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Installed some new custom finished GT3 replica wheels from Wheel Dynamics.
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First off we offer to share this C4S but with a lowered view, this may change the perspective on the issue by closing the gap it does present a whole new image (IMO).
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I like the look of the sport classic "Fuchs" look, but didn't want to run 19's so designed something similar on a GT3 style rim.
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First off we offer to share this C4S but with a lowered view, this may change the perspective on the issue by closing the gap it does present a whole new image (IMO).
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2003 C4S, former garage queen now getting driven as Porsche intended.
Installed some new custom finished GT3 replica wheels from Wheel Dynamics. 18x8.5 (et. 52) Rear 18x10 (et. 54), with a 17 mm rear spacer.
I like the look of the sport classic "Fuchs" look, but didn't want to run 19's so designed something similar on a GT3 style rim.
Car is getting H&R lowering springs and Bilstein B8's next week, so that should improve the current Paris-Dakar 4x4 ride height.
Wheels are great, just not sure they work with a wide body car, and Polar silver.
Turbo Twists or these wheels ??
i'm a big fan of the turbo twists - love the look.
IMO those aftermarket black wheels take away from the cars overall stance and the fender gaps look pretty sad especially the front - if they were 19" they might look better
I think the new wheels look bad@ss but it's all a matter of taste. Groove is right though, if looks is your thing, you need to take of the gap upfront when you lower it.
I personally love Turbo Twist IIs on widebody cars. I also like Sport Technos, they're a bit more unique but still with a similar visual theme.
I think with a ride height adjustment, the GT3 replicas should look fine.
I much prefer the new wheels (I thing they look fantastic and will only look better when you get the suspension calibrated as you have indicated), though I have never been a fan of Porsche twists (any variety). I suppose twists are something of the iconic 996 wheel, but, in a corresponding fashion, they also date the car's look to the early 2000's (somehow, especially on a silver car). Perhaps they overly reinforce the 911's rounded shape to my eye, but to others, that might be part of the appeal.
That said, the contrasting silver hues of those Sport Techno rims and the Polar Silver clashes a bit more than would result with an Arctic Silver car color (at least as they appear in your third photo).
I'm torn about the turbo twists on my car as well. I like them, just not in love with them. I think a bit more "bling" is needed. I really like the black with chrome rim.
While I'm not a huge fan of the twists, I'm even less of a fan of the black/silver wheel combo. Twists may scream "early 00's Porsche," but the black/silver combo is very 80's to me. Color the lip black and call it good!
Not common to see Twist II's on a narrow-body car, I'm a fan! There's a set of NB Twist II's for sale locally that are tempting me. I feel like the original 993/996.1 Twists really date the 996, though they look great on 964 and 993s. Twist II's are a good fit for the time period, pretty complementary of the overall design.
But they're definitely subtle, not a style that draws visual attention.
I suppose the question is what do you like? Personally I don't like twists or chrome on wheels. My favs are the Speedline wheels from the 993 Targa, but hat dates me. If interested I have a set of 997TT rims with MPSS in 19" that I picked up after getting my C4S that I think are too "harsh" for my wife's taste. The car came with Techno-twists and I have acquired a set of Kinesis K18's in 18" that I need to get on the car.
Who don't you look at plastidipping your new wheels a gun metal gray / anthracite color to tone down the contrast a bit? Cost you about $40 and is very easy to do and reverse.
Once you lower your car, you may need to consider spacers to get the wheels to line up correctly. While my car is a NB I needed to 15mm on all four corners to get the desired look.
Lot's of good responses here and a little comedy...
I put the Twists back on this weekend, and will be getting the car lowered later in the week. I'm going to stick with stock.
In the meantime, if the GT3 replica wheel with this design is your thing, they are for sale!! I'll have an ad up later tonight. Paid $3519 before shipping,
including 17 mm spacers, black lug bolts, center caps etc.
Tires/rims have 40 miles on them. Still new.
$2995 complete, or $1995 without tires + shipping.
[QUOTE=Vdubjetta02;13227362]I traded my twists for skinny 5-spoke.... and after looking at your guys pictures I am realizing how badly I need side skirts[QUOTE]
Your car is sharp the way it is... IMHO, the side skirts complement the car best when you match it with the AERO front bumper or the Turbo front bumper.
Unlike the C4S, Turbo, etc... the standard 996 Carreras have a nice slight rounded look around the bottom which is very unique to the car like the center reflector is to the C4S.
Cheers!
First off we offer to share this C4S but with a lowered view, this may change the perspective on the issue by closing the gap it does present a whole new image (IMO).
An other option is a Twist with a Twist... Just chiming in some ideas..
Original FTW I feel like the car was designed as a package and your original rims look great IMO
Previous owner put 997 rims on my car, cant wait to get my hands on some originals!
