First things first, car looks beautiful. And I like the color changes you're pursuing.

Just curious, but why didn't you go with the grey/black color option from the factory - it is one of the choices available, isn't it? Seems like grey/black with the decal delete would've been exactly what you're now recreating through additional work/expense via aftermarket alterations.

The tuning and exhaust work, of course, are improvements that I "get" and couldn't have been had otherwise - just not understanding the color changes that could've just been selected in the ordering guide AFAIK.

Regardless, beautiful machine - enjoy it! :)

Gray/black is not a factory option on the RS. Maybe if you do paint to sample, or go with the all black option($6000+).

Also, fred didn't spec this car. He picked it up from the dealership.

thank you DSU for replying.

Seems a lot of people are still thinking the 2010 RS can be ordered like the past RS... NOT ;)

Carlsen just got a white one in. Don't know if sold or not but I'm gonna go by and take pics with my RS next to it ;)

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The option to add black trim, etc. just became available for MY11 cars; don't think it was possible for any U.S. MY10s. Only ROW.

My apologies - thought I saw a 2010 RS in Porsche marketing literature that was grey with black accents (wheels, mirrors, front "lipstick", decals, etc.). Maybe it was ROW, however.

That explains it; thanks for the reply.

Very Happy! Stealthy and Clean!

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Looking good Fred :eek:

Gotta love those SF garages.....

oh, that pure sex!

do you think it would be a good idea to powder coat black the wing aluminum pods?

somehow they jump from the stealth scheme...

Regarding the decals, I had my decal guy make templates so he can make a set for me in flat black. So I may decide to add those on when they are done ;)

Also, remaining to be done is Roll Cage Powdercoated in body color and Red Fire extinguisher. Should be done next week ;)

Car looks awesome Fred!

I have to admit, I'm not feeling it. Looks a little to plain now :(. Maybe if it were another color besides the gray.
I thought you were having the wing uprights painted black as well?

Each to their own. I'm getting old so i'm big on dark colors now ;)

as for the wing uprights I'm leaving as I talked to my body shop and it's just too much work and would be costly. Not worth it to me at this time and I actually like the contrast it brings to the wing.

Another great build from Fred. I would have kept the decals and red wheels but that is just me, I do like this stealthier look to

Tonny