Custom Center Caps for Porsche Wheel [from CAD, prototyping to finish]

[PaulE]

I am in for that gunmetal gray in your second and third pictures - it's like you used my car! Seal gray Boxster S with Lt. Alloy Carrera wheels in silver and de-ambered side marker lights. I also have the gunmetal gray GT Collection headlights. Looking good Fred, thanks!

[Giller]

Hey - I'm still waiting on an updated 987.2 LED Windscreen! That would rock! I loved my LED windscreen on my 986, want one on my 987!

[particlewave]

He's a hobbyist doing this for himself, Dave. If he happens to pass some along to his friends that want to donate to help cover material and machining costs, I don't see the problem.

It's not like he's mass producing a product.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by particlewave

He's a hobbyist doing this for himself, Dave. If he happens to pass some along to his friends that want to donate to help cover material and machining costs, I don't see the problem.

It's not like he's mass producing a product.

+1

.....i would think the long view would be free brand placement, promotion and marketing.

[Justin327]

That skull 986 logo is pretty darn cool. I just put new caps on my wheels to freshen them up a bit, but these would definitely be something special.

[Nine8Six]

I like the Sepultura Star Those stars are actually sold, no kidd... funny

Ran this at the local club here in SH and so far have 14/set pre-orders - given they are below $150. I'll run the same deal with you guys in a bit or just before they go on the machines.

Plan on hitting the shop floor this coming Friday eve to warm up the machines for Saturday and Sunday work. I'll take pics, lots of pics, vids maybe we'll see.

[Nine8Six]

At the shop this weekend prepping everything to do a run of those center caps. If any of you guys are interested in a kit, they'll run for $145 per set of 4 (four). Anodized in the color of your choice (gun metal gray, black, red, and blue) and I'll get them laser'ed as per visuals (see previous page).

Chance of a lifetime for your Porsche wheels! I don't have any plans on making many and very unlikely will be doing more this year as I plan on getting busy with other things.

Fits any Porsche wheels (except the new Macan wheels). Direct replacement of the oem center caps - plug & play!

Let me know

ps: For custom order, price may vary... based on requirements.

[geraintthomas]

Wish I had the spare cash to buy these in the middle of a career change so it's all up in the air!

Some day I absolutely will though, I love these.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by geraintthomas

Wish I had the spare cash to buy these in the middle of a career change so it's all up in the air!

Some day I absolutely will though, I love these.

Career change can be a good thing! I've been trying to get my employer to accept my resignation 5 or 6 times during the past 17 years - totally unsuccessful attempts each and every time. They even own my dining table. My dogs are mine though

Lucky you and congrats!

ps: you want the black-on-black caps with the gold Porsche badge on those black wheels. Those are the ones I'm personally going for, can't wait. Promise to post pics to make you regret LOL

[geraintthomas]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Career change can be a good thing! I've been trying to get my employer to accept my resignation 5 or 6 times during the past 17 years - totally unsuccessful attempts each and every time. They even own my dining table. My dogs are mine though

Lucky you and congrats!

ps: you want the black-on-black caps with the gold Porsche badge on those black wheels. Those are the ones I'm personally going for, can't wait. Promise to post pics to make you regret LOL

I'll give you a shout when I do the wheels

And thanking you! Started a new career as a lecturer in the University that I went to 10 years ago. It's all good just a bit up in the air as I'm still working my old job and am trying to migrate fully!

But yeah, those black wheel caps would look gorgeous.

[RichRobby]

Pm sent for a set if you are still looking for orders, gunmetal grey but I really don't know what would really look best on a yellow car! Just too good an opportunity to let slide by.

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[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by RichRobby

Just too good an opportunity to let slide by.

Those leaked out on the local forums here and Japan and now at 33 kits/orders. Thanks to friend Andy who I'm sure is reading these :/ Hopefully you guys here won't need too many otherwise I'll end up doing this all summer long lolll

RE Shipping: Had 6 (six) pm here and 5 out of 6 asked how much for shipping so I'll type this here instead of replying each PM. The kit is extra-lightweight and fit in a small jiffy envelope - protected by bubble-wrap. So expect something in the range of $20~30 International. That is Express Air Shipping (7~10days eta). If for some reason you are on a real tight budget I'm sure I can ship out using sea for a fraction of this price (20~30days eta however).

Rob - Speed Yellow; one of my favorite car to render! If your wheel is silver then definitely Gun Metal Gray will do just what this wheel deserve mate

[RichRobby]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Speed Yellow; one of my favorite car to render! If your wheel is silver then definitely Gun Metal Gray will do just what this wheel deserve mate

Thanks for the pictures, looks superb and I am in for set of possible please.

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[rfuerst911sc]

So to be clear price is 165.00 - 175.00 shipped to the U.S. correct ?

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

So to be clear price is 165.00 - 175.00 shipped to the U.S. correct ?

That's right bud. Declared as 'GIFT', no border tax, direct to your front door. You pay for the materials, carbide/PCD cutters, electricity and my super duper expansive bubble-wrap and off they go!

You end up with the best looking & coolest Porsche Center Caps in-the-world

Friends-for-life!

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

That's right bud. Declared as 'GIFT', no border tax, direct to your front door. You pay for the materials, carbide/PCD cutters, electricity and my super duper expansive bubble-wrap and off they go!

You end up with the best looking & coolest Porsche Center Caps in-the-world

Friends-for-life!

I sent you a PM - I'm in for a set in gunmetal gray, just give me details on how to pay!

[Nine8Six]

Thanks Paul, PM received.

I've received a few others PM which I am also acknowledging here (thanks guys).

I am reaching to you guys now to have an idea of how many I need to plan for the board, so to adjust material qty. Acetal is not exactly cheap and the last thing I want is to be stuck with a 10 meters long leftover lolll

Once I have the caps lined-up on the workbench and ready for anodizing, only then I'll request for payment. Obviously the fellas who've shown interest by either posting here or PM will have priority

[Nine8Six]

Just a quick hello from the official GTCollection Shop floor! Its a "massive" 118 sq meter floor, 15 minutes driving from downtown Shanghai and cost more in rent than a penthouse flat in downtown Montreal. Welcome to Shanghai, the land of the rip-offs.

Those two CNC are now powered ON and won't shutdown for the next 2~3weeks, or until I am done with a few things I need machining. Few things; that includes those center caps obviously but also have to turn & mill some precision sleeves for a customer back in the UK (he just need 300 lolll).

Views from the back of the shop floor, controllers for both the high speed cnc mill, the horizontal turning center and a shot of the turret that I've populated this eve.

Last shot is the cozy desk of the guy who is cleaning that shop after each day, The Janitor! That's all there is to do there - cleaning. Machines does the rest really.

I'll try to take better shots.... if I don't forget my DSLR cam next time

[Dubaday]

I am in for one , red please
Can't wait!

Randy

[Troy.Boxster]

I think I mentioned this on the first page, but you might have thought I was joking... so I'll clarify. I'm in for a set. I assume the gunmetal for my standard grey wheels and black car, unless you might recommend something else. :-)

I'll PM you with more information...

-Troy