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944boy · 11-02-2008, 08:57 AM

They should have them in stock, you can get them many places online as well. The bolts are common for CV's. Grade 12.9 8x45 I believe. But unless you buy bulk it is no more expensive to get stock ones.

As far as factory parts it depends. Some materials and processes are far to expensive for the factory to use so aftermarket can be better. I bought longer wheel studs from SAW because they were made out of super high strength CroMoly. They were lighter and stronger but cost a pretty penny.

Though I did buy the factory belt for my 987 to appease the Porsche gods; that and it says Porsche on the belt. The ink makes it stronger :-)

11-02-2008, 08:57 AM	#6
944boy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 247	They should have them in stock, you can get them many places online as well. The bolts are common for CV's. Grade 12.9 8x45 I believe. But unless you buy bulk it is no more expensive to get stock ones. As far as factory parts it depends. Some materials and processes are far to expensive for the factory to use so aftermarket can be better. I bought longer wheel studs from SAW because they were made out of super high strength CroMoly. They were lighter and stronger but cost a pretty penny. Though I did buy the factory belt for my 987 to appease the Porsche gods; that and it says Porsche on the belt. The ink makes it stronger :-) __________________ 2005 987 - 112K miles PASM + 6-speed - Daily Driver 1988 944 - 240K miles- Race Car 1974 911 Targa - new project 2009 Triumph Street Triple R - 27K mi - Blazen Orange 1976 Ford F250 camper special - tow vehicle