Bealo

[DazBlackCSL]

:whistle:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2368535.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2497526.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2592935.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2590254.htm

or the Gen 2

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2544291.htm

Got me thinking now you bugger :hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

Good calls Daz.

And......

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2501205.htm

Cheapest one I've seen.

[AlexGTT]

Damn that's a good price! As long as it's straight.:smokin:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2590254.htm

And I'm just fuckin' loving this

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2544291.htm

[Pip1968]

Just thought I would throw it out there but I think that the Porsche centre lock system on the 2nd generation GT3s is a bit of a pain in the arse. Wheel changes are not a cheap DiY job as specialist tools are required and a DiY may invalidate the warranty anyway. Think punctures.

Someone on Rennlist (I think) was looking at the cost of altering the hub to the old style five bolts system.

Pip :whistle:

[M5 Powered]

Yep, my friend who manages a hedge fund has one and changing the wheels
/ tyres is a dealer job.

Bloody stupid idea for a car that by its very nature will consume tyres. But then you can always buy them from the dealer:whistle:

[E46CSL]

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Bloody stupid idea for a car that by its very nature will consume tyres. But then you can always buy them from the dealer:whistle:

We haf ways

[alexk]

Yep, my friend who manages a hedge fund has one and changing the wheels
/ tyres is a dealer job.

Bloody stupid idea for a car that by its very nature will consume tyres. But then you can always buy them from the dealer:whistle:

You can get the tool and change them on your own, it's not exactly rocket-science.
Let's not exaggerate that only dealers can change the wheels.

[Pip1968]

The part is not cheap and apparently quite large so not the sort of thing you would want to carry around. Furthermore it is a two man job to change the wheels.

To me it presents more problems than it solves. Why would you want to buy something that presents a palaver?

Pip

[alexk]

The part is not cheap and apparently quite large so not the sort of thing you would want to carry around. Furthermore it is a two man job to change the wheels.

To me it presents more problems than it solves. Why would you want to buy something that presents a palaver?

Pip

Here is the tool
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=997gt32whe
220USD is not SO expensive that any 997 owner won't be able to afford.
I don't understand why it is a 2 person job ?

I have to agree that it's not solving anything and presenting issues... most probably the reason was 'cool-factor'.

[outnumbered]

Presumably you need a monster torque wrench as well ?

[Pip1968]

Presumably you need a monster torque wrench as well ?

Yes, 600nm apparently.

Pip

[AlexGTT]

Presumably you need a monster torque wrench as well ?

This one you mean. Not to pricey either if you have GT3/GT3 RS purchase power.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/36116100.html

[M5 Powered]

You can get the tool and change them on your own, it's not exactly rocket-science.
Let's not exaggerate that only dealers can change the wheels.

Well I bet most tyre and roadside assistance don't have the tool. And as far as I know, you don't get it with the car- so for most it is the dealer!

Apart from looking cool and bragging rights down the pub, that seems to be where the benefit ends. Funnily enough I called Chris this afternoon and I mentioned this thread. He too is now having ye' old bolts put back on :hahaha:

[alexk]

Well I bet most tyre and roadside assistance don't have the tool. And as far as I know, you don't get it with the car- so for most it is the dealer!

Apart from looking cool and bragging rights down the pub, that seems to be where the benefit ends. Funnily enough I called Chris this afternoon and I mentioned this thread. He too is now having ye' old bolts put back on :hahaha:

Yes, you need to get the tool and torque wrench, 400USD all in.

As said, I agree it's not serving anything... other than wow-factor

[Pip1968]

Apart from looking cool and bragging rights down the pub, that seems to be where the benefit ends. Funnily enough I called Chris this afternoon and I mentioned this thread. He too is now having ye' old bolts put back on :hahaha:

How much is it to convert 'back' to to the more straighforward bolt system?

Pip