unclejosh

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GTS owners and other interested folks:

Here are some compiled threads and info on Center Lock Wheels, Tips and Tools
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Maybe we can make a master compilation. Here are a few to start:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...ck-wheels.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...-diy-guys.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/gt2-and-...s-learned.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...-2010-gt3.html

http://www.suncoastparts.com/category/gt2rswheac.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/7472944-post11.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...d-diy-ers.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...read-this.html



The attached scan can be rotated using rotate under view tab


Maybe we could start a repository here in GTS/997.2 land

Edgy01

God--what a pain in the butt to have!

gravedgr

Sweet, thanks! I love them more each day!

Edgy01

It looks like that torque multiplier is a piece of essential equipment for these wheels. (Seen in the 4th link).

kyrocks

I would just use the following torque wrench from tooltopia.com - don't need the multiplier. There's a picture of it in the first thread above. Works great.
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purrybonker

Reduced unsprung weight. Just like those snazzy PCCBs. Less pain in the wallet, though...

Edgy01

Just exactly how much weight is shed with the centerlocks? (in pounds).

kosmo

the "consumer" mkt is not ready for center locks.

purrybonker

I dunno - I'm just quoting from the Porsche literature...

"The central locking device is derived from motorsports. Its advantages include better driving dynamics and performance thanks to lower rotating mass."

I've not been able to find weight specs on the centre locks although HRE Porsche versions are stated to "start at 17 pounds".

Edgy01

I think I read somewhere that it is some weight, but not a significant amount.

gstahl

Given the HRE comment would this not mean about 3 lb per corner (HRE's in another thread for 997TT where about 20 lb for the front.)

Seems like a lot though, does this seem correct to folks?

Targa Tim

I got all the tools but haven't use them yet...not looking forward to use them...

kyrocks

You are correct, it's not much weight saved - I think about a pound or two. They are actually not a pain in the *** if you are prepared prior to taking delivery of the vehicle. I enjoy having them. It is definitely different than the standard setup, but not difficult if you have the correct torque wrench. As kosmo said above, the "consumer" market is probably not ready for them.

unclejosh

Guys,

Looks fairly easy and routine to take a wheel off and on, don't see any real difficulties here.

Here are a couple of newer links I dug up:

https://rennlist.com/forums/7472944-post11.html

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...d-diy-ers.html

gstahl

What is your set of items to have on hand? Getting a centerlock GTS this month.