PCCB On a 911 C4
07-26-2021, 06:44 PM
#106
Three Wheelin'
07-26-2021, 06:55 PM
#107
I had my wheels ceramic coated when I had the car done. Brake dust doesn't stick to the wheels. A shot of water and a quick swipe with the brush has a wheel clean in less than a minute. Usually, when my wheels are dirty enough to notice, the rest of the car needs to be washed, too-- so PCCB's would keep the wheels clean, while the rest of the car needs washing. What's the point of that?
If ceramics were $1000 or $2000, I could rationalize buying them, but at $9000, the value equation just doesn't work for me.
If ceramics were $1000 or $2000, I could rationalize buying them, but at $9000, the value equation just doesn't work for me.
Everyone’s idea of “too much” money to spend on options or time/effort to spend in cleaning is highly variable, of course.
Last edited by rk-d; 07-26-2021 at 06:56 PM.
07-26-2021, 07:12 PM
#108
Racer
Seems like after reading this entire thread, the value of PCCBs can be summarized as follows:
Cons: Cost
Pros: Everything else.
Cons: Cost
Pros: Everything else.
07-26-2021, 07:13 PM
#109
Three Wheelin'
07-26-2021, 07:21 PM
#110
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I had my wheels ceramic coated when I had the car done. Brake dust doesn't stick to the wheels. A shot of water and a quick swipe with the brush has a wheel clean in less than a minute. Usually, when my wheels are dirty enough to notice, the rest of the car needs to be washed, too-- so PCCB's would keep the wheels clean, while the rest of the car needs washing. What's the point of that?
If ceramics were $1000 or $2000, I could rationalize buying them, but at $9000, the value equation just doesn't work for me.
If ceramics were $1000 or $2000, I could rationalize buying them, but at $9000, the value equation just doesn't work for me.
07-26-2021, 07:26 PM
#111
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And by your logic, you might as well click every single box when spec’ing your car, because none of it is ever a waste of money
Once again, none of the arguments here convince me that PCCB is worth the money, but hey it’s your money so enjoy!
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07-26-2021, 07:42 PM
#112
Three Wheelin'
07-26-2021, 07:49 PM
#113
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lol...Rennlist lesson FINALLY learned. Never wade into a discussion about an option that makes no sense for my use case (and perhaps other people with similar use cases), even if a poster asks for opinions. Rennlisters will defend their decisions to go with said option with the intensity of a mother grizzly protecting her cubs. To all Rennlisters who have and love PCCBs, enjoy them and your car in good health.
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doug_999 (07-26-2021)
07-26-2021, 10:33 PM
#114
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When I picked PCCBs, I picked them for aesthetics and the lack of brake dust. The performance was an unexpected bonus.
Take out the significant reduction in unsprung weight, the bite of the brakes and overall performance, the looks....is $9k worth it to never wash your wheels?
People ridicule this a lot on here....but it is. My time is worth the money. Avoiding busted knuckles and the aggravation of spending 30+ minutes cleaning wheels is worth $9k over the life of the car. Never having to see nasty, dusted up wheels within 1-2 car drives is worth it.
So really - it depends on how you value your time and how much you value a clean looking car. When you add in the looks and performance on top of that -- for many of us, PCCBs make perfect sense and are well worth the money.
Take out the significant reduction in unsprung weight, the bite of the brakes and overall performance, the looks....is $9k worth it to never wash your wheels?
People ridicule this a lot on here....but it is. My time is worth the money. Avoiding busted knuckles and the aggravation of spending 30+ minutes cleaning wheels is worth $9k over the life of the car. Never having to see nasty, dusted up wheels within 1-2 car drives is worth it.
So really - it depends on how you value your time and how much you value a clean looking car. When you add in the looks and performance on top of that -- for many of us, PCCBs make perfect sense and are well worth the money.
. So not just initial cost. lol...Rennlist lesson FINALLY learned. Never wade into a discussion about an option that makes no sense for my use case (and perhaps other people with similar use cases), even if a poster asks for opinions. Rennlisters will defend their decisions to go with said option with the intensity of a mother grizzly protecting her cubs. To all Rennlisters who have and love PCCBs, enjoy them and your car in good health.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice-supportive_bias
07-26-2021, 10:37 PM
#115
Three Wheelin'
07-26-2021, 11:01 PM
#117
Three Wheelin'
My OCD about my intake and exhaust valves causes me to do the "Italian Tune-Up" method of driving far too often... acceleration, ***** to the wall at least once per-drive! 😂
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07-27-2021, 12:27 AM
#118
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07-27-2021, 05:02 AM
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