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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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ok, buying tomorrow (will sell my wheels that are 2 weeks new, link below)

which ones do u like best?




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or these??




one of these gets done, tomorrow.

let me know ur final thoughts.

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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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I like the top wheels
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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I like the bottom ones.
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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I like the first set - similar to the GT3 wheels, polished lip (I think)....who's are they?
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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Who makes the first set, and how heavy are they?
As you may already know, bbs makes the 5-spoke carrera rims, and they are nice and light (20/21 f&r iirc?). Plus, they are super easy to clean.
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Hi Eric, i believe they are from gcc motorsports in dania florida. i can't tell who manufactures them for them, it's not obvious (perhaps they manufacture the wheels themselves (then i'm hesitant). they have lots and lots of stuff on ebay, all p-car look a like wheels.

tough call, divided at the moment.
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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I like the 5 spoke. They are a dream to clean, you can actually get your hand in there and clean them good and proper.

I am biased, I have them on my car but I did have the option, at delivery time, to pick the 5 spoke or the Sports Classic II wheels. Didn't like the thought of using a toothbrush to clean my wheels too much.

At the end of the day though it is irrelevant what I or anyone else likes. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so therefore go with what you like and not what everyone on the forum likes. You have to live with the wheels not me. We at least have a common love of the porsche it doesnt need to extend to the mods as well
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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I vote for the 5 spoke carrera wheels. BBS is one of the best wheel mfgs
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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BBS also makes the Porsche Sport Design, I would look at those too.
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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look into the ssr's , but in my opinion the 5 spoke lightweights rock
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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Love the 5 Spoke, light and easy to clean.
The other wheels look great, similar to sport designs, and probably as difficult to keep clean...
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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I agree with the 5 spokes - light and show your brakes!!
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Five spoke. Light and EASY to clean
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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I vote top wheels.. In fact, I'd like to know more about those myself?
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Personally I like the first ones. Cleaning then shouldn't be too hard because they don't have the rivets.

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