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Old 09-11-2008, 05:39 PM
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Takata green FTW!!!!!
Old 09-11-2008, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RolexNJ
Colin, as Oddjob said if you track the car a lot be prepared for them to get thrashed, eventually. But if they aren't for that type of usage, I would 'seriously' get them powder-coated white. Those would look as sharp as hell!!

The car won't be on the track, its basically a cup car clone/wanna be LTW track car that will never see track time lol. I am on the fence about powder coating, so many people argue both ways. I have been debating whether or not to do the wheels in white since I got it, I'm surprised at how many of you guys have liked the idea. With the car being early offset I don't really want to run spacers, and also don't want heavy replica wheels, and the custom wheel route really isn't justifiable at this time. I figure phone dials are nice and light, but doing them in white might set them off more.
Old 09-11-2008, 06:37 PM
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I like white.

I am having my Fuchs lips polished and the centers powder coated white.

Either that or the whole wheel polished...October will be the time to decide for me.
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polish those ****ers!!!!!!!
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Old 09-11-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hosrom_951
I like white.

I am having my Fuchs lips polished and the centers powder coated white.

Either that or the whole wheel polished...October will be the time to decide for me.
Funny you mentioned your fuchs, because according to my option sticker my car is suppose to have grand prix white fuchs. I'm assuming a previous owner must have taken them off.
Old 09-11-2008, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by potent951turbo86
The car won't be on the track, its basically a cup car clone/wanna be LTW track car that will never see track time lol.
It's never going to see track time? Is this car going to live its life in a glass box? LOL. J/K. I know a few people like that too! So then, do them in white which ever process you choose.

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Originally Posted by RolexNJ
It's never going to see track time? Is this car going to live its life in a glass box? LOL. J/K. I know a few people like that too! So then, do them in white which ever process you choose.

lol I know I know. It is basically the perfect track car (sunroof delete etc.) but I figure if I am going to go to the track why risk trashing what is a pretty rare 951, when I could pick up another one that isn't as nice for that purpose. But I like the purposeful lightweight look.

I have always like cars like the turbo cup, GT3, M3 lightweight, 360 challenge stradale etc. the most.
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I like the white wheel look. Powdercoating is the best option. Cost me about $200 to have one of my sets of 9x16 Clubsports powdercoated and the guy did a fantastic job. He did the backs and inside the rim and I was very pleased. I've used the wheel paint and it is worthless. My other set of CS I painted with white appliance epoxy paint. It holds up almost as well at the powdercoating and is a cheap alternative. It has a smoother finish and cleans up better. You can also touch them up easily.

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Old 09-12-2008, 02:40 AM
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I love Porsches that match color exterior color with rim color!



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