912 owner considering a 996, need advice
11-26-2016, 02:28 PM
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agreed and done; was just in the process of editing
11-29-2016, 01:09 PM
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The problem is that I need new rear tires soon. I will need to decide if I want to buy tires for the 11" wheel and look for a better (aftermarket?) fitment, or go with Porsche standard wheel (10" width) with proper offset. I do love these Turbo wheels, so perhaps a "Turbo Look" in a 10"?--a topic for a different thread..
11-29-2016, 01:23 PM
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Just an update: it is a long story, but I got halfway through a PPI and called it off right away--too much wrong. Made me realize an earlier seller had a much better car. I contacted him and he was able to get all his maintenance documents, including the original window sticker, and I met with his mechanic for an hours-long PPI/interrogation.
Felt good about the purchase, wrote a check, and now I am the new owner of an Arctic Silver 2000 996.
Felt good about the purchase, wrote a check, and now I am the new owner of an Arctic Silver 2000 996.
11-30-2016, 09:39 PM
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In response to vitaminC, yes the car has some mods: H&R coilover suspension, a ceramic L&N IMS bearing, and hollow-spoke Turbo-fitment (wide body) wheels. The Turbo wheels were plastidiped black which I removed with a lot of scrubbing this weekend--they look great now! The wheels are a bit aggressive on the rear (11" with 45mm offset) which makes the tires protrude about 1/2" or so, but for some reason it does not rub--yet.
The problem is that I need new rear tires soon. I will need to decide if I want to buy tires for the 11" wheel and look for a better (aftermarket?) fitment, or go with Porsche standard wheel (10" width) with proper offset. I do love these Turbo wheels, so perhaps a "Turbo Look" in a 10"?--a topic for a different thread..
The problem is that I need new rear tires soon. I will need to decide if I want to buy tires for the 11" wheel and look for a better (aftermarket?) fitment, or go with Porsche standard wheel (10" width) with proper offset. I do love these Turbo wheels, so perhaps a "Turbo Look" in a 10"?--a topic for a different thread..
