My new 991 C2S
05-01-2017, 02:10 PM
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My new 991 C2S
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So I am a new 911 owner, and I am over the moon with my car. I have had a long history of ///M cars, couple E46 M3's, E60 M5 and a couple E9X M3's but the 911 has far surpassed my expectations. I love everything about it. Its a 2014 with 25 000 miles on it. Sports Chrono, Sports exhaust etc.
I am thinking for my first Mod I want to do spacers, any insight into size and best ones available ?
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So I am a new 911 owner, and I am over the moon with my car. I have had a long history of ///M cars, couple E46 M3's, E60 M5 and a couple E9X M3's but the 911 has far surpassed my expectations. I love everything about it. Its a 2014 with 25 000 miles on it. Sports Chrono, Sports exhaust etc.
I am thinking for my first Mod I want to do spacers, any insight into size and best ones available ?
Some pics
05-01-2017, 03:28 PM
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That's a beautiful setup! Car, driveway, and scenery too! Where is that rugged landscape?
As to spacers, if you are trying to go flush or come just a little inwards from that, I'd recommend following the guidance I once provided in a post here: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9815...l#post14057046. You'll end up with the best results given your camber and tires that way.
Remember that setting the wheels more outwards results in a little more gravel chipping potential, especially when the front wheels are pushed out and the rear rock guarded area starts taking more hits (which the rock guards don't 100% protect BTW).
The common wisdom is 7/15 although I'm currently running OEM 5/5 spacers. However, I have HRE wheels with the "recommended" aggressive custom widths/offsets incoming shortly and those will push the limits in my opinion at an effective offset change of 12/14 over stock. The front there is more than most will typically use though. I'll be anxiously seeing how they turn out.
On spacers, just be sure that whatever you get is both hub-centric and wheel-centric... that is... it has both an inner indent that aligns with and slips over the lip on the hub AND a lip for the wheel to align itself with. I also recommend getting two of the wheel guides to help mount your wheels or else you risk denting the aluminum spacer lip or chipping the finish on your calipers. They are cheap and can found at a number of places including eBay. Just search for Porsche wheel guide.
As to spacers, if you are trying to go flush or come just a little inwards from that, I'd recommend following the guidance I once provided in a post here: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9815...l#post14057046. You'll end up with the best results given your camber and tires that way.
Remember that setting the wheels more outwards results in a little more gravel chipping potential, especially when the front wheels are pushed out and the rear rock guarded area starts taking more hits (which the rock guards don't 100% protect BTW).
The common wisdom is 7/15 although I'm currently running OEM 5/5 spacers. However, I have HRE wheels with the "recommended" aggressive custom widths/offsets incoming shortly and those will push the limits in my opinion at an effective offset change of 12/14 over stock. The front there is more than most will typically use though. I'll be anxiously seeing how they turn out.
On spacers, just be sure that whatever you get is both hub-centric and wheel-centric... that is... it has both an inner indent that aligns with and slips over the lip on the hub AND a lip for the wheel to align itself with. I also recommend getting two of the wheel guides to help mount your wheels or else you risk denting the aluminum spacer lip or chipping the finish on your calipers. They are cheap and can found at a number of places including eBay. Just search for Porsche wheel guide.
05-01-2017, 03:48 PM
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Thanks for the detailed reply. Appreciate it and will go and check the links.
I am based in Dubai and that mountain range is known as Jebel Jais. One of the best driving roads in the UAE.
The stone chips worry me however I do have the protective covering on the bottom of the rear panels so that should help somewhat. I just want to go flush. Nothing to Major. Would love a set of GT3 rims though but I believe the offset wouldn't work on a non GT3.
I am based in Dubai and that mountain range is known as Jebel Jais. One of the best driving roads in the UAE.
The stone chips worry me however I do have the protective covering on the bottom of the rear panels so that should help somewhat. I just want to go flush. Nothing to Major. Would love a set of GT3 rims though but I believe the offset wouldn't work on a non GT3.
That's a beautiful setup! Car, driveway, and scenery too! Where is that rugged landscape?
As to spacers, if you are trying to go flush or come just a little inwards from that, I'd recommend following the guidance I once provided in a post here: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9815...l#post14057046. You'll end up with the best results given your camber and tires that way.
Remember that setting the wheels more outwards results in a little more gravel chipping potential, especially when the front wheels are pushed out and the rear rock guarded area starts taking more hits (which the rock guards don't 100% protect BTW).
The common wisdom is 7/15 although I'm currently running OEM 5/5 spacers. However, I have HRE wheels with the "recommended" aggressive custom widths/offsets incoming shortly and those will push the limits in my opinion at an effective offset change of 12/14 over stock. The front there is more than most will typically use though. I'll be anxiously seeing how they turn out.
On spacers, just be sure that whatever you get is both hub-centric and wheel-centric... that is... it has both an inner indent that aligns with and slips over the lip on the hub AND a lip for the wheel to align itself with. I also recommend getting two of the wheel guides to help mount your wheels or else you risk denting the aluminum spacer lip or chipping the finish on your calipers. They are cheap and can found at a number of places including eBay. Just search for Porsche wheel guide.
As to spacers, if you are trying to go flush or come just a little inwards from that, I'd recommend following the guidance I once provided in a post here: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9815...l#post14057046. You'll end up with the best results given your camber and tires that way.
Remember that setting the wheels more outwards results in a little more gravel chipping potential, especially when the front wheels are pushed out and the rear rock guarded area starts taking more hits (which the rock guards don't 100% protect BTW).
The common wisdom is 7/15 although I'm currently running OEM 5/5 spacers. However, I have HRE wheels with the "recommended" aggressive custom widths/offsets incoming shortly and those will push the limits in my opinion at an effective offset change of 12/14 over stock. The front there is more than most will typically use though. I'll be anxiously seeing how they turn out.
On spacers, just be sure that whatever you get is both hub-centric and wheel-centric... that is... it has both an inner indent that aligns with and slips over the lip on the hub AND a lip for the wheel to align itself with. I also recommend getting two of the wheel guides to help mount your wheels or else you risk denting the aluminum spacer lip or chipping the finish on your calipers. They are cheap and can found at a number of places including eBay. Just search for Porsche wheel guide.
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Congrats on your new car!
Each new car purchase also comes with a 30 day probationary period for posting stationary pics with the spoiler up. We'll heckle you after that time period.
Each new car purchase also comes with a 30 day probationary period for posting stationary pics with the spoiler up. We'll heckle you after that time period.
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05-01-2017, 03:58 PM
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Thanks for the detailed reply. Appreciate it and will go and check the links.
I am based in Dubai and that mountain range is known as Jebel Jais. One of the best driving roads in the UAE.
The stone chips worry me however I do have the protective covering on the bottom of the rear panels so that should help somewhat. I just want to go flush. Nothing to Major. Would love a set of GT3 rims though but I believe the offset wouldn't work on a non GT3.
I am based in Dubai and that mountain range is known as Jebel Jais. One of the best driving roads in the UAE.
The stone chips worry me however I do have the protective covering on the bottom of the rear panels so that should help somewhat. I just want to go flush. Nothing to Major. Would love a set of GT3 rims though but I believe the offset wouldn't work on a non GT3.
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Congratulations on your new acquisition.
Other than the spacers, are you looking to do some performance mods in the near future?
PS - the things I'd do to have some sort of mountain roads here in South Florida
Other than the spacers, are you looking to do some performance mods in the near future?
PS - the things I'd do to have some sort of mountain roads here in South Florida
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05-02-2017, 09:42 PM
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Congrats on a beautiful C2S in a fantastic setting. Very nice!
I'm running OEM 5/5 spacers on SPASM and H&R springs. Great look and no rubbing.
Enjoy your new ride!👍
I'm running OEM 5/5 spacers on SPASM and H&R springs. Great look and no rubbing.
Enjoy your new ride!👍