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  1. msdesignltd

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    #2 GuyIncognito, Mar 26, 2013
    because 20 inch wheels on a sports car are just too damn big? :confused:
     
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    #3 TheBigEasy, Mar 26, 2013
    Isn't there an option for carbon breaks? Are those bigger?
     
  4. msdesignltd

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    #4 msdesignltd, Mar 26, 2013
    Odd porsche has always led the rotor size race
    This is a missed opp
    Can someone post same pics with tbo S
     
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    #7 zygomatic, Mar 26, 2013
    Because racecar?
     
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    #8 wax, Mar 26, 2013
    First Rule of Art;

    Step back.

    Second Rule of Art;

    Observe.
     
  9. Desperado

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    #9 Desperado, Mar 26, 2013
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    I can say on the GT cars with PCCB there is only mm of space between the front wheel spoke and the caliper face. Between the caliper and the inner wheel there is a bit more but it's very tight and not easy to put on the wheel (non center lock) without scraping the caliper. 19 inch wheels
     
  10. PSk

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    #10 PSk, Mar 26, 2013
    It is a convertible ... cruising along with the top down, waving at people, does not require big brakes. Porsche got it right.
    Pete
     
  11. Mowgli

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    #11 Mowgli, Mar 26, 2013
    You can have too big of brakes. If you have more braking power than the tires can handle, then it's wasted with just lock up. You have to also consider the weight that it adds unsprung weight.
     

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