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Old 10-03-2022, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by De Jeeper
Not really. The adjustable lowers just move the wheel perpendicular to to chassis. They r generally used for camber adjustments.

What i use.

Got it. Thought the thrust arm bushings offset hole would help with the caster. My car is lowered on H&R springs and the front wheels definitely are pushed forward a bit, although only passenger side touched the liner.
Old 10-03-2022, 12:58 PM
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Went for a drive and met Max, the owner of Retrowerks and this awesome Martini clad 964. Super cool guy who was loves talking anything Porsche.

The day before, I got talking to a guy at The Rock Store with this original 356. It's no trailer queen. It's been molded, raced and driven regularly. He was nice enough to let my kid sit behind the wheel.

Also rented the 992 in the background. Went for the same drive the following day in my old 996. Can honestly say, I had more fun in my car than I did in the new one.





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Old 10-03-2022, 09:27 PM
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Really dig it. This is a great look.
Old 10-04-2022, 03:10 PM
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Received some goodies from the UK for my eventual slick top and aero kit conversion. Fortunately had a buddy working over there the last few years to help with logistics. Why the UK do you ask... Good luck finding a used non-sunroof headliner in the US. New ones in alcantara had a 12 month lead time when I last checked, and the $2200+ price was a little hard to stomach. Found this one for around $300. Looks like they currently have one in savannah if anyone is interested (https://www.douglasvalley.co.uk/pres...flining-17143/) . Similar story on price for the replica Mk1 aero kit front lip.


Non-sunroof graphite grey alcantara headliners are pretty much non-existent in the US so I sourced one from a country that never sees the sun.

https://clubautosport.co.uk/product/...3-lip-spoiler/

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Old 10-04-2022, 08:49 PM
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Washed my 996 Cab and then had the valet park it. Note to self, find more caring valet
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Old 10-04-2022, 08:57 PM
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Default 996 Rims for sale $600

Selling for a friend who customized his 996. Rims need TLC, so priced to sale fast.



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Old 10-04-2022, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PoppaPope
Selling for a friend who customized his 996. Rims need TLC, so priced to sale fast.


What size? I'll take them if they'll fit...
Old 10-04-2022, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by De Jeeper
Not really. The adjustable lowers just move the wheel perpendicular to to chassis. They r generally used for camber adjustments.

What i use.


Cool. I wondered how these work. Too much caster in a lowered suspension. Does this also help handling?
Old 10-04-2022, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by c didy
Cool. I wondered how these work. Too much caster in a lowered suspension. Does this also help handling?

Yea because they replace the rubber bushing.

Yes as u adjust the height the caster changes and as u adjust the caster the wheelbase changes. Its why the tires hit. Its really just 1 more adjustable part so u can get it right.
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Old 10-05-2022, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sasilverbullet
What size? I'll take them if they'll fit...
19-inch. Stock rims from a 1999 Carrera
Old 10-05-2022, 05:29 AM
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Can you check that size - I don't recall 19 inch being stock.
*A closer look at the photo reveals 18 inch tires.

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Old 10-05-2022, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by sasilverbullet
What size? I'll take them if they'll fit...
18 inch
Old 10-05-2022, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by PoppaPope
18 inch
thanks, but I need the actual numbers from the inside of each of the wheels, something like 10x15j or something like that I need that number for each of the wheels please
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Billet aluminum gas cap installed: +5 hp



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Old 10-07-2022, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sasilverbullet
thanks, but I need the actual numbers from the inside of each of the wheels, something like 10x15j or something like that I need that number for each of the wheels please
Please take a moment and check the internet to confirm the dimensions/specs on the stock 18-inch Porsche 911 rims pictured above.
Thank you


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