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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Euromeister Fuchs replicas in RSR finish
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 29 2017, 07:51 AM
Because I know not everyone reads my build thread and if someone searches in the future it will be easier for them to find this.
Picked up a set of 16x7 Euromeister Fuchs replicas.
They look pretty good right out of the box, but I wanted an RSR finish, or something close.
A real RSR finish is anodized with black paint and a polished lip (as far as I understand...) I didn't want to go that crazy. I masked the machined/polished outer lip and shot the whole front face in Rustoleum dull aluminum. Then masked the pedals and inner lip and shot the flat black. I did it this way because it's easier to mask.
I used electrical tape to mask the paint edges, and blue tape for the larger open areas.
Results:
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 29 2017, 07:56 AM
That looks really nice. I went with Euromeisters, too. 7s and 9s for my LS build and was thinking about this same thing. Thanks for going first!
As Edd on Wheeler Dealers would say: Result! 
Posted by: Mark Henry Mar 29 2017, 08:20 AM
How much and what did shipping run you?
Are you going to put this on a narrow body?
Please post pics of the final fit.
Posted by: Beach914 Mar 29 2017, 08:28 AM
Nice! On sale on the Automotion site. I like the finish and look you achieved.
Posted by: Mueller Mar 29 2017, 08:39 AM
That really transformed the look of those wheels. 100% improvement.
Posted by: cgnj Mar 29 2017, 08:43 AM
$169@ http://www.automotion.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=euromeister
$186 free ship ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euromeister-Alloy-Replica-Wheel-7x16-ET23-3-For-Porsche-reg-65-219213-1-/182090489676?hash=item2a65705f4c:g:~X8AAOSw3mpXIbAv&vxp=mtr
Fighting the urge to massage my fenders
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 29 2017, 08:46 AM
$169@ http://www.automotion.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=euromeister
$186 free ship ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euromeister-Alloy-Replica-Wheel-7x16-ET23-3-For-Porsche-reg-65-219213-1-/182090489676?hash=item2a65705f4c:g:~X8AAOSw3mpXIbAv&vxp=mtr
If you follow that eBay seller, they often go on sale for 168 or even 140 shipped!
These will be going on a narrow body, will post pics once installed.
Posted by: Justinp71 Mar 29 2017, 11:05 AM
Nice! Thanks for sharing, they look great!
Posted by: JRust Mar 29 2017, 11:24 AM
They do look nice. I am not an RSR finish fan though. Doesn't get any better than black centers with polished lips for me. I just love that look on any 914
Posted by: drem914 Mar 29 2017, 11:41 AM
$169@ http://www.automotion.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=euromeister
$186 free ship ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euromeister-Alloy-Replica-Wheel-7x16-ET23-3-For-Porsche-reg-65-219213-1-/182090489676?hash=item2a65705f4c:g:~X8AAOSw3mpXIbAv&vxp=mtr
If you follow that eBay seller, they often go on sale for 168 or even 140 shipped!
These will be going on a narrow body, will post pics once installed.
Add'l. 15% off for orders placed before 3pm pacific today on their web site. Use offer code COFE. That winds up ~$620, for 4 including shipping.
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 29 2017, 12:48 PM
Add'l. 15% off for orders placed before 3pm pacific today on their web site. Use offer code COFE. That winds up ~$620, for 4 including shipping.
Or if you keep a watch on ebay you can get a full set for $560 shipped.
Posted by: matthepcat Mar 29 2017, 01:53 PM
I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.
Posted by: jmill Mar 29 2017, 03:33 PM
I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.
I would have bought them. Instead I bought the black 7's and 9's. You can't beat their price. Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 29 2017, 03:42 PM
I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.
I would like the RSR look. I bought 7x16 and 8x16 for the flared car.
Posted by: RickS Mar 29 2017, 10:39 PM
Beautiful wheel refinishing. Keep it up and you'll have a business.
Posted by: r_towle Mar 30 2017, 12:01 AM
I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.
I would like the RSR look. I bought 7x16 and 8x16 for the flared car.Do 8 and 9 fit on a flared car?
Posted by: db9146 Mar 30 2017, 06:46 AM
Hey, those look nice! Great job.
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 30 2017, 12:47 PM
Messy garage, and car isn't on the floor, but these will give you an idea. I'll update again with pics once I drop the car onto the ground.
195/55-R16 all around
rear:
front:
Still have to raise the front a little, too much rake here. But everything fits well all around. In the rear I had previously rolled the inner lip to fit 205's so these fit without a problem.
Posted by: Mueller Mar 30 2017, 01:35 PM
What size tires?
Posted by: burton73 Mar 30 2017, 01:39 PM
The wheels look great! You did a super job on them.
I know that a lot of guys have posted here that there wheel / tires worked on 16 x 7 Fuchs. It may scrape in the rear when you are in high-speed turns or when you are going over a dip. The fronts may scrape when going into a turn going up a driveway.
My V8 car had 7 x 16 with small tires/ Low Profile 215/40 ZR 16 and I do not see any indication that there was scraping but the wheel wells have been made flat and pulled a little in the rear. No sign on car or tires of scraping but the 40 is just a rubber band tire.
Just sharing.
Bob 
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 30 2017, 01:46 PM
What size tires?
Updated my post, should have added it before.
195/55-R16
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 1 2017, 02:20 PM
More pics showing tire size/fitment of the 195/55-R16
16x7 et 23.3
Posted by: cgnj Apr 1 2017, 09:57 PM
My last question. Is there a center cap problem?
Thanks for the free, reliable info.
Carlos
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 2 2017, 06:38 AM
My last question. Is there a center cap problem?
Thanks for the free, reliable info.
Carlos
In the sales info it is said that the factory center caps fit perfectly. I don't have any yet so I can't try them out.
Posted by: jmitro Apr 2 2017, 08:23 AM
so did you simply paint over the new wheels' existing finish? How did you prep the wheels?
I hate to be a downer, but off the shelf rustoleum is pretty cheap as far as paint quality; I'd be surprised if the finish lasts for more than a couple years.
Posted by: somd914 Apr 2 2017, 08:44 AM
so did you simply paint over the new wheels' existing finish? How did you prep the wheels?
I hate to be a downer, but off the shelf rustoleum is pretty cheap as far as paint quality; I'd be surprised if the finish lasts for more than a couple years.
Guess it depends on the conditions. I'm at 6 years with painting my Fuchs with Rustoleum, only one chip on a wheel lip from being careless with a lug wrench.
Car is garaged, drive it about 3,500 miles/yr, occasional rain...
Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 2 2017, 08:57 AM
Your car is coming along nicely, Glen. 
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 2 2017, 09:37 AM
Thanks!
I left the stock finish under. Cleaned the surfaces and went to town. Honestly wasn't planning for these to last, I'd like to bead blast them and do a more accurate RSR at some point.
Posted by: funk Apr 2 2017, 12:04 PM
I have been wondering when someone is going to do a downloadable RSR fuch stencil I think that's a great idea for all us diy types? Come on someone is tech savvy. I would pay a 5$ for it lord how many 911s out there?
Posted by: Kansas 914 Apr 2 2017, 01:23 PM
I have been wondering when someone is going to do a downloadable RSR fuch stencil I think that's a great idea for all us diy types? Come on someone is tech savvy. I would pay a 5$ for it lord how many 911s out there?
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Posted by: Travis Neff Apr 3 2017, 03:38 PM
Nice job on the wheels and the tire size looks great. I had to do some horrifying pushing on my rear fenders to fit 205's on 7's
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