996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

HRE P47 pics, anyone?

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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Its more of a "split" 5 spoke wheel, much like the 997 wheels, that eveyrone seems to like...I'm lookng at a set of HRE 547r's now.
 
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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shaunt went a different route, so I still have those P47's here. If you want a photoshop of your car with them, send me a side shot.
 
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TTBoost. Here are 2 chops of your car with the 47's and the 547's.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Thanks Dan, you rock! What's the real difference between these wheels other than the small aesthetic differences? 1 piece( no bolts) vs 3 piece (with bolts)?
 
Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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p47 is a monoblock. 1 piece forged. 21lbs front and 24lbs rear. No lip

547R is a 3pc wheel. heavier, has a lip front and rear. I vote for the monoblock.
 
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Get the monoblok, TT!
 
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I wonder if anyone has P47 here...
 
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Patience paid off...

I can't believe I got these wheels for this price...tires are about 80% and the wheels just need a little lovin'.

They do appear to be quite a bit heavier than stock, but after my stock wheels are back from the powder coater, they will be my track and "go fast" wheels. I am going to weigh both the stock hollow turbo twists and these HRE 547's and I will post the weights...


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