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Old 02-22-2007, 11:36 PM
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hi
i am tring to get a set of bbs motorsport wheels
i called wheel enhancement
he talked to bbs and the wheels will have 18 inch centers
19 inch half rims
5200.00 silver centers polished front half
has anyone heard of using 18 inch centers and 19 inch half rims?
22lbs front 22.5 to23 for rears
thanks
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I have seen them and I don't think they look good.
Old 02-23-2007, 02:29 AM
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BBS is said to be in receivership. Beware!
Old 02-23-2007, 10:32 AM
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Are you going to use these for the track? If so, why don't you call CCW? PM me if you want their info. I am not affiliated just a very happy multiple year, car customer. We are setting up two sets for my car as we speak.
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Originally Posted by mitch236
Are you going to use these for the track? If so, why don't you call CCW? PM me if you want their info. I am not affiliated just a very happy multiple year, car customer. We are setting up two sets for my car as we speak.
I have been speaking with them also. What specs are you going with?
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I'm not sure at the moment as the first set didn't work. I was trying to get 265 in the front which was too wide. They are very good about building new wheels until they are perfect.

If you talk to John there, he will let you know what we are up to.
Old 02-23-2007, 11:05 AM
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Do the ZX3R Forglines if you want lighter weight...(oh and cheaper, and better looking)
Old 02-23-2007, 01:46 PM
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I have a set of Fikse's coming in 18" for my PCCB 997 GT3. They are light and strong, but not as inexpensive as CCW. Carnewal does sell an 18" fitment of BBS for the PCCB equipped 997 GT3.
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I was thinking:

18" x 9" ET 53

18" x 12" ET 65
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matt, i believe forgelines, jongbloed and bbs are all stronger than fikses. my fik bends like they are made of cookie dough.
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Originally Posted by mooty
matt, i believe forgelines, jongbloed and bbs are all stronger than fikses. my fik bends like they are made of cookie dough.
I didn't know that. Interesting. I already have set of the Fikse coming though.
Now that I bought a Cup car I wish I didn't buy the wheels, seats, roll bar, etc. for the 997 GT3. I may end up selling all of it.
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Originally Posted by GT3 Nut
Now that I bought a Cup car I wish I didn't buy the wheels, seats, roll bar, etc. for the 997 GT3. I may end up selling all of it.
hey, i have first dibs on those stuff.
at the right price, i dont care if those fikse donuts bend or twist.

with cup car, i seriously doubt you will ever track your street GT3, what's the point? i had to opportunity to exercise my friend's 03 cup car. after that, i seriously thought about how to dump my wife so i can buy one... then i realized, that i need her to pay for it... damn catch 22.



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