Porsche 996 C2 NASA GTS 5 Race Cae At Sebring International Raceway

Our new 18″ SM-10 wheels for Porsche have arrived and many customers are already tracking them. We met up with Dave at Sebring International Raceway for one of his track days/driving instruction to get a closer look at his beautifully spec’d Porsche 996. This track toy did not disappoint.

Our first batch of Porsche wheels are here, you can order a set here.

Wheel Setup

Front: SM-10 18×8.5″ ET42 245/40-18 Nitto NT01 Tires

Rear: SM-10 18×11″ ET60 315/30-18 Nitto NT01 Tires

Engine & Transmission

Flat-6 / LN Engineering 3.8l conversion / Track performer Stage II Mahle Piston upgrade Bilt Racing 2QT deep sump Fabspeed Headers Fabspeed Maxflo mufflers NHP catless X-pipe 160 degree stat RSS Under drive pulley OEM 3.8l airbox 3rd radiator upgrade Motorsports replacement 6MT OS Giken LSD Numeric Racing Shifter Rennline 5” shift riser

Suspension

Tarett front and rear sways RSS drop links Elephant Racing LCA’s GMG dogbones Ohlins R&T coil overs Probably some stuff that I’m forgetting

Chassis & Body

Wevo semi solid motor mounts Performance Friction PFC06 brakes RS683 Fluid RSS 930 Roll bar OMP HTE-Carbon full halo drivers seat OMP – WRC passenger seat OMP steering wheel OMP harnesses Getty Design 60” Cup wing Getty Design deck lid DemonSpeed RS roof height uprights OEM 996 Supercup front splitter Joe Toth Canards OEM AC still functional! Ecliptech shift light Rennline pedals, floor boards and floor mats.

Click here to order a set of 18″ SM-10 Porsche wheels.

Brandon is a Porsche Fitment Expert at APEX Wheels. Prior to joining APEX in 2022, he worked as Office Manager for a Porsche & Ferrari service and race shop, guiding customers in all areas – suspension, power, aesthetics, you-name-it. His first foray into racing came In college when he was asked to assist at a PCA club race. Says Brandon, “I figured if I am already making the drive, I might as well enter the HPDE happening at the same time.” He hasn't stopped since. Among the various cars he has owned and/or tracked are a ‘74 Corvette Convertible, ’74 Firebird Formula 400, ‘17 GTI, ‘07 Cayman S, and his current ride, a ‘12 Cayman R (BGB X51 pack 3.8L) with staggered APEX EC-7RS 18x9”ET46 & 18x10” ET36 in Motorsport Gold. Fun Fact: Brandon is a big fan of SIM racing, which he uses to learn about a new track he’s going to or get a refresher on a familiar track, as well as improve his racecraft.Have questions about wheels for your Porsche? Use our contact form and ask for Brandon.