Targa wheels instead of Turbo twists
08-10-2005, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TargaTango
Could someone please teach me how to quote properly from a message in a thread?
08-10-2005, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TargaTango
Could someone please teach me how to quote properly from a message in a thread?
All the best,
All the best,
08-10-2005, 10:52 AM
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Craig, I love your Targa! and yes, that will be my next mod.
I've changed the wheels and I like them very much. The car feels more compliant over the bumps probably due to the 17" wheels.
and yes, that will be my next mod. I've changed the wheels and I like them very much. The car feels more compliant over the bumps probably due to the 17" wheels.
Not very many around either. I can't remember the last time I saw another one at a local event.
08-10-2005, 02:41 PM
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Hey Chris.
I didn't say the are light, just lighter than my 18s! I have heard that the Speedline Targa wheels are quite heavy.
I will weigh them next time I swap.
I didn't say the are light, just lighter than my 18s! I have heard that the Speedline Targa wheels are quite heavy.
I will weigh them next time I swap.
Originally Posted by TargaTango
"pjconner
Honestly, the car drives better with the 17" Targa wheels. They are lighter than the 18's."
Patrick, Are you sure that they are lighter? I had my Targa 17's weighed and they were anything but light at Fronts 24.2lbs each and Rears 27.5lbs each giving a hefty total of 103.4lbs. This does not compare favourably with the now discontinued 18" Veloce GT1's which totalled 67.5lbs. I am guessing that the 18" twists would total something in the 80's.
Jason, I like the look of the Targa wheels, have no problems with them filling the arches with my RoW M030 suspension settings, and from what I understand they provide a performance and comfort advantage over 18" wheels and tires assuming that the tread contact width is the same.
Could someone please teach me how to quote properly from a message in a thread?
All the best,
Honestly, the car drives better with the 17" Targa wheels. They are lighter than the 18's."
Patrick, Are you sure that they are lighter? I had my Targa 17's weighed and they were anything but light at Fronts 24.2lbs each and Rears 27.5lbs each giving a hefty total of 103.4lbs. This does not compare favourably with the now discontinued 18" Veloce GT1's which totalled 67.5lbs. I am guessing that the 18" twists would total something in the 80's.
Jason, I like the look of the Targa wheels, have no problems with them filling the arches with my RoW M030 suspension settings, and from what I understand they provide a performance and comfort advantage over 18" wheels and tires assuming that the tread contact width is the same.
Could someone please teach me how to quote properly from a message in a thread?
All the best,
08-10-2005, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TargaTango
...Patrick, Are you sure that they are lighter? I had my Targa 17's weighed and they were anything but light at Fronts 24.2lbs each and Rears 27.5lbs each giving a hefty total of 103.4lbs. This does not compare favourably with the now discontinued 18" Veloce GT1's which totalled 67.5lbs. I am guessing that the 18" twists would total something in the 80's....
I had this information in the archives... The Targa wheels are lighter than the 18" solid twists but heavier than hollow ones.
...................................Technology (hollow)...............Turbo Look (solid spoke)
7.5x18 ET50 (Front)...............................................993.362.134.06 --24.91 lb
8x18 ET52 (Front).......993.362.136.00--19.95 lb.......993.362.136.01--25.57 lb
10x18 ET65 (R-NB)......993.362.140.01--23.36 lb.......993.362.140.04--29.32 lb
10x18 ET40 (R-WB).....993.362.140.00--25.13 lb........993.362.140.03--31.08 lb
08-10-2005, 09:13 PM
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As the cars age there will be a greater appreciation for the orginal stock form. Think of your 993 as a 356 30 years from now. I went back to 17" cups and I like the "classic" look, even though its only 8ish years old. It does ride and handle better too.
08-10-2005, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jkuniverse
Hey Chris,
I had this information in the archives... The Targa wheels are lighter than the 18" solid twists but heavier than hollow ones.
...................................Technology (hollow)...............Turbo Look (solid spoke)
7.5x18 ET50 (Front)...............................................993.362.134.06 --24.91 lb
8x18 ET52 (Front).......993.362.136.00--19.95 lb.......993.362.136.01--25.57 lb
10x18 ET65 (R-NB)......993.362.140.01--23.36 lb.......993.362.140.04--29.32 lb
10x18 ET40 (R-WB).....993.362.140.00--25.13 lb........993.362.140.03--31.08 lb
I had this information in the archives... The Targa wheels are lighter than the 18" solid twists but heavier than hollow ones.
...................................Technology (hollow)...............Turbo Look (solid spoke)
7.5x18 ET50 (Front)...............................................993.362.134.06 --24.91 lb
8x18 ET52 (Front).......993.362.136.00--19.95 lb.......993.362.136.01--25.57 lb
10x18 ET65 (R-NB)......993.362.140.01--23.36 lb.......993.362.140.04--29.32 lb
10x18 ET40 (R-WB).....993.362.140.00--25.13 lb........993.362.140.03--31.08 lb
fbsisher makes a good point about the "classic" look. I often hanker for something new as I hope it will give some performance advantage, and then I catch myself. I really enjoy reading about some of the older P's. Great thing about the 993 is that it allows you to enjoy the old and the new at the same time.
Thanks to Kelly and infinii on the posting tip.
All the best,
08-11-2005, 12:16 AM
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Personal if I had to keep one set I’d go with the Targa wheels. I agree with you the Targa wheels give the car a unique look. Beautiful car with either wheel!
08-11-2005, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by renn911
Personal if I had to keep one set I’d go with the Targa wheels. I agree with you the Targa wheels give the car a unique look. Beautiful car with either wheel!
08-11-2005, 01:17 AM
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Hey Chris. Was having the wheels refinished a big deal? Wheel Enhancement here says they cannot refinish these wheels because they cannot source the wheel bolts. (2 piece wheel).
My Targa wheels are a 7 out of 10 which is fine for the track, but not if I want to keep them on the car.
Let me know how the refinish went. I know you are in HK. Thanks.
My Targa wheels are a 7 out of 10 which is fine for the track, but not if I want to keep them on the car.
Let me know how the refinish went. I know you are in HK. Thanks.
08-12-2005, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by pjconner
Hey Chris. Was having the wheels refinished a big deal? Wheel Enhancement here says they cannot refinish these wheels because they cannot source the wheel bolts. (2 piece wheel).
My Targa wheels are a 7 out of 10 which is fine for the track, but not if I want to keep them on the car.
Let me know how the refinish went. I know you are in HK. Thanks.
My Targa wheels are a 7 out of 10 which is fine for the track, but not if I want to keep them on the car.
Let me know how the refinish went. I know you are in HK. Thanks.
I went to our local wheel refinisher here in Vancouver and they said not problem to refinish the wheel. They made up a special tool to get the bolts off and they strip, turn and repaint the wheels. They don't think matching the color is a big deal. They charge about $150CDN/wheel.
Cheers,
Mike
08-12-2005, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by pjconner
Hey Chris. Was having the wheels refinished a big deal? Wheel Enhancement here says they cannot refinish these wheels because they cannot source the wheel bolts. (2 piece wheel).
My Targa wheels are a 7 out of 10 which is fine for the track, but not if I want to keep them on the car.
Let me know how the refinish went. I know you are in HK. Thanks.
My Targa wheels are a 7 out of 10 which is fine for the track, but not if I want to keep them on the car.
Let me know how the refinish went. I know you are in HK. Thanks.
All the best,
08-12-2005, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by skegler
I vote for the Targa wheels, too...I love the way they look. Glad to hear they drive well, too.
But a nice set of RUF wheels would look better on the car.... ;-)
Cheers,
Mike
