Custom Champion GP7 wheel production
#19
02-06-2007, 08:29 AM
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So, what's the offset on those?
I thought if you went more than 15% out of spec the PASM/PSM would be effected in the AWD TT's.
I thought if you went more than 15% out of spec the PASM/PSM would be effected in the AWD TT's.
#23
02-06-2007, 11:28 AM
Eclou,
Are those the ones that were on Ebay?
-z
Are those the ones that were on Ebay?
-z
Originally Posted by eclou
Some teaser pics. I did not have time to mount the tires and TPMS sensors yet. Here they are, and notice how aggressive the offset is - brings the wheel almost to the edge of the fender lip!
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02-06-2007, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by zona
Eclou,
Are those the ones that were on Ebay?
-z
Are those the ones that were on Ebay?
-z
Now I just talked to Jesse at Champion Motorsport who was the project manager for the original PES GP7 wheels, and is once again project manager on the new ones. He assured me that the new wheels (and the old ones too) are the perfect aggressive fit for the 997TT, and will also fit the 996TT as well. I don't know who else could possibly provide a more authoritative opinion about the fitment.
#25
02-06-2007, 02:16 PM
Yeah, you got them about an hour before I was to pick them up!
Great deal!
Be sure to let me know if those 996tt offsets don't work out!
Thanks
-z
Great deal!
Be sure to let me know if those 996tt offsets don't work out!
Thanks
-z
Originally Posted by eclou
Yes, scored them on eBay.
Now I just talked to Jesse at Champion Motorsport who was the project manager for the original PES GP7 wheels, and is once again project manager on the new ones. He assured me that the new wheels (and the old ones too) are the perfect aggressive fit for the 997TT, and will also fit the 996TT as well. I don't know who else could possibly provide a more authoritative opinion about the fitment.
Now I just talked to Jesse at Champion Motorsport who was the project manager for the original PES GP7 wheels, and is once again project manager on the new ones. He assured me that the new wheels (and the old ones too) are the perfect aggressive fit for the 997TT, and will also fit the 996TT as well. I don't know who else could possibly provide a more authoritative opinion about the fitment.
Last edited by zona; 02-06-2007 at 02:20 PM.
#26
02-07-2007, 12:55 AM
eclou,
Just looking at the wheels again............will your TPMS sensors work? I don't see the machined area for wheels that use TPMS.
Also.........the offsets look a little wide. It looks like the tires will rub if you plan to lower the car. In your head on picture the wheels are past the front bumper and rear fender. If your running PS2's, they extend past the wheel by 3/4".
Can't wait to see the finished pic's. How soon will you have the tires mounted?
-z
Just looking at the wheels again............will your TPMS sensors work? I don't see the machined area for wheels that use TPMS.
Also.........the offsets look a little wide. It looks like the tires will rub if you plan to lower the car. In your head on picture the wheels are past the front bumper and rear fender. If your running PS2's, they extend past the wheel by 3/4".
Can't wait to see the finished pic's. How soon will you have the tires mounted?
-z
Originally Posted by eclou
Some teaser pics. I did not have time to mount the tires and TPMS sensors yet. Here they are, and notice how aggressive the offset is - brings the wheel almost to the edge of the fender lip!
#27
02-07-2007, 08:27 AM
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These are older wheels that had not yet been machined for the TPMS. My specialty machinist is locating the correct bit to open these up 2mm for the sensor valvestems. After that I will get the tires mounted
#28
02-07-2007, 09:09 AM
Why don't you mount tires on one side to insure they actually fit before modifying the wheels (in case you need to sell them)!
-z
-z
Originally Posted by eclou
These are older wheels that had not yet been machined for the TPMS. My specialty machinist is locating the correct bit to open these up 2mm for the sensor valvestems. After that I will get the tires mounted
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02-07-2007, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by zona
Why don't you mount tires on one side to insure they actually fit before modifying the wheels (in case you need to sell them)!
-z
-z
Some shots taken today with a 235/35/19 tire mounted. I was more worried about the front fitment than the rear (plus I have no spare 305/30/19) since the rear appears to have much more room anyway. I have not driven it as such yet but expect no issues - turn to lock in each direction has as much room as the stock wheel.
#30
02-07-2007, 01:54 PM
They will look AWESOME!
Originally Posted by eclou
Great minds think alike...
Some shots taken today with a 235/35/19 tire mounted. I was more worried about the front fitment than the rear (plus I have no spare 305/30/19) since the rear appears to have much more room anyway. I have not driven it as such yet but expect no issues - turn to lock in each direction has as much room as the stock wheel.
Some shots taken today with a 235/35/19 tire mounted. I was more worried about the front fitment than the rear (plus I have no spare 305/30/19) since the rear appears to have much more room anyway. I have not driven it as such yet but expect no issues - turn to lock in each direction has as much room as the stock wheel.
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