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Old 08-14-2008, 10:36 PM
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Just picked up the car from Autodynamica with the new Champion RS 171 wheels and Champion/H&R springs. Here is a quick phone pic, more and better to come.
The wheels are custom painted in British Black aka gunmetal gray,Champion did a great job. thanks go out to Luis at Autodynamica and Victor at Champion for hooking me up. Also to Chris and Gregg for giving me the extra needed push towards the RS 171s.
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Dude that is too sweeet!!!
Old 08-15-2008, 12:16 AM
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Really looks good!
love the avatar Gene!
Old 08-15-2008, 03:45 AM
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WOW, that is a really nice look, and thats coming from someone who hates Non-OEM wheels on Porsches.
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Looks great!
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Are those 19" or 20"? How much did the champion springs lower it if any?

Looks fantastic!
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Those are 19" rims. The springs lowered about an inch, the car sits at 26" even on all corners measured at the fenderwell. This is the exact same height as my old RoW 030 996.
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Here are some hi res shots, thanks Luis!


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Those are the best looking wheels I've seen, nice job!
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Originally Posted by rnuttall
Those are the best looking wheels I've seen, nice job!

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Fantastic wheels and a great color for the car.
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Very very nice
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Looking good, DJ!

What's next? Carbon fiber euro buckets, fire extinguisher, half cage...

What did you do with the stockers? Track set?
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thanks everyone for the compliments, I think it turned out pretty well.
RJ, I have a set of 18" oem 996tt wheels and hoo hoos for track.

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pretty
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The wheels and low stance look great. I like those 171's.



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