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> Bored tonight! Decided to put my 17" twisties on, Just wondered how it would look. What do you think?
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post Apr 1 2009, 08:57 PM
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SO I bought these Boxter S 17" wheels a while ago. I know the rears won't fit without flares. Figured I'd put the fronts on the back to see how they would look. I like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

Not sure if I like them more than my Fuchs though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Decisions decisions


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post Apr 1 2009, 08:58 PM
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So where's the ***** PICTURES???
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:00 PM
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I think the Fuchs look best on our vintage cars.....but, thats just me

and ......we need photos, please!!!!!!!!!
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:05 PM
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Sorry took a minute to get the pics. Forgot to resize them when I did my post originally. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:07 PM
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They look awesome!

You remember my address for where to send the Fuchs? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 1 2009, 09:05 PM) *

Sorry took a minute to get the pics. Forgot to resize them when I did my post originally. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)



LOL I think most of us have done that at least once or twice.
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:28 PM
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JUST AN IDEA Try to put the rears on the front, lots more room up there

also, please lower the front (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:29 PM
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I like it a lot more than I thought I might...I didn't know you had an orange car too??
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:30 PM
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Looks COOL..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

What width are the Boxter Wheels? And years they were available?

Thanks...

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post Apr 1 2009, 09:31 PM
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+1 kudos for the Boxster twisties...i think it'd fine on a narrow bodied 914. What are the specs on the twisties?
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:36 PM
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These came off an 01 Boxter S I think. The fronts are 17x7.5 while the rears are 17x8.5. No prayer of getting the rears on a narrow body. I'll either find another set of fronts or get gt Flares. I'm thinking it's time for the flares (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Oh yeah you need spacers too. 1" spacers were perfect with the 205/50's on it. Tight fit with this slightly rolled rear.
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post Apr 1 2009, 09:47 PM
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I just realized you've got a V8....yeah i agree time for flares gotta get some wide rubber down for all those horsies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Apr 1 2009, 10:15 PM
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Those twists look good! I was never a fan of Fuchs with black centers.
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post Apr 1 2009, 10:43 PM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 1 2009, 07:57 PM) *

to see how they would look.

IMHO, the 914 looks better with more period correct wheels.

No matter how hard you try, it won't turn into a boxster over night ...
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post Apr 1 2009, 11:21 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 1 2009, 09:43 PM) *

QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 1 2009, 07:57 PM) *

to see how they would look.

IMHO, the 914 looks better with more period correct wheels.

No matter how hard you try, it won't turn into a boxster over night ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Andy


OMG, who'd ever want that he he. I do think more vintage looking wheels may be a better choice IMHO. Although my Ronals are only 15" I like them more and more, maybe enough to refurbish them some day he he.
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post Apr 1 2009, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(slow914 @ Apr 1 2009, 08:28 PM) *

JUST AN IDEA Try to put the rears on the front, lots more room up there

also, please lower the front (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I think the front looks high because it has been jacked up and sat down without settling. Need a little rolling to ge the front down he he.
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post Apr 2 2009, 07:03 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Apr 1 2009, 07:36 PM) *

These came off an 01 Boxter S I think. The fronts are 17x7.5 while the rears are 17x8.5. No prayer of getting the rears on a narrow body. I'll either find another set of fronts or get gt Flares. I'm thinking it's time for the flares (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Oh yeah you need spacers too. 1" spacers were perfect with the 205/50's on it. Tight fit with this slightly rolled rear.


Did you do the baseball bat roll?? Also did you do it before paint ??Just curious as I want to install Boxster 17X7 on the front and rear . Thanks for the pics.

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post Apr 2 2009, 09:31 AM
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Don't like them, but its not my car.
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post Apr 2 2009, 09:35 AM
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my old car on twisties


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post Apr 2 2009, 10:04 AM
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Vn Thing. I've always wanted one of those.

As for the wheels. I like the rims from the era as well.
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