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Old 06-13-2014, 06:44 AM   #1
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Depends on the roads you drive. And the weight of your wheels. I would keep the wheels small and light. But you can actually have an 18" wheel that rides smoother than 10# heavier 17" wheel. Try to stay under 18-20 pounds either way. OZ have some good options as far as weight/durability for a not obscene price, not sure about size though even 18" aftermarket wheels are tough to find. And replace the shocks, with your mileage you'll burn up whatever is left on a used Porsche of moderately mileage quickly. A new set of shocks will make the car feel factory fresh. It's probably the one thing 986/996 owners put off longer than they should. Probably because once you get in there it can get very expensive if more things need replacing.

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replace the IMS and water pump if you plan a lot mileage with that 2004.
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