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Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 May 26 2010, 09:15 PM
Has anyone used these and if so how are they? There from ISP West.
http://www.vwispwest.com/product.php?ispproduct=vwispwest&cat=410&page=1&part=GA-CAP914
Posted by: detoxcowboy May 26 2010, 09:24 PM
They are a physically tight fit, stand a little taller than oem and are thicker/tougher ect. , definately cheaper. I had a $300.00 set of inlaid porsche crest center caps that I sold and use these now, basically they are good enough and inexpensive enough that if you )(&*%#! one, you could get another without a sweat..
here is the set i had... http://www.boothedesign.com/centercaps.html
and again at pelican... http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/PEL_search.cgi?command=show_part_page&please_wait=N&make=POR&model=9144§ion=MISCLL&page=9&bookmark=48&part_number=PEL-ICC-914
Posted by: Tom_T May 27 2010, 01:35 AM
Has anyone used these and if so how are they? There from ISP West.
http://www.vwispwest.com/product.php?ispproduct=vwispwest&cat=410&page=1&part=GA-CAP914
Check for them at their website or TheSamba for the set of 4 price (it's a different webpage), which will be less than this each price.
IIRC SoCalAndy has them on his Yellow 72's Fuch's 2L alloys & they look the same as OEM unless next to each other, which won't matter unless you're going to do Cocours events. IMHO, better for a DD than OE for better durability as detox stated.
Posted by: blitZ May 27 2010, 07:12 AM
I have a set. They are nicely made but as stated are a tight fit. I used a dremel to take some material off around the outside to get them on.
Posted by: Jakeodoule May 27 2010, 08:01 AM
Has anyone used these and if so how are they? There from ISP West.
http://www.vwispwest.com/product.php?ispproduct=vwispwest&cat=410&page=1&part=GA-CAP914
Check for them at their website or TheSamba for the set of 4 price (it's a different webpage), which will be less than this each price.
IIRC SoCalAndy has them on his Yellow 72's Fuch's 2L alloys & they look the same as OEM unless next to each other, which won't matter unless you're going to do Cocours events. IMHO, better for a DD than OE for better durability as detox stated.
Nevermind,
It's early and I'm a dumbass. I was looking at the wrong link. The ones Drew link to look just like my stockers.
The ones Detox link to are for five lugs I think.
Are they the same as stock? Aren't the stock ones for a 2 liter Fuch raised and these are flush? The ones on my Fuchs are raised. I thought they were stock.
I really don't know.
Posted by: Ferg May 27 2010, 08:14 AM
I have a set. They are nicely made but as stated are a tight fit. I used a dremel to take some material off around the outside to get them on.
But they are super well made, just a bit "taller" than OE.
You CAN use a rubber mallet to install
Posted by: Ferg May 27 2010, 08:16 AM
Pic from my old car.
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Posted by: smg914 May 27 2010, 09:41 AM
Ferg,
If I recall correctly, that photo of your car is a few years old and these new billet 2 liter center caps haven't been available that long. Your old car has the aftermarket version with the smooth face and they are quite a bit taller. These new billet caps have the indention on the face and are almost identical to the OEM ones (maybe just a bit taller). Should be no need to make any adjustments to install these new Billet caps. If the original caps on my sahara beige 914 weren't perfect, I would not have a problem installing a set of the Billets (well maybe just a smidgen of a problem but I think I could eventually get over the fact that they aren't original).
Posted by: Ferg May 27 2010, 09:46 AM
Even Better! I saw ISP and didn't click the link, didn't know they changed them and made them better. Very Cool.
Ferg 
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 May 27 2010, 10:02 AM
Has anyone used these and if so how are they? There from ISP West.
http://www.vwispwest.com/product.php?ispproduct=vwispwest&cat=410&page=1&part=GA-CAP914
Check for them at their website or TheSamba for the set of 4 price (it's a different webpage), which will be less than this each price.
IIRC SoCalAndy has them on his Yellow 72's Fuch's 2L alloys & they look the same as OEM unless next to each other, which won't matter unless you're going to do Cocours events. IMHO, better for a DD than OE for better durability as detox stated.
Nevermind,
It's early and I'm a dumbass. I was looking at the wrong link. The ones Drew link to look just like my stockers.
The ones Detox link to are for five lugs I think.
Are they the same as stock? Aren't the stock ones for a 2 liter Fuch raised and these are flush? The ones on my Fuchs are raised. I thought they were stock.
I really don't know.
John, If you go to their Samba add http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=104165
They have a picture of them on a Mahle. If you go to there website, then cycle through the 3 pages of billet accessories you'll see all the caps they make.
http://www.vwispwest.com/home.php?cat=410&isppage=1
Posted by: detoxcowboy May 27 2010, 10:15 AM
Has anyone used these and if so how are they? There from ISP West.
http://www.vwispwest.com/product.php?ispproduct=vwispwest&cat=410&page=1&part=GA-CAP914
Check for them at their website or TheSamba for the set of 4 price (it's a different webpage), which will be less than this each price.
IIRC SoCalAndy has them on his Yellow 72's Fuch's 2L alloys & they look the same as OEM unless next to each other, which won't matter unless you're going to do Cocours events. IMHO, better for a DD than OE for better durability as detox stated.
Nevermind,
It's early and I'm a dumbass. I was looking at the wrong link. The ones Drew link to look just like my stockers.
The ones Detox link to are for five lugs I think.
Are they the same as stock? Aren't the stock ones for a 2 liter Fuch raised and these are flush? The ones on my Fuchs are raised. I thought they were stock.
I really don't know.
My link was to fuch 2.0 alloys 4 lug (bottom of page, he is the desighner of 5 lugs as well, I added the pelican link because it had a picture, AA sells them also)
Posted by: Socalandy May 27 2010, 10:49 PM
OK , You guys are gonna have fun with this...
I have a set and yes, the first time I put them in it was very tight but they come out easy and go back in easier than the first time 
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 May 27 2010, 10:56 PM
Posted by: avidfanjpl May 27 2010, 11:07 PM
Just bought a set on their site. I have been lusting over these for a few months.
I will be gentle on the rubber mallet on these! Putting some leather over them to tap them in!
O I wish I owned Steve's Sahara Beige 2 Liter, but it is a better thing that Orangina can't read this thread.
J
Posted by: detoxcowboy May 28 2010, 07:09 AM
Just bought a set on their site. I have been lusting over these for a few months.
I will be gentle on the rubber mallet on these! Putting some leather over them to tap them in!
O I wish I owned Steve's Sahara Beige 2 Liter, but it is a better thing that Orangina can't read this thread.
J
rubbermallet, folded towel, light lube or wd40 or anything ect,
Posted by: Geezer914 May 28 2010, 09:33 AM
Go to the local hardware store and bring a cap with you. Look at the PVC pipe couplings and buy one that will fit. I ran a piece of Duct tape on the edge. The pipe coupling will fit on the edge of the rim on the cap and you can tap them in with a rubber mallet. Mine were pretty tight. I had to use a Dremel with a sanding roll to remove the rough spots from the hole. If I had just used a rubber mallet they wuold have been dented.
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