View Poll Results: Wheel Choice for Carrera S
Carrera S (lobster claw)
42
28.00%
Carrera Classic
51
34.00%
Sport Design
23
15.33%
Carrera Sport
22
14.67%
Other (non-OEM)
12
8.00%
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Wheel Choice
01-09-2006, 10:20 PM
#16
Originally Posted by OCBen
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/239086-carrera-s-v-carrera-classic-wheel-poll.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/199449-guys-did-i-make-a-mistake-on-my-wheel-selection.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/160893-997s-factory-wheel-options.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/169662-wheel-choice-for-my-997-a.html
'05 997S - Seal Grey/Stone Grey Full Leather + some nice options including a smooth leather dash with no unsightly wart.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/199449-guys-did-i-make-a-mistake-on-my-wheel-selection.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/160893-997s-factory-wheel-options.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/169662-wheel-choice-for-my-997-a.html
'05 997S - Seal Grey/Stone Grey Full Leather + some nice options including a smooth leather dash with no unsightly wart.
Anyway, thanks for all you do for this forum - it truly wouldn't be the same without your posts.
01-09-2006, 10:37 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by MMD
Geez guys this poll is SKEWED big time. The S COMES with the lobster forks, so lots of guys didn't CHOOSE them, they just went with what Porsche suggested. Guys who did not like LFs put in the extra effort and money to get other wheels.
Does this make sense? Since the results are 50-50 (Lf and CClassics) it's telling that people favor the non LF more than the LFs.
IMO, it seems likely significantly more people DIS-like the Lobster Forks enough to get something else than actually like them and decide to keep them. The others are simply not bothered by them and just go along with what's on the car. Of course "not bothered by" is a far cry from "liking" them.
Conclusion (Porsche are you listening?) the LForks are not a styling success.
Is this a reasonable conclusion?
I personally never liked them
Does this make sense? Since the results are 50-50 (Lf and CClassics) it's telling that people favor the non LF more than the LFs.
IMO, it seems likely significantly more people DIS-like the Lobster Forks enough to get something else than actually like them and decide to keep them. The others are simply not bothered by them and just go along with what's on the car. Of course "not bothered by" is a far cry from "liking" them.
Conclusion (Porsche are you listening?) the LForks are not a styling success.
Is this a reasonable conclusion?I personally never liked them
Dan
01-09-2006, 10:59 PM
#18
Originally Posted by MMD
..IMO, it seems likely significantly more people DIS-like the Lobster Forks enough to get something else than actually like them and decide to keep them... Conclusion (Porsche are you listening?) the LForks are not a styling success. Is this a reasonable conclusion?
I personally never liked them
Is this a reasonable conclusion?I personally never liked them
01-10-2006, 09:53 AM
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"Classic" wheels on a model A had wooden spokes.
The Austin Healy had wire wheels with knok-off spinners.
The 356 had painted metal wheels with chrome hub caps.
I would never dream of ever changing them.
Now, Porsche gave us a brand new car. The best car they ever produced. And they went to the trouble of designing brand new wheels for a specific model only.
One look and there is no mistaking it for a 993 or Boxter , or 996 or 997 .
It's the Carrera 997 ESSS.
And that's why I have them on mine .( That, and the fact that I happen to agree with Porsche that they look great and are fairly easy to clean . Lol )
The Austin Healy had wire wheels with knok-off spinners.
The 356 had painted metal wheels with chrome hub caps.
I would never dream of ever changing them.
Now, Porsche gave us a brand new car. The best car they ever produced. And they went to the trouble of designing brand new wheels for a specific model only.
One look and there is no mistaking it for a 993 or Boxter , or 996 or 997 .
It's the Carrera 997 ESSS.
And that's why I have them on mine .( That, and the fact that I happen to agree with Porsche that they look great and are fairly easy to clean . Lol )
01-10-2006, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Rolf Stumberger
One look and there is no mistaking it for a 993 or Boxter , or 996 or 997 .
It's the Carrera 997 ESSS.
It's the Carrera 997 ESSS.
FWIW, They're not really exclusive because you can get them as an option on the non-S.
01-10-2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD
FWIW, They're not really exclusive because you can get them as an option on the non-S.
Just because a dealer is free to sell them to anyone who walks in off the street( even a Yugo owner Lol ) does not change that fact.
Besides, my wife also likes them . In fact ,she likes the whole car.
She claims it reminds her of me (Sporty , masculine and a great looking ***) The only difference according to her is that the car gets to have PMS and I don't . Lol )
01-10-2006, 01:53 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by Rolf Stumberger
"Classic" wheels on a model A had wooden spokes.
The Austin Healy had wire wheels with knok-off spinners.
The 356 had painted metal wheels with chrome hub caps.
I would never dream of ever changing them.
Now, Porsche gave us a brand new car. The best car they ever produced. And they went to the trouble of designing brand new wheels for a specific model only.
One look and there is no mistaking it for a 993 or Boxter , or 996 or 997 .
It's the Carrera 997 ESSS.
And that's why I have them on mine .( That, and the fact that I happen to agree with Porsche that they look great and are fairly easy to clean . Lol )
The Austin Healy had wire wheels with knok-off spinners.
The 356 had painted metal wheels with chrome hub caps.
I would never dream of ever changing them.
Now, Porsche gave us a brand new car. The best car they ever produced. And they went to the trouble of designing brand new wheels for a specific model only.
One look and there is no mistaking it for a 993 or Boxter , or 996 or 997 .
It's the Carrera 997 ESSS.
And that's why I have them on mine .( That, and the fact that I happen to agree with Porsche that they look great and are fairly easy to clean . Lol )
1. Sadly, Porsche decided to offer the lobster claw wheels as standard on the Boxster S (see the pic below)
2. Cleaning the lobster claw portion is going to be a lot harder than cleaning the Carrera Classic wheel because you don't have anything you have to jam your finger or brush into. This was the key reason I got optional wheels for the first time in my life.
Overall, I've got to commend Porsche though because I could live with and enjoy any wheel they offer for the 997, so they've done a great job of providing a great selection.
01-10-2006, 03:25 PM
#23
Man those lobster forks look awsome on that Lobster S!
01-11-2006, 12:57 AM
#24
I've changed my mind on the wheels alot. When I was first determining what wheels to order, I thought the Sport Design was the best looking and coolest choice bar none. It wasn't even close. Then as time went on, I began to see them as looking too busy and detracting from the look of the car. I then decided on the Carrera Classic's sleek looks. But then I thought the Carrerra Classic was somewhat dated and didn't distinguish itself enough from previous models (I guess that's why they call them Classics). So I ended up back with the good old lobster forks. This is what happens when you order a car and have too much time to think. If I get tired of them they can be relegated to easy to clean winter wheel status and I'll buy a non-oem set a rims.
If I get tired of them they can be relegated to easy to clean winter wheel status and I'll buy a non-oem set a rims.
01-11-2006, 04:12 AM
#26
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Originally Posted by icruze
I've changed my mind on the wheels alot. When I was first determining what wheels to order, I thought the Sport Design was the best looking and coolest choice bar none. It wasn't even close. Then as time went on, I began to see them as looking too busy and detracting from the look of the car. I then decided on the Carrera Classic's sleek looks. But then I thought the Carrerra Classic was somewhat dated and didn't distinguish itself enough from previous models (I guess that's why they call them Classics). So I ended up back with the good old lobster forks. This is what happens when you order a car and have too much time to think. If I get tired of them they can be relegated to easy to clean winter wheel status and I'll buy a non-oem set a rims.
If I get tired of them they can be relegated to easy to clean winter wheel status and I'll buy a non-oem set a rims.
01-11-2006, 02:17 PM
#28
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Edgy01
Ronmart,--Please post pictures when that beast arrives in February!
Dan
Dan
Pictures? Hell, I'm going to have a shrine that rivals Dave's (Coochas)! I just found out last night that my baby was born on 12/22 and hopefully will be on a ship within the next 10 days. It was ordered on 10/17 (offically on 10/20), so I'm getting so excited I can't hardly sleep!!!!
Oh and I even got a VIN!!!! Stuttgart build baby!
01-13-2006, 01:40 PM
#30
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Edgy01
A VIN no less?? You ARE on the fast track. I'm guessing I'm ages from a real VIN !
Dan
Dan
