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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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HRE monoblock for basalt black

Please post pics of basalt black 997TT with HRE monoblocks

I'm looking for black wheels but can be other finishes.
If my car was the non metallic black i would choose the cheaper P43 or the cool P40S in gloss black but for basalt black i'm not sure what's the best color/finishing.
For non black/dark finishes i think i will go with the P40S

Help me make a decision!

Also, what's the best offset for 19" so i don't use the OEM 5mm spacers?

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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by w00zy
Please post pics of basalt black 997TT with HRE monoblocks

I'm looking for black wheels but can be other finishes.
If my car was the non metallic black i would choose the cheaper P43 or the cool P40S in gloss black but for basalt black i'm not sure what's the best color/finishing.
For non black/dark finishes i think i will go with the P40S

Help me make a decision!

Also, what's the best offset for 19" so i don't use the OEM 5mm spacers?

Thanks
As owner of first set of silver P40 ever produced , my opinions:

1. There is no "best" wheel (or exhaust, or anything, strictly personal preference), both P40 and P43 are very nice; that said, you seem to prefer P40, so you MUST pay a little more to get the P40. Don't try to save now because you will regret it.

2. For a black car, my vote is to get light color wheel for contrast - classic silver or if you want more bling, brushed aluminum. A black wheel will get lost in there as you can't see the details.

3. If you must have dark wheel (my second choice), then I think dark grey (gunmetal, etc.) is better than black, for a black car.

4. If you must have black wheel (my last choice), then my vote is for a matte finish. I don't think glossy black wheel look nice (YMMV/personal pref/etc.). Here is a shot of the silver P40:

 

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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Re. spacers, the HRE P40 and P43 are built specifically for the Turbo, you don't need spacers. Another pic of silver P40. Good luck and have fun!


 

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P40s

Here're a few pics of my black TT with the new P40S. The wheels are tinted brushed.



 
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Thanks for the pics. Keep them coming!
I've seen alot of pics but some times it's hard to tell if its black or basalt black with glossy or satin black wheels.

I like the overall look of this 2 black turbos but i'm affraid it will look weird on basalt, like a bad paint job... Maybe it's safer to get them in silver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prEZEt41xnA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPvqKRsDi6Q

Never seen HRE wheels in person nor a Porsche with aftermarket wheels so it's hard to make a choice based on pictures and videos
I's a big decision with alot of options!
 
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Mine's non-metallic black and I went with tinted brushed P40S
 
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Here's Black with Satin Silver.

 
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Originally Posted by cannga
my opinions:

1. There is no "best" wheel (or exhaust, or anything, strictly personal preference), both P40 and P43 are very nice; that said, you seem to prefer P40, so you MUST pay a little more to get the P40. Don't try to save now because you will regret it.

2. For a black car, my vote is to get light color wheel for contrast - classic silver or if you want more bling, brushed aluminum. A black wheel will get lost in there as you can't see the details.

3. If you must have dark wheel (my second choice), then I think dark grey (gunmetal, etc.) is better than black, for a black car.

4. If you must have black wheel (my last choice), then my vote is for a matte finish. I don't think glossy black wheel look nice (YMMV/personal pref/etc.).
Unbelievable! I didn't think anyone else held the same thoughts I did about wheel contrasts. You hit this so far on the marque,, I must say! Bravo!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Lon@HRE
Here's Black with Satin Silver.

And, WOW, Lon! What a statement! They just hit the marque! <label for="rb_iconid_14"></label>
 
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Not black on black but you get the idea of glossy on shiny...


 
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Not black on black but you get the idea of glossy on shiny...


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