996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
Ray your car is so damm amazing ! I love the stock body for the most part on wheels and a nice drop, makes me realize how beautiful the car is even stock.

BTW i think im getting the techart add on wing in place of my GT2, i think it suits the car much better whith the stock decklid!!
Thanks Martin! Before I got the TA style spoiler, I want to go with the 9ff GT2 style that you have. It look beautiful and aggressive in most angle. But it look kind of strange from the 3/4 front of the car. The TA and Strosek fit the body line better, Or a full GT2 deck lid.
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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Thanks Martin! Before I got the TA style spoiler, I want to go with the 9ff GT2 style that you have. It look beautiful and aggressive in most angle. But it look kind of strange from the 3/4 front of the car. The TA and Strosek fit the body line better, Or a full GT2 deck lid.
Exactly! I just posted up an older picture of my stock rear, and i thought wow, the car looked alot better before haha.. I love how the techart is an oversized stock looking wing and fits almost all the way down to the decklid. I will be switching it
 
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Quick fixup of that black wheel, added wannabe tints really quickly, cleanup the colors etc from the original as much as I could...
 
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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gunmetal...my next wheels are going to be gunmetal..
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
Exactly! I just posted up an older picture of my stock rear, and i thought wow, the car looked alot better before haha.. I love how the techart is an oversized stock looking wing and fits almost all the way down to the decklid. I will be switching it
ha ha. I was JUST thinking the same thing about my GT2 style wing. It kind of overpowers the rear of the car and looks awkward from some angles. I was debating over the Strosek or Techart. My car is black, so I was thinking about the carbon Techart style wing. Glad to see that I'm not the only one thinking that.
 
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Faast996TT
ha ha. I was JUST thinking the same thing about my GT2 style wing. It kind of overpowers the rear of the car and looks awkward from some angles. I was debating over the Strosek or Techart. My car is black, so I was thinking about the carbon Techart style wing. Glad to see that I'm not the only one thinking that.
Nope, and im doing the same thing and swapping to the techart. Now i feel GT2 wing and decklid, or none at all!
 
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Meridian is such a beautiful colour that it might not look its best with dark coloured wheels. It's not a grey at all when viewed on some angels, more of a gold than silver. I'd keep the wheels silver for now.
 
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Meridian is so elegant and classy. I'm afraid black might clash - I'd go with gunmetal - understated and elegant.
 
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did you get your wheels resealed with laquer or not once they were bolted back together or isn't this this necessary ?
 
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black would be sick with a polished lip
 
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did you get your wheels resealed with laquer or not once they were bolted back together or isn't this this necessary ?
Wheels must be resealed once taken apart with a adhesive sealant, my wheels are drying right now at my shop!
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Not a fan of black wheels. Either silver or gunmetal.
 
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My Cargraphic's are getting repainted Mercedes Granite Grey this upcoming week. I'll post pictures when I get them back.
 
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I have a different opinion than most - I feel the charcoal looks blahhhh. Silver or black look better IMO.
 
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Originally Posted by RichardCH
did you get your wheels resealed with laquer or not once they were bolted back together or isn't this this necessary ?
No, There is no gasket or any seal between the center piece and ring, Just both them together.
 


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