Planet 9

smjc_99 · #1 03-22-2009, 11:43 AM

Exterior Color, Carrara White, Carrera Red Natural Leather interior
Deviated carpets in black
We saw a meteor with red and it looked very sporty and nice, and less claustrophobic over black
Self-Dim Mirrors & Rain Sensor, Park Assist System
Bi-Xenon Headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Sport Chrono Package Plus
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Wheels
19" Carrera S II wheel
Rear Center Console in Exterior Color
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Sport Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Front Seats
Door Opener Painted Black
Gear Lever/Selector Trim Black
Interior Leather
Porsche Crest in Headrest
3-spoke Multi-function Steering Wheel in Carbon for PDK
XM Radio
Universal Audio Interface
Bose Surround Sound System
Bluetooth Interface for Mobile Phone
PCM 3.0 including Extended Navigation

**blueone** · #2 03-22-2009, 11:50 AM

I considered white over red myself, so I think it's pretty nice. The deviated carpets in black are also a good idea. Just to be a nit-picker:

I don't understand the heated steering wheel.
I'd recommend the leather steering column with red.
Painted rear consoles scratch. I recommend leather.
I'd leave the Bose on the table. It ain't worth the money, even to someone with enough money.
I'd do the door finishers in leather.

Other than those nits, nice choices!

**K-Man S** · #3 03-22-2009, 12:35 PM

Nice configuration, moved to proper forum.

ccollins · #4 03-22-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by blueone

I'd do the door finishers in leather.

You can't do that quite as easily as you could in the past. Currently, the only way to get leather door finishers is in the package that also includes something ridiculous like air vent slats in leather.

My only comments on the configuration above are that 1) the white painted console is going to stand out in a bad way in the red interior, and 2) the white painted console is going to be confusing mixed in with the painted black bits.

I'd go leather on the console. Add black trim pieces to taste, and to work with the deviating carpet. With the other black trim, you'd probably want the dash strip in black as well, it'll be silver otherwise and might look strange.

A few of the other options seem like a waste to me, but they're not aesthetic choices so I'll not comment as it's not my car.

old blue · #5 03-23-2009, 09:55 PM

color combo reminds me of late 50's Corvettes

i approve

mike

**Atlas_Croc** · #6 03-24-2009, 07:56 AM

Had a similar '08 at my dealer. White on red, black carpets, etc. Others have suggested good ideas.

Scratch the center console in exterior color, leave it alone or get it in leather. You have a lot of contrasts going, black painted parts, white parts, etc. Any white paint for the interior will really make the car start looking like a candy cane! If you must have more painted parts, stick with black.

Since you are getting PCM, you might want to think about having the surround for it painted gloss black (same as the trim strip and gear strip).....then it will match these instead of being a matte black from the factory,....which may look awkward with the other pieces being gloss black.

Oh yeah, on more thing......think about wheels in black, they will look awesome on the white/red.

Get the steering column in leather, you really need it for C Red.

Rod · #7 03-24-2009, 08:10 AM

As a Carerra Red Interior owner, I'd say great choice especially with deviated carpet. Have you considered Alcantara inserts in the seats? Also, Carbon Fiber console and trim may tie it all together better than white. Love the Carbon steering wheel choice..Rod