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Mar 19, 2004 | 11:11 AM

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Yeah, I figured that out real quick, thanks. I heard if you set the camber on the Techarts to between 1.5-1.7 which is standard spec for GT2, the wheels do not stick out further than the bumper

Lou

Do you really want that high camber look. Personally, I think you'll need more than -1.7. Look at the techart car in Excellence a few months back. Silver car with the techart wheels. Those rears reaaly stick out of the fenders. I like my cars with minimal camber. Just enough for good street performance but not more. This gives the car a more squared off look as opposed to a rearend that looks like King Kong sat on it.

Mar 19, 2004 | 11:30 AM

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Since when did adjusting camber center around looks????

Mar 19, 2004 | 11:33 AM

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Since when did adjusting camber center around looks????

Exactly.

Mar 19, 2004 | 01:14 PM

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Lou,
I would have responded sooner but just got back from vacation. You will absolutely love the Cargraphics once you get them!! Everytime I go out to functions etc.. the wheels are always a topic

Besides, It sounds as if you have a line on them... If you were doing the Techart nose & tail package then I would consider the Techarts ...

Mar 19, 2004 | 07:50 PM

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If you're going for the all around good, clean look...then go with the Techart's. However, availability like you said is a problem.

If you're going for the aggressive look....then get the Cargraphic's. Sounds like you're getting a hell of a deal anyways.

Life could be worse.

Mar 19, 2004 | 09:42 PM

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Here are some pics of my car back in the day when I had the cargraphic wheels.
CARGRAPHIC WHEELS ON MY CAR

Reason I got rid of them is cuz I get bored very quickly. They are more agressive looking then the TechArts. I do have the TechArt Formula on my Cayenne and love how easily they are to keep clean.

Mar 19, 2004 | 11:04 PM

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Tech art 19 in BLACK.
I just got them in 18 for my AS 996 tt.
they look awesome.

Mar 20, 2004 | 09:29 AM

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Here are some pics of my car back in the day when I had the cargraphic wheels.
CARGRAPHIC WHEELS ON MY CAR

Reason I got rid of them is cuz I get bored very quickly. They are more agressive looking then the TechArts. I do have the TechArt Formula on my Cayenne and love how easily they are to keep clean.

Fred were those 8.5 fronts and 11 rears??

Lou

Mar 20, 2004 | 09:30 AM

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Thanks everyone for all the help. I decided to go with the Cargraphic. I ordered them Friday afternoon. Thanks again, really really helpful!!

Lou

Mar 20, 2004 | 10:16 AM

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Can't wait to see it... Cargraphics are one of my favs.

The new shoes for my Turbo are get'n tires mounted next Tues, and I should have them in time for next weekend. I sense a mini-meet com'n up!

Stephen

Mar 20, 2004 | 12:02 PM

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Can't wait to see it... Cargraphics are one of my favs.

The new shoes for my Turbo are get'n tires mounted next Tues, and I should have them in time for next weekend. I sense a mini-meet com'n up!

Stephen

I'm in for sure, can't wait! Where are you getting your wheels mounted and car aligned? What camber are you going with?

LOU

Mar 20, 2004 | 12:28 PM

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Just got off the phone with Sol of Perfectpower. Extremely knowledgeable guy. I'm scheduled to bring my car in two Tuesday from now for corner-balancing and alignment. If you've the time, you can stop by and check out the work. Eitherway, I'll let you know before I go.

Mar 20, 2004 | 12:35 PM

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Just got off the phone with Sol of Perfectpower. Extremely knowledgeable guy. I'm scheduled to bring my car in two Tuesday from now for corner-balancing and alignment. If you've the time, you can stop by and check out the work. Eitherway, I'll let you know before I go.

Sol is great and very knowledgable. He installed my exhaust and we talked for a while. Lot of cool Porsche's in his shop. Let me know. What are you doing now it is like 65 degrees right now.

Lou