Speccing the Teamspeed | RufMD RS, your thoughts and ideas appreciated....
#35
11-14-2009, 01:42 AM
Jas, some thoughts:
Keep in mind that the customization beyond what is ordinarily available has a lot to do with your dealer's pull. Some dealers can spec just about anything. I've seen some extraordinary options, including PCCB calipers in colors other than yellow. In one instance, the car was paint-to-sample and the calipers were the same color as the car (it was a 997S cab with X51 in Ferrari pruno metallico with cocoa interior and top) with silver lettering. So if you want it bad enough and don't mind the price, I'm sure you can get it done in red with black lettering, or if it was me, in the same grey as the car with red lettering.
IMHO crest in headrest should be specced independently. I personally think it's a little too "busy" to have the headrests and the console lid decorated. Just MHO, but something you might want to visualize a little more before finalizing your spec.
Other than that, it looks good. Keep in mind that if you are overly concerned about weight, the carbon fiber interior pieces add weight over standard plastic pieces. I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber, but due to the sporting nature of the car, I would probably spec it with cf like you have.
Finally, a word about color. Right now, the early 911 market has settled down quite a bit and prices aren't crazy like they were 1.5 years ago (no more $100K early 911Ss). But, from what I have seen, these cars in period colors like tangerine, conda green, gulf blue and signal yellow have a tendency to stir the soul and command a premium to many buyers over black or silver. The gray of the GT3RS is reminiscent of one of these colors, slate grey. Steve Mcqueen had a 1970 911S (he drove a similar car in the movie "Le Mans") and a 1976 911 TurboCarrera in this color. Just something to keep in mind. And here are a couple pics of the slate grey McQueen cars
Keep in mind that the customization beyond what is ordinarily available has a lot to do with your dealer's pull. Some dealers can spec just about anything. I've seen some extraordinary options, including PCCB calipers in colors other than yellow. In one instance, the car was paint-to-sample and the calipers were the same color as the car (it was a 997S cab with X51 in Ferrari pruno metallico with cocoa interior and top) with silver lettering. So if you want it bad enough and don't mind the price, I'm sure you can get it done in red with black lettering, or if it was me, in the same grey as the car with red lettering.
IMHO crest in headrest should be specced independently. I personally think it's a little too "busy" to have the headrests and the console lid decorated. Just MHO, but something you might want to visualize a little more before finalizing your spec.
Other than that, it looks good. Keep in mind that if you are overly concerned about weight, the carbon fiber interior pieces add weight over standard plastic pieces. I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber, but due to the sporting nature of the car, I would probably spec it with cf like you have.
Finally, a word about color. Right now, the early 911 market has settled down quite a bit and prices aren't crazy like they were 1.5 years ago (no more $100K early 911Ss). But, from what I have seen, these cars in period colors like tangerine, conda green, gulf blue and signal yellow have a tendency to stir the soul and command a premium to many buyers over black or silver. The gray of the GT3RS is reminiscent of one of these colors, slate grey. Steve Mcqueen had a 1970 911S (he drove a similar car in the movie "Le Mans") and a 1976 911 TurboCarrera in this color. Just something to keep in mind. And here are a couple pics of the slate grey McQueen cars
Last edited by ZAMIRZ; 11-14-2009 at 01:50 AM.
#36
11-14-2009, 01:54 AM
Really valuable thoughts Zamirz, my dealer has not given up on painting PCCB calipers. I intend to cut back on some of the listed specs, and one of my concerns is something you alluded to....looking too busy in there.
Crests are not a big item for me...those will likely be shelved.
When you mentioned period colours, I am tempted to go with the Green as well. In the end, I'm pretty sure I am set on the greyblack though.
Crests are not a big item for me...those will likely be shelved.
When you mentioned period colours, I am tempted to go with the Green as well. In the end, I'm pretty sure I am set on the greyblack though.
#37
11-14-2009, 01:55 AM
I'd like to get the CGT seats in it, but I think they are only offered in europe correct ?
#38
11-14-2009, 01:57 AM
Thanks Alex, you are right about the PCCB's. The weight reduction just ticking off PCCB's and the Lithium ion battery is considerable (especially minus the lift system)
#39
11-14-2009, 01:58 AM
Thanks Mike, can't let the pumpkin go 
Hope all is well with you pal...have you had much seat time in the Aston V12 Vantage yet ?
Hope all is well with you pal...have you had much seat time in the Aston V12 Vantage yet ?
#40
11-14-2009, 01:59 AM
Not sure but those are too harsh/sporty, since you want it for the streets you can get the other sports seats with the cf back and add the rollcage over here "clubsports" option.