any suggestions on performance rims for a 944?
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I think these fuch reps would look the dogs do daas
http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt72_424_-cma81-cmo1...
http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt72_424_-cma81-cmo1...
bigunit00 said:
I think these fuch reps would look the dogs do daas
http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt72_424_-cma81-cmo1...
Maybe, but if you use them on a track car they'll crack (ask me how I know!), which is why they also sell "competition" standard replicas too, but much dearer.http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt72_424_-cma81-cmo1...
OP, it would be useful to know more about the car - early cars have different wheels offsets than later ones for example, plus you might have a size preference based on the tyres you intend to use (and their availability in certain sizes).
I hope the other person who thinks they're buying it on Saturday is your dad!
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I would think going up to 17" will give you a wide choice of wheels and of tyres too - you'll find genuine Porsche Boxster/996 ones not too expensive on eBay (if they'll fit). That's an early (square dash, battery under bonnet) car so you'll probably need spacers for most upgrades.
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I would think going up to 17" will give you a wide choice of wheels and of tyres too - you'll find genuine Porsche Boxster/996 ones not too expensive on eBay (if they'll fit). That's an early (square dash, battery under bonnet) car so you'll probably need spacers for most upgrades.
Any 996/986 wheels will need expensive spacers. A series one 944 needs a 23mm offset wheel.
Why do you want to change the wheels? Is it 'because race car'? If you add more tyres and grip then you need more suspension and this car doesnt appear to have had any suspension work done.
There was a set of replica Cup2s on eBay, but Im struggling to find them now. They had the right offset and wouldnt hav erequired spacers. Heavy though, so youd probably be better of with 996 C2 wheels which are the same size as Cup2s, but weigh less and sell for a fraction the money. They will need 30mm spacers all round though.
Why do you want to change the wheels? Is it 'because race car'? If you add more tyres and grip then you need more suspension and this car doesnt appear to have had any suspension work done.
There was a set of replica Cup2s on eBay, but Im struggling to find them now. They had the right offset and wouldnt hav erequired spacers. Heavy though, so youd probably be better of with 996 C2 wheels which are the same size as Cup2s, but weigh less and sell for a fraction the money. They will need 30mm spacers all round though.
thegoose said:
I hope the other person who thinks they're buying it on Saturday is your dad!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I would think going up to 17" will give you a wide choice of wheels and of tyres too - you'll find genuine Porsche Boxster/996 ones not too expensive on eBay (if they'll fit). That's an early (square dash, battery under bonnet) car so you'll probably need spacers for most upgrades.
yea thats my dad, ill keep an eye out for a nice set of boxsters not really in any rush as its a long term project so just looking for ideas and advice at the moment http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I would think going up to 17" will give you a wide choice of wheels and of tyres too - you'll find genuine Porsche Boxster/996 ones not too expensive on eBay (if they'll fit). That's an early (square dash, battery under bonnet) car so you'll probably need spacers for most upgrades.
.benjj said:
I have 3 sets of Cookie Cutters, 1 on rally winter rubber, 1 on summer sticky road and track rubber and a third set awaiting resto.
I like them, theyre period, the right fit and very light for what they are. Stand up to a real kicking too.
Absolutely right - proper wheels, cheap & lightI like them, theyre period, the right fit and very light for what they are. Stand up to a real kicking too.
When you drop the car on new suspension they will look a whole lot better as well. Keep it light, and stick with 15's as the tyres will be cheaper. Might be worth checking wheel widths & running 7" rims, same tyres all round to help with any understeer, and helps even out tyre wear as you can swap F/R.
thegoose, I've bought one 9x16 Ricambio Fuchs replica from Design911 for a 924S/968 track car and planned to buy a second once I confirmed it would fit. After reading your post I'm a bit worried about cracking and maybe I should buy the competition version, although this is 3x the price.
Can you tell me more about your wheel cracking? I think it was on a 911, was this front or back wheel? Just wondered if the 911 engine at the back caused higher temps and whether I'd have the same problems on a 924.
I suspect the answer is to buy the competition versions.
Can you tell me more about your wheel cracking? I think it was on a 911, was this front or back wheel? Just wondered if the 911 engine at the back caused higher temps and whether I'd have the same problems on a 924.
I suspect the answer is to buy the competition versions.
nsa said:
thegoose, I've bought one 9x16 Ricambio Fuchs replica from Design911 for a 924S/968 track car and planned to buy a second once I confirmed it would fit. After reading your post I'm a bit worried about cracking and maybe I should buy the competition version, although this is 3x the price.
Can you tell me more about your wheel cracking? I think it was on a 911, was this front or back wheel? Just wondered if the 911 engine at the back caused higher temps and whether I'd have the same problems on a 924.
I suspect the answer is to buy the competition versions.
These were 8x15's bought from eBay in 2005, used once in the dry and they cracked around the bolt holes Can you tell me more about your wheel cracking? I think it was on a 911, was this front or back wheel? Just wondered if the 911 engine at the back caused higher temps and whether I'd have the same problems on a 924.
I suspect the answer is to buy the competition versions.
Someone experienced in the paddock said "yep, that's normal, they might be alright if just used in the wet though", bit late by then, I'd already ruined them!The fact that Design 911 offer competition versions, and the fact that they're so much dearer, would suggest that using the normal ones for racing isn't a good idea.
What I did was use 7x15 cookie cutters (6 for £150 on eBay, although 1 turned out to be too warped when balancing) on the front and 8x15 genuine Fuchs on the rear. I suspect used prices have risen somewhat since then but either way as the real thing they hold their value, or appreciate (provided you don't damage them!). I think I got a slightly scruffy pair from Jasmine via eBay for under £250 back then.
I may have 2 or 3 cookie cutters kicking around but nothing else I'm afraid. They looked OK when refurb'd together with the Fuchs with yellow centres & polished rims (£50/wheel).
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