Aftermarket Wheels for C4S Cab
08-28-2009, 07:53 PM
#16
Nordschleife Master
You certainly went the whole nine yards. And that's a better shot of the wheels.
I think 90% of US buyers would like to see Porsche go to a little more trouble with the bumperettes design (to delete them.)
Your car has me wondering what the "Cup" mirrors (snugged into the window frame) would look like on a Cabrio.
By the way "denatured" alcohol (any hardware store) will get rid of those unsightly yellow airbag notices on the sun visors.
I think 90% of US buyers would like to see Porsche go to a little more trouble with the bumperettes design (to delete them.)
Your car has me wondering what the "Cup" mirrors (snugged into the window frame) would look like on a Cabrio.
By the way "denatured" alcohol (any hardware store) will get rid of those unsightly yellow airbag notices on the sun visors.
08-28-2009, 10:03 PM
#17
Poseur
Rennlist Member
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While I, too, appreciate the look of the rear bumper sans bumperettes, your first negative encounter back there with an obstruction will make you rethink that.
For removing the decals, I used a variety of different products,--but I suspect it would be very different from mine, which are leather.
For removing the decals, I used a variety of different products,--but I suspect it would be very different from mine, which are leather.
08-28-2009, 10:16 PM
#18
Agree that the day I hit something, I'll probably be a bit of an unhappy camper. In the meantime, hopefully the Park Assist I have on my car will keep me out of trouble.
08-28-2009, 11:06 PM
#19
08-29-2009, 12:41 AM
#20
Thanks for the tips on the "dentatured" alcohol. Got a project for the weekend 
Agree on the bumperettes and what most of us think of them. Porsche probably isn't a fan of them either as you can see in the three pic's you posted above from Porsche, they deleted them from those pic's.
FWIW, my car is also lowered 15mm and I've got a RSS Plenum installed. I've got the full AWE exhaust sitting in my garage right now and will probaby install the mufflers and headers on in the next month or so (will probably hold off on installing the cats until my warranty expires in two more years).
So any thoughts on what wheels you are going with yet? Can't wait to see pic's. Love the color of your car.
Agree on the bumperettes and what most of us think of them. Porsche probably isn't a fan of them either as you can see in the three pic's you posted above from Porsche, they deleted them from those pic's.
FWIW, my car is also lowered 15mm and I've got a RSS Plenum installed. I've got the full AWE exhaust sitting in my garage right now and will probaby install the mufflers and headers on in the next month or so (will probably hold off on installing the cats until my warranty expires in two more years).
So any thoughts on what wheels you are going with yet? Can't wait to see pic's. Love the color of your car.
08-29-2009, 11:37 AM
#21
Just my opinion but I like the look of a mesh type wheel like the HRE P40's for any Cab and all widebody 997 coupes (such as a C4/C4S/Turbo). For narrowbody coupes (including the GT3), I like the look of the multi-spokes such as HRE P43's, Champion RS171's, and the O.Z. Ultraleggera HLT's.
For the price, you really can't go wrong with the O.Z.'s as they are a tremendous value from TireRack. I know they are cast wheels but they are still pretty light and O.Z. as a good reputation.
For the price, you really can't go wrong with the O.Z.'s as they are a tremendous value from TireRack. I know they are cast wheels but they are still pretty light and O.Z. as a good reputation.
08-29-2009, 02:59 PM
#22
Nordschleife Master
my notice is on the underside where it is vinyl not leather... the plastic part doesnt have anything on mine.. and if it did wouldnt bother me as its against the headliner.
09-01-2009, 02:08 AM
#28
Rennlist Member
P40s have caught my eye, and I've owned 2 sets of Champions before - they are awesome!
Last edited by Chris C.; 02-19-2010 at 02:11 AM.
09-01-2009, 03:32 AM
#29
Three Wheelin'
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Airbag Warning Decal removal - on Renntech (for members), there's a great DIY with pics of the process in action - using Rubbing (Isopropyl) Alcohol - get it at the drug store or grocery.
