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Old 02-26-2021, 03:41 PM
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Is there a market for these? I found 2 cars with these rims on them, and I personally dont care for them.
Are people buying these second hand?
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I'd be interested in a set, there aren't many up for sale though. Without the car attached to them that is
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I have no idea what they would be worth. I know it was a $15k option ,and sun coast sells the package for $24k.
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I'd be totally afraid to drive with them. scratch, nick and damn! replacement time.
plus they dont look that good to me.
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I saw a guy rolling around on a set... Although I was in awe at what I saw since these are unique, I couldn't get over at how underwhelming they looked.
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Originally Posted by 911dude41
I saw a guy rolling around on a set... Although I was in awe at what I saw since these are unique, I couldn't get over at how underwhelming they looked.
Agreed! They may be nice for the track, but looks wise, they are terrible.
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id be interested at the right price, while I dont think they are the best looking wheel out there id love to have a set.
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I don’t like the look. A little too bulbous. And like many have said, would be nervous about a scrape or chip.
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Has anyone actually weighed the front/back on a scale ?
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Awful.
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I find that I like them because they are so rare.

I’ve always changed the exterior elements before my mechanical mods to make it mine visually. I don’t like seeing my special vehicle(s) on the road being driven by someone else.
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20 lbs savings per rim I was told.
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Originally Posted by BIGJ
20 lbs savings per rim I was told.

If true, I'd rock them no matter how ugly they are.

I could only imagine how greatly positive they'd affect the car. 80lb reduction in unsprung weight is unheard of unless we're talking monster trucks.
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Originally Posted by 911dude41

If true, I'd rock them no matter how ugly they are.

I could only imagine how greatly positive they'd affect the car. 80lb reduction in unsprung weight is unheard of unless we're talking monster trucks.
Me too ! I saved 17.2LBS total all 4 wheels with the BBS F1R's in the stock size.

But 20 lbs is probably for all 4 wheels combined since the factory front aluminum is 21LBS and the factory rear is 25LBS each. No such thing as a 1 LB wheel.

I would like to see one on a scale like this to see if they actually are 5 LBS lighter per wheel :

https://rennlist.com/forums/991-turb...ims-today.html

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Originally Posted by stealthzr1
id be interested at the right price, while I dont think they are the best looking wheel out there id love to have a set.
forget about the rims, love your avatar!


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