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

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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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I was never a huge fan of the traditional Arctic Silver so a big thanks to Danny at TNT autobody, a beautiful GT2 front bumper and rear wing from MAShaw, a clear bra on the entire front end by 6-speeder Mikymu. I went with Tangelo Pearl. Now trying to decide on the wheels. I like my wheels but any opinion on color? If I do change color would you start over or have mine painted or powder coated?



 
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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Looks great.

Wheel wise I'd go w/CCW Classics in Anodized Black in 18", but wide.
 
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:14 AM
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If you keep your current wheels (which I very much like) you should fit some spacers
 
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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I say keep the wheels and powder coat them gloss black, keep the black and orange theme.. It looks great btw
 
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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car looks really nice.... I think you should leave the wheels alone (spacers would be cool) and paint the brake calipers the same color as your car, or even black with orange Porsche decal to match the rest of the car.
 
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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I hate to say this as I'm not into black wheel, but I believe you should paint the centers of your wheels black (to go with all the blacked our areas on your car) and leave the lip polished (for contrast). Then as LiNks stated above, paint the caliper to match the car. It would tie everything in and be a nice contrast behind the black wheel spokes.

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I hate to say this as I'm not into black wheel, but I believe you should paint the centers of your wheels black (to go with all the blacked our areas on your car) and leave the lip polished (for contrast). Then as LiNks stated above, paint the caliper to match the car. It would tie everything in and be a nice contrast behind the black wheel spokes.

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+1 black. looks great
 
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I love the look... Sure, spacer would move you to the "perfect" category.
 
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Very nice
 
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Car looks beautiful, but I think the gloss black wheels would really finish it off.
 
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Black centers/spokes on the wheels. If you decide to get a different set of wheels give me those - LOVE them! ;-)
 
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stunning.
 
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I have the spacers but have not put them on yet. I'm not a fan of black wheels either but thinking the black spokes would look good.
 
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Great looking car! She will look good in black shoes. (only the center, not the lips)
 
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Can I ask how much it cost you? I'm interested in doing similar mods myself...
Also, who's gt2 front bumper did you use?
 


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