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Check suncoast also says it doesn't fit my car
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But you're right, now that I've checked, Suncoast also says it doesn't fit my car.
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Original cleaned lug on left, newer 997 lug on right.
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While I had all lugs off, in addition to polishing the heads, I used a nylon brush to clean all threads, and used a thread chaser down a couple that had very minor nicks/burrs in the threads.
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Those look amazing, and I briefly considered Titanium, until I realized that I could replace 5 standard lugs for $40, or I would be in for a full set of Titanium for $400.
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Guys, I'm having problems finding the specs of the standard lug bolts on my 996.
I don't have spacers, but I see a bunch of different lengths available, so it's not clear which ones I need and I didn't find it in a search here. Any help with regards to spec and part numbers would be awesome!
I just bought 5 of these to replace my security lugs (and one with rough threads). They are correct.
997-361-203-02
https://www.sunsetporscheparts.com/o...lt-99736120302
45mm is the standard lug, at least for mine with the black GT3 wheels. I believe the lugs are also available in black, but the above are for the silver/galvanized lug bolts.
I was going to post this elsewhere, but this is as good of a place as any.
Since I was replacing my security lugs, I thought that I should clean up the others as well. Interestingly, there is a slight (insignificant) difference between the old 996 lugs and the newer 997 lugs. (997-361-203-02)
Old security lugs (upper right). Polished with dremel, and light coat of high temp clear paint (since I probably polished off some galvanizing. (left). I tried black paint, but decided I didn't like it (lower right).
Original cleaned lugs on left, newer 997 lugs on right. New feature in middle of head.
Original cleaned lug on left, newer 997 lug on right. Head is slightly shorter.
Interesting.
My dealer mentioned I should change them last time I was in, but I don't see a lot of wear on mine. Is there an age reason they should be changed.
Hmm, I don't know. I suppose any metal can fatigue with time, but I've never heard discussion of replacement based purely on age before. Maybe some of the more experienced and actual Porsche mechanic folks will weigh in.
For me, I was tired of the security lugs being a PIA. While I had all lugs off, in addition to polishing the heads, I used a nylon brush to clean all threads, and used a thread chaser down a couple that had very minor nicks/burrs in the threads. One bolt had some more significant rust towards the top of the thread just below the collar, so I decided to replace that one in addition to the security lugs.
I've been using this dealer for the last year and am still building trust. Seems suspicious to me that this is suddenly a problem the first time my 996 visits them (Not had a problem with my Macan visiting them yet). They also wanted to charge me $650 for a new battery - outrageous - replaced it myself for $160.
Get these. Please note that I have aftermarket wheels, so different lug bolts from OE. I've had them on the car wheels for years and they look perfect.
Those look amazing, and I briefly considered Titanium, until I realized that I could replace 5 standard lugs for $40, or I would be in for a full set of Titanium for $400. Maybe one day.
I originally got the part number from Pelican Parts
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...6120302OEM.htm
Which for me, shows that it is compatible with my 2004 C4S.
Also, at AutoAtlanta, it lists (item 5, no spacers) the 996 part number, but when you go to select the Genuine Porsche part, the part number has been superseded by the above 997 part number.
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...section=601-00
But you're right, now that I've checked, Suncoast also says it doesn't fit my car.
However you can also look at my photos, and see that minor differences aside, they are clearly the same, and they do work perfectly on my wheels.
So ... I don't know. I think Suncoast just has an issue.
Since you have a 2000, you might run similar checks through Pelican, AutoAtlanta, etc, just to be sure.
$7.50 each, or $3.50 each? I'm currently using the one's from ECS on my C4S.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...19d30mwzn~ecs/
I'm sure they have silver as well.
The black are much less expensive because they are an internal ECS brand. ECS doesn't seem to fabricate silver ones, so the silver ones sold at ECS are either Febi, or Genuine Porsche.
For me, I found Febi at $7.95, or Suncoast has genuine Porsche on sale for $8.27. So for only 32-cents per, it made sense just to get the genuine Porsche item. That's a "Porsche Tax" I can handle.
Those are strange in that they seem to come in nonstandard sizes. 45mm is the stock size, and some people go larger if they run spacers. But those come in 30, 37, and 48mm. Maybe they're measuring differently? Strange. I wouldn't know what to trust there.
Edited with stock size (45mm nominal) genuine Porsche bolt measurements:
That is not actually how I measured, just how I laid out the calipers for the photo.
That is not actually how I measured, just how I laid out the calipers for the photo.
I believe since Numeric sells 3,7,15,and 19mm spacers their measuring from the seat to the end of the bolt. That would make the 30mm stock and the others 7 and 18mm longer than stock. The ECS bolts are described as 45mm shaft, 30mm length under the seat.
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