What's wrong with lobster claws anyway?
Three Wheelin'
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Burning Brakes
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Hi guys, I've been following this forum for a few months now and I love the 997. They're finally making cars I would want to buy again. 
I've noticed that a lot of guys here don't like the lobster claws, but the more I see them, the more I really really like them.
Are any of you guys proud to have them? Or are they overly heavy or something? Is it just that because they're stock wheels on the S that they're somehow less desirable?
Regardless, if you've got lobster claws, lets see them! I love they way they look on the 997. (Anyone else running them on a different model? Pics?)
I've noticed that a lot of guys here don't like the lobster claws, but the more I see them, the more I really really like them.
Are any of you guys proud to have them? Or are they overly heavy or something? Is it just that because they're stock wheels on the S that they're somehow less desirable?
Regardless, if you've got lobster claws, lets see them! I love they way they look on the 997. (Anyone else running them on a different model? Pics?)
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[/URL]Dave
Burning Brakes
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I wasn't a big fan when I first saw them but admit they've grown on me. I ordered my car with them because I planned to swap them out anyway and didn't want to pay more for a different set of Porsche wheels.
I've had several people comment on the Claws, all of it positive. And, I'll give credit to Porsche for making a truly unique wheel with a beefy industrial look, that somehow comes in lighter than all the traditional spoke designs.
Mine are used for track days. Here they are in action.
MC
I've had several people comment on the Claws, all of it positive. And, I'll give credit to Porsche for making a truly unique wheel with a beefy industrial look, that somehow comes in lighter than all the traditional spoke designs.
Mine are used for track days. Here they are in action.
MC
Dave
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I think it has to do with the fact that they are the "standard" wheels that come with an S.
People don't want to appear slavish to the company's offering, so they think they're "ugly" and must be changed.
I've always thought the forks/claws looks just fine.
People don't want to appear slavish to the company's offering, so they think they're "ugly" and must be changed.
I've always thought the forks/claws looks just fine.
