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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 01:07 AM
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Is a set of narrow body hollow spokes for a fully functioning varioram a fair trade?
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 01:15 AM
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If the hollow spokes are original porsche technology wheels and in good condition i would say they’re worth more than varioram. These wheels seem to go for $2-3K. Would be surprised if a varioram was worth more than a few hundred bucks.
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 07:52 PM
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Yes, you can usually find a set of hollow spokes for 1k every now and then, while a complete varioram will be harder to find.
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AZ Targa
Yes, you can usually find a set of hollow spokes for 1k every now and then, while a complete varioram will be harder to find.
i will take 3 sets of hollow spokes for $1k any day 😛

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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 10:05 PM
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Varioram here for about US$1200:

http://porscheforum.com.au/topic/789...rioram-intake/
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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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The problem is that it’s in Australia so shipping won’t be cheap... Worse yet only the intake is for sale in that listing, and none of the vacuum lines, reservoir, air box, and the rest of the hardware. You could easily be looking at another $2K (USD) in parts if you bought the rest of the system from the dealer... Not to mention the chip/ECU tuning on top of that.

Is it a fair trade? Hard to tell. If the system is truly COMPLETE, then maybe. Because the wheels come up for sale a lot more often.
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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 06:48 PM
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It's in Australia, not to mention the ads looks like it's from 2015.
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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 07:06 PM
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While both aren't easy to come by, I think the wheels in proper condition are worth more. Right now I'd say the varioram intake is worth about $1500 if you can find one. The wheels $2-3k as others have said.
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