Show your 951 pics here......
#107
Sami,
The wheels are BBS RE’s. A 1-piece forged aluminum design made for road and race. I think it’s used by Ferrari on the F360. The front 18x8.5 weighs 19lbs, the rear 18x10” is 20lbs. Tires are 265/35 front and 285/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup. There is a magnesium version of this wheel for some cars, but its roughly 2.5 times more expensive, IIRC. They are lighter and stronger than a comparable size BBS 3-piece Magnesium race wheel which have Mg centers, but only spun aluminum rim halves.
I bought these wheels through a race shop in Minnesota, Apex SPG www.apexspg.com The owner, Jim Bryant, club races a 944 S2 and really wanted these wheels for his car. Only problem was BBS only makes the 8.5x18” front wheel with the correct opening to fit a late model 911. The owner commissioned BBS to build a limited run of front wheels with a slightly larger opening to accommodate a 944 style wheel bearing dust cap(hence no front centercaps). All of the front wheels he had built have been sold at this time, but another lot may be done next year if there is demand. The 10x18” rear wheels are more available and interchangeable from 911 to 944’s. There is nowhere else to get the correct BBS RE front wheel for a 944 except through Apex SPG.
Straight bolt on, no spacers. I really like them so far.
The wheels are BBS RE’s. A 1-piece forged aluminum design made for road and race. I think it’s used by Ferrari on the F360. The front 18x8.5 weighs 19lbs, the rear 18x10” is 20lbs. Tires are 265/35 front and 285/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup. There is a magnesium version of this wheel for some cars, but its roughly 2.5 times more expensive, IIRC. They are lighter and stronger than a comparable size BBS 3-piece Magnesium race wheel which have Mg centers, but only spun aluminum rim halves.
I bought these wheels through a race shop in Minnesota, Apex SPG www.apexspg.com The owner, Jim Bryant, club races a 944 S2 and really wanted these wheels for his car. Only problem was BBS only makes the 8.5x18” front wheel with the correct opening to fit a late model 911. The owner commissioned BBS to build a limited run of front wheels with a slightly larger opening to accommodate a 944 style wheel bearing dust cap(hence no front centercaps). All of the front wheels he had built have been sold at this time, but another lot may be done next year if there is demand. The 10x18” rear wheels are more available and interchangeable from 911 to 944’s. There is nowhere else to get the correct BBS RE front wheel for a 944 except through Apex SPG.
Straight bolt on, no spacers. I really like them so far.
#109
Just a thought, if anyone has the webspace could they maybe copy and paste these pics to a single site after this thread has run it's course? It would be great to be able to go back to the photos without a search. There are so many beautiful cars on this thread I'd hate to lose them.
#113
Originally Posted by boosted951
badass...that is a sweet looking ride...too bad you got rid of it... whose F355 Spyder is that?
EDIT: I have been waiting to post pictures of my new black one until it is 100% complete!
#117
Thanks very much, looks better in the pics there are some stone chips around the front / and along the sills. 968 wing was standard on 90 models though i think body colour was an option.
I enjoy the climate (mostly) and scenery in the UK, but not much else anymore, petrol is far too expensive (tax), driving quickly even on empty roads (when you can find them) risks your licence and therefore livelyhood, and the government seems to churn out more and more stupid laws daily.
I often think about leaving, but haven't found a practical alternative yet!
Tony
I enjoy the climate (mostly) and scenery in the UK, but not much else anymore, petrol is far too expensive (tax), driving quickly even on empty roads (when you can find them) risks your licence and therefore livelyhood, and the government seems to churn out more and more stupid laws daily.
I often think about leaving, but haven't found a practical alternative yet!
Tony
#120
Originally Posted by Adam H
...and they have gauge rings on eBay. You can get 'em for about $30.
Mike - post more pics, please! Especially of the 968 sideskirts.
Great cars everyone!