Popular Post Kai Posted February 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi gang so as well as the gt3 intake kit and AET Y section, I treated my car "Bruce" to a wheel fix and "very dark anthracite" powder coating. I think it really adds to the looks - next step is spacers to fill the arches..... Kai 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liongolfer Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Looks great. We'll done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted February 24, 2017 Founder Share Posted February 24, 2017 Really good, how about a black rear badge to match? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Beanoir said: Really good, how about a black rear badge to match? I really like just having "P O R S C H E" on the rear of mine - keeps 'em guessing, but I'd agree, do whatever in black for the stealth look you're achieving. Is that a chrome tailpipe I see...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Thanks guys yeah - black badge might be a good idea yup - (dirty) chrome tips too was also thinking about black intake gills as well, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy L Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The car looks great. The darker wheels really set it off. Have to agree on the black decals and pipes, that would really finish car off. Spacers are also a good call, I fitted 15mm rear and 7mm front last weekend and I think they've made a massive difference to the cars presence without shouting about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKR_77 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Andy L said: The car looks great. The darker wheels really set it off. Have to agree on the black decals and pipes, that would really finish car off. Spacers are also a good call, I fitted 15mm rear and 7mm front last weekend and I think they've made a massive difference to the cars presence without shouting about it. That will increase understeer, why do wider on the back than the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy L Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 From the research that I did online it seems the vast majority of people who have fitted spacers to 9x7 cars have gone for 7mm front with 15mm at the rear. The only real exception that I came across to this configuration were a couple of people in the US who'd fitted 14mm at he rear. 7&15mm sets are also sold by a number of reputable Porsche specialist parts suppliers. At the end of the day though I'm fairly certain that I'll reach the limits of my driving ability way before I notice any impacts either positive or negative that the spacers have had on my car. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 I think if I'm going to fit the spacers, I'd like to go 20 front and rear - maybe more? I want the widest stance and footprint but without any arch rubbing. How wide can we go? Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy L Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 You should measure the gap between the outside edge of the tyre and the inside edge of the wheel arch. The link below takes you through the process in detail. http://www.design911.co.uk/blog/index.php/2013/11/19/wheel-spacers-for-porsche-models/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Ive got 20mm spacers on the rear and have no tyre interference with any parts of wheel arch or suspension. however 20mm on the front will cause tyre rub on lock so I ended up with 10mm on the front. I used 45mm thread bolts on the 20mm spacers and 35mm thread bolts on the 10s. I think this has lightened up the steering without noticing adverse understeer but the steering is more twitchy and has highlighted some play starting in a track rod end bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks guys - useful info there ? Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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