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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 8 spoke Empi style wheels

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 16 2005, 10:32 PM

What is the rim width on these wheels? Or did they come in various widths?
Thanks

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 16 2005, 10:37 PM

They where all 5inch as far as I know. Be careful. They have the VW offset not the 914 offset. Very difficult to get anything wider than a 195 on them and not have them rub (I'm sure somebody has done it..)

B

Posted by: Jacques Jul 16 2005, 11:13 PM

all 4 fenders must be rolled,. 205's (azenis rt215) are about max. They are 5½ in.

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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 17 2005, 12:16 AM

Thanks Guys.
The car already has them on it and has 205 Michelins on it.
1974 2.0L with minor surface rust in a few readily accessable spots on the fenders.
Guy has owned it since 1976. A real virgin...no factory sway bars, no accidents, blah blah blah.
Body is extremely straight, gaps look good. everything is there and works.
SSIs, Bursch, Corbeau race seats, 5 point belts, harness bar, momo wheel
console, fogs, includes all the original stuff like seats etc...
Just needs a little TLC.
Battery tray is clean, no rust in rear trunk
Will have a PPI done a Sportech this week to check it out more completely and have the compression checked out.
this might be the one

The best part...he says he will take $2K since he no longer drives or needs the car.

Posted by: trekkor Jul 17 2005, 12:31 AM

Good for you!
I scored my '74 2.0 for $2200 a year and a half ago.
I think the days of cheap/free 914's are coming to an end.

This car is going to be a track car right?

KT

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 17 2005, 12:40 AM

Yesssss!!!
Will probably run in GGR Class BI or BP depending on how I finally set it up. since it is a virgin with suspension...I will see what I can come up with. This will be my 3rd 4 banger 914 and I want to try some different things.
I may go to BP even though the motor will be stock....
I want to use big gun drilled front torsion bars, large front sway, Konis etc., 180# rears, with threaded shock body.
And then get it corner balanced, and as low as possible, with max neg camber.
Looking forward to a light AX car again.

Posted by: trekkor Jul 17 2005, 01:10 AM

Sounds good.

Let me know if I can help.

KT