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Old 12-19-2008, 01:09 PM
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Does anyone know where to buy them?
I would imagine it's a not too expensive rotational weight saver?
Old 12-19-2008, 01:38 PM
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check this thread on 6speed -- it has pictures etc
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/w...eel-bolts.html
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seen it.. that company they refer to no longer is in business.. at least their website isn't
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I've seen them in person. And I believe they cost several to many (5?) hundred dollars for a set. Don't know where to get them. Maybe Carnewal?
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I could easily make a set but sure as hell do not want the liability.
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Not sure if these are still for sale, but 850.00 when they were (see bottom of page).

http://www.sharkwerks.com/forsale.php
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geez.. forget it... lol
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definitely never cheap to run Titanium replacement parts
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I have sets for sale

997GT3, new $650
996, 997, 996GT3, new $650, used, mint condition $575

PM me if interested
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Last I checked they were like 1000. great deal GJ.

I'd be interested but I run BBS E88 and Mg RE's so they need to be about 54mm. pm me with weights and lengths.
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Originally Posted by GJ
I have sets for sale

997GT3, new $650
996, 997, 996GT3, new $650, used, mint condition $575

PM me if interested
I'm interested in a set for a 997 GT3.
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While they look quite nice titanium bolts might not be that great a place to save 3.2 lbs (total). Titanium isn't as malleable as steel and have a tendency to fracture. It's not high up on the ductility properties. The weight savings is so minor it's not worth the increased risk.
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
The weight savings is so minor it's not worth the increased risk.
Yeah but Dan, they is soooo pretty



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