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03-10-2024, 03:15 AM
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Posted By jim dorociak

turbo metal caps

Most of these caps were designed for the "polished" 3.6 Speedline Turbo wheel sets. These were an extra option and they are not really high polished, but rather more a satin metal finish. I have...
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03-02-2024, 02:10 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 61,083
Posted By jim dorociak

Carlos - thank you for the honorable mention on...

Carlos - thank you for the honorable mention on the forged GT2 set of special wheels we did together. jdorociak@gmail.com. Jim Dorociak
02-28-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By jim dorociak

Metal "turbo" center caps

Guys I have a customer that wanted metal "turbo" center caps. As most of you are aware they have been NLA for years. I have a few extra sets available.

These are held in with 3 set screws and are...
07-19-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By jim dorociak

I have a 1970 restoration starting, but my car is...

I have a 1970 restoration starting, but my car is missing the original heat shield. I know it is long shot but do you have one available? jdorociak@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing back from...
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05-13-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,968
Posted By jim dorociak

I just read of his passing, I too had long time...

I just read of his passing, I too had long time dealings with Paul as I fixed his RH set after a local shop made a mess of them many years ago and just last year helped him buy a new set of Polished...
02-27-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By jim dorociak

If you have Speedlines then you are changing both...

If you have Speedlines then you are changing both the inner and outer rear rims to fit. How big of a rear wheel were you thinking?? jdorociak@gmail.com. Jim
01-13-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,339
Posted By jim dorociak

52 ET 8 front 61 ET 10 rear on the Speedlines - I...

52 ET 8 front 61 ET 10 rear on the Speedlines - I am sure it was a typing error from Cobalt. Jim
12-03-2021, 03:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By jim dorociak

993 front calipers used

I have a pair of front 993 calipers
10-01-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By jim dorociak

There is a 915 already set up with a WEVO shifter...

There is a 915 already set up with a WEVO shifter for sale now on the 914world website. If you own a 914 you have got to go to this website. Jim
also there is a guy who sells 916 kit to convert...
12-07-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By jim dorociak

jdorociak@gmail.com send a picture. How bad is...

jdorociak@gmail.com send a picture. How bad is it? Just curb rash? Jim
10-15-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,813
Posted By jim dorociak

Going to 45 ET 8" should fit just fine if you...

Going to 45 ET 8" should fit just fine if you can get there. Stock is 52 ET 8 Speedline 3.6 Turbo wheel, and the Alessio Speedline wheels came standard as 45 ET 8" and they fit fine. These...
07-02-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By jim dorociak

Most tires that get installed on my restored...

Most tires that get installed on my restored Speedline sets are 225/40 fronts and 295/30 rears. It also means the tire height is closer to the 25.1" original height, I also like the fact there is...
08-06-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,320
Posted By jim dorociak

Those are called CUP 2 wheels and would have...

Those are called CUP 2 wheels and would have come on some 993 cars.
05-02-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,979
Posted By jim dorociak

Guys the problem with fixing one wheel is the TSC...

Guys the problem with fixing one wheel is the TSC clear coat I use allows a brighter shine and does not chip, crack, or peel off. I do put the correct etchings "SPEEDLINE for PORSCHE", but most...
03-24-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,153
Posted By jim dorociak

Remember these are the oldest RH 3 piece wheels...

Remember these are the oldest RH 3 piece wheels made because they were drilled 38 holes not the current 40 hole versions. I believe all the inner and outer rims were made of thinner base material...
03-24-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,153
Posted By jim dorociak

Ok I just weighed the 52 ET 8" RH 38 hole 3...

Ok I just weighed the 52 ET 8" RH 38 hole 3 piece 18" wheel = 25.2 lbs, rear 54 ET 10" 38 hole RH 3 piece 18" wheel = 23.6 lbs. jdorociak@gmail.com
03-20-2019, 02:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,153
Posted By jim dorociak

I have an older set of 38 hole RH wheels coming...

I have an older set of 38 hole RH wheels coming in this week and before I disassemble I will weigh and post the individual weights. The early 38 hole 3 piece wheels actually used thinner material on...
03-19-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,153
Posted By jim dorociak

The Speedline 3.6 Turbo set is a 3 piece wheel...

The Speedline 3.6 Turbo set is a 3 piece wheel allowing changes to sizes and replacing inner or outer rims should damage occur because of a hard pot hole hit. The RH set is also a 3 piece wheel...
02-09-2019, 11:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,661
Posted By jim dorociak

Speedlines 3.6 Turbo wheels sets are 52 ET 8"...

Speedlines 3.6 Turbo wheels sets are 52 ET 8" 1,25" + .25" crush ring + 6.5" inner in the rear it is 61 ET 10" and is 1.75" + .25" crush ring + 8" inner
Stock set of RH 3 piece Turbo wheels are 52...
02-02-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,661
Posted By jim dorociak

Those are sold through GMP out of Charlotte, and...

Those are sold through GMP out of Charlotte, and another vendor in Germany advertises often sets for sale. Speedlines cost over twice as much as the RH 3 piece 18" wheels look pretty good, but are...
12-02-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 885
Posted By jim dorociak

Some 3 piece wheels like Speedlines do have a...

Some 3 piece wheels like Speedlines do have a crush ring with a rubber seal ring that sits just on the edge and this goes between the inner and outer rim as they slide down the center. BBS does on...
11-09-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
Posted By jim dorociak

I am really sorry to see the damage and honestly...

I am really sorry to see the damage and honestly I always worry about freshly restored sets getting delivered and then damaged by the tire installers. On some sets of Speedlines (Alessio) is the...
10-19-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By jim dorociak

Vinnie - 8" inner rim got shipped yesterday...

Vinnie - 8" inner rim got shipped yesterday afternoon. Thank you. Jim jdorociak@gmail.com
10-14-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By jim dorociak

Thanks Paul. I forget not everybody knows me or...

Thanks Paul. I forget not everybody knows me or that I do - exclusively Speedline restorations for my friends. jdorociak@gmail.com Jim
10-14-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By jim dorociak

Speedline inner rim

I have a few spare Speedline inner rims. jdorociak@gmail.com Jim
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