08-02-2015, 02:54 PM
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I believe in leaving the Boxster as period correct as possible. There are many mods that can be done that are subtle enough that they fit well. Others, not so much.
Tim, you have to find a set of the OEM SE wheels for that car!
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08-02-2015, 03:16 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
I believe in leaving the Boxster as period correct as possible. There are many mods that can be done that are subtle enough that they fit well. Others, not so much.
Tim, you have to find a set of the OEM SE wheels for that car!
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You posted a link once even! I was deep into a job and just couldn't swing it. There's some nice Cayman S wheels FS here in town for $1k with nice tread. If 18" I'll be very tempted.
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'04 Boxster S 50 Jahre 550 Spyder Anniversary Special Edition, 851 of 1953, 6-sp, IMS/RMS, GT Metallic silver, cocoa brown leather SOLD to member Broken Linkage.
'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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08-02-2015, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Timco
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Let us know if you buy them and sell your current wheels, I might be interested 
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2003 2.7 Boxster - Tiptronic - Carrera wheels - OBC - Red calipers - Cat pipes - Modified muffler - Rear speakers - K&N - Litronics
2006 V6 Mustang
2008 ML 350
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08-02-2015, 05:12 PM
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Count me in too.
No de-ambering, no LEDs. (Have to admit to de-snorkling!) Even still have the bumperettes, unpainted...imagine that!
In fact, in conjunction with a recent detailing, just blackened them up a bit:
With me, admittedly, to some extent I leave things alone for lack of time (or, sometimes, energy!). But liking it in its original form
is a big part of it as well. AND...I think the color of my finish is a big part of it too: I happen to like black and orange with seal grey.
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08-02-2015, 05:32 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Originally Posted by EJ-Fresno
Let us know if you buy them and sell your current wheels, I might be interested |
Looking for 18's. Those were 19's. :ah:
Maybe just eBay 18's Carrera lightweight. Have to learn what offset sizes fit and work.
Turns out my current ones are base '04 wheels. They show them in the brochure.
I'd love to find these same ones in 18.
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'04 Boxster S 50 Jahre 550 Spyder Anniversary Special Edition, 851 of 1953, 6-sp, IMS/RMS, GT Metallic silver, cocoa brown leather SOLD to member Broken Linkage.
'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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08-02-2015, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
Looking for 18's. Those were 19's. :ah:
Maybe just eBay 18's Carrera lightweight. Have to learn what offset sizes fit and work.
Turns out my current ones are base '04 wheels. They show them in the brochure.
I'd love to find these same ones in 18.
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Bummer.
I was looking for 18" as well but I stuck with 17" eventually... Love your wheels though 
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2003 2.7 Boxster - Tiptronic - Carrera wheels - OBC - Red calipers - Cat pipes - Modified muffler - Rear speakers - K&N - Litronics
2006 V6 Mustang
2008 ML 350
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08-02-2015, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: California Central Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
Looking for 18's. Those were 19's. :ah:
Maybe just eBay 18's Carrera lightweight. Have to learn what offset sizes fit and work.
Turns out my current ones are base '04 wheels. They show them in the brochure.
I'd love to find these same ones in 18.
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Timco; Sure if you can find them in 18". Otherwise I'm going to disagree. I think those wheels are outstanding looking on your car and are unique. I've never seen them in the wild. And this is coming from someone who has the Carrera superlights on their car.
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08-03-2015, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timco
Looking for 18's. Those were 19's. :ah:
Maybe just eBay 18's Carrera lightweight. Have to learn what offset sizes fit and work.
Turns out my current ones are base '04 wheels. They show them in the brochure.
I'd love to find these same ones in 18.
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I have a set of aftermarket 18 inch five spoke Carrera "lights" with the correct offsets for Boxsters. Love the look. HATE THE WEIGHT. They're at least 5-8 lbs heavier than the factory rims.
Unless you're going with Porsche OEM rims, make sure you weigh your factory rims and tires and get an accurate weight on the new rims and tires you're thinking of buying... more unsprung weight at each corner of the car makes it slower off the line and it wears out the suspension parts a lot faster.
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