The 997 Appreciation Thread
Discussion
Mariosbt said:
Don’t they put 20” rims on some 997.2? Is there any difference apart from engine, lights, bumpers etc.?
I thought 997s where most;y 18 or 19". Maybe on some later GT models or special editions (speedster etc.) had 20s? I do have a complete list from Porsche of all approved 997 wheel/tyre sizes on my home PC, so could check for you tonight, if of interest?Then again, I'm a large rim "hater" and, given the choice (ie: never as I only buy second hand) I'd always spec the smallest wheels possible. When it comes to wheels I subscribe to the "less is more" mantra.
RiccardoG said:
Then again, I'm a large rim "hater" and, given the choice (ie: never as I only buy second hand) I'd always spec the smallest wheels possible. When it comes to wheels I subscribe to the "less is more" mantra.
100%. Small wheels generally weigh less, tramline less and give more feel and tyres are more affordable.The only downside is they don't always look better or fill the arch as well as larger wheels.
RiccardoG said:
Mariosbt said:
Don’t they put 20” rims on some 997.2? Is there any difference apart from engine, lights, bumpers etc.?
I thought 997s where most;y 18 or 19". Maybe on some later GT models or special editions (speedster etc.) had 20s? I do have a complete list from Porsche of all approved 997 wheel/tyre sizes on my home PC, so could check for you tonight, if of interest?Then again, I'm a large rim "hater" and, given the choice (ie: never as I only buy second hand) I'd always spec the smallest wheels possible. When it comes to wheels I subscribe to the "less is more" mantra.
When I first bought my Carrera 997.1 C2 I didn’t realise but someone had fitted C4 wheels (ET51)to the rear. I’ve since put the correct wheels (ET67) on. TBH I preferred the stance with the C4 wheels as below.
They were flush with the rear arches.
They were flush with the rear arches.
Edited by Mariosbt on Tuesday 16th February 18:19
anonymous said:
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The official launch was on the 23 June 2006 where the car was displayed at the launch reception in Monte Carlo but guests were not permitted to touch it. The new owner then paid the remaining 141,900 Euros and took delivery. Through a mutual friend I was able to buy the car since the original owner was moving on to a new Ferrari model. I was very happy with the colour combination because when I moved to Switzerland in 1988 I bought a wine red BMW 325i Carbrio, one of the first of that type and colour in the country and I really loved it. Kept it for many years and only sold it because it was just not being driven. I won't be selling this one because I find all the electronics in the new ones very confusing for me. Must be an age thing!
anonymous said:
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Ah Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. We used to ski either in the next valley at Wengen or Murren, or above Villars sur Ollon where our son was at school. The drive from Lac Geneve up to Villars in the winter often was very interesting. Many times I have seen large four wheel drive SUVs with the wrong tyres (often UK registered) spinning down the middle of the road. No problems with the Porsche on winter tyres and chains if necessary when my wife and I visited for parent days. The 5 series touring is also a great car in the snow for moving copious amounts of luggage. We lived in Northern Switzerland but decided to return to the UK to support elderly relatives. Edited by rtill on Thursday 18th February 11:45
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