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BTW, what are those rear brake calipers on the SL63? I assume they are also 4 pistons. Are the rear calipers also made by Brembo?...Kind of unusual looking.
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Thanks for the help.
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If you run a 20x9 you will be fine with a 255x35 tire or you could run at 20x9.5 with a 265x30 tire as well. I have a 265x30 and 305x30 set up on the SL with 20x9 and 20x11 but am getting a new set for the front at 20x9.5.
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Thanks... Yes I'm aware the the 305/30 would be an inch taller. Besides throwing off my speedo a hair, will that affect anything on the car?
My front will be a Renntech 20x9" wheel, so I'll go with the 255/35.
Have you seen any CLS's with this tire setup? Do you think it'll just throw the whole look of the car off?
Also, are the Mich PSS tires worth the premium over Hankooks for "spirited" street driving?
My front will be a Renntech 20x9" wheel, so I'll go with the 255/35.
Have you seen any CLS's with this tire setup? Do you think it'll just throw the whole look of the car off?
Also, are the Mich PSS tires worth the premium over Hankooks for "spirited" street driving?
With that set up you do know that you will be taller in diameter correct? Id run either a 255x35x30 or 265x35x30 IF you are dead set on a 305x30x20. On the SL it makes sense but on the CLS Im not sure but if you are not lowering your car you will be fine. The front tire size will be dependant the rim width, offset, etc. You will need to first define that.
If you run a 20x9 you will be fine with a 255x35 tire or you could run at 20x9.5 with a 265x30 tire as well. I have a 265x30 and 305x30 set up on the SL with 20x9 and 20x11 but am getting a new set for the front at 20x9.5.
If you run a 20x9 you will be fine with a 255x35 tire or you could run at 20x9.5 with a 265x30 tire as well. I have a 265x30 and 305x30 set up on the SL with 20x9 and 20x11 but am getting a new set for the front at 20x9.5.
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Thanks... Yes I'm aware the the 305/30 would be an inch taller. Besides throwing off my speedo a hair, will that affect anything on the car?
My front will be a Renntech 20x9" wheel, so I'll go with the 255/35.
Have you seen any CLS's with this tire setup? Do you think it'll just throw the whole look of the car off?
Also, are the Mich PSS tires worth the premium over Hankooks for "spirited" street driving?
My front will be a Renntech 20x9" wheel, so I'll go with the 255/35.
Have you seen any CLS's with this tire setup? Do you think it'll just throw the whole look of the car off?
Also, are the Mich PSS tires worth the premium over Hankooks for "spirited" street driving?
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I personally dont see an issue with the diameter buimp but that was with rwd cars... Ive never done a diameter bump on an awd car but Ive done a wheel size bump and then offset it with the correct profiles. I think you will be fine. Regard the "spirited driving" if you genuinely drive the car in the turns (sharp and high speed bends) you will notice the PSS advantage and I would recommend getting them.
Now, with that being said, if you still rec the PSS... I don't see any 255/30/20 PSS for the front. So, my options would be 265/30 PSS or 255/30 PS2. Would the 265 fit a 9" wheel? Or, would it be ok mix and put PS2 fronts with PSS rears?
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Thanks again Vic... Maybe "spirited" isn't the correct term, lol. I live in a city, so it's mostly straight line driving. I do like to hit the entrance and exit ramps pretty hard, but I guess taking off grip is #1 as that will be 95% of my "spirited" driving.
Now, with that being said, if you still rec the PSS... I don't see any 255/30/20 PSS for the front. So, my options would be 265/30 PSS or 255/30 PS2. Would the 265 fit a 9" wheel? Or, would it be ok mix and put PS2 fronts with PSS rears?
Now, with that being said, if you still rec the PSS... I don't see any 255/30/20 PSS for the front. So, my options would be 265/30 PSS or 255/30 PS2. Would the 265 fit a 9" wheel? Or, would it be ok mix and put PS2 fronts with PSS rears?
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That said, would a different front and rear tread tire be ok? I could go 255/35 and 305/30/20, both about 1" larger then stock tire height (car is stock height)... Or do you think this would look bad? Would P-Zero fronts and P-Zero Corsa be good for aggressive street driving and launching traction, or dumb idea?
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Congrats on the new toy Vic. The 4S wasn't fast enough for you? I may dive into Porsche's world for the first time over the next year or so. But I'm afraid that I'll find them too underpowered unless I go Turbo. 400hp is not that much by today's standard.
Your impression compared to the 4S?
Your impression compared to the 4S?
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Congrats on the new toy Vic. The 4S wasn't fast enough for you? I may dive into Porsche's world for the first time over the next year or so. But I'm afraid that I'll find them too underpowered unless I go Turbo. 400hp is not that much by today's standard.
Your impression compared to the 4S?
Your impression compared to the 4S?
The C4S is an amazing car---- I wouldnt look so much at the hp total but instead the power to weigh ratio and how the car performs at higher RPM's. For a car with that hp it pulled very strong and was great from a dig. The car's steering, handling, and exhaust note was incredible. I was sad to see it go but it was only going to be with me for a short period as planned from the start until I found the right turbo s at the right price. I would have no issue getting a C4S again. I ran a stock C63 and pulled it- wasnt sure if it had the PP or not but the PDK really creates efficient hp to the ground. The sound of the Porsche Sport Exhaust is excellent. Its a true leMans sounding roar with huge burbles and pops on down shifts.
The Turbo is in another league with its power, active aerodynamic front and rear spoilers, rear steering, porsche dynamic chassis control, and pdk software. There are so many good things about this car and it better be for the price paid LOL. Im so glad the made the exhaust on the Turbo good--- it sounds very much like the C4S which I was shocked to hear.
Yes sir, guard red and its a Turbo S. You can get the carbon ceramics on the non S as an upgrade or standard on the S.
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The GT3 is an order allocation I own and I can keep or release at any time... the build is slated for the end of this month or next with a june/july delivery but now that I got this car I may release.
The TT has the active aerodynamics set up where the front spoiler deploys along with the rear at certain speeds to create even more stability. 163 mph came very easily today. LOL.
Almost all TT (non S's) 2014 models are more than than the GT3 (msrp vs msrp) but markup on GT3's that are on the ground are heavy. The TT-S averages 188k-205k
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The GT3 is an order allocation I own and I can keep or release at any time... the build is slated for the end of this month or next with a june/july delivery but now that I got this car I may release.
The TT has the active aerodynamics set up where the front spoiler deploys along with the rear at certain speeds to create even more stability. 163 mph came very easily today. LOL.
Almost all TT (non S's) 2014 models are more than than the GT3 (msrp vs msrp) but markup on GT3's that are on the ground are heavy. The TT-S averages 188k-205k
The GT3 is an order allocation I own and I can keep or release at any time... the build is slated for the end of this month or next with a june/july delivery but now that I got this car I may release.
The TT has the active aerodynamics set up where the front spoiler deploys along with the rear at certain speeds to create even more stability. 163 mph came very easily today. LOL.
Almost all TT (non S's) 2014 models are more than than the GT3 (msrp vs msrp) but markup on GT3's that are on the ground are heavy. The TT-S averages 188k-205k
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Keep or sell, rarely trade as dealer dont give me what I think the car is worth and my cars are pristine. I know thats probably a cliche on the boards but I really do take brilliant care of my units (pert that was for you LOL).
In this case I dumped the 991 C4S... it was filler or a fluffer as some may say.
