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

 

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!

 

Looking good Fred

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