Planet 9

**PistolPete** · #21 04-13-2010, 06:56 AM

For reference, here is a photo of Malachite Green on a 911 that I took a few weeks ago:

silberrosa · #22 04-13-2010, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by JamesThomas

Yes, I'm liking it more too; but I'm getting all my sensory input from photographs which are especially hard-put to capture a metallic color whose nature is to reflect back more color and light from the surroundings than a solid color probably would.

In the second photo the color of the red taillights seems to really go well with the gray-green.

I also have an idea to go with wheels with gun-metal or matte-black centers and with brushed nickle-plated outer rims which have a warm tone that goes really well with greens.

It's fun looking at wheels. Here you can see how the nickle plating has subtle warm tones of gold compared to the more bluish tones of chrome. I also like the look of the deeper center spokes of the three piece wheels. The above SO3S Forgeline's may very well be what we end up with, or the competition series SX3R's below (with nickle rims instead of matte black). Considering too the hidden-bolt option which makes the wheels a bit sleeker and more fitting with the feline flow of the Cayman.

The goal is to accentuate the beauty of the car without drawing attention away from it to the wheels. So something well-made and understated with a simple spoke design. It will be a little tricky finding just the right balance where your eyes are drawn to the entire automobile's grace and beauty and not distracted by a single piece.

I think you're on the right track here. The granite green cars I've seen had fuchs wheels and looked great. As for the interior, I think a light cork color would work well. It would add a bit of warmth but not enough to overwhelm the cool exterior color. I think that natural brown or sand beige would be too warm and divert attention from the paint color.

JamesThomas · #23 04-13-2010, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by silberrosa

I think you're on the right track here. The granite green cars I've seen had fuchs wheels and looked great. As for the interior, I think a light cork color would work well. It would add a bit of warmth but not enough to overwhelm the cool exterior color. I think that natural brown or sand beige would be too warm and divert attention from the paint color.

Ya, the basic design is along the same lines as the first Forgeline wheel. The bright chrome shown here would never work for me...as IMO such wheels draw your attention to them first. My goal is to be visually drawn to the entire car.

JamesThomas · #24 04-13-2010, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by PistolPete

For reference, here is a photo of Malachite Green on a 911 that I took a few weeks ago:

Ya, my original love. Here is a Malichite photo I came across today that really makes me wonder why I'm entertaining alternatives.

Also, Malichite will go much better with my interior idea...which I have not really gotten into yet.

XRX · #25 04-13-2010, 03:08 PM

you should take a look of this TS thread! They post all Porsche green there!

Green Machine: All the Shades of Green Offered by Porsche - Teamspeed.com

silberrosa · #26 04-13-2010, 03:24 PM

I saw a C2S cab at a dealer in a combination identical to this. IMO it is one of the most attractive interior/exterior matches that Porsche builds. I thought for a while that my wife (who is generally not all that attracted to Porsches) was not gonna be able to leave without it.

JamesThomas · #27 04-13-2010, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by XRX

you should take a look of this TS thread! They post all Porsche green there!

Green Machine: All the Shades of Green Offered by Porsche - Teamspeed.com

Yes, that's where I first discovered Granite green, though it is not the best photo.

g-money · #28 04-14-2010, 05:53 AM

I'm thinking a green gray leather that is darker than the outside, or perhaps even lighter, may make for a really pleasant combination....not to mention highly unique. Also dark gray or dark green carpet depending on the seat color chosen

Assuming you never intend to sell the car then this is a good idea, otherwise.....

Von Hanstein · #29 04-14-2010, 07:57 AM

James- Since this is a custom job I will throw in my two cents. Something that I have always admired on car interiors is contrasting piping on the seats, etc. I know that several members have deviated stitching on their seats and I am not sure where the piping or trim would go; given the design of the seats. Just another thing to throw on your "plate". Good luck and have fun!

MAPC · #30 04-14-2010, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by g-money

I'm thinking a green gray leather that is darker than the outside, or perhaps even lighter, may make for a really pleasant combination....not to mention highly unique. Also dark gray or dark green carpet depending on the seat color chosen

Assuming you never intend to sell the car then this is a good idea, otherwise.....

I know that I don't need to say this since the OP stated that he intended to keep the car indefinitely and that money wasn't a concern, I can't resist commenting anyway.

The idea of a paint to sample in a unique color is great but very very costly. I happen to really like the Granite Green myself and would be interested in having one so if I was in the market for a used Pcar and found a nice one in Granite Green, I'd be all over it. Having said that, I have seen that Malachite Green cars in my area are taking 20% hits over other colors (was looking at several 994 C4S's). The silver/black/blue cars were in the mid to upper 40s and the Malachite cars (2 that I found) were in the high 30's.

I am also a fan of contrasting stitching and even piping but be careful not to overdo it. There is a fine line between bespoke and gaudy.

JamesThomas · #31 04-14-2010, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by silberrosa

I saw a C2S cab at a dealer in a combination identical to this. IMO it is one of the most attractive interior/exterior matches that Porsche builds. I thought for a while that my wife (who is generally not all that attracted to Porsches) was not gonna be able to leave without it.

Those are great pictures. Malachite looks really good on a 997 Turbo, which isn't all that different from a 987c.

Not surprising your wife liked it. Perhaps the main reason that the Malachite is not very popular is that it is more of a "woman's color"; and the Porsche in general is just more of a "man's car". That's interesting in that the Porsche designs are far more female in nature than male. It is generally understood in the psychology of design that angular shapes like squares and triangles = masculine, and curved shapes like circles and ovals are feminine in nature. A Porsche is basically a very curvy car, or feminine in regards their basic shape and design.....as apposed to the more angular lines of a Lamborghini Countach, for example:

JamesThomas · #32 04-14-2010, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by MAPC

I know that I don't need to say this since the OP stated that he intended to keep the car indefinitely and that money wasn't a concern, I can't resist commenting anyway.

The idea of a paint to sample in a unique color is great but very very costly. I happen to really like the Granite Green myself and would be interested in having one so if I was in the market for a used Pcar and found a nice one in Granite Green, I'd be all over it. Having said that, I have seen that Malachite Green cars in my area are taking 20% hits over other colors (was looking at several 994 C4S's). The silver/black/blue cars were in the mid to upper 40s and the Malachite cars (2 that I found) were in the high 30's.

I am also a fan of contrasting stitching and even piping but be careful not to overdo it. There is a fine line between bespoke and gaudy.

A 20% hit is amazing. Difficult to imagine something I like so much is so unpopular....but then, I've never been much of a herd animal and have often been labeled as a recluse.

I agree that custom can easily slip into "gaudy" as they are both outside the ordinary. Note my earlier post on custom wheels. It's extremely important that they reflect quality, yet at the same time are understated and do not draw attention away from the car itself. So in a way they would be the antithesis of gaudy.

I want the car to be classy, but not pretentiously so. I want a harmony, a ballance where everything fits and no one thing subtracts from its surroundings but rather compliments. Of course much here comes down to personal tastes. Some could feel that Malachite is gaudy.

JamesThomas · #33 04-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Von Hanstein

James- Since this is a custom job I will throw in my two cents. Something that I have always admired on car interiors is contrasting piping on the seats, etc. I know that several members have deviated stitching on their seats and I am not sure where the piping or trim would go; given the design of the seats. Just another thing to throw on your "plate". Good luck and have fun!

I may start another thread (#2) soon regarding the leather to sample interior, and keep this thread focused on exterior.....though I slipped a little discussing the green interior.