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Mar 13, 2006 8:14:07 PM
- Georges G. Hayek
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Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
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baboo said:
I switched from Sport Design to Carrera Classics. Cleaning Sport Design's is a nightmare.
I had mine "proteched" and just have to spray with their product on the wheel and than highpressure cleaning , finished!
I never have to clean them manually.
They are cleaned weekly though.
Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
i ordered last week carrera S wheels.
Sport Design are too busy for me, I agree they are nice and good looking, but i evaluate them as too common because that style of rims, has been used extensively by:
1)BMW
2)Audi
3)Honda S2000
and many aftermarket companies....
On the other hand, Carrera Clasics are very classy and nice...But 2 reasons i rejected them on my mind..
Althought they are very nice and "less is more" philoshophy
1)They are simular and in the same philosophy of previous Porsche models, 996 carrera II and so on....So at the end of the day you end up with a wheel simular to previous 911's
2)they are also very simular to the Carrera III 18" wheels that the base 3.6 997 features as standard....
So it does not differentiate from the standard wheel of the 3,6 base model
3)As i already have the carrera III on my car, i thought that it will be a change NOT noticeable by my eye or even others.. So i thought of it as an unjustified cost that it will not differentiate my car..from its present appearance...
Moreover, the carrera S wheel has some benefits like:
1) Its TOTAL new design philosophy.
2) Its impressive appearance(always my personal opinion)
3) Its aggresive and muscular stance
4) Relatively easy to clean...
And something last but not least..
Every Porsche model had its own wheel type...
Like the 993, 996, Boxster 987 and Cayman...
Now it is in myh understanding that the CARRERA S wheel is the wheel type that caracterizes the 997 carrera.It was presented with that wheel and will most probably be remembered in the future with that wheel...
So i d like to have my car with the wheel it best described the 997
And note that not only the carrera S was introduced with that wheel BUT ALSO ,the basic 3.6 model, was presented to the press and brochures, very ofter ,with the same carrera S wheel !!!
Of course thats just my opinion, because every wheel is nice and disegned to fit one's own taste..
One thing is sure, with the beautifull design of the 911, every porsche wheel is very attractive..
PS. I also rejected the new Carrera Sport wheel because i thought that its width 8.5 front and 11.5 rear was TOO MUCH for my car and had to be fitted with 305-30 19 on the rear only...
lus it cannot take 5mm spacers and in the 4 models can be combined with 17mm rear spacers...
Have fun..
Sport Design are too busy for me, I agree they are nice and good looking, but i evaluate them as too common because that style of rims, has been used extensively by:
1)BMW
2)Audi
3)Honda S2000
and many aftermarket companies....
On the other hand, Carrera Clasics are very classy and nice...But 2 reasons i rejected them on my mind..
Althought they are very nice and "less is more" philoshophy
1)They are simular and in the same philosophy of previous Porsche models, 996 carrera II and so on....So at the end of the day you end up with a wheel simular to previous 911's
2)they are also very simular to the Carrera III 18" wheels that the base 3.6 997 features as standard....
So it does not differentiate from the standard wheel of the 3,6 base model
3)As i already have the carrera III on my car, i thought that it will be a change NOT noticeable by my eye or even others.. So i thought of it as an unjustified cost that it will not differentiate my car..from its present appearance...
Moreover, the carrera S wheel has some benefits like:
1) Its TOTAL new design philosophy.
2) Its impressive appearance(always my personal opinion)
3) Its aggresive and muscular stance
4) Relatively easy to clean...
And something last but not least..
Every Porsche model had its own wheel type...
Like the 993, 996, Boxster 987 and Cayman...
Now it is in myh understanding that the CARRERA S wheel is the wheel type that caracterizes the 997 carrera.It was presented with that wheel and will most probably be remembered in the future with that wheel...
So i d like to have my car with the wheel it best described the 997
And note that not only the carrera S was introduced with that wheel BUT ALSO ,the basic 3.6 model, was presented to the press and brochures, very ofter ,with the same carrera S wheel !!!
Of course thats just my opinion, because every wheel is nice and disegned to fit one's own taste..
One thing is sure, with the beautifull design of the 911, every porsche wheel is very attractive..
PS. I also rejected the new Carrera Sport wheel because i thought that its width 8.5 front and 11.5 rear was TOO MUCH for my car and had to be fitted with 305-30 19 on the rear only...
lus it cannot take 5mm spacers and in the 4 models can be combined with 17mm rear spacers...
Have fun..
Mar 14, 2006 12:45:10 PM
- charliepug
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Mar 14, 2006 3:32:13 PM
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Mar 14, 2006 5:03:54 PM
- Paul S in TX
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Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
I love the Sport Design Wheels on my Club Coupe--they take a bit longer to clean, but it's not that bad. It may take me 5 minutes longer than the Turbo look wheels on my Boxster S.
I use a Microfiber Wash Mit when washing mine. Just wrap your fingers (inside the wash mit) around each spoke, go up and down each spoke one at a time, and you're done in no time.
I use a Microfiber Wash Mit when washing mine. Just wrap your fingers (inside the wash mit) around each spoke, go up and down each spoke one at a time, and you're done in no time.
Mar 14, 2006 7:11:10 PM
- Freak 2
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Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
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Paul S in TX said:
I love the Sport Design Wheels on my Club Coupe--they take a bit longer to clean, but it's not that bad. It may take me 5 minutes longer than the Turbo look wheels on my Boxster S.
I use a Microfiber Wash Mit when washing mine. Just wrap your fingers (inside the wash mit) around each spoke, go up and down each spoke one at a time, and you're done in no time.
Like Percymon said, WHAT about the inside of the rim ??
The outside shouldn't be a problem, IMO it isn't more difficult to clean them than the outsides of the Carrera S rims, but with the latter you can shine the insides effortlessly, and FOR ME that's VERY IMPORTANT
Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
I also preffer the Carrera S rims and totally agree with your arguments Dilinger. One thing that is annoying to my concern is that the brake-callipers are not visible enough and hidden behind all the spokes. Especially if you have PCCB I think it looks way better with Carrera S wheel or Carrera Classics... But that's just my two cents and at the end the only decision point will be personal taste and preferences!
Good luck with your decision
Good luck with your decision
Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
Hey if you want black wheels you can't get the SPORT DESIGN. I tried to get the factory painted (they wouldn't) and then when the car came I realised why...the joint between the spokes and the rim is NOT clean...since its a one piece wheel. That means painting it black would leave a slightly imprecise edge..unless its ALL BLACK. I'm looking at aftermarket for my black wheels with polished rims (HREs)
Mar 15, 2006 1:31:19 AM
- U Boat Commander
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Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
I love the Gemballa Racing 19" Wheels, but many people think they are too busy.
http://www.gemballausa.com/view.asp?mod=997&imid=g97_sz_19R&nnim=3&view=1#
http://www.gemballausa.com/winfo.asp?whl=racing19
http://www.gemballausa.com/view.asp?mod=997&imid=g97_sz_19R&nnim=3&view=1#
http://www.gemballausa.com/winfo.asp?whl=racing19
Mar 15, 2006 3:09:13 AM
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Mar 15, 2006 3:42:23 PM
- Paul S in TX
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Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
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Freak 2 said:Quote:
Paul S in TX said:
I love the Sport Design Wheels on my Club Coupe--they take a bit longer to clean, but it's not that bad. It may take me 5 minutes longer than the Turbo look wheels on my Boxster S.
I use a Microfiber Wash Mit when washing mine. Just wrap your fingers (inside the wash mit) around each spoke, go up and down each spoke one at a time, and you're done in no time.
Like Percymon said, WHAT about the inside of the rim ??
The outside shouldn't be a problem, IMO it isn't more difficult to clean them than the outsides of the Carrera S rims, but with the latter you can shine the insides effortlessly, and FOR ME that's VERY IMPORTANT
Inside of the rims is easy--when new, I removed the wheels waxed the insides, and they rinse clean enough that I don't feel "dirty" not being able to sponge out the inside of the rims on a regular basis. Also, because of the spokes, you don't see nearly as much inside rim surface, shiny or dull.
So it matters a whole lot less.A concourse guy, is probably not gonna like them. Me, I don't sweat a little, virtually unseen inner wheel rim dirt.
Mar 15, 2006 4:27:59 PM
- wangt1015
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Re: Carrera S or Sport Design Wheels
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U Boat Commander said:
I love the Gemballa Racing 19" Wheels, but many people think they are too busy.
http://www.gemballausa.com/view.asp?mod=997&imid=g97_sz_19R&nnim=3&view=1#
http://www.gemballausa.com/winfo.asp?whl=racing19
Now those rims look awesome!!
Any idea how much for a set of those?
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