Ponchobroke

OK,

I have been all over and searched but connot find a discussion which indicated the bracket and screws required to retro-fit the setteing box for a 95-993 for 18 inch wheels.

Can someone outr there help me. I have seen it but???

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Mr Michael B

Support bracket # 993 347 131 02

Extended Allen Bolt M8x80 # 999 218 103 09 (2 needed)

You can also replace sister Allen Bolt M8x60 if you want # 999 218 102 09 (2 used)

TQ allen head bolts to 32.5 ft. lbs.

rattlsnak

Search for steering support you'll see quite a few threads with explantions and pictures.

DJF1

Get it from the dealer. The package comes with the bracket and the bolts for the install.
Cost around 60 bucks if I remember correctly.

Ponchobroke

Thx for the help

Buck

Is the addition of this support bracket a DIY? Or, does it require major disassembly?

os993

Check your VIN #. Porsche doesn't approve 18" wheels on cars with a Vin # below 99 7 SS 323614. The Technical bulleten that describes this is TB#9604, released 2/27/96, Titles Support bracket needed for 95 coupes for 18" wheel retrofit.

Parts:993.347.131.02(support bracket)
993 (or 999).218.102.09 (2) Allen bolt M8x60
993 (or 999).218.103.09 (2) Allen bolt M8x80

Ponchobroke

The addition is definitely a DIY.

ele

Why do you have to put this bracket for 18 inch wheels? I didn't need any bracket when installing 19inch on my e36 M3?

Ed

Ponchobroke

Apparently a marginal steering box mount.

Viken

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ele:
<strong>Why do you have to put this bracket for 18 inch wheels? I didn't need any bracket when installing 19inch on my e36 M3?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Did you ask BMW if you could mount 19" wheels on an E36? I am pretty sure the use of these wheels is not approved by BMW as much as Porsche did not approve the 18's on early 993's.

ele

I don't think they approve 19inch on e36 M3 but what are the side effects of using 18inch wheels on '95 carrera without the bracket? I have a set of 18inch kinesis supercup on my car and am wondering if I can break something without the bracket. I've had aftermarket wheels on all my previous car and never had to put any bracket.

Ed

Viken

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ele:
<strong>...but what are the side effects of using 18inch wheels on '95 carrera without the bracket? I have a set of 18inch kinesis supercup on my car and am wondering if I can break something without the bracket. I've had aftermarket wheels on all my previous car and never had to put any bracket.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Added stress to chassis and suspension components leading to premature wear of some.