Jon61 Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 It looks fantastic; the world needs more yellow cars, even if it is Racing rather than Speed Yellow 🙂... or is it called Harland & Wolff Yellow over there? 😄 I think coloured dials are a nice idea, but I agree that the warning lights spoil the effect somewhat. But the fact that the right-had 'dial' is a screen rather than a static dial spoils it even more (for me anyway - perhaps too adicted to symmetry). Anyway, a big thumbs up to yellow roll hoops & seat belts - evidently a person of impeccable taste 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnderfiend Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, Jon61 said: It looks fantastic; the world needs more yellow cars, even if it is Racing rather than Speed Yellow 🙂... or is it called Harland & Wolff Yellow over there? 😄 I'm not from Northern Ireland but I definitely felt I'd gone native with the colour combo! Their crane in the background looks like I should be asking them about sponsorship! 😁 I agree with you, I prefer the Speed Yellow, but I didn't even dare ask how much that would cost me to do a custom job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 10:57 AM, Menoporsche said: I'd just like to say it's really kind of you to spec my future car for me - please look after it until I can afford to buy it off you Meno doesn't want it I'll take it off you so long as you add yellow stitching, paint the wheels gloss black and make it a manual. If you don't I will have to reneague on my generous offer. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 Edit - if you try to paint the wheels gloss black you have to have those carrera wheels which I think are fugly. Keep the satin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 4 hours ago, TheUnderfiend said: I do know what you mean, you can't see the detail of them, they don't stand out in any way, but I think I felt silver would have looked odd with the rest of the spec. If I'd have thought on I might have had the headlight washers painted black too, but then I probably would have been charged £350 for the pleasure! I'm sure I've got a pot of Hammerite somewhere... wheels in black look great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 4 hours ago, JonSta said: Meno doesn't want it I'll take it off you so long as you add yellow stitching, paint the wheels gloss black and make it a manual. Help help I’m being gazumped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) Great car in a great colour combo. Well done, enjoy ! PS can we have some more pics please Edited April 29, 2022 by Topbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnderfiend Posted April 29, 2022 Report Share Posted April 29, 2022 48 minutes ago, Topbox said: PS can we have some more pics please I'll sort some out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 12 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Help help I’m being gazumped! Whoa I never said I'd offer more money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn Posted April 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 On 4/29/2022 at 11:42 AM, TheUnderfiend said: It's arrived, picked up The Wasp yesterday and spent the afternoon hooning around. I even got a little wave and flash from a guy in an Audi convertible It is just fantastic.....It has everything; goes like sh*t off a shovel, acceleration is blistering, comfortable and so planted. I know black and yellow isn't everyone's cuppa, but I think it really works, makes the car feel and look more like a sports car (I used to have the 981 GTS in Agate and that fell more like a GT)....All just head trickery I guess. I went for the 10mm lowered rather than the standard 20mm as I have a steep driveaway and it even then I still scraped the mud-flaps on the the way out (no problem going up). Shiny black calipers, front and rear, door handles, yellow dials, seat belts The only thing I'm not keen on is the dials, I got them in yellow but all the warning lights etc are visible on the dials, it makes it look more 'racy' but it all a bit too busy for me. I also went for the black headlights to give it the more 'insecty' look and totally forgot that the running lights are on all the time. So when the car's in motion I'm missing a bit of the effect I was going for, hardly a big deal. I placed my first deposit in June 2021, finalised the spec mid Nov 2021, I managed to place the final order the day before the prices went up, so the dealership honoured the price with no quibbles. I did have to pay an extra £105 as the road tax has gone up in the meantime. I'll sort out some photos and post them in the next few days Lovely spec, I’m envious! The GTS is just superb in any colour in my opinion but even better in the brighter colours. Black wheels are the best! Wishing you health to enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 On 4/29/2022 at 11:42 AM, TheUnderfiend said: It's arrived, picked up The Wasp yesterday and spent the afternoon hooning around. I even got a little wave and flash from a guy in an Audi convertible It is just fantastic.....It has everything; goes like sh*t off a shovel, acceleration is blistering, comfortable and so planted. I know black and yellow isn't everyone's cuppa, but I think it really works, makes the car feel and look more like a sports car (I used to have the 981 GTS in Agate and that fell more like a GT)....All just head trickery I guess. I went for the 10mm lowered rather than the standard 20mm as I have a steep driveaway and it even then I still scraped the mud-flaps on the the way out (no problem going up). Shiny black calipers, front and rear, door handles, yellow dials, seat belts The only thing I'm not keen on is the dials, I got them in yellow but all the warning lights etc are visible on the dials, it makes it look more 'racy' but it all a bit too busy for me. I also went for the black headlights to give it the more 'insecty' look and totally forgot that the running lights are on all the time. So when the car's in motion I'm missing a bit of the effect I was going for, hardly a big deal. I placed my first deposit in June 2021, finalised the spec mid Nov 2021, I managed to place the final order the day before the prices went up, so the dealership honoured the price with no quibbles. I did have to pay an extra £105 as the road tax has gone up in the meantime. I'll sort out some photos and post them in the next few days OMG, just gorgeous 😍😍😍😍😍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Wilkinson Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Great looking car, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnderfiend Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Thank you, if it ever stops raining I'll get some proper photos up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 It’s early for a car still under warranty but I hugely recommend body colour brake calipers. Fantastic effect with the black wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnderfiend Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 When I was doing the configuration I was looking for yellow for the calipers, but the option wasn't there....after the event I wondered why I didn't just ask when I was placing the order (in hindsight there are a couple of things I should have done at the time e.g. headlight washers) I am planning on this one being a keeper so ,you're right, it's definitely something for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 For Porsche, yellow calipers signify ceramic brakes so the option would have been very expensive! You might find someone with a steady hand willing to paint them in situ, rather than dismantling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnderfiend Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Ah right, I was wondering why I had seen them on other cars but didn't have the option in the configurator. There's a specialist performance car workshop not too far from me (McMillians) I'll ask them next time I'm passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Think I’ve seen some here; wheel off, lots of newspaper and masking tape, and a rattle can of yellow paint They might not look perfect close up, but what kind of person looks close up at brake calipers?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnderfiend Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Menoporsche said: what kind of person looks close up at brake calipers?! ....erm...you? 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 🤣 I meant close up, to examine the quality of the finish. Mine were done well because the whole system was overhauled at the same time. GT3 master cylinder, braided hoses, caliper service etc. Otherwise a good rattle can would suffice. They soon get covered in brake dust anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnderfiend Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: They soon get covered in brake dust anyway. Aye, true enough. I don't trust myself not to make a complete dogs breakfast of it and if I did then it would be all your fault! 😋 It's a nice to do, so until the professionals are rummaging around it can wait for now, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhemus Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Has anyone been given an allocation in recent months? I’m coming up to the anniversary of placing my order in August and no firm news as it stands. I have fixed a call with the OPC for next Monday to see what the latest status is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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