New 2011 Spyder
#17
10-13-2010, 04:20 PM
I see you added 15mm spacers on the rear, did you add any to the front? If not, why not the 7mm spacers?
I'm looking at adding them to my Spyder but wanted to pick your brain on them.
I'm looking at adding them to my Spyder but wanted to pick your brain on them.
#20
10-14-2010, 09:54 AM
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Mark, glad to hear that you are finally posting after being on this site religiously for years! Welcome! You are after all, the person that helped firm my Porsche "habit(s)"
I chose the 15mm spacers because it gives a very aggressive look to the car. Also better handling once I change the springs a bit. 7mm dud not get it completely to the edge of the wheel well. There is no rubbing, or any issues front or back. Had my Porsche guy check to make sure that it's a healthy set up. The wheels that are currently on the car is the new GT3 lightweight wheel, just powder coated silk black to match the new silk black paint around all of the intakes, mirrors, and the led lights in the bumper. Also added a red pinstripe to match the calipers.
I chose the 15mm spacers because it gives a very aggressive look to the car. Also better handling once I change the springs a bit. 7mm dud not get it completely to the edge of the wheel well. There is no rubbing, or any issues front or back. Had my Porsche guy check to make sure that it's a healthy set up. The wheels that are currently on the car is the new GT3 lightweight wheel, just powder coated silk black to match the new silk black paint around all of the intakes, mirrors, and the led lights in the bumper. Also added a red pinstripe to match the calipers.
#22
10-14-2010, 10:07 AM
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Mark, glad to hear that you are finally posting after being on this site religiously for years! Welcome! You are after all, the person that helped firm my Porsche "habit(s)"
I chose the 15mm spacers because it gives a very aggressive look to the car. Also better handling once I change the springs a bit. 7mm dud not get it completely to the edge of the wheel well. There is no rubbing, or any issues front or back. Had my Porsche guy check to make sure that it's a healthy set up. The wheels that are currently on the car is the new GT3 lightweight wheel, just powder coated silk black to match the new silk black paint around all of the intakes, mirrors, and the led lights in the bumper. Also added a red pinstripe to match the calipers.
I chose the 15mm spacers because it gives a very aggressive look to the car. Also better handling once I change the springs a bit. 7mm dud not get it completely to the edge of the wheel well. There is no rubbing, or any issues front or back. Had my Porsche guy check to make sure that it's a healthy set up. The wheels that are currently on the car is the new GT3 lightweight wheel, just powder coated silk black to match the new silk black paint around all of the intakes, mirrors, and the led lights in the bumper. Also added a red pinstripe to match the calipers.
What did you do in the front? Anything? If not - why not?
Thanks (love your car!)
#23
10-14-2010, 08:31 PM
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Location: Park City, UT
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7mm did not take it to the lip in the rear, correct. Changed to 15mm spacers for both front and back. I really liked the look AND the ride. It may not be for everyone, as the front wheel is right on the edge of the front lip. If you would like pictures, I'll be happy to post if it helps, just let me know.
#24
10-15-2010, 08:49 AM
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Rep Power: 283 7mm did not take it to the lip in the rear, correct. Changed to 15mm spacers for both front and back. I really liked the look AND the ride. It may not be for everyone, as the front wheel is right on the edge of the front lip. If you would like pictures, I'll be happy to post if it helps, just let me know.
Thanks!
#25
10-22-2010, 09:26 AM
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Sorry for the long lead time posting pics of the wheels, I have been traveling. Home tomorrow, I will take a few detailed pictures for you! Thanks for all of the compliments, already dreading storing for winter!
#27
10-25-2010, 10:03 PM
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Pearlcoupeg35...still waiting for better weather, it has been raining here in Madison for the past 3 days! There are pictures on the 1st page of this post that should give you good idea of what it looks like. As soon as it is sunny, or at least not raining, I'll snap some close-ups.
