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Old 07-16-2007, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by eclou
Very nice. The RS wheels are going to be alot more popular now that the GT2 has adopted them. The GT2 brochure mentions they are very light - makes me wonder if the GT2 wheel is a different build than the GT3/RS wheels
Somebody on another board posted that the GT2 rims were in fact forged and lighter than the rs rims (the rs rims being cast and actually heavier than the stockers).
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Old 07-16-2007, 03:44 AM
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I'll believe that when I hear more information. I find it hard to believe that Porsche would do that especially since they're of the same design as the RS wheels. I think that it's entirely possible that they're referring to the fact that Porsche had these wheels manufactured using a special casting procedure which makes them light/strong.
Old 07-16-2007, 10:47 AM
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Jason, forged is forged, cast is cast. Forged is always stronger. I find it very plausable, the gt2 wheel needs to be able to handle 550hp, 600 ft lbs of tq in a track configuration. It would be very easy for porsche to have BBs make a forged GT2 rim, totally unique to the car. The gt2 has always had bigger rims( different sized/et/width/etc) than the std TT.
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Old 07-16-2007, 10:49 AM
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Cast will never be as strong as a forged wheel. I hope the GT2 gets a forged wheel. I think the reason the RS and GT3 get cast wheels, most people who track them seriously will be using a dedicated forged racing wheel. For DE, cast is fine.
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Let's just wait and see what Porsche comes up with for the GT2 wheels. It really does appear that they're identical thus so far to the RS wheels. I await the specs with bated breath.
Old 07-16-2007, 12:26 PM
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anymore pics?
Old 07-16-2007, 03:35 PM
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Here's one more. No interior shots - mostly stock with a few leather upgrades (rear console, thick steering wheel).
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Old 07-16-2007, 04:10 PM
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White is the new silver!
Old 07-17-2007, 03:16 PM
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Beautiful car, Carcam!

White is an excellent choice. Drive it in good health.

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Thanks everyone - I'm loving it.
Old 07-17-2007, 06:15 PM
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nice, enjoy.
Old 07-17-2007, 06:20 PM
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Looks great.. Drive hard and keep the shinny side up..

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Very classy looking car! Those rims give the car a clean look. Enjoy it in good health.



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