2020 Carbon Series ..... got the call. Some new options for 2020.


1997spider

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I got the call yesterday as my ordering window is here now. A couple new options for 2020 that I was not aware of:

1- Matte finish is available on all the exterior carbon fiber trim as well as the wheels. Does anyone have an opinion on this? I was going to go gloss all the way because the stripes are only available in a gloss finish and the matte finish might not look correct. However, I am considering it. I have not noticed this on any of the carbon series cars that I have seen lately.

2- All the interior "theme" options that are on the regular GT are now available on the new 2020 Carbon Series GT. Thoughts?

I am going with an Extended Palate color in a more pronounced Blue, something like McLaren's Aurora Blue or Ferrari's Blue Ellectrico and Corsa Blue.

I am really curious to get feedback on the matte vs. gloss finish as well as the interior options. I did not realize these would be options.........
 
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Simon

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Is the leather wrapped steering wheel an option now?
 
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06fordgt

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Matte is extremely difficult to repair if there is a problem. what happens sometimes, when people wax/ polish, especially if they use a machine, they go to deep and "break" through the matte and you have a shiny spot which is almost impossible to repair.
I would get the paint you want and then get a satin / matte ppf. You will probably be doing the whole car with ppf anyways and will be cheaper than the matte paint for sure.
 
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NJGT

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I got the call as well. Unfortunately the base price, ECP price, and carbon series package price is also up since last fall when I deferred my order. Fortunately the S&P is up more than the GT price increase so the only loss was missing a driving season.
 

1997spider

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I got the call as well. Unfortunately the base price, ECP price, and carbon series package price is also up since last fall when I deferred my order. Fortunately the S&P is up more than the GT price increase so the only loss was missing a driving season.
LOL, very true!
 

1997spider

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Matte is extremely difficult to repair if there is a problem. what happens sometimes, when people wax/ polish, especially if they use a machine, they go to deep and "break" through the matte and you have a shiny spot which is almost impossible to repair.
I would get the paint you want and then get a satin / matte ppf. You will probably be doing the whole car with ppf anyways and will be chapter than the matte paint for sure.
This is excellent feedback, great idea. Thank you!
 

06fordgt

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My pleasure. Always willing to help out when I can, with my limited experience compared to others here.
 
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roketman

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how much was the price increase?
 

93extxdps

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2020 Base starts at 512,200
 
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roketman

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Dare I say ,I feel as though I got a deal?!
 
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THamonGT

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I Thank I Got A Steal on #H045 delivered July 24, 2017!
 
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DLM

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Simon, the leather steering wheel was an option when my order was locked in August.
 

texas mongrel

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Simon, the leather steering wheel was an option when my order was locked in August.
I begged for a leather wheel, but was emphatically turned down when ordering my 2019 LW. I also begged for liquid red but that was nixed too. I hate having to wear stupid driving gloves to protect the alacantara wheel!
 

B.M.F.

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I begged for a leather wheel, but was emphatically turned down when ordering my 2019 LW. I also begged for liquid red but that was nixed too. I hate having to wear stupid driving gloves to protect the alacantara wheel!

should be able to order a spare steering wheel?
 

LMF427

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Apr 23, 2019
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I begged for a leather wheel, but was emphatically turned down when ordering my 2019 LW. I also begged for liquid red but that was nixed too. I hate having to wear stupid driving gloves to protect the alacantara wheel!
No liquid red for the paint color or no liquid red for the accent pack?
 

BAT

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No liquid red for the paint color or no liquid red for the accent pack?

Yes.
 

BAT

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I begged for a leather wheel, but was emphatically turned down when ordering my 2019 LW. I also begged for liquid red but that was nixed too. I hate having to wear stupid driving gloves to protect the alacantara wheel!

Yup. I look like a total douche driving around with gloves on. Haha.
 

07XL0027

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Brian, don’t forget to bring some Grey Poupon when you’re driving around with your driving gloves on. Oh wait, the Carbon Series doesn’t come with drink holders so there is no place to store it - never mind.
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NJGT

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Dare I say ,I feel as though I got a deal?!
Yes indeed as in addition to the base price increase the carbon series price went up $5,000 to $75,000.
 

DLM

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I was told that due to popular demand the leather wheel was now available. It was a very low-priced option.