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Old 08-05-2012, 10:53 AM
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After 6 months the wheels were finally delivered.

I think it turned out pretty well and in the end it was worth the wait

Let me know what you think.

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Old 08-05-2012, 11:42 AM
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Looks track ready
Old 08-05-2012, 11:45 AM
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Awesome!
Old 08-05-2012, 11:51 AM
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Wheels look great! Why did you go with those tires when the Michelin SS's are available?

Also, did you leave you rear spacer on or did you remove it? What are the wheels offsets? Looks like you removed your spacers?
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Those were the tires I already had on my other wheels.

The dealer put a 3mm spacer in the rear instead of the 5mm but I think I can go with 5mm without rubbing the fender.

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Wheels look great! Why did you go with those tires when the Michelin SS's are available?

Also, did you leave you rear spacer on or did you remove it? What are the wheels offsets? Looks like you removed your spacers?
Old 08-05-2012, 12:08 PM
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They look good and (more important) they perform even better.
Recently sold my 2nd set and it looked like new..

Finest wheel out there for a GT3.

Now please remove that yellow side decal thingy and the red BBS stickers. Thank you.
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I left the 5mm spacer on mine but I think I catch a tiny bit on big dips. I've heard something in the rear a few times. Once the alignment is set, I think a touch more camber will eliminate the issue.

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The wheels were delivered with the stickers already on but I was already thinking about removing them.

I'm not sure if it's in my head but the car feels more direct and lighter than with the old wheels?


Originally Posted by 911SLOW
They look good and (more important) they perform even better.
Recently sold my 2nd set and it looked like new..

Finest wheel out there for a GT3.

Now please remove that yellow side decal thingy and the red BBS stickers. Thank you.
Old 08-05-2012, 12:42 PM
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Old 08-05-2012, 12:50 PM
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teaser!
Old 08-05-2012, 01:24 PM
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aha, so it was YOU who stole my 2nd set of BBS for our friend eddie

enjoy!
Old 08-05-2012, 01:33 PM
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Love those wheels, I almost got a set myself but didn't feel like waiting forever to get them. They look awesome on your car!
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Senna is amassing an arsenal of track parts for his one appearance a year at sebring
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I will be there when cools down. Until then I will be at the pool drinking beer.
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When it cools down so that gives senna 2. Maybe even 3 weekends at Sebring for the year


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