For those of you who saw this already: apologies. For the others... MY name is Geoff and I own a 996 TT. Drove down from Santa Barbara to Crystal Cove. We had a great time meeting many of you and checking out the sweet rides. Basically, after the run started, we (wife sitting shotgun ) led the second pack. Since I had only had 140 miles to travel TO THE RUN, I was extra ready to show some Porsche power and open up a can of whip-*** on those F-car lovers (I actually love those cars, mine's just faster . Maybe too fast for my own good, We hit the canyons really good but toward Chapman ave I was loose in the worst way. Two P-car buds came to let me know (Thanks, guys ).

Stuck between a 76 station and Gooyear I did the only reasonable thing: I changed the tire with my best DIY face and said, "Hunny, we're not all that far from wheel enhancement!?!" After the negotiations, we were give 3 acceptable choices: HRE 840R full polish, SSR GT3, and Kinesis F11o. My wife is a real trip, She wanted to go cheep so SSR GT3 was the deal. Then John says, you know ma'am, these Kinesis wheels are 7# each lighter than the others. Well, all of a sudden my wife was very interested in unsprung weight. I still can not understand how I got the F110s but I am not compaining.

We had a scary deal with those triple digit runs and We thank God that the tire didn't let go in the corners otherwise...?

Anyway, today we called Tom at Lucent, who hadn't had much of a day on the run with two tickets , and by the time we got off the phone at least feeling much better. Tom suggested that installing a pss9 setup, I could optimize my handling despite the larger wheel. Well, today the missus green-lighted the upgrade and we spent the day in West LA.

I can only say one thing about Tom and Arling: these guys are real hobbiest and the care I received was awesome. I met Ken today to and spoke with Rodis also, and wanted to express my thanks for your interest and care with the whole blow-out thing.

Pics are in the works. Arling was gonna try to get some up with the upgrade

my first post is
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...=&threadid=7662

 

Some times accidents are a blessing in disguise, I just ruined the 19s on my E46 and am waiting for 3 peice forged wheels to replace my one peice SSRs

 

Geoff,
was very nice meeting u & ur lady today. how do u like it so far?

i'll be seeing u in 2 weeks!

 

pic of Geoff's polar beast,

 

 

Arling,

You da' man! Love the pics. This ride is smoother than stock yet corners so much better. I am extremely happy with the setup and will be back in a couple weeks . Top notch job, I freely and highly recommend Lucent and will be back for more. Their professionalism and craftsmanship are top notch.

thanks all

 

I second the motion -- Lucent is great and Tom, Ken and Arling are the best!

BTW, your car looks fantastic!