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Old 01-30-2020, 11:39 AM
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I'm sure this has been covered, but I didn't find the answers I need, via advanced search. My question pertains to wheels, brakes, and springs.
Wheels: do Cheyenne and Macan fit narrow body 996s?
Brakes: Which (if any) common Porsche models brakes swap/upgrade our cars?
Springs: Do Boxster and Cayman spring swap to our cars?

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I don't think any Cayenne parts fit a 996... Unlikely that the springs will fit too. Are you trying to get better prices on parts?
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Wheels for sure are a no go. Cayenne guys can use Carrera wheels because they can just get 4 rears and they have the same bolt pattern. We, however, need narrow fronts.
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Carrera wheels how interesting.

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Originally Posted by dan_189
I don't think any Cayenne parts fit a 996... Unlikely that the springs will fit too. Are you trying to get better prices on parts?
No, not particularly. Most companies have a certain degree of cross model/platform parts interchangeability. Some are seen as "upgrades" to other models. I like navigating car modifications in this fashion as it's tough to beat OEM (from experience). Of course there are caveats to this, but as a general practice.
Theres some wheel designs from the SUVs that I like and was curious.
Springs from Boxster and Cayman I'm interested because a local seller has a set of boxster lowering springs for $100. So for those, yes I'm looking to save money.

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I dont think the springs will fit. The Bboxster and Caymen are completely different platforms to the 911.

I'd be looking at aftermarket solutions rather than second hand from other platforms.

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