Vince Taylor Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Hi all, Is someone able to confirm that the diameter of the Boxster wheel centre caps is 76mm . Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted September 14, 2023 Report Share Posted September 14, 2023 Yep. and @marts500 does them on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) Cheers BBB, Also where is locking wheel nut socket kept. ? Edited September 15, 2023 by Vince Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Vince Taylor said: Cheers BBB, Also where is locking wheel nut socket kept. ? If it’s not in the glove box or arm rest box, it should be in the tool kit in the front. But it’s best to keep it in cabin instead of the toolkit in case the battery dies and you cant access the front. Edited September 15, 2023 by Gutley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, Gutley said: If it’s not in the glove box or arm rest box, it should be in the tool kit in the front. But it’s best to keep it in cabin instead of the toolkit in case the battery dies and you cant access the front. Great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Many have removed the lockers as too much hassle, and replaced them with normal nuts. Few people steal wheels any more, they are overcome within a minute if you know how, and they cause great grief with the key being kept in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 40 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Many have removed the lockers as too much hassle, and replaced them with normal nuts. Few people steal wheels any more, they are overcome within a minute if you know how, and they cause great grief with the key being kept in the front. My locking nut key thing started failing on the 981 shortly after I got it. So yes I have removed from all my cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Yes I’m planning on removing them, thing of the past (As said) steeling wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 nowadays crims will just steal the entire car. mainly because on a few cars with seriously flawed security systems, its easier to steal the entire car than it is to faff about trying to steal just the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Anyone tried selling a set of Boxster wheels? Not the most lucrative activity in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Vaguely 6-800 with tyres, condition dependent IIRC. I don't think it's the price, might be the demand, eg the size(s) - there aren't that many cars they fit, and those they do are likely to have owners who don't resort to back of lorry purchases. Not sure if PCD is rare or VAG standard but the fact they are different width front and rear means they aren't of interest to the average A3 TDI driver. Could also be that alloy wheels used to be a status symbol, now they're on every shopper so no-one needs to change them. 2p... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: Vaguely 6-800 with tyres, condition dependent IIRC. I don't think it's the price, might be the demand, eg the size(s) - there aren't that many cars they fit, and those they do are likely to have owners who don't resort to back of lorry purchases. Not sure if PCD is rare or VAG standard but the fact they are different width front and rear means they aren't of interest to the average A3 TDI driver. Could also be that alloy wheels used to be a status symbol, now they're on every shopper so no-one needs to change them. 2p... I think you covered most of the draw backs I was thinking of! Only missing one - the shear pain in the ar*e of doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 18 minutes ago, ½cwt said: I think you covered most of the draw backs I was thinking of! Only missing one - the shear pain in the ar*e of doing it. That the problem with thieves these day, no work ethic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, ½cwt said: Anyone tried selling a set of Boxster wheels? Not the most lucrative activity in the world. I posted a set of 18 on here for 400 and got absolutely no interest at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricof Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 On 9/15/2023 at 7:33 PM, ATM said: I posted a set of 18 on here for 400 and got absolutely no interest at all Are they still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 28 minutes ago, ricof said: Are they still available? yes but the for sale has disappeared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 45 minutes ago, ricof said: Are they still available? Found it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P27GLN Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 Just got a set delivered from Design911, gloss black and gold, aftermarket product £14.45 each ex vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 Oooucchhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, P27GLN said: Just got a set delivered from Design911, gloss black and gold, aftermarket product £14.45 each ex vat Jesus - did they wear a mask when they robbed you??? design911 always seem to be the most expensive supplier - most of the time even the OPC are cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P27GLN Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 (edited) On 11/4/2023 at 10:25 AM, Mattman42 said: Jesus - did they wear a mask when they robbed you??? design911 always seem to be the most expensive supplier - most of the time even the OPC are cheaper And to make matters worse I’ve decided not to change my rims to high gloss black and therefore leave as is per factory spec as intended Edited November 5, 2023 by P27GLN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 @P27GLN next time you want wheel centres message @marts500 on here, or go to Aliexpress. You will get a whole set for little more than you paid each... re D911, they are more competitive on pricing for most of their non-Porsche parts, but for genuine parts, OPCs will pretty much always beat them and everywhere else, however convenience of getting parts delivered can be worth a premium sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P27GLN Posted November 4, 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2023 (edited) On 11/4/2023 at 11:28 AM, ½cwt said: @P27GLN next time you want wheel centres message @marts500 on here, or go to Aliexpress. You will get a whole set for little more than you paid each... re D911, they are more competitive on pricing for most of their non-Porsche parts, but for genuine parts, OPCs will pretty much always beat them and everywhere else, however convenience of getting parts delivered can be worth a premium sometimes. Thank you Edited November 5, 2023 by P27GLN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P27GLN Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Decided I’m not going for high gloss black rims, and although the more modern 718 Boxsters for example maybe suit this wheel colour I feel it’s because the rim design compliments the overall design shape of these more modern cars, where on my 08 Artic silver 987 it was designed to suit silverish rims so that’s how they will stay in my opinion To summarise and changing to black would be like an old banger that lost a wheel trim that just exposes the typical black steel wheel that makes it look odd as hell! so if anyone wants a free of charge set of gloss black and gold centre crests let me know, it’s Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, P27GLN said: o if anyone wants a free of charge set of gloss black and gold centre crests let me know, it’s Christmas! @MickH ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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