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Old 08-25-2016, 10:32 AM
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I would call ALT directly.
Old 08-25-2016, 01:10 PM
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Emailed 'em yesterday. I also hit up a couple of their distributors to see if they'll sell individual wheels.
Old 08-29-2016, 02:37 AM
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As always, Rennlist demonstrates the caliber of its members. Former 996 owner is sending me some factory wheels that need some paint for next to nothing.
Old 08-29-2016, 08:38 AM
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That's great news! I'm glad it worked out for you!

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Old 09-06-2016, 04:51 PM
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So - never having had turbo twists - they really aren't directional (i.e. both pairs are identical - the front right and front left; rear right, rear left? That makes so much sense but also seems so wrong compared to Corvette wheels.
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Originally Posted by 5CHN3LL
So - never having had turbo twists - they really aren't directional (i.e. both pairs are identical - the front right and front left; rear right, rear left? That makes so much sense but also seems so wrong compared to Corvette wheels.
Hmmm I never checked mine but you are correct, the spokes twist to right regardless of the side of the car
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They are not directional as they don't offer any kind of real benefit other than looks.

My e34 M5 turbines or the BBS Turbofans on the other hand...
Old 09-10-2016, 09:14 PM
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Are you back on the road yet?
Old 09-10-2016, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dgjks6
Are you back on the road yet?
Awwwww yeah. Life is good...thanks again! The rear visible here is the one I rattle-canned last night. I'll do a better job soon, but I was dying to get back up and running. They look very different due to the angle on the front vs. the back. In person, the painted wheel is very close in color...


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Can you tell the difference in ride between the 10 and 18's?

Looks good. What paint did you use?
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Uh, you have a problem!

The center caps is not positioned correctly with the point of the Porsche logo directed towards the valve stem.

You are in danger of spontaneous engine failure
IIRC, that is failure mode 666
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Originally Posted by JayG
Uh, you have a problem! The center caps is not positioned correctly with the point of the Porsche logo directed towards the valve stem. You are in danger of spontaneous engine failure IIRC, that is failure mode 666
I have a tool I can rent you to fix that!
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New job Chanel! Jay is right, you need to fix your center cap before it's too late. Also love the aero package. Is that spoiler OEM? It's looks a heck of a lot better than the taco version.



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