My new 911
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NICE
H1's ?
17's ?
how about h4's (german ones) and leave the Fuchs alone
and post pics of ride height from the side - it doesnt look that far off to me - its not a tuner/drifter car the suspension needs room to work or it wont function properly
H1's ?
17's ?
how about h4's (german ones) and leave the Fuchs alone
and post pics of ride height from the side - it doesnt look that far off to me - its not a tuner/drifter car the suspension needs room to work or it wont function properly
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BTW, this is the handiest site in the world as a 911 owner - http://www.pelicanparts.com/911/911world.htm
Also, pick up a real shop manual (not a Hayne's guide). Check eBay.
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H1's will satisfy someone wanting HID's better than H4's. Their only drawback is price and availability.
Many have ditched the a/c system. They were marginal at best, and it can cost $2-3k to make the work well.
Many have ditched the a/c system. They were marginal at best, and it can cost $2-3k to make the work well.
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for the h4's is this what Im looking for?
http://compare.ebay.com/like/251176189993?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
cant find the h1s yet...
http://compare.ebay.com/like/251176189993?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
cant find the h1s yet...
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My Carrera on 17" Forgelines, using up rubber I have before getting new tires for my Fuchs
And yes, the 255s fit fine back there
My buddy Cus's 86, backdated wearing 17" Rota Fuchs..
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those H4's come with chrome rings - there is a replacement mounting screw with additional "screw in screw" feature, a little plastic part and a paint-able trim ring you can add - somewhere I posted all the part numbers, they are tough to figure all out from the PET - but I swapped to H4's a while back and could not be happier - the car finally "looks right" too
BTW at that price I am guessing those are from Czechoslovakia - PASS - get some from Germany - only like $100 more but worth double in quality
BTW at that price I am guessing those are from Czechoslovakia - PASS - get some from Germany - only like $100 more but worth double in quality
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for the h4's is this what Im looking for?
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2511761...Types&var=sbar
cant find the h1s yet...
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2511761...Types&var=sbar
cant find the h1s yet...
#24
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Hi and welcome.
You will find a wealth of info and a bunch of great 911 enthusiasts here.
You can lower these cars rather easily, but when you do, you should also have them corner balanced and aligned again. You should look for a good shop who knows how to set up a torsion bar 911 to balance and align it properly.
As far as wheels go, I would stay with the original Fuchs, looks like you have 6s & 7s, you can also go with 7s & 8s if you would like to fill out the wheel wells a bit more and use fatter rubber in the rear.
If you want to upsize, I'd keep it at 17".
cheers and enjoy your new ride
You will find a wealth of info and a bunch of great 911 enthusiasts here.
You can lower these cars rather easily, but when you do, you should also have them corner balanced and aligned again. You should look for a good shop who knows how to set up a torsion bar 911 to balance and align it properly.
As far as wheels go, I would stay with the original Fuchs, looks like you have 6s & 7s, you can also go with 7s & 8s if you would like to fill out the wheel wells a bit more and use fatter rubber in the rear.
If you want to upsize, I'd keep it at 17".
cheers and enjoy your new ride
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Thanks guys, Im learning a ton so far.
As for the H4s, is this the kit? : http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3416169151.html
As for the H4s, is this the kit? : http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3416169151.html
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Thanks guys, Im learning a ton so far.
As for the H4s, is this the kit? : http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3416169151.html
As for the H4s, is this the kit? : http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3416169151.html