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As much as I think Twists were cool wheels in their day, putting a more modern, high quality spoked wheel on a 996 turbo just takes years off its appearance.
Years ago I had some rims like that, they looked terrific but cleaning them was awful and made me say never again. So those that are running complex rims like that, kudos to you for the patience to detail them.
^It's all about the right tools and surface prep. I have mesh style 3 piece wheels, and they're not bad to clean...probably about 3 minutes each. Before I got them, I was DREADING taking care of raw aluminum lips especially. But I treated the polished lips with shine seal and the centers are powdercoated, so getting dirt off is as easy as wiping them down. I have this nice little soft furry brush from chemicalguys that i just jerk off between the spokes and it cleans the brake dust right off. And I hate washing my car so I only do it about once every month or so, and it's still super easy.
Got myself a set of these today. Gotta order the Brey Krause side plates for the drivers side and then I'll install that seat. Plan to leave the passenger seat stock so I can easily get my son in/out of the back seat.
I replaced the front hood struts. One was blown out and oily around the body, the other would not hold the hood up. I debated, as I generally try to go with high quality over price, then decided due to the technology involved in manufacture, that I'd try the least expensive. I got a pair for less than $15 shipped. I was surprised to find them a dead ringer of the OEM even the retaining clip ring and groove for the removal tool. It was a 10 minute or less job to install, they look and work perfect and seller claims a 1 year warranty. Of course they are Chinese made, just like many components on the newer Porsches.
I debated, as I generally try to go with high quality over price, then decided due to the technology involved in manufacture, that I'd try the least expensive. I got a pair for less than $15 shipped.
I could look this up, but do you know what the price of the OEM parts are?
I replaced the front hood struts. One was blown out and oily around the body, the other would not hold the hood up. I debated, as I generally try to go with high quality over price, then decided due to the technology involved in manufacture, that I'd try the least expensive. I got a pair for less than $15 shipped. I was surprised to find them a dead ringer of the OEM even the retaining clip ring and groove for the removal tool. It was a 10 minute or less job to install, they look and work perfect and seller claims a 1 year warranty. Of course they are Chinese made, just like many components on the newer Porsches.
Originally Posted by Dock
I could look this up, but do you know what the price of the OEM parts are?
I just did mine last week. Dealer wanted 140 EACH!!! I walked out. I got these and they are perfect. Took less than 10 min. $40 for the set.
07-11-2019 | 05:29 PM
