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Old 10-15-2004, 07:05 AM
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I saw these BBSs on a GT2 at my Porsche garage, and have decided to go for them...

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Phil,
Go for it man!! A buddy of mine has some on his GT3......they look sooooo sweet!!!!
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Here is a link to more information on the wheels...
from the official BBS.com site:

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Phil,

Those BBS' are really sporty looking. Good choice. I like those along w/ the Kinesis K28s as they both have similar designs.
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What are the cost of these?
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excellent choice!
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Unfortunately, I did not clarify the fact that these are available for track usage only in Switzerland...

However, I found a Cargraphic racing wheel which is similar:



For the C4s they are available in 9" x 18" up front and 11" x 18" in the back! I just ordered them with the option that the center is in BBS gold....
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The rims are nice but look at that beautiful TT hiding back in the upper right of the photo. Great looking car and rims too!

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Magnesium wheels are not a good choice for a street car, IMO. Also the casting is very rough, most want a smoother finish for a street car.
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Those are very nice Phil. However, your car is so classic looking, I would hate to see you schmaltz it up too much. Your car is such a beautiful example of what a Porsche should look like... well, I would hate to see you jazzing it up. You are a distinguised gentleman who's car should reflect that accordingly. My 2 cents. Sorry guys, some cars just don't need it.
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How about the BBS LM wheel? They are a true forged (center) two piece wheel. You can always have the wheel center replated any color you wish.



Greg is right, stay away from Mag wheels, unless you have the luxury of mileaging them out from time to time..
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Keep the twisters!!!
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Originally Posted by Greg Fishman
Magnesium wheels are not a good choice for a street car, IMO. Also the casting is very rough, most want a smoother finish for a street car.
Right. That is why they are not allowed. I would not order the mag wheels.
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Originally Posted by jrgordonsenior
The rims are nice but look at that beautiful TT hiding back in the upper right of the photo. Great looking car and rims too!

JRG

Well, again question of taste:



Problem with the Ruf wheels is they are sooooo heavy....
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Originally Posted by mnmblu
Those are very nice Phil. However, your car is so classic looking, I would hate to see you schmaltz it up too much. Your car is such a beautiful example of what a Porsche should look like... well, I would hate to see you jazzing it up. You are a distinguised gentleman who's car should reflect that accordingly. My 2 cents. Sorry guys, some cars just don't need it.
Question of taste Alan, some people like basket handles, others like racing wheels...


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