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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Ddesimone17
Considering buying a set of 991 narrow body Carrara wheels in platinum satin for my spyder
20x8.5 offset 51 mm front
20x11 offset 70 mm rear

My question is two parts, first if I stay w stock size tires would I need spacers if so what size

Or if go with 245/35/20 n 295/30/20 what size spacers would I need

And would you go with the wider tire ?

Please help
Fronts are going to be ok. I suspect you will be closer to the fender by a bit, but the stock wheels are +57 and my wheels are +55 and both fit fine. 4mm is not a huge delta. Stock or GT4 size tires will work ok, since the width is the same (8.5")

Rears will need a big one, 20mm or so. Further, an 11" wheel is too large for a 265, the 295/30r20 is what you want here. I'm curious to see what the finish result looks like!
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 10:47 PM
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Awesome thank you that's a big help
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Old May 5, 2016 | 12:17 AM
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Ordered the front lid today for my Spyder. Very excited to get it done. Will post pix soon
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Old May 5, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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This week I received my Rennline GT4 tow hook. It had been on backorder awaiting the GT4 tow hook screw.
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Old May 5, 2016 | 11:52 AM
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This week I received my Rennline GT4 tow hook. It had been on backorder awaiting the GT4 tow hook screw.
Make sure to screw it in with locktite, mine was stolen from a nice restaurant's parking lot :-(
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Old May 12, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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just posting in case you guys wanted to know what this kit looks like before install: :








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Old May 12, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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I just wished 3.8 was imprinted on the intake and not GT4. I like the way it looks but I don't think I'll be doing this Modification. Having two, I'm tempted to Modify one but still not sure. Stock is so nice as it is IMHO.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jeanrabelais
I just wished 3.8 was imprinted on the intake and not GT4. I like the way it looks but I don't think I'll be doing this Modification. Having two, I'm tempted to Modify one but still not sure. Stock is so nice as it is IMHO.
It's easy to smooth out the gt4 script before painting, gets filled in, looks perfect. Then you add 3.8 stickers there
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Old May 12, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
It's easy to smooth out the gt4 script before painting, gets filled in, looks perfect. Then you add 3.8 stickers there
LOL, you are the spirit of the "can do" attitude incarnate! You make me feel lazy.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 12:52 PM
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3.8 stickers it is!!!
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Old May 12, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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I would really like to do a Martini decal thing in the car , but I think the headers are next.
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Old May 12, 2016 | 01:07 PM
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Fist mod (of sorts) , changed the key fob to carbon fiber. Wife had ordered this for a Christmas present from Suncoast, look much better than the flat black plastic

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Old May 12, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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I would really like to do a Martini decal thing in the car , but I think the headers are next.
I can certainly help you with that when you are ready to move forward
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Old May 12, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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Fist mod (of sorts) , changed the key fob to carbon fiber. Wife had ordered this for a Christmas present from Suncoast, look much better than the flat black plastic

$18 on eBay

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I can certainly help you with that when you are ready to move forward
You're gonna love those things man.. Total no brainer, you'll wonder why you waited

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LOL, you are the spirit of the "can do" attitude incarnate! You make me feel lazy.
To be perfectly honest, I didn't do that, the paint shop which did my scoops did that work. It's part of their paint prep
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Old May 12, 2016 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio

To be perfectly honest, I didn't do that, the paint shop which did my scoops did that work. It's part of their paint prep
Yes, but finding the shop, dealing with them, that all takes effort IMHO-- perhaps interpersonal skills I find myself lacking. Anyway you still are fun to follow and your energy is palpable.
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