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Old 09-25-2019, 08:37 PM
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I am ditching my CLs on my GTS.... project is underway!
Old 09-26-2019, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PJP13
I am ditching my CLs on my GTS.... project is underway!
Photos please!
Old 09-30-2019, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DJN
Photos please!
Ok...

Start of project:



Carriers Out:


Carriers cleaned and prepped for new bearings and hubs:


and my assistant and photographer to document the process:



This is like a 4-6 week project for me, so won’t be updating for a bit... still waiting for hubs and bearings to arrive.
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Old 10-01-2019, 12:57 AM
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Looking good...keep it going!
Old 10-01-2019, 11:34 AM
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Default 18 inch 5 lug wheels

Does anyone have a list of 18” 5 lug wheels that fit the 7.2 GT3? I’m running CCW’s and was looking for something lighter!Thanks in advance HOM
Old 10-01-2019, 09:43 PM
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^ no official list per se
but BBS e88
BBS monoblock
Forgeline GA1a or GA1R, actually Forgeline can make whatever you like
Old 10-02-2019, 12:34 AM
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Yes, love my Forgelines .... these are GA3R's in 19 inch sizes (below).......they are custom made to suit and can be spec'd for 18" sizes and clear 380mm OEM brakes .


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All, I'm also looking to covert to CL from 5 lug - please let me know if you have a kit to sell.

Thanks.
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Progress made. The GTS is now 5 lug. All hubs back in the car now and just waiting for a few suspension bits to arrive before going in for a full alignment and 4 corner balance late next week.



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Old 10-27-2019, 11:24 PM
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Another 5lug conversation complete and in the books


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Old 10-27-2019, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DJN
Yes, love my Forgelines .... these are GA3R's in 19 inch sizes (below).......they are custom made to suit and can be spec'd for 18" sizes and clear 380mm OEM brakes .

That looks great!
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Very interesting post! I'm thinking about doing the conversion on my 997.2 RS as well.

Just one question, is the 997.2 drive shaft plug and play with the 997.1 wheel hub? Or do I need to get a 997.1 drive shaft?

Thank you for the answer!

CheeRS

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Originally Posted by max154
Very interesting post! I'm thinking about doing the conversion on my 997.2 RS as well.

Just one question, is the 997.2 drive shaft plug and play with the 997.1 wheel hub? Or do I need to get a 997.1 drive shaft?

Thank you for the answer!

CheeRS

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Yes, Max, plug and play see Post #1 for the parts list.....
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Thank you for the fast answer! As I need to do my CL maintenance this winter, I will do a 5 lug nut conversion instead 😉

CheeRS

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