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03-19-2008, 09:40 AM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by 1439/2000

I like the 993s better. Only thing is that I would need crazy spacers since this is a narrow body car and maybe even flares. I dont want Fuchs but I dont know what other factory wheel to put on it that just bolts up.

5x130 bolt pattern...

BBS RS 16 x 8.5" & 16 x 9.5" plus an additional 9.5"

http://www.xrims.com/rims_1818/bbs_rs_131_132.html

http://www.xrims.com/imgs/dynamic/mags/big/DSC00651.jpg

http://www.xrims.com/imgs/dynamic/mags/big/DSC00658.jpg

OR

Turbo Twists - 17 x 7.5" & 17 x 9" with tires...

http://www.xrims.com/rims_783/porsche_turbo_twist.html

http://www.xrims.com/imgs/dynamic/mags/big/rims1_3.jpg
03-19-2008, 09:44 AM
1439/2000

^Would look awesome on a flared car but I dunno about mine. I'll have to try out some combinations so see what sticks out enough, but not too much. I dont want the body of the car to get dinging up from the road debris. I think what will work is two sets of front 7.5 twists all around with a spacer in the rear.
03-19-2008, 09:54 AM
NAIZBST

I think the turbo twists would look good on there
03-19-2008, 10:10 AM
speedminded

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1439/2000

^Would look awesome on a flared car but I dunno about mine. I'll have to try out some combinations so see what sticks out enough, but not too much. I dont want the body of the car to get dinging up from the road debris. I think what will work is two sets of front 7.5 twists all around with a spacer in the rear.

How wide are the current wheels you have and what is the offset? Then what is the distance from the face of the wheel out to the fender and how much space is between the tire and shock/springs?

I'm just trying to determine how big you can go and with what offset. Those BBS RS wheels have a really high offset with the lugs almost out to the face of the wheel (not deepdish) and may work without sticking out...
03-19-2008, 10:23 AM
IDCoconut

Are those cookie cutters the stock wheels that came with the car? If so, I'm pretty positive the offset on those are similar to the early 944's (pre 87), which can carry a pretty wide and low offset wheel.

I'll try to look it up later.
03-19-2008, 10:24 AM
1439/2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedminded

How wide are the current wheels you have and what is the offset? Then what is the distance from the face of the wheel out to the fender and how much space is between the tire and shock/springs?

I'm just trying to determine how big you can go and with what offset. Those BBS RS wheels have a really high offset with the lugs almost out to the face of the wheel (not deepdish) and may work without sticking out...

I don't even know the offset of those. 15x7 but I dont know offset yet. Apprently 944 guys run my wheels alot too.
03-19-2008, 08:33 PM
incawarrior

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Originally Posted by 1439/2000

Anybody know of cheap turbo twists for sale? I like the older cars with them.

Here is mine with the old fuchs. I have toyos ra1 on them now. Twist are for daily driving. :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...e/IMG_2405.jpg

Here's a couple with the "newer" wheels. Click for high res.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...h_DSCF1169.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...h_DSCF1170.jpg

I got these thru craigslist. Check often as they are usually gone quick.
03-19-2008, 08:37 PM
1439/2000

If you dont mind me asking, how much were they? Those things vary as some Porsche folks sell them for 150 bucks to clear the garage for the Forgelines and some still want a grand.

Also you have flares and that makes a difference. I think I would need 2 sets of fronts on the narrow cars and with spacers. Your car looks great btw.
03-19-2008, 08:45 PM
incawarrior

I picked mine up for ~600.00 off of craigslist. They were brand new with new rubber. The guy had just went with Fikse wheels.

You will see some great prices, but act quick, cause a few I've seen resell on ebay for more $$$$.

just rims, if you want 18's http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/574119352.html

We def. need to do a mountain run when we get a chance.
03-19-2008, 08:51 PM
1439/2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by incawarrior

I picked mine up for ~600.00 off of craigslist. They were brand new with new rubber. The guy had just went with Fikse wheels.

You will see some great prices, but act quick, cause a few I've seen resell on ebay for more $$$$.

just rims, if you want 18's http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/574119352.html

We def. need to do a mountain run when we get a chance.

Mountain run for sure. Those roads I basically know by heart in my Galant but I will have to relearn braking and throttle up there in this thing.

Those 996 replicas are nice but 10 inch wide rears?!?! :eek: I dont think they'd fit worth a poop.
03-20-2008, 12:25 AM
1SICKLEX

That is an awesome pic up!
03-20-2008, 10:39 AM
IDCoconut

If you guys do a mountain run let me know.
03-20-2008, 10:41 AM
IDCoconut

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1439/2000

I don't even know the offset of those. 15x7 but I dont know offset yet. Apprently 944 guys run my wheels alot too.

Ah. If that's the case, those wheels are run on the pre 87 cars, which can carry a low offset wheel. Are they 15x7 all the way around or are the rears 15x8? If the rears are the 15x8 that means you can actually stuff a pretty wide wheel in there. You'd be surprised.
03-20-2008, 10:43 AM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by IDCoconut

Ah. If that's the case, those wheels are run on the pre 87 cars, which can carry a low offset wheel. Are they 15x7 all the way around or are the rears 15x8? If the rears are the 15x8 that means you can actually stuff a pretty wide wheel in there. You'd be surprised.

I'm curious about how much room is on the inside of the tire...i'm sure with the correct offset a 1" or 2" wider wheel could be used and it still not stick out past the fender.
03-20-2008, 12:04 PM
1439/2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedminded

I'm curious about how much room is on the inside of the tire...i'm sure with the correct offset a 1" or 2" wider wheel could be used and it still not stick out past the fender.

I'll have to measure it this weekend. I dont believe they are staggered though. I'll probably keep them on there for a while and just use up the tires on them whil I get used to the car. I'll probably roll up to Strictly German and see if they have something random laying around too.

Found some RUF Speedlines for 2 grand. Too big though

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1205699312.jpg
03-20-2008, 03:05 PM
IDCoconut

gaw I love those wheels.

...the styling anyway, not big fan of the chrome. I like the silver version.
03-20-2008, 03:17 PM
Slow Motion

shiney........

**slips 1439/2000 a ruffie and takes wheels..**
03-20-2008, 10:37 PM
IDCoconut

These are the silvers.

http://members.rennlist.com/944sandmore/po4.jpg
03-20-2008, 10:41 PM
stillaneon

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Originally Posted by 1439/2000

The thing is a freaking rear engine go kart.

I though go-karts had a rear engine
03-21-2008, 03:11 AM
chinitoxamor

sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
03-21-2008, 04:09 AM
81911SC

I love it, minus the engine.
Just my :2cents:
03-21-2008, 09:25 AM
1439/2000

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Originally Posted by 81911SC

I love it, minus the engine.
Just my :2cents:

Its cool, they all cant be fast. :D
03-21-2008, 10:18 AM
IDCoconut

^ haha. reps.
03-21-2008, 08:39 PM
81911SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1439/2000

Its cool, they all cant be fast. :D

3.6>13B :ninja:
03-21-2008, 10:53 PM
1439/2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by 81911SC

3.6>13B :ninja:

12k rpm + boost> all

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03-22-2008, 09:21 AM
NAIZBST

:werd:

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