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Old 09-15-2017, 11:07 PM
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I would like a set as cufflinks.
Old 09-16-2017, 12:15 AM
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When you say $100 each,do you mean each cap or $400 for a set ? For center caps?
Old 09-16-2017, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Quality looks very good.
Too shiny.
Too heavy.
Unsprung weight - I like your thinking
Old 09-16-2017, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Jabs1542
Unsprung weight - I like your thinking
I'm just humored that guys will spend upwards of $400 to obtain lightweight titanium wheels bolts, and then not think/consider about adding weight with a billet center cap.

So, the smart person will buy both for $800 and be net-net even.
Old 09-16-2017, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
I'm just humored that guys will spend upwards of $400 to obtain lightweight titanium wheels bolts, and then not think/consider about adding weight with a billet center cap.

So, the smart person will buy both for $800 and be net-net even.

The HRE aluminum caps weigh nearly nothing. Seeing the "additional weight" is right in the center point of the wheel, might not make your car slower The caps are very close to weight of the plastic ones. Now the bolts, there's a HUGE difference there.

Titanium bolts and aluminum center caps

In reality, the gas station you fill up at and humidity outside have a bigger impact than any of these things. Not to mention, cruising around town makes ZERO difference on any of this. It's all bling.

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adding a faux aluminum looking gas cap is the frosting on the cake.

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Old 09-16-2017, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
Would we "venture out far for them?" What, do we have to drive to you and pick them up? Are they too heavy to ship?
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Shipping is only around $20 fully insured to most locations in the USA
Good. In that case, I wouldn't venture very far at all for them.

Beautiful jewelry for the guy who has everything. They look to be very well made. I personally find myself able to live without them, but if I actually wanted some I'd not let the extra weight (centered on the wheel's rotation no less) deter me.

I wear a titanium Tutima Commando II chronograph with the heavy (but marvelous) Lemania 5100 movement some of the time, and often when I'm riding my bicycle. My plastic Timex Ironman-wearing friend chides me for wearing this heavy watch when I'm trying to go fast. I just shrug. I think center-cap weights are analogous to that.
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Do you guys realize the actual Porsche crests are NOT included?
Old 09-17-2017, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Do you guys realize the actual Porsche crests are NOT included?
You've got to be kidding right?
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Originally Posted by LexVan
Do you guys realize the actual Porsche crests are NOT included?
Sounds right for $100 per cap. If you want the crest, it's an extra $75. LOL.
Old 09-18-2017, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Penn4S
When you say $100 each,do you mean each cap or $400 for a set ? For center caps?


$400/set
$100/ ea.

Old 09-18-2017, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jabs1542
Unsprung weight - I like your thinking
For those looking for the ultimate light weight "unsprung" version we also offer the clear/see-thru version show below. $9.99 for the set, free shipping..




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