02-10-2014, 02:05 PM
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Black car?
I like these. But I would powder coat black for a base layer with a gun metal finish on top... you already have the 19" tires.
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02-10-2014, 07:39 PM
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I think you know that I love your current wheels...
been thinking of getting a set like them eventually too.
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02-11-2014, 08:35 AM
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My currant wheels will be going soon very cheap.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
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02-11-2014, 08:45 AM
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Oh boy...I was just thinking about how much I like your current set. I wonder how much I have left in my allowance? 
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02-11-2014, 12:32 PM
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Next request can you make them black so I can see.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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02-11-2014, 02:32 PM
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I will watch the classifieds. Your current wheels are replica's, correct?
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02-11-2014, 02:53 PM
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Yes they are replicas with factory porsche center caps. Hankook ventus v12 tires on them with 80% tread left.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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02-12-2014, 01:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JAAY
Yes they are replicas with factory porsche center caps. Hankook ventus v12 tires on them with 80% tread left.
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Could not tell from the photos, that they were replicas.
My choice for best looking wheels on a 986 would be, ...
19": ORIGINAL PORSCHE CARRERA SPORT 987 WHEELS
18": ORIGINAL Fuchsfelge WHEELS (own them --> "Summer")
17": ORIGINAL PORSCHE BOXSTER WHEELS (own them --> "Winter")
Last edited by BRAN; 07-28-2014 at 10:09 AM.
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02-12-2014, 11:18 AM
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Got em at a great deal. Price was waaay to good to pass up. 
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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02-12-2014, 08:06 PM
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Now you need to make me a deal like that
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Glad to see you found what you were looking for. Post some pics when you get the new shoes put on.
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02-13-2014, 01:38 AM
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Congratulations!
Those 18" Cayman wheels are definately my taste, too.
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02-13-2014, 11:20 PM
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Next request can you make them black so I can see.
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I guess I'm kind of late, but here you go.
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Last edited by particlewave; 02-14-2014 at 02:53 AM.
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02-14-2014, 02:37 AM
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I guess I'm kind of late, but here you go.
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Exactly what I was thinking
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02-14-2014, 05:31 AM
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I think I'm going to have to try some gloss black plasti dip after I get some rubber on em. Thank you again.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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02-14-2014, 06:22 AM
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Be forewarned....
the plastidip glossifier really does not do very much to the finish of the standard plastidip...maybe a kind of satin finish at best. I have had it on my Sport Classic II's for about 5 months now and overall it has held up wonderfully (I took lots of time laying down about 5 coats of plastidip and glossifier each) but the shiny gloss finish I was wanting has never been there and from what I have read, other people have had similar experiences. It is a nice, cheap solution though if you are wanting to see how black would look on the wheels before painting them.
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02-14-2014, 08:52 AM
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Thank you for the advise. I saw that people were having trouble with the gloss. I just watched a tutorial on it and it seems that when laying down the gloss it needs to go on pretty heavy after the initial coat.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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02-14-2014, 09:04 AM
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I have to say I like the look of these wheels a lot more on your car with the black finish.
One idea that just came to me would be to leave the lip grey/silver or even getting it refinished with a polished metal lip with the center black. It would come across as a more modern take on the Fuch wheel.
Sort of like this without the silver on the center spokes:
Something closer to this but with the more modern lines of the cayman wheels:
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02-14-2014, 12:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRAN
Could not tell from the photos, that they were replicas.
My choice for best looking wheels on a 986 would be, ...
19": ORIGINAL PORSCHE CARRERA SPORT 987 WHEELS
17": ORIGINAL PORSCHE BOXSTER WHEELS (own them right now)
18": ORIGINAL Fuchsfelge WHEELS (in my case with silver spokes), they look perfect on a 986 (will get them as soon as the manufacturer releases an official declaration on which tyres and spacers to use, estimated in march/april) --> i prefer the old school look rather than a modernized look  |
gonna look like this (see "Seal Grey thread")...can't wait :dance:
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02-14-2014, 01:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by papasmurf
the plastidip glossifier really does not do very much to the finish of the standard plastidip...maybe a kind of satin finish at best. I have had it on my Sport Classic II's for about 5 months now and overall it has held up wonderfully (I took lots of time laying down about 5 coats of plastidip and glossifier each) but the shiny gloss finish I was wanting has never been there and from what I have read, other people have had similar experiences. It is a nice, cheap solution though if you are wanting to see how black would look on the wheels before painting them.
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You have to use a lot of layers of glossifier and wait until each dries completely. And you'll get more bling if you couple the mettalizer over gold or anthracite after putting down a matte finish first. So it's like a many steps process, but pretty cool for a spray can.
PlastiDip Metalizer Gold - How to Use - DipYourCar.com - YouTube
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02-14-2014, 02:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RaisedOnPorsches
I have to say I like the look of these wheels a lot more on your car with the black finish.
One idea that just came to me would be to leave the lip grey/silver or even getting it refinished with a polished metal lip with the center black. It would come across as a more modern take on the Fuch wheel.
Sort of like this without the silver on the center spokes:
Something closer to this but with the more modern lines of the cayman wheels:
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Yup, definately would try to create something similar to Porsche's Fuchs Design on a dark car like yours.
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