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Feb 15, 2006 7:25:35 AM

Max (SD): Newbie; Loc: San Diego; Posts: 28, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 20, 2003

997tt wheels

As I was watching the Olympics this evening, a Chevrolet commercial was playing which included the new Corvette Z06. The wheels it was sporting looked very similar in style to the 997tt. I knew I had seen them before but could not figure it out. I think Porsche should have chosen a different style, too similar to Z06. Porsche should have done a revision of the classic Fuch wheels, updated and in 19in would have been awesome.

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Feb 15, 2006 10:21:05 AM

Emperor: Veteran; Loc: London & Gothenburg; Posts: 1013, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 6, 2006; Reply to: Max (SD)

Re: 997tt wheels

Although the new rims are very light I still prefer the classic turbine rims.

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Feb 15, 2006 12:59:29 PM

W8MM: Rennteam Master; Loc: Cincinnati, OH , United States; Posts: 3995, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 8, 2003; Reply to: Emperor

Re: 997tt wheels

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luwalira said:
Although the new rims are very light I still prefer the classic turbine rims.

As do I

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Feb 15, 2006 3:20:58 PM

sdy284: Expert; Loc: Wisconsin, USA; Posts: 1348, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 7, 2005; Reply to: Emperor

Re: 997tt wheels

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luwalira said:
Although the new rims are very light I still prefer the classic turbine rims.

definately, those rims were quintessential turbo

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Feb 15, 2006 10:44:05 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59590, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: Emperor

Re: 997tt wheels

Quote:
luwalira said:
Although the new rims are very light I still prefer the classic turbine rims.

I saw an early picture of a 997 Turbo equipped with the old "turbine" Turbo rims, it looked horrible. These rims don't go with the new 997 Turbo because the 997 Turbo has a more "nervous" design compared to the 996 Turbo. Look at the rear, even the side vents, the front...the "clean" turbine Turbo rims don't fit the 997 Turbo visually. Maybe somebody could do a photoshop job to have a visual comparison but I'm almost sure that it doesn't look good.

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Feb 15, 2006 10:46:48 PM

Ron (Houston): Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Houston, TX , United States; Posts: 8812, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 10, 2002; Reply to: RC

Re: 997tt wheels

here you go.

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Feb 15, 2006 10:47:35 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59590, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: Ron (Houston)

Re: 997tt wheels

Wow, Ron.

You're da man...sooooo faassst.

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Feb 15, 2006 10:48:58 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: RC

Re: 997tt wheels

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RC said:
Wow, Ron. You're da man...sooooo faassst.

How did he do that?

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Feb 15, 2006 10:51:38 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59590, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: RC

Re: 997tt wheels

I tried to mark with red circles the "nervous" design spots which don't seem to go with the turbine wheels. Sorry for my amateur work and if you're a design pro, my comments may amuse you but I hope that people understand what I mean.

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Feb 15, 2006 10:56:24 PM

WBH: Expert; Loc: CA; Posts: 1963, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 2, 2004; Reply to: RC

Re: 997tt wheels

RC, still ordering blk painted wheels on your 997TT? I originally was planning to order blk wheels, but not sure if it works w/the new wheel design, esp its very thin-appearing rim....and I'm not a fan of the polished finish....

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Feb 15, 2006 10:56:29 PM

Ron (Houston): Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Houston, TX , United States; Posts: 8812, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 10, 2002; Reply to: fritz

Re: 997tt wheels

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fritz said:
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RC said:
Wow, Ron. You're da man...sooooo faassst.

How did he do that?

There is a graphics software called Photoshop, that let's you do stuff like this

.

I like the new turbo wheels though

.

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Feb 15, 2006 11:17:53 PM

1RAGE: Junior; Loc: Saskatoon, SK, Canada; Posts: 135, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 31, 2003; Reply to: Ron (Houston)

Re: 997tt wheels

The rear brake caliper isn't exactly in the right spot but I'm just being picky... sorry

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Feb 15, 2006 11:22:52 PM

fritz: Rennteam VIP; Loc: BaWü , Germany; Posts: 10248, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 23, 2003; Reply to: Ron (Houston)

Re: 997tt wheels

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Ron (Houston) said:
Quote:
fritz said:
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RC said:
Wow, Ron. You're da man...sooooo faassst.

How did he do that?

There is a graphics software called Photoshop, that let's you do stuff like this .

I meant: how did you do it SOOOOOO FAASSST, but I think you knew that!

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Feb 15, 2006 11:26:05 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59590, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: WBH

Re: 997tt wheels

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VKSF said:
RC, still ordering blk painted wheels on your 997TT? I originally was planning to order blk wheels, but not sure if it works w/the new wheel design, esp its very thin-appearing rim....and I'm not a fan of the polished finish....

Yes, black painted wheels but I'm afraid I don't have any confirmation yet if this option will be possible on first cars. I may even get a launch car, so my choices are pretty limited. Hopefully my dealer and Porsche show mercy with me and get me a car specced to order but I don't know yet for sure.

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Feb 17, 2006 8:10:06 PM

beltar: Veteran; Loc: belgium , Belgium; Posts: 1232, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 15, 2005; Reply to: RC

Re: 997tt wheels

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RC said:
I tried to mark with red circles the "nervous" design spots which don't seem to go with the turbine wheels. Sorry for my amateur work and if you're a design pro, my comments may amuse you but I hope that people understand what I mean.

I completely agree with you RC; The new 997tt needs idd other rims than the turbineshaped old ones. If the by porsche offered new rims are the best choice, i doubt... But definetly they look better then the old ones

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Feb 17, 2006 9:40:03 PM

Turbo Al: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Rochester, New York , United States; Posts: 2531, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 3, 2005; Reply to: Ron (Houston)

Re: 997tt wheels

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Ron (Houston) said:
here you go.

If Porsche offers it, I'm ordering it.

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Feb 17, 2006 11:59:14 PM

amazon: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Belgium , Belgium; Posts: 2110, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 5, 2004; Reply to: Turbo Al

Re: 997tt wheels

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Turbo Al said:
Quote:
Ron (Houston) said:
here you go.

If Porsche offers it, I'm ordering it.

The car looks like a 996TT with those rims. I prefer the new ones.

Although nobody thought on getting the new 19" 997GT3 rims.

Photoshop needed again

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