Prices Keep Drifting Up
06-10-2021, 10:17 AM
#1156
Amazing. Those (incomprehensibly rare) narrow fitment BBS hollow spokes are the lightest 18”+ wheels ever offered on any Porsche. Ever. Lighter even than the fabled Carrera II Lightweights of MKII.
In twenty+ years I have found them remaining originally installed on only one MY1999 car. Bought it on the spot. And now yours! (Perhaps this will flush out other survivors??)
Those OEM wheels drop the Factory delivered weight of your Early MY1999 below 2,900lbs, which is approaching 2.7 RS HP/weight territory.
Hold onto those freaking wheels.
In twenty+ years I have found them remaining originally installed on only one MY1999 car. Bought it on the spot. And now yours! (Perhaps this will flush out other survivors??)
Those OEM wheels drop the Factory delivered weight of your Early MY1999 below 2,900lbs, which is approaching 2.7 RS HP/weight territory.
Hold onto those freaking wheels.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40268110923...8AAOSwiuVeubWt
06-10-2021, 10:22 AM
#1157
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06-10-2021, 10:33 AM
#1158
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Incomplete post...
You stopped short of offering to pick it up...
06-10-2021, 10:35 AM
#1159
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I would not waste my time picking up a junk vehicle. There are plenty of Joe Sh*T The Rag Man on CL or Facebook marketplace offering that service !
06-10-2021, 11:06 AM
#1160
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Yes, original #408’s pop up on eBay or Rennlist from time to time; usually $3K - $4K. Worth the premium if you’ve got a MY1999 #408 build of course. If not IMO you’re better off with MUCH cheaper aftermarket lightweight alternatives (OZ, CCW, etc).
06-10-2021, 11:12 AM
#1161
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06-10-2021, 11:13 AM
#1162
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Most MY1999’s were either converted for track use or “drifted” into Encinitas, CA guardrails and dismantled. Given that existential rarity in general, I’d theorize to find a viable 3-pedal MY1999 #408 Coupe WITH the original wheels isn’t going to be easy. Easier fix to paint your wheels eh
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06-10-2021, 11:19 AM
#1163
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What is your obsession with Encinitas
06-10-2021, 11:38 AM
#1164
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Encinitas, CA seems to be the world epicenter of Buy-Here Pay-Here CL listings for triple-auctioned, triple-wrecked, Black/Graphite 996 Tiptronic Cabriolet’s for less than twelve thousand dollars. Fascinating
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06-10-2021, 11:41 AM
#1165
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Did you have a bad experience with a lady of the night there ?
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06-10-2021, 01:20 PM
#1167
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Doug just listed an early ambers 1999 with LSD & #408 hollow spokes. “Price Upon Request” lol. Any guesses??
https://www.switchcars.com/cars-for-...he-911-carrera
https://www.switchcars.com/cars-for-...he-911-carrera
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06-10-2021, 01:33 PM
#1168
Doug just listed an early ambers 1999 with LSD & #408 hollow spokes. “Price Upon Request” lol. Any guesses??
https://www.switchcars.com/cars-for-...he-911-carrera
https://www.switchcars.com/cars-for-...he-911-carrera
@Flat6 Innovations get it done, Marine!
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06-10-2021, 03:28 PM
#1170
Doug just listed an early ambers 1999 with LSD & #408 hollow spokes. “Price Upon Request” lol. Any guesses??
https://www.switchcars.com/cars-for-...he-911-carrera
https://www.switchcars.com/cars-for-...he-911-carrera
WP0AA2990XS622854
I guess early is a relative term.
Last edited by Putt-Putt; 06-10-2021 at 03:31 PM.