Yellow calipers on an S.
- Wing Commander
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Yellow, so long as you are prepared to continually inform Porsche enthusiasts/geeks who ask/comment, that they're not actually PCCBs.
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
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Spook, Yes indeed plenty of wheel protection esp with the reinforced sidewall on Continentals. I already had the 19's as a spare set and with Air they give a ride we both like. I saw your recent post of the 21 platinums on your VG car and they look great . I ordered 18's on the new car (now stored) to keep the cost down convinced that 20 or 21's would be too noisy based on test drives, since then I've learned that tyre noise on both 19 & 21" Michelins is rated the same at 71db. So I may upgrade to Platinum 21's next year., with Air I'm sure the ride will be fine.
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time" Pink Floyd.
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
- Nuclear Nick
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Before you upgrade make sure you have an extensive test drive on 21's BBR. Those quoted dB figures are from the outside of the car and do not necessarily equate to what the ear interprets. And think about your raised anxiety levels too when approaching kerbs!
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
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Yellow would look good and stand out and different.
Shame white is not an option. Could look good too
Shame white is not an option. Could look good too
GTS
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Thanks Nuclear Nick. A good point but if their Db output is the same, surely our ears will hear the same noise level for each size? It's not as if 19's are 65 and 21's 75. I have no knowledge of sound level technology, so I'm probably wrong.Nuclear Nick wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:25 am Before you upgrade make sure you have an extensive test drive on 21's BBR. Those quoted dB figures are from the outside of the car and do not necessarily equate to what the ear interprets. And think about your raised anxiety levels too when approaching kerbs!
Anxiety about kerbing? indeed, my last Jag had 35 profile 20's all round and were drawn to kerbs like magnets. Perhaps it will be the £4000 to buy them that will be the deciding factor. Mrs B would see that as a holiday!
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time" Pink Floyd.
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
- Nuclear Nick
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My Michelin summers are quoted as 71db. My Dunlop winters are 72 front, 73 rear. But when driving on the motorway, immediately after switching, the winters are noticeably quieter. There's a lot more to what the occupant hears as perceived noise from the tyres than bare quoted sound pressure levels detected by a roadside instrument.
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
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They will be yellow, aganst VG should look good although any colour I want is available. being done tomorrow as will the window trim wrapped in black. It's odd how my taste has changed from when I ordered the car. Now I love the stealthy agressive look.Kasfranks99 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:32 pm Yellow would look good and stand out and different.
Shame white is not an option. Could look good too
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time" Pink Floyd.
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
BMW 2019 440i Convertible
2016 Panny S e-Hybrid Black/Cream sold Apr 19
Macan S VG/Luxor, sold @ 9700 miles March 18
Macan SD Dark Blue/ Pebble, sold @ 16k miles Dec 16
Be interesting to see the wrapped window trims. Is that an expensive change?
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No longer part of the Porsche Family. Now enjoying a Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Macan S Diesel delivered Oct 6th 2016. http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI3WP95. Sold March 2018.
Macan S Diesel delivered Oct 6th 2016. http://www.porsche-code.com/PHI3WP95. Sold March 2018.
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