991 GTS wheel centre locks
991 GTS wheel centre locks
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northerner

Original Poster:

115 posts

233 months

Saturday 20th March 2021
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Just about to purchase a 991.2 GTS with the centre lock wheels and have noticed that they don't have any writing (loosen/tighten?) on them.

The main dealer stated that the writing was deleted as part of a 'Stealth' package and he's confirmed this with Porsche in Stuttgart.

Has anyone come across this before?

Largechris

2,019 posts

114 months

Saturday 20th March 2021
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Lol must add this to the list of fatuous Porsche options. Wonder how much that option cost.

Jakob911

82 posts

84 months

Saturday 20th March 2021
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That sounds odd indeed. I’d ask to see the communication from AG confirming that. Is it possible the prior owner replaced the parts with non OEM ? The loosen tighten is not cosmetic it’s really a safety guide given the force you have to exert to the lock. What is also odd is to get a response from AG on such a matter.

Mister_Beefcake

5 posts

62 months

Saturday 20th March 2021
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I think the centre lock nuts were prone to fading, have they just been painted over?

andyrees

6 posts

205 months

Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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I would be suspicious. i have just checked the CL on my GTS and there is clear indications on them showing the torque and Stop location - would be strange if that’s not there. running my finger over also indicated that the writing is engraved and mine show zero signs of fading / degradation.

I am thinking of selling my 67 plate guards red GTS still with 17 months porsche extended warranty if you are interested .


Hobo

6,389 posts

269 months

Wednesday 24th March 2021
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'Stealth Package' smile

I bought a 992.1 at the weekend, and the centre locks are have all the correct information detailed on them. Sounds to me more like they have had the wheels redone and in error painted the centre locks.

They can be repurchased though.

atyl1972

42 posts

61 months

Wednesday 24th March 2021
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Send some pics my way Andy please

Holgate86

471 posts

63 months

Wednesday 24th March 2021
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Knowing Andy and his love for cars over a number of years, his GTS would be a great buy.........and my favourite colour.

H

Monch

708 posts

226 months

Wednesday 24th March 2021
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northerner said:
Just about to purchase a 991.2 GTS with the centre lock wheels and have noticed that they don't have any writing (loosen/tighten?) on them.

The main dealer stated that the writing was deleted as part of a 'Stealth' package and he's confirmed this with Porsche in Stuttgart.

Has anyone come across this before?
Even without photos, I bet the nuts have been repainted because of fading.
Without a doubt I would ask/insist on 4 new nuts. Thats about £1000 retail

andyrees

6 posts

205 months

Wednesday 24th March 2021
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atyl1972 said:
Send some pics my way Andy please
Hi,

Let me know how best to send some pictures to you - I have tried to via your profile however it states that 'the recipient does not permit emails'

Cheers

mikeh501

799 posts

204 months

Thursday 25th March 2021
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and dealers are surprised when everyone assumes their lying because they opened their mouth. stealth package loooollll.

definatly being painted due to fading rather than replaced.

got pictures?

northerner

Original Poster:

115 posts

233 months

Thursday 25th March 2021
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Not the best pic:



The wheels have been refurbished and look decent.

However, I don't appreciate being misled on spec or sold a car which isn't as described (another issue) which may lead to the car being rejected if the issues aren't resolved.

Edited by northerner on Thursday 25th March 10:14

teddosan

213 posts

105 months

Thursday 25th March 2021
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andyrees said:
I would be suspicious. i have just checked the CL on my GTS and there is clear indications on them showing the torque and Stop location - would be strange if that’s not there. running my finger over also indicated that the writing is engraved and mine show zero signs of fading / degradation.

I am thinking of selling my 67 plate guards red GTS still with 17 months porsche extended warranty if you are interested .

Don't suppose it's a manual is it?

andyrees

6 posts

205 months

Thursday 25th March 2021
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teddosan said:
andyrees said:
I would be suspicious. i have just checked the CL on my GTS and there is clear indications on them showing the torque and Stop location - would be strange if that’s not there. running my finger over also indicated that the writing is engraved and mine show zero signs of fading / degradation.

I am thinking of selling my 67 plate guards red GTS still with 17 months porsche extended warranty if you are interested .

Don't suppose it's a manual is it?
Sorry - It’s PDK

andyrees

6 posts

205 months

Thursday 25th March 2021
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Holgate86 said:
Knowing Andy and his love for cars over a number of years, his GTS would be a great buy.........and my favourite colour.

H
Thanks H - you know me well!

boringbeige

380 posts

194 months

Friday 26th March 2021
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They ve been incorrectly painted and your OPC is lying.

andyrees

6 posts

205 months

Friday 26th March 2021
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atyl1972 said:
Send some pics my way Andy please
here you go...
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11453062