can find at least one more than refutes it. Some even say viper green is the same as emerald green. One even says that 997.1 RS green is different than 997.2 RS green because the later is water based.
Does anyone really have a definitive answer?
Or are viper, RS or signal green close enough that it does not matter much?
especially Mexico and Riviera, but I think I am leaning toward green.
The first car I saw pictures of that made me want a brighter green color was a GT-3 RS from a couple years ago. It was a new car out of Florida,
probably a 997.2, from a Porsche dealership (Suncoast?).
However, the search for what RS Green really is has been frustrating.
I have spent many hours researching trying to determine whether 997 GT-3 RS green is it's own color code, or whether it is signal green or viper green. I find many conflicting reports. Show me an answer that sounds definitive and I can find at least one more than refutes it. Some even say viper green is the same as emerald green. One even says that 997.1 RS green is different than 997.2 RS green because the later is water based.
Does anyone really have a definitive answer?
Or are viper, RS or signal green close enough that it does not matter much?
The blues are awesome too and I love them almost as much as green. I believe there were a very small number of Mexico blue .2 RS made, but most of the pics of .2 RS you will see pictures of are Riviera blue - a few in the US, a few outside US, at least 8 total made I think.
A lot of the pics of these cars do not really capture the "true" color. PM me your email if you want and I'd be happy to send a few good pics that to my eye are most representative of what the car looks like in the flesh.
Last edited by drl; 06-09-2013 at 10:45 AM.
#18
06-10-2013 | 09:54 AM
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I love Riviera. Its GORGEOUS, be a baws and get red wheels with that 
.
But I would say definitely go with Signal Green. Its such a great looking color. In person its out of hand ridiculous. It makes the car look special rather than just bold. I redid my R56 in SG and I am one happy camper. I was unaware there was any actual difference between the .1 and .2 greens. I texted a buddy of mine who works at a paint shop and he says his computer shows the green color paint formula for 2008 GT3RS and 2011 GT3RS are identical. He's going to let me know later if he sees anything else.
The problem with comparing pics of .1 and .2 is that the actual Signal Green paint looks so different in multiple lights. Sometimes it looks to be warmer, colder, paler, more saturated. For example my R56 looks different in all the pics. Anyway maybe I'm wrong, maybe there is a difference in the greens. If I find something out I will update you guys.
.But I would say definitely go with Signal Green. Its such a great looking color. In person its out of hand ridiculous. It makes the car look special rather than just bold. I redid my R56 in SG and I am one happy camper. I was unaware there was any actual difference between the .1 and .2 greens. I texted a buddy of mine who works at a paint shop and he says his computer shows the green color paint formula for 2008 GT3RS and 2011 GT3RS are identical. He's going to let me know later if he sees anything else.
The problem with comparing pics of .1 and .2 is that the actual Signal Green paint looks so different in multiple lights. Sometimes it looks to be warmer, colder, paler, more saturated. For example my R56 looks different in all the pics. Anyway maybe I'm wrong, maybe there is a difference in the greens. If I find something out I will update you guys.
Last edited by DYL 911; 06-10-2013 at 09:57 AM.
#20
06-10-2013 | 06:23 PM
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Not sure PTS is available for the GT3, yet. Last month, the factory rep and dealer told me, no. My guess they will provide a few PTS colors, and the buyer will chose from only those colors. I also wanted an interior color, other than black, and it is no available either. Probably never.
Have your dealer check with their factory rep to confirm availability of PTS. Hopefully it has been changed.
Have your dealer check with their factory rep to confirm availability of PTS. Hopefully it has been changed.
#22
06-11-2013 | 07:34 PM
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Sorry if you feel like a thread jack. If you want I can Edit and remove the pics. Koopa is an RS homage. Waiting on Porsche seats and rollbar and some R56 GP2 goodies. Its got Porsche BBK and some vented fenders to try and stick a vent somewhere lol
Here are a few:
Here are a few:
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#25
06-13-2013 | 01:50 PM
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Don't remove. That car is awesome and people need to be more tolerant. The car is a PTS example of a Porsche color for goodness sake. Dig the car and the color. Want a 991 RS in that color someday soon!
#26
06-13-2013 | 01:56 PM
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thanks man. Trade ya? 
Thanks ECS. You guys finally sent me the GP2 goodies I waited a couple weeks for. Usually you guys are lightning quick but I understand the GP2 stuff is taking time to get. Anyway you guys came through like always. Can't wait to get the diffuser and front intakes on.
Thanks a lot man TurboDogue!
Thanks ECS. You guys finally sent me the GP2 goodies I waited a couple weeks for. Usually you guys are lightning quick but I understand the GP2 stuff is taking time to get. Anyway you guys came through like always. Can't wait to get the diffuser and front intakes on.
Thanks a lot man TurboDogue!
#27
06-13-2013 | 03:47 PM
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