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Old 12-17-2007, 11:00 AM   #1
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yeah when it comes to wheel cleaning, those had to be the worst wheels ever.
took longer to wash and dry them than washing a boxster 5 times no joke.
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Old 12-17-2007, 11:37 AM   #2
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definitely a major PITA to keep clean. When looking for my Boxster I stayed way clear of those. They reminded me too much of the wheels my wife had on her Volvo S80 - Arrakis. They looked great when clean, but absolutely like s**t w/in a short drive. The only way to clean the insides is..... you guessed, jack the corner and pull it off

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I don't mind the cleaning time. But I have to get a set first.
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I don't mind the cleaning time.
i was thinking the same...trust me man, not fun, not fun at all (and this is coming form a guy who enjoys cleaning cars )
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Old 12-17-2007, 03:09 PM   #5
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RandallNeighbour, those have to be the cleanest calipers I have ever seen
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Old 12-17-2007, 07:18 PM   #6
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sport classics are just what they sound, classic, they never go out of style I myself enjoy the torture of cleaning the mesh style, I find it easier to spray them with rim cleaner and rinse then do it again and use a big enough brush to fit between the spokes. What a great way to waste you weekends...
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Old 12-18-2007, 08:49 AM   #7
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who cares about how long it takes the clean the wheels if u like them...just pay someone to do it. I dont have more then a few free hrs a day and when i do have the free time id rather spend it with my family, friends and my gf instead of cleaning my cars. So just pay a few extra dollars weekly and have someone take care of it :-)
my bro had those same exact wheels except powder coated black.
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