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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 08:55 PM
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Step Lip, Reverse Lip or Concave?

Hmmm, I'm ready for a new look. About to order some 3 piece wheels for the 997TT. It has brushed red HRE P40's now. Historically I have always loved step lip with exposed hardware. But some of flush/concave wheels look sick - like this Forgeline!

 
Old Jul 14, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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I like the "Flush Look! with a center cave" In my opinion, the lip or deep-set rims takes away from the hip flare our 997.1's have.


It should all blend but, who's on the judging table.


You car looks great with its current setup. Maybe your just bored with the look?
 
Old Jul 14, 2015 | 09:58 PM
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I'd check out AdV.1 in the Mv2 SL version you can have your cake & eat it ,with concave ,step lip & exposed hardware if you want.
 
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Im thinking of going from my Champion lip wheels to a concave as well. Concave wheels look much bigger, more agressive and seem to flow with out wide bodies better IMO.
 
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Step lip was and still nice looking but I would go with the time and get something more current with the concave look.
 
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http://www.brixtonforged.com/news/porsche-997-turbo

You can have your cake and eat it too

Here is a setup we did for a member and friend - absolute neck breaker!
 
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Wish my calipers were not green.. i would be tempted to buy your red wheels!
 
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http://www.brixtonforged.com/news/porsche-997-turbo

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Here is a setup we did for a member and friend - absolute neck breaker!
Sick!!
 
Old Jul 15, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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Yes just looking for change. I bought it with these wheels and while it looks sick I usually do my own modding ;-). Just been in biz school and traveling all this time. Now I'm ready to have more fun with her!

My only issue with the Brixton is the split spoke. I think so much air minimizes the wheel design and even the concavity. I'd prefer either a multi-spoke or solid 5-7 spoke look personally. I also prefer the hardware outside the spoke rather than behind them. Exposed hardware with concavity outside the spoke is the ultimate - albeit concave won't be as deep but the step lip will make up for this.
 
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I am working with 360 Forged on a set of Concave SL10's for my 997.1TT..

tinted dark graphite or matte or satin .....


 
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Both for me as well. Have a set being built, and should be done soon.

Here they are just after machining. And those are not my lips, just there for the picture


 

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360 makes a nice wheel. Nice choice

Originally Posted by TripleNet
I am working with 360 Forged on a set of Concave SL10's for my 997.1TT..

tinted dark graphite or matte or satin .....


 
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I vote concave...
 
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Originally Posted by TripleNet
I am working with 360 Forged on a set of Concave SL10's for my 997.1TT..

tinted dark graphite or matte or satin .....


NIIIICE what did they cost? PM if you want
 


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