DesmoSD

Wow, that's going to look good!

I've been gathering wheel specs on 19x9 and 19x12 fitments on NB 997's w/out much suspension mods, fender rolling and minimally stretched tires. Which size tires are you planning to run?

preelude

Thanks! I will be running 235/35R19 front and 295/30R19 rear

preelude

Weighed the wheels today and here are the results:

Front: 19x9.0 ET43 - 20.9 lbs
Rear: 19x12.0 ET53 - 22.9 lbs

After weighing the wheels I went to a shop to have the tires mounted and balanced. I was just supposed to drop them off as it was late in the day, but the tech suggested I stick around to wait for the fronts and knocked them off just before close. The rears will be ready tomorrow..

The front wheels are now on the car and I dropped the suspension almost an additional inch! I am very happy with the results, I will post some photos tomorrow when the rear wheels are on. In the meantime, here is a little iPhone photo teaser:

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Vincent713

Looks awesome! Did you have to use those special lug bolts or could you still to be able to use the original bolts with these wheels?

EG997C2

Looks great!

bronz

Nicely done upfront. Cant wait to see rear fitment.

997_4me

Awesome!

DesmoSD

Damn that looks good! Any rubbing going on?

preelude

Thank you!

BC asked if I wanted Porsche ball seat lugs, I said yes. I purchased MRG Titanium lugs for a cleaner look (Porsche Ball Seat) and no rust!

Thank you!

Not sure yet, the front needs to be lower and a touch of camber. I have to wait till mid-April before I can drive it.

preelude

Some garage pics, please don't mind the mess! The front will still get a 1/4" drop and the camber needs to be adjusted. I may also lower the rear just a tad, I have not been able to look at the car from further away yet so it is hard to say what will look good.

DesmoSD

Wow, that looks really good but almost too good to be true. Please keep us posted on your suspension changes and overall ride if it rubs. I would like to know more feedback on hard turns.

preelude

Thanks! I will post everything, I know for sure that the front camber will need adjustment to prevent rubbing - the car looks like it has positive camber up front at the moment which pushes the wheel out at the top. I never did the alignment after suspension install so it's incorrect, my goal will be -1.5° to -2.5° all around (nice handling without too much tire wear).

preelude

Side shot. The car is a mess, I know (dusty from storage, waiting for spring!)

preelude

Front suspension height is set and camber adjusted, looks much better now. Next step for suspension will be rear toe links and an alignment, but both will have to wait until the snow and ice are gone. In the meantime I may tackle the brakes, I want to clean up everything and paint the non-contact rotor parts satin aluminum and the calipers gloss yellow. Some iPhone pics after: