BBS F1 19 inch for 2007 997 turbo

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I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a set of these for my 997 turbo.

They're offered in 8.75 inch or 9.5 inch width up front. Anyone got any experience as to whether the wider wheel is okay on a 997 turbo with say 245/35/19 tyres. Also will this tyre also fit the 8.75 inch wheel if the 9.5 inch at the front are too wide for a 997 turbo?

Settled on 12 inch rears with 325/30/19 tyres

Thanks in advance.

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TB993tt said:

These are the latest and greatest, the RI-D made by BBS Japan, even more exotic materials used and lighter than FI (well 0.1kg on the rear only by the looks of the Jap site)

They make them in 8.5X19 ET53 and 12X19 ET51 so no worries about needing bigger front tyres.

£7K a set by the look of it.

I would have these if I hadn't already made the investment in the FI

http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/en/products/ri_d.html

http://www.baanvelgen.com/wheels-bbs-individual-ri...

Edited by TB993tt on Tuesday 30th September 11:12

Checked these out but availability seemed limited and from memory including taxes closer to £10k. I've seen a lovely Lancia Intergrale I'd stick in the garage for just a bit more to put the cost into perspective!

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Can see what you mean but wheels really do set a car off. CHRs are nice too but the F1 is a brilliant piece of lightweight tech , r id even more so. I'm probably never going to sell my 997 as where can i get a 200mph snotter for £40k? Mines relatively high miles at 68,000 but benefitted from a brand new factory engine so silly to swap it for a turbo s or even a 991 turbo s in my view as changeover figure £50-£110k and i much prefer manuals any way.

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TB993tt said:

hondansx said:

The CH-Rs are pennies in comparison and for me look better than the F1s. No way could i justify spending probably 20% of a car's value on wheels...

CH-Rs are low pressure flow formed and weigh about 12kg for a 9"X19, FIs are made by BBS Motorsport are forged and weigh 7.4kg - that is nearly 40% less.

Some people like to buy latest and greatest cars (on the drip a lot of the time) then obsess about how much value they are retaining/gaining and some like to buy and enjoy what they really want and spend on highest quality parts to make the best driving experience then actually use the cars. If you put a set of FIs on a loaded 997 turbo when it was new they represent ~5% of its value and if you still have 'em on now they have cost you £1400 per annum and are still worth £3+ K.... so even pass the man maths test IMO

They've certainly passed my man maths test. Being told they cannot do them in diamond silver at the mo? Asked them to go back and double check!

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I've ordered these now. 3/4 weeks of waiting. Will get some pics up when they're on the car

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Santa delivered something early

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keep it lit said:

fit !

Ha I would but he's recently been sent to 9e.

As well as these wheels to give the car a mid life refresh its having the following.

- boost leak check
- Supply and fitment of free flowing panel filter
- Supply and fitment of GT2RS intercoolers
- Supply and fitment of 9E Y-Pipe, IPD Plenum and larger Throttle Body
- Supply and fitment of Europipe Stage 2 Loud exhaust
- Supply and fitment of custom GT2 RS hybrid turbos with motorsport bearings, billet wheels
- Supply and fitment of all new turbo oil lines
- Supply and fitment of upgraded clutch
- Supply and fitment of lightweight fly wheel
- full service including plugs
- tuning
- testing (using performance box) to confirm that the car is performing within parameters
- Supply and fitment of progressive lowering springs
- Supply and fitment of GT2 front and rear ARBS
- Supply and fitment of short shift kit
- Fast road geo

Heres a link to a car with the same package performing at VMAX 200. Scalps some pretty quick cars. Only difference is this car has a Capristo Exhaust which is a 200 CEL exhaust rather than 100 CEL Europipe Stage 2 which I've opted for as from the vid footage this car seems too quiet for me.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...h73PerudNbU...

More info about that car here http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=972...er=asc&...
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Edited by IMI A on Saturday 1st November 09:38

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Sorry try these

http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=97200&start=0

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTtI_Rv8o54O...

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Almost finished. Will get better pics up when I can.

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Few more pics after a week. Springs seem to have settled perfectly and are bit lower now. The larger 245 and 325 tyre sizes really lends themselves to much more of a GT3 RS/motorsport stance.








Should have the car back this week. It was running lean after the new turbos etc due to a slight leak from the manifold. Unbelievable that a new engine which is supplied complete with new exhaust and manifold from Porsche under warranty has a slight leak after only 6000 miles.

Edited by IMI A on Monday 1st December 16:27

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Thanks V8

Few more pics from 9e today. Can't wait to see what its like with its new GT2 RS afterburners when i get it back.

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Carl_Docklands said:

Very nice mate but the stock tips, they gotta go in the bin!

They're not stock! They're larger OEM tips from Europipe. You can't see properly at the mo but they're a little bit bigger than stock and I'm not sure anyone makes after market tips that fit the Europipe race exhaust as its pipes are 3 inches/ 76mm. If anyone knows of larger twin tips that will fit I'd love to hear about them.

Edited by IMI A on Wednesday 3rd December 19:23

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Carl_Docklands said:

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Carl_Docklands said:

Very nice mate but the stock tips, they gotta go in the bin!

They're not stock! They're larger OEM tips from Europipe. You can't see properly at the mo but they're a little bit bigger than stock and I'm not sure anyone makes after market tips that fit the Europipe race exhaust as its pipes are 3 inches/ 76mm. If anyone knows of larger twin tips that will fit I'd love to hear about them.

Edited by IMI A on Wednesday 3rd December 19:23

Damn! That's a shame. More pics please, I will need this info if I attempt similar.

I wouldn't bother Carl. The gen 2 OEM tips look brill. In fact I wouldn't mess with a gen 2 car at all. Gen 2s are quick enough out of the box. TBH gen 1 cars are quick enough out of the box but I think I'm possessed

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Carl_Docklands said:

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Carl_Docklands said:

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Carl_Docklands said:

Very nice mate but the stock tips, they gotta go in the bin!

They're not stock! They're larger OEM tips from Europipe. You can't see properly at the mo but they're a little bit bigger than stock and I'm not sure anyone makes after market tips that fit the Europipe race exhaust as its pipes are 3 inches/ 76mm. If anyone knows of larger twin tips that will fit I'd love to hear about them.

Edited by IMI A on Wednesday 3rd December 19:23

Damn! That's a shame. More pics please, I will need this info if I attempt similar.

I wouldn't bother Carl. The gen 2 OEM tips look brill. In fact I wouldn't mess with a gen 2 car at all. Gen 2s are quick enough out of the box. TBH gen 1 cars are quick enough out of the box but I think I'm possessed

Power is corrupting

Yes I received the car back from 9e yesterday and I already want more power!

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Callughan said:

Congrats, I know you were thinking about it for a while. Not sure if I missed it but will you be changing the brakes?

Did about 100 laps at Bedford Autodrome today and the brakes were absolutely fine. Just need to cool them down every 10 to 20 laps. I do like the looks of the Surface Transform ceramics JZM are agents for at the mo and maybe when these brakes are shot I will upgrade. They still have at least 10000 + miles in them IMO and I've always found Porsche steel brakes brill.

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New exhaust tips on Europipe already blued from one track outing

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Callughan said:

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Callughan said:

Congrats, I know you were thinking about it for a while. Not sure if I missed it but will you be changing the brakes?

Did about 100 laps at Bedford Autodrome today and the brakes were absolutely fine. Just need to cool them down every 10 to 20 laps. I do like the looks of the Surface Transform ceramics JZM are agents for at the mo and maybe when these brakes are shot I will upgrade. They still have at least 10000 + miles in them IMO and I've always found Porsche steel brakes brill.

You must have a great technique.

No not really just brake in a straight line, get all your gear changing etc done well before a corner too and always do a cool down lap. If I start feeling more peddle travel I just pop into the pits for 20 mins as it means brake fluid getting hot.

The steel brakes a 997 turbo comes with as standard are very good indeed and are fine on track as long as you manage the heat cycles. Always found Porsche brakes best in the business. I am intrigued by Ceramics now though. Tried a 991 turbo S and its brakes were the best i've ever used - just amazing.