Waxer's Haus of Wax

[Gberg2119]

I like the black ramz...

[Tar]

+1 Silver on that car

[goIftdibrad]

sharkwerks?

They're a shop up here that does a lot of work on 911's, including some for famous people.

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ ... 80521.html

http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/magazine-and-video/

oh, i know all about sherkwerks. They do some of the most legit driver level builds on the USA. Top notch shop. but af

but you are the man, the myth, the legend. Im just

[goIftdibrad]

also +1 on the silver wheels.

[CorvetteWaxer]

The hunt begins for a very good powder coating company.

[SAWCE]

The hunt begins for a very good powder coating company.

I was pleased with how mine came out down here, but I’m sure you can find an equally reputable shop up there. I’ll try to find the name of them if you’d like and don’t find something up there.

They did my VMRs in “Sunken Treasure” a gold/bronze/brown color that looked great. The finish held up really well and after 4-5 years there were any knicks or chips or even clear coat blemishes. Only visible marks were where I’d curbed two of the wheels

[CaleDeRoo]

Yes on the silver. Be careful when viewing the samples/color swatches. When I got mine done it was incredibly bright outside and and once I looked at the colors outside I couldn't see anything but a green tint for the next 30 minutes when I went back inside, and when I got my wheels back the color I had chosen had a weird blue hue to it in the shade that I wasn't expecting.

[CorvetteWaxer]

Yes on the silver. Be careful when viewing the samples/color swatches. When I got mine done it was incredibly bright outside and and once I looked at the colors outside I couldn't see anything but a green tint for the next 30 minutes when I went back inside, and when I got my wheels back the color I had chosen had a weird blue hue to it in the shade that I wasn't expecting.

Good suggestion. We had this happen a couple times in the past with house colors due to the lighting the the store showroom. Easier to refund on 5 gallons of paint and the a wall again than get the wheels redone.

[CorvetteWaxer]

One other option I was thinking of last night was to not get these wheels powder coated and instead buy a set of HRE or Forgelines as they make centerlock wheels. That way, I don't have to deal with issues if for some reason the powdercoat on the OEM wheels is less than perfect, or if later I sell the car I have the OEMs. Would just have to store a set of wheels, which I've done before... I'm just trying to limit how much I look like a early stage hoarder to my wife.

[CaleDeRoo]

I can't tell but do you have these directional wheels?

[Gberg2119]

HRE's would probably be best. Can you get any style in centerlock?

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[troyguitar]

One other option I was thinking of last night was to not get these wheels powder coated and instead buy a set of HRE or Forgelines as they make centerlock wheels. That way, I don't have to deal with issues if for some reason the powdercoat on the OEM wheels is less than perfect, or if later I sell the car I have the OEMs. Would just have to store a set of wheels, which I've done before... I'm just trying to limit how much I look like a early stage hoarder to my wife.

Buying a 2nd set and keeping the stockers for was what I was going to suggest. You can probably get something a bit lighter than stock and make the car look just a bit better too.

[CaleDeRoo]

If aftermarket is an option:




BBS centerlocks

https://www.bbs-usa.com/race_wheels/whe ... m?wheel=54

[SAWCE]

HRE

[CorvetteWaxer]

I can't tell but do you have these directional wheels?

Yes, those are the same wheels.

So, after a bunch of searching, most of the guys with these silver paid to have someone paint them. This one and a blue one I found were both factory done, but you had to basically get your dealer to beg the factory for about a month to do this via the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur program and they charged the guys 1,000 Euros.

If you change the wheels to silver painted on the configurator you opt out of centerlock Turbo S wheels and get the 5 bolt Carrera S wheels.

[CorvetteWaxer]

If aftermarket is an option:




BBS centerlocks

https://www.bbs-usa.com/race_wheels/whe ... m?wheel=54

Sizes don't match up with the OEM. They would be really nice though.

[CorvetteWaxer]

HRE's would probably be best. Can you get any style in centerlock?

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I don't know about any style, but they seem to be able to do many. HRE is pretty open to anything, so if your wallet is willing to support it, they will probably do it.

[CorvetteWaxer]

One other option I was thinking of last night was to not get these wheels powder coated and instead buy a set of HRE or Forgelines as they make centerlock wheels. That way, I don't have to deal with issues if for some reason the powdercoat on the OEM wheels is less than perfect, or if later I sell the car I have the OEMs. Would just have to store a set of wheels, which I've done before... I'm just trying to limit how much I look like a early stage hoarder to my wife.

Buying a 2nd set and keeping the stockers for was what I was going to suggest. You can probably get something a bit lighter than stock and make the car look just a bit better too.

Agreed.

With my MK6 GTI I really did feel a big difference going from the OEM Denvers to the OZ Ultraleggera wheels that were around 17 pounds each.

[wap]

Buying a 2nd set and keeping the stockers for was what I was going to suggest. You can probably get something a bit lighter than stock and make the car look just a bit better too.

Agreed.

With my MK6 GTI I really did feel a big difference going from the OEM Denvers to the OZ Ultraleggera wheels that were around 17 pounds each.

I noticed a difference going from Detroits to Denvers. Those Oz's must've felt

[CorvetteWaxer]

Got my Girodisc 2 piece rotors today. Much nicer, no more rusty holes or rotor hats.

[CorvetteWaxer]

My radiators are taking a beating from rocks and debris coming into the gaping holes in the bumper. The third radiator kit and Rennline mesh grills are incoming. I'm going to tackle that install on my own since I now have everything I need to remove the wheels if needed. The 991.2 apparently has a different front bumper cover removal process that doesn't require removing the headlights.. but all the videos on youtube seem to be for the 991.1 with the headlight removal. This might be interesting......

[Desertbreh]

One other option I was thinking of last night was to not get these wheels powder coated and instead buy a set of HRE or Forgelines as they make centerlock wheels. That way, I don't have to deal with issues if for some reason the powdercoat on the OEM wheels is less than perfect, or if later I sell the car I have the OEMs. Would just have to store a set of wheels, which I've done before... I'm just trying to limit how much I look like a early stage hoarder to my wife.

I would do this. Get a storage unit on the side. Nobody has to know.

[Desertbreh]

Besides, dude, if she hasn't kicked you to the curb for the guns, knives, and high end plac habit, it ain't going to happen over a set of RAMZ.

[max225]

I am a little so many mods are being done to the P car. I was hoping for more miles/pics and less so modZZ

[CorvetteWaxer]

I am a little so many mods are being done to the P car. I was hoping for more miles/pics and less so modZZ

I need to get the grill screens before I can do the miles. <500 miles and my radiators are getting jacked up quite a bit. The open holes in the sport design bumper were clearly designed to sell replacement radiators. I've fished out more than a dozen good sized rocks out of the bumper.

The car drives extremely nice. The steering feel is incredible. The throttle response in sport/sport+ mode is great, almost zero turbo lag. With the boost rolling on and the PDKs instant shifts the smiles never leave your face.

Just needs a touch more exhaust note in the car for my taste. Not much, just a bit.