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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Need some quick opinons here on Red Guages/Seat Belts

So, I'm not intending on getting the full leather so the full red stitching is out of the question.

If I just get the Red Guages/ Seat Belt and Chrono...Do you guys think that will look good on an all black interior and exterior? I got red calipers also :-)
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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I ordered white gauges - but left the sport chrono black, I'm getting a black 991 C2S. I think red would look awesome and be very unique.
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSled
I ordered white gauges - but left the sport chrono black, I'm getting a black 991 C2S. I think red would look awesome and be very unique.
Are your seats black?

Ya. But paying 2k to make everything red purely for aesthetic reasons is my dilemma, but wanted my vehicle to stand out a bit.
 
Old Jun 2, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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If you like it, order it. Porsche wouldn't offer it if it weren't practical or good-looking. Personally, I only like white or yellow gauges but I love red seat belts and that's what I ordered for my Luxor Beige. I'm getting red stitching all over so it should look striking.
 
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I have red seat belts and guages along with stiching on the seats, dummy key and trimmed and labeled floor mats. I think it adds a nice color touch to the interior and looks beautiful. The red stiching on the seats is the least noticable (at least by me) of all the red accents. Bought the key and floor mats from Suncoast to save a little money
 
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I have a Boxster S with only the red sport chrono matching the red belts . It adds a nice touch and remains understated.

Here's a pic of the instrument cluster as well as the interior showing the red belt.

 
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Originally Posted by yrralis1
I have a Boxster S with only the red sport chrono matching the red belts . It adds a nice touch and remains understated.

Here's a pic of the instrument cluster as well as the interior showing the red belt.


thanks for the pics. looks good. I think the red guages would add a tid more contrast inside, but looks good overall.

Maybe just single white guages and that is it for me. Not sure yet.
 
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Red Guages are the only option I wish I had on my car. They weren't available when I ordered. I would have got all, including Sport Chrono Clock. I like Red Seatbelts, but wouldn't get them because they are more likely to get dirty. Black was the only option for me. I'm on the extreme side when it comes to keeping my car in pristine looking condition. No matter what you decide, it will look AMAZING.
 
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Originally Posted by frank69m
So, I'm not intending on getting the full leather so the full red stitching is out of the question.

If I just get the Red Guages/ Seat Belt and Chrono...Do you guys think that will look good on an all black interior and exterior? I got red calipers also :-)

This is not an attack on you. But it just baffles me why you ask that.

It is YOU that has to like that in your car, not US. Personally I don't like red gauges, it's a Porsche, not a Ferrari !
So I suggest you look at as much pics as possible (or better see them first hand at the dealer) and make up your mind if YOU like them or not. Irrelevant what we think !

Strangely enough I do like the red Seat Belts (but didn't order them, too expensive). I'm weird
 
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Here is my black interior with red belts and cluster





For me, it deserves every cent i paid for this option, Yellow is cool as well with the black interior
 
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It is YOU that has to like that in your car, not US. Personally I don't like red gauges, it's a Porsche, not a Ferrari !
its not an attack on you either, and correct me if am wrong, but as far as i know, Ferrari comes with yellow gauges not red as a standard. Google "Ferrari Interior" and you will see the majority of the cars in the result will have yellow gauges.
 
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I ordered a white cab with full red leather interior and top. Originally I ordered red gauges but then changed to all white ones to give some contrast.
 
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I just finalized my build sheet and have red stitching everywhere on Luxor full leather, plus red seat belts but chose white gauges since the exterior is Guards Red and I was hoping to keep it elegant and not over done. That being said, seeing the pics of the black interior with red gauges sure looks awesome and like I mentioned earlier, if Porsche offers it, it's going to be tasteful and desirable so order what appeals to you and not be swayed by opinions. You know what they say about opinions and a$$holes: everyone has them but think everyone else's stink.
 
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I'm not a fan of red gauges. Having seen them in person in a Guards Red 991 C4s, I found them much harder to read.
 
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Yes it will look good, I have standard black interior with red seatbealts and stitching. Just make sure to add the door arm rests. I can get you the codes if you like...?

I have pictures, just search against my name.
 


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