993 Targa...18" wheels?
Discussion
Does anyone know if 18" Turbo style wheels off a Boxter would be a straight forward fit on a 993 Targa? I recall reading somewhere that the Targa required some modifications before 18" wheels could be fitted. Then again I seem to recall loads of stuff which I probably imagined in the first place 
steering rack brace was only for '95 cars not targas....
boxster wheels have different offsets from memory so won't work as the 17's don't..may be different for the 18's ?
but although some say Porsche never approved 18's for the Targa, only as it was never mentioned but enough cars esp in the US have 18's... I'm switching to 18's at the next tyre change
boxster wheels have different offsets from memory so won't work as the 17's don't..may be different for the 18's ?
but although some say Porsche never approved 18's for the Targa, only as it was never mentioned but enough cars esp in the US have 18's... I'm switching to 18's at the next tyre change
Clive, this is what the bracket looks like:
www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p93120.htm
Targa on 18's shouldn't be a problem since you can put 18's on a cab, and though you will lose a little on the ride quality you will gain a lot on turn in and steering feel (and you'll lose most of that understeer too).
www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p93120.htm
Targa on 18's shouldn't be a problem since you can put 18's on a cab, and though you will lose a little on the ride quality you will gain a lot on turn in and steering feel (and you'll lose most of that understeer too).
As above, the steering brace is only needed for early cars (94 and 95 model year). It's a belt-n-braces approach, since the original 18" wheels available for the 993 were significantly heavier than the standard 17" wheels.
However it's not clear whether you need a steering brace if you're putting 18" wheels that are lighter than the original 17" - my 2002 Carrera wheels are lighter than the OEM 993 wheels.
Incidentally the Targa had special lightweight wheels as standard to balance out the added weight of the roof - putting heavyweight 18" wheels on the Targa may make more of a compromise to the handling than the same wheels on a Coupe...
However it's not clear whether you need a steering brace if you're putting 18" wheels that are lighter than the original 17" - my 2002 Carrera wheels are lighter than the OEM 993 wheels.
Incidentally the Targa had special lightweight wheels as standard to balance out the added weight of the roof - putting heavyweight 18" wheels on the Targa may make more of a compromise to the handling than the same wheels on a Coupe...
Dan - any news on getting your car back?
Alex is right, the brace should only be needed for heavier wheels, and the Targa speedlines probably weigh about the same as 2002 Carrera wheels.
Clive, what wheels is your boy thinking of? 2002 Carreras or hollow spoke turbo twists would be okay for weight i think...
Alex is right, the brace should only be needed for heavier wheels, and the Targa speedlines probably weigh about the same as 2002 Carrera wheels.
Clive, what wheels is your boy thinking of? 2002 Carreras or hollow spoke turbo twists would be okay for weight i think...
verysideways said:
Dan - any news on getting your car back?
Fingers crossed for Friday, though I have a suspicion Saturday may be more likely.
I called in on Monday to see the engine in bits. Barrels and heads were all refurb'd and looking like new. They were about to change the O-rings on the through bolts and then it was ready to go back together.
cyberface said:
Incidentally the Targa had special lightweight wheels as standard to balance out the added weight of the roof - putting heavyweight 18" wheels on the Targa may make more of a compromise to the handling than the same wheels on a Coupe...
actually the 993 Targa wheels are HEAVY !
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