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Jan 30, 2009 | 08:51 PM

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Bara

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looks nice. i would rather have the wider wheels however

Jan 31, 2009 | 04:03 AM

#32

Maz

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Originally Posted by keninirvine

If it is LSD you like, rather than buy a 997.2 it would be cheaper to put one in your car like Ed (Northvan997C2S) did. I believe 7mm is the maximum recommended spacer for the front wheels. Don't forget that spacers impact your steering geometry.

Beautiful car mass...the visual impact from your spacers is fantastic, and Guards Red is a classic color!

Ken could you expand your comment about spacers and steering geometry a little bit? I understand the principle (I think) that pushing the wheels out increases the angle they extend out from the body. That being said I was curious what you and / or anyone here could mention as to the effect or impact.

Thanks,

Jan 31, 2009 | 04:41 AM

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997 rolls

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Looks great - I might consider the mod for the 997. I've done it with my BMW X5 and really like the looks. Doing front and rear make sense, just the rear and you loose some of the neutral feeling.

Feb 1, 2009 | 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Verde

Cool. Thank you Sharky. Since I have them, I might as well keep them (otherwise, what will that little button under the wiper control do?)

. I also have a beautiful SpeedLingerie bra for the car (they make great stuff BTW, though not inexpensive. I don't drive any distances without it) and it has the cutout for the washers. I hope that I can get the bra 'altered' for the new bumper w/o getting an all-new one. They are good folks in MTV and likely will come up with something.
I'll no doubt be pestering this group of experts as I tackle this one (sounds more painful than the coilover thing).
Verde

Hmm maybe using it as nitrous fogger instead

? I think TechArt makes a couple of "pop-on" covers that you paint too but you can't see the chrome so much on a white car so it's not an eye sore... I've heard they make good stuff although I worry a bit about airflow (at least for the track).