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STRADALE said:
Me too, compliments the car really well. Both the 67 & 171 accomplish this imo plus they're lighter than stock. I wonder if you can feel any difference when combining 2 lighter unsprung factors,,,,, lighter PCCB's w/ the lighter wheels VS. steel w/ stock. Maybe, maybe not but it can't hurt.
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STRADALE said:
Good looking wheel. HRE needed something less bling for the Turbo that wheel does it imo. Still like the Champions but those are right up there, definitely wont rule them out. What does a set cost?
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Crash said:
Those HRE wheels seem to be a copy of the Manthey wheels - unless the Manthey wheels are also a copy of something else .
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Crash said:
Those HRE wheels seem to be a copy of the Manthey wheels - unless the Manthey wheels are also a copy of something else .
Hello "Crash,"
Judging by the number of posts, shouldn't YOU be the one giving a lecture on wheel design history?
Don't know who is first, but isn't the classic mesh one of the oldest wheel designs?? Just about everyone, BBS/Champions/Manthey/Fikse, has some version of this, only variation being the number of forks. http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=Wheels
As I saw it on so many P race cars at the Long Beach GP, I *hope* there might be something inherent good about the design. Either that or someone is paying someone a lot of sponsorship $$$.
The Manthey you posted is famous for its quality, but unfortunately also for its cost. Definitely in the "ouch ouch" territory!
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I had a long conversation/thread on www.rennteam.com's GT2/3 forum a while back on this issue with someone who is based in Germany and tests brake in some professional capacity. He is knowledgeable (at least appears so to me), experienced, and is NOT exactly a PCCB advocate. One of the very few advantages, actually the ONLY one, he would concede to PCCB unconditionally is the reduced unsprung weight (35 lbs. against Big Red AFAIK).
Supposedly the advantage is more than just the weight loss. Being of the unsprung type, this small amount is enough to result in "better" ride/handling that is noticeable. You could also hear/feel the difference if you are to put your ear against the floor of the car as it goes over things like railroad track (I told him my wife wouldn't exactly appreciate this kind of experiment.).
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STRADALE said:
Me too, compliments the car really well. Both the 67 & 171 accomplish this imo plus they're lighter than stock. I wonder if you can feel any difference when combining 2 lighter unsprung factors,,,,, lighter PCCB's w/ the lighter wheels VS. steel w/ stock. Maybe, maybe not but it can't hurt.
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cannga said:
HRE wheel is 5600 for a 19 inch set. Wheel Enhancement would give me 1500 for my Turbo wheel (I know, not much, but I don't think I could get much more by selling on ebay (??), less the hassle of shipping damage.) if I pull them new and don't want to bother with selling them myself.
Champion wheels are great, but do have a look at these HRE's. The silver finish is much less bling and that aggressive dive towards the middle is something to behold. I am partial to this classic 7 spoke mesh design, particularly after I saw them on those RS Spyder's.
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STRADALE said:
Good looking wheel. HRE needed something less bling for the Turbo that wheel does it imo. Still like the Champions but those are right up there, definitely wont rule them out. What does a set cost?
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nberry said:
Not that you ever listen to me, I definitely would recommend the first wheel. The second wheel is for drug dealers, pimps and rap artist. The first are more elegant, classy, understated and will not detract from the entire car.
With the second, the first thing you will notice (if it is possible to notice a Porsche )are the wheels. The car will be secondary. I like cars to have symmetry.
BTW, have you asked yourself why Porsche doesn't offer these type of wheels? You may be better off saving $10,000.
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jeffbco said:
The 171 will do a better job of "hiding" the lug bolts. Also, as someone mentioned before, I wish both wheels did not have the little holes - I don't think they add anything to the looks - just somethng else to clean.
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cannga said:
I had a long conversation/thread on www.rennteam.com's GT2/3 forum a while back on this issue with someone who is based in Germany and tests brake in some professional capacity. He is knowledgeable (at least appears so to me), experienced, and is NOT exactly a PCCB advocate. One of the very few advantages, actually the ONLY one, he would concede to PCCB unconditionally is the reduced unsprung weight (35 lbs. against Big Red AFAIK).
Supposedly the advantage is more than just the weight loss. Being of the unsprung type, this small amount is enough to result in "better" ride/handling that is noticeable. You could also hear/feel the difference if you are to put your ear against the floor of the car as it goes over things like railroad track (I told him my wife wouldn't exactly appreciate this kind of experiment.).
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STRADALE said:
Me too, compliments the car really well. Both the 67 & 171 accomplish this imo plus they're lighter than stock. I wonder if you can feel any difference when combining 2 lighter unsprung factors,,,,, lighter PCCB's w/ the lighter wheels VS. steel w/ stock. Maybe, maybe not but it can't hurt.
Thanks Can.
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cannga said:
Champion wheels are great, but do have a look at these HRE's. The silver finish is much less bling and that aggressive dive towards the middle is something to behold. I am partial to this classic 7 spoke mesh design, particularly after I saw them on those RS Spyder's.
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STRADALE said:
Good looking wheel. HRE needed something less bling for the Turbo that wheel does it imo. Still like the Champions but those are right up there, definitely wont rule them out. What does a set cost?
That's the part I LOVE, the "dive" The HRE's have a good one but dont you thiink the 171's dive is more aggressive?
Here's another pic
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andrea said:
wow! this is stunning! techart aerokit also... which type of HRE is this?
do you have more pics of this 997 turbo cabrio?