What did you buy your 991 today thread
05-05-2017, 11:21 PM
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05-05-2017, 11:33 PM
#1323
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That said...
IF my numbers are correct the front dims on your current front wheel are 8.5" width with 49 offset and the wheels you are looking at are 9.0" width and 55mm offset. Your current rear wheels dims are 11.5" width with 56 offset and the other wheels are 12" width and 55mm offset.
IF I hunted down the correct numbers, for the front wheel willtheyfit.com reports: "Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 12.4mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 0.4mm more than before.".
On the rear wheels: "Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 5.3mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 7.3mm more than before.".
I wouldn't recommend it myself since I don't think center locks are friendly to the big spacers you'd need (without spacers the wheels will likely strike the calipers or suspension).... but please verify all these numbers for yourself.
IF my numbers are correct the front dims on your current front wheel are 8.5" width with 49 offset and the wheels you are looking at are 9.0" width and 55mm offset. Your current rear wheels dims are 11.5" width with 56 offset and the other wheels are 12" width and 55mm offset.
IF I hunted down the correct numbers, for the front wheel willtheyfit.com reports: "Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 12.4mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 0.4mm more than before.".
On the rear wheels: "Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 5.3mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 7.3mm more than before.".
I wouldn't recommend it myself since I don't think center locks are friendly to the big spacers you'd need (without spacers the wheels will likely strike the calipers or suspension).... but please verify all these numbers for yourself.
I think your numbers were the reason 991 GT3 wheels can't be fitted on the 991 TTS. I'm wondering though, since the GTS comes with smaller steel brakes and smaller calipers, if that would allow the different offsets to fit.
I was hoping someone might have tried it and knows for sure.
05-06-2017, 12:07 AM
#1325
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Thanks for that.
I think your numbers were the reason 991 GT3 wheels can't be fitted on the 991 TTS. I'm wondering though, since the GTS comes with smaller steel brakes and smaller calipers, if that would allow the different offsets to fit.
I was hoping someone might have tried it and knows for sure.
I think your numbers were the reason 991 GT3 wheels can't be fitted on the 991 TTS. I'm wondering though, since the GTS comes with smaller steel brakes and smaller calipers, if that would allow the different offsets to fit.
I was hoping someone might have tried it and knows for sure.
05-06-2017, 08:42 AM
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05-06-2017, 08:07 PM
#1327
Instructor
Hey Pashaj - let me know if you have any questions about installing the new illuminated sills! I done this before on a 991.1, and also have the Installation bulletin 6 34/12 if you might find it useful. If you haven't already read-up on the installation, it is a bit more involved than most people would think - you have to remove the seats, cut into the carpeting to get to the controller, run power, etc.
Happy to help if I can!
Happy to help if I can!
05-06-2017, 09:00 PM
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Must've missed it
I must've missed this post. I didn't install it yet. I had a Porsche tech(at his private shop) try but he couldn't install it. On Wednesday I'm going to get a back up cam and the front/back dash cams to get installed and he may take a stab. I'd love to try myself.
Last edited by pashaj; 05-06-2017 at 09:01 PM. Reason: too much wine
05-06-2017, 10:10 PM
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05-06-2017, 10:12 PM
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05-07-2017, 09:37 AM
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I can't answer your specific question, but install looks simple enough that I plan to do it on my own. Plan B will be my local installer where I bought my wheels and plan to have Escort radar installed. Even if they aren't an authorized dealer for this, it should be 101 for their tech.
05-07-2017, 09:53 AM
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It works well except one wonky thing. You need to hit the unlock button three times to close or open it. No problem when you open it. But when you close it you can't lock it until the top is closed. If you attempt to lock it while it is closing the alarm goes off due to the motion sensor. Not the end of the world but that part is imperfect. My 997 smarttop was perfect.
As I write this I am now wondering if it will autolock itself. If I lock it first before closing the top I think it will. Anyone know?
As I write this I am now wondering if it will autolock itself. If I lock it first before closing the top I think it will. Anyone know?