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Old 07-18-2005, 08:19 PM
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I had the S wheels for 8-9 months. I kinda liked them for a long time, but I gradually grew tired of them. Perhaps they were a "997 novelty item" which is why I kinda liked them for a while. I put Champion RG5 monolites on a couple months ago, and I love them.
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Old 07-18-2005, 08:20 PM
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Agree on the classic 19. They are waaaay better than the lobster forks. When optioning the car, did these cost more than the lobster forks? Ha ha l just love saying lobster forks. What was Porsche thinking?

The only other 19" I like are the Sport Design. Downside is that these will be a nightmare to clean

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Lobster forks? LOL

Have to go with the classics ... they have a depth to them without looking bulky like the standard S wheels.
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Old 07-18-2005, 08:42 PM
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Old 07-18-2005, 09:14 PM
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To my eye, the "S" whels look like something that would be better suit a lunar launch vehicle than a mere high performance, earth bound automobile. I ordered the Classics on my car, which by the way, was allegedly built today !!!
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Old 07-18-2005, 09:23 PM
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DAB, I ordered Sport Design wheels on mine, which by the way, was also allegedly built today !!! However, I have not heard from my sales guy yet.
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Old 07-18-2005, 09:31 PM
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the s wheel is a modern design. a new model deserves a new wheel, and imho the s wheel belongs on an S
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Old 07-18-2005, 10:50 PM
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It's obvious variety is a good thing - several different opinions on favorites!

My choice between the two goes to the Classics. Lobster forks - LOL! I see that name sticking ...
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Old 07-19-2005, 05:20 AM
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There has never been a doubt in my mind, the Classics.
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Old 07-19-2005, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jcnesq
I put Champion RG5 monolites on a couple months ago, and I love them.
Yeah, they're niiiiiice. Makes the car somehow look tougher or more serious than the other two. Strange to suggest this but maybe when they're dirty they look good too. I dunno.
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Old 07-19-2005, 02:39 PM
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I really like the classics.
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Old 07-19-2005, 02:45 PM
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Classics all the way!!!
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Old 07-19-2005, 07:12 PM
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Classics: Clean. Elegant. (And shows off the hardware.)
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Old 07-19-2005, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD
Strange to suggest this but maybe when they're dirty they look good too. I dunno.
I don't think I can imagine actually ordering the ceramic brakes for their outragious cost, but since I bought a launch car they came with the package. They ARE awesome brakes, and one huge advantage is that for all practical purposes there is no brake dust!
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Old 07-19-2005, 10:30 PM
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Classics are the only choice.

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