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Best/cheapest place to get Carrera S/Lobster fork rims?

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Old 09-05-2009, 06:23 PM
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Default Best/cheapest place to get Carrera S/Lobster fork rims?

I know these were among the least favorite OEM Porsche wheels, but I think since they're relatively light they'd make a pretty good track wheel. Anybody know any source for a cheap set? I read in one thread that wheel shops have jillions of them stockpiled from folks exchanging for aftermarket rims, but I haven't found much of a deal anywhere....
Old 09-05-2009, 07:19 PM
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There has to be a bunch of these sitting around. Start with all the best known wheel exchange places. They gave original owners nothing for them I'm sure.
Old 09-05-2009, 09:49 PM
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I have a set with PS2s on them, that I would like to trade for 18s (CIII). I was going to wait till I ran through the latest set. PM me if you are interested.
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Check the classifieds...some is sell a set for $700 something.
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Check with Dan at Vivid Racing. I traded mine in to him when I got my HRE's. I know he's already sold mine but I'm sure he's go more in stock.
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> these were among the least favorite OEM Porsche wheels
Oh really? I like them! Actually most of all rims available :-)
(I might be a bit strange though, I also like the ATS on my 911SC)
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A hell of alot easier to clean than my Sport Wheels!
Old 09-06-2009, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
There has to be a bunch of these sitting around. Start with all the best known wheel exchange places. They gave original owners nothing for them I'm sure.
I was lucky....I got fifty bucks apiece for mine. There must of been 200 stacked up in Champions shop.
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Check with the Board sponsors dealers - then coal Brumos in FL, suncoast, circle etc. There are alwasy some takeoffs around
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There's a set in the classifieds, but the asking price is $1,400.



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