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09-10-2018, 10:31 AM

#2071

85eurocarrera

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Originally Posted by Audidude

I have 17mm factory spacers all around.
Cheers

wasn't aware Porsche had factory 17mm spacers? I always thought 5mm was factory spec.

I am putting 15mm all around, but it looks like I could have done 17mm depending on tire size.

I'll be watching for paint chips along side.

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09-10-2018, 02:14 PM

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That Continental unit looks really nice. Where did you get it? Any issues with installation?

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09-11-2018, 02:38 AM

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My '99 C2 Cab bought back in March. It's had an interesting life as a driver so I've been doing some refurbing. Still the most fun car I've ever owned.

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09-11-2018, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Audidude

I have 17mm factory spacers all around. Haven't driven it much after that yet, but so far haven't noticed an increase in chipping - might be more of a problem if you drive on unsealed roads a lot though?
Cheers

Thanks for the responses Greg, dan_189, 85eurocarrera -- some food for thought there. I don't intentionally drive it on unsealed roads.

Anyway, back to the thread. Some very nice cars in here.

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09-11-2018, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Obsessed

Thanks for the responses Greg, dan_189, 85eurocarrera -- some food for thought there. I don't intentionally drive it on unsealed roads.

Anyway, back to the thread. Some very nice cars in here.

Here's some better shots to show the ride height and effect of spacers.

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09-12-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 85eurocarrera

There are factory 17mm spacers but they aren't "approved" for the Carrera 5 spoke wheels.

If you do any "spirited" driving the chips come in thick and fast haha

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09-12-2018, 08:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dan_189

There are factory 17mm spacers but they aren't "approved" for the Carrera 5 spoke wheels.

If you do any "spirited" driving the chips come in thick and fast haha

I was told that they are "approved for the rear, but not the front"? I've had mine certified under the NZ licencing laws, so legal here

I don't do any driving on gravel roads, but spirited driving on tarmac - no significant chipping so far

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09-13-2018, 03:16 AM

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Amazing thread with some amazing cars around! Here are some of my ME from a couple of months ago.

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09-13-2018, 09:49 AM

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Amazing thread with some amazing cars around! Here are some of my ME from a couple of months ago.

Gorgeous! In this pic, was it chance or did you jack the car and move the wheels to get the spokes perfectly aligned?

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09-13-2018, 02:03 PM

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Here's some better shots to show the ride height and effect of spacers.

Perfect stance

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09-13-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by j5m

Had a bunch of maintenance done at The RennShop in Mountain View, CA. Cleaned up the engine bay while they were at it. Love this car.

I also replaced the previous owner's garish Alpine head unit with a Continental TR7412UB-OR. Very happy with it. Looks nearly OEM and the bluetooth works great with my iPhone.

Where did you purchase the Continental unit? Any issues with installation?

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09-14-2018, 02:24 AM

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Gorgeous! In this pic, was it chance or did you jack the car and move the wheels to get the spokes perfectly aligned?

I just got lucky!

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09-15-2018, 05:50 PM

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Here's mine. Recently purchased this 99 C4 with basically no options and sunroof delete. I'm currently planning on slowly turning it into a track car.

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09-16-2018, 04:32 PM

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Mine, and my sons, 996's.

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09-16-2018, 04:36 PM

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Pete, did you make those side splitters? Where did you get them/make them?
know you track this beast, so are they for show or for go?

Sorry about the rather late answer, I hadn't noticed your question. Front splitter, side sill extensions and rear bumper skirts are locally made in vacuum bagged CF. I made models out of MDF and the fabricator then did moulds. Looks are for show (clear coated CF), but they're really for GO, flat floor from the tip of the splitter until front end of the engine. A "diffuser" is in plans.

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