Who has the coolest wheels/ride height on their 964?
04-17-2012, 12:18 AM
#196
If I visualize the effect properly, the difference in height is 0.5" (12.7mm) and would be split equally between top and bottom (if you ignore gravity) so this would drop the car by 0.25" (6.35mm). Here is where it gets harder to imagine, but I think that the overall effect would be similar for either set up.
04-17-2012, 03:16 AM
#197
Hi Chris, SML and, Makmov,
Thanks for your replies gents!
Chris, how long does it take for the suspension to settle? I've put about 150 miles on the car since having the work done.
SML, your set up (based on a 7" ET 55 Cup I wheel) on the front gives a total height of 24.4" (620mm) and a contact patch that is 9.3" (235mm) wide.
The 16" D-90 with stock 205/55/16 tires measures 24.9" (632mm) with a contact patch of 8.1" (205mm).
If I visualize the effect properly, the difference in height is 0.5" (12.7mm) and would be split equally between top and bottom (if you ignore gravity) so this would drop the car by 0.25" (6.35mm). Here is where it gets harder to imagine, but I think that the overall effect would be similar for either set up.
Makmov, your car is set up with Cup I's. Do you know the front ride height? Your car looks great, and the front ride height seems similar to mine.
I have a set of Cup I's but will not mount them on the car until it's time to replace my current tires.
Thanks again!
Thanks for your replies gents!
Chris, how long does it take for the suspension to settle? I've put about 150 miles on the car since having the work done.
SML, your set up (based on a 7" ET 55 Cup I wheel) on the front gives a total height of 24.4" (620mm) and a contact patch that is 9.3" (235mm) wide.
The 16" D-90 with stock 205/55/16 tires measures 24.9" (632mm) with a contact patch of 8.1" (205mm).
If I visualize the effect properly, the difference in height is 0.5" (12.7mm) and would be split equally between top and bottom (if you ignore gravity) so this would drop the car by 0.25" (6.35mm). Here is where it gets harder to imagine, but I think that the overall effect would be similar for either set up.
Makmov, your car is set up with Cup I's. Do you know the front ride height? Your car looks great, and the front ride height seems similar to mine.
I have a set of Cup I's but will not mount them on the car until it's time to replace my current tires.
Thanks again!
Not sure, I have not measured it.
However, if you get the correct size tires the overall diameter is the same for the 16s as ut would be for the 17s.
Mine has pretty much settled in 100 miles.
04-17-2012, 11:45 AM
#201
drknauf: Can you send me a bigger pic for my desktop? Greatly appreciated. 
yo Chris try to make a profile pic before lowering for example in front of a wall (white or black background)
then shoot again same position same shot after lowering,
so we can enjoy your loweringringring stance
for example a shot like this (btw my favorite shot) your color
RED that,s the way my next car is gonna be
can,t wait to see your pictures
greetz doc
.
then shoot again same position same shot after lowering,
so we can enjoy your loweringringring stance
for example a shot like this (btw my favorite shot) your color
RED that,s the way my next car is gonna be
can,t wait to see your pictures
greetz doc
.
04-17-2012, 03:10 PM
#203
Drifting
HR Greens (last of the actual green ones) with Bilstein HDs. I haven't measured, as they pass the 'cool' test with me. I certainly can measure for you when I return to Philly.
Last edited by Laker; 04-17-2012 at 03:25 PM.
04-17-2012, 11:05 PM
#204
Thanks James and Makmov, I got it done a few months ago, once CJB964 was able to confirm it is possible to enter/exit my driveway without scraping a lowered 964. The OEM Cup 1s were refinished in a darker silver to make them a little different and aid in hiding brake dust.
HR Greens (last of the actual green ones) with Bilstein HDs. I haven't measured, as they pass the 'cool' test with me. I certainly can measure for you when I return to Philly.
HR Greens (last of the actual green ones) with Bilstein HDs. I haven't measured, as they pass the 'cool' test with me. I certainly can measure for you when I return to Philly.
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05-10-2012, 11:54 AM
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Sorry to bring something old back up.
I believe the wheel set up below is what I require.
I have the same C4 with Porsche Factory Guards, but 993 Turbo S guards.
So NB points.
Does anybody know if the offsets below are right?
Seems outrageous, but I honestly don't know.
I believe the wheel set up below is what I require.
I have the same C4 with Porsche Factory Guards, but 993 Turbo S guards.
So NB points.
Does anybody know if the offsets below are right?
Seems outrageous, but I honestly don't know.
05-11-2012, 09:23 AM
#210
there is no right or wrong answer.
there are a number of variables ...
- tyre width
- ride height
- camber
- castor
- spring rate
- intended use of car
- tyre diameter
- probably some more ...
obviously this following statement is useless without the associated wheel width .... "75mm front, -60 rear"
there are a number of variables ...
- tyre width
- ride height
- camber
- castor
- spring rate
- intended use of car
- tyre diameter
- probably some more ...
obviously this following statement is useless without the associated wheel width .... "75mm front, -60 rear"