Bret's Shark gets new kicks!
07-31-2006, 04:17 PM
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Bret's Shark gets new kicks!
Well I finally got my wheels mounted. What'd ya think?
Those 265/35x18s sure fills up the rear wheel wells and they fit perfectly. The front 225/40x18s aren't any different space wise up front just improved the looks. Did all the checks to make sure there wasn't any clearance problems. I then performed a "spirited" road test and observed no handling problems. In fact I think Ride quality isn't any better or worst than it was before. Cosmetically they look cool but now that they’re exposed I’ll probably refinish & paint the calipers – red maybe. But then again I think I might need to consider looking into a big brake kit to fill up those 18” openings.
Those 265/35x18s sure fills up the rear wheel wells and they fit perfectly. The front 225/40x18s aren't any different space wise up front just improved the looks. Did all the checks to make sure there wasn't any clearance problems. I then performed a "spirited" road test and observed no handling problems. In fact I think Ride quality isn't any better or worst than it was before. Cosmetically they look cool but now that they’re exposed I’ll probably refinish & paint the calipers – red maybe. But then again I think I might need to consider looking into a big brake kit to fill up those 18” openings.
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very very nice
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
George Layton March 2014928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
07-31-2006, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sweanders
It looks a bit skinny in the rear, maybe spacers would help to bring them out a bit..
07-31-2006, 04:57 PM
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The Gottis are indeed light. I was surprised to discover that they were actually lighter than the new Carrera Lightweights I installed. But besides having seen better days they are just a bit dated. Probably going to list them for sale in classified soon or maybe on Ebay. .
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07-31-2006, 05:01 PM
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Nice wheels Bret. Looks like you need a bit more tire on the rears though. I think that is giving the illusion of the offset issue mentioned above.
07-31-2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by neilh
Very nice, Bret. Look forward to seeing them 'live'.
