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Old 07-03-2016, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Fadi1
Okay! Today we tried at my dealership to fit GT4 wheels on my Spyder. They had a GT4 in the showroom and I asked to try and see how they fit.
In the back the fit is perfect despite the offset difference. In the front I will need 5 mm spacers to avoid any contact as the suspension coil is wider on the Spyder.
So I placed the order for mat black wheels with SC2 tires in a week will do the installation and I will post pictures of the final product. Very excited especially after my first track day at COTA with the Spyder as I suspect the grip is going to be even soooo much better. The car stand will also be amazing. Here are pictures of the try outs
Yeah I think I saw you at cota in one of the run groups. Car looks awesome! I was there in carmine gt4
Old 07-12-2016, 03:19 PM
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Old 07-12-2016, 07:38 PM
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New vanity plate (ARANEA is a type of Spider in Latin) and a little Nurburgring sticker cause I just came back from there
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Nice.
How long did the plates take from when you ordered?
Old 07-12-2016, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by laranja
Nice.
How long did the plates take from when you ordered?
Almost a year because the first time they arrived the word was off-center to the left, they fixed it for free but that took almost 3 months
Old 07-13-2016, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Almost a year because the first time they arrived the word was off-center to the left, they fixed it for free but that took almost 3 months
LOL.
Stamping letters on metal plates.

Pretty much sums up everything
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making anything.

I'm 3 months in waiting for mine.
Old 07-13-2016, 01:19 AM
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Calexio - looks great - I just got mine, as well...
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Old 07-14-2016, 12:38 PM
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Today I installed the direct vent PCV mod as developed by d00d https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/9321...e-journal.html




Vent filter installed




Plug for intake installed




The middle hose is the vent hose installed from the air oil separator

I also hard wired a fused connector for my CTEK trickle charger. My Spyder definitely came with a standard wet lead acid battery because I could see the acid sloshing around inside the battery.
Old 07-15-2016, 04:35 PM
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Finally got back my Spyder back from Wheelsboutique, and Keenan took these amazing pics. Can't say enough good things about these guys. I ordered the 20 in. HRE FF01's in "Tarmac" with GT4 fitment (245/295). Also installed Fabspeed Sport Headers, as well. What a car!!! Hope you guys enjoy the pics. I haven't seen many Spyders with aftermarket wheels.























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Aftermarket wheels look great! Considered clear side markers yet?
Old 07-15-2016, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by csesin
Finally got back my Spyder back from Wheelsboutique, and Keenan took these amazing pics. Can't say enough good things about these guys. I ordered the 20 in. HRE FF01's in "Tarmac" with GT4 fitment (245/295). Also installed Fabspeed Sport Headers, as well. What a car!!! Hope you guys enjoy the pics. I haven't seen many Spyders with aftermarket wheels.























My God Carlos...your car is gorgeous and the wheels look phenomenal!
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Old 07-15-2016, 09:09 PM
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Looks amazing! Can you tell us more on how you did this? Source of the fabric, custom re-upholstering of the existing cushions?

Originally Posted by 981Spyder_PTS
Added some white/black/green pepita to my Spyder





Old 07-15-2016, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport
My God Carlos...your car is gorgeous and the wheels look phenomenal!
+1!!!
Old 07-15-2016, 10:53 PM
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Thanks guys. Yeah, I've been dragging my feet on swapping the markers, but makes even more sense to me now with the black wheels.
Old 07-15-2016, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by csesin
Thanks guys. Yeah, I've been dragging my feet on swapping the markers, but makes even more sense to me now with the black wheels.
I don't care either way about the markers, but your new wheels look terrific and make a good argument for trading up the wheels.


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