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Posted by: tdgray Aug 26 2003, 03:21 PM

Being a NEW 914 owner I am not sure what a "correct" set of Fuchs look like and should be size wise etc. Saw these on evilbay. I know I really should get ohhh the engine running, the body work done and ________fill in the blank. But WOW wouldn't my car look great in the garage with a set of Fuchs on it.... goes real well with the rust color.

Todd

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34209&item=2429197683

Posted by: Part Pricer Aug 26 2003, 03:22 PM

Those are not Fuchs. They are replicas.

Posted by: tdgray Aug 26 2003, 03:24 PM

Sorry I should have said that I know they are replicas... but are they worth the money and do they "look" correct.

Todd

Posted by: Lawrence Aug 26 2003, 03:27 PM

IIRC, John Larson told me they were painted at the dealership.

Find a look you like, and go for it. The picture in Brett Johnson's book shows wheels with polished "petals" and a satin background.

Posted by: echocanyons Aug 26 2003, 03:45 PM

The differences are weight and durability.

The true fuchs are forged aluminum the replicas are cast(as noted in the ad)

The forged are tougher and lighter.

original ones have been known to go for around 400.00

go for the originals!

Posted by: seanery Aug 26 2003, 03:49 PM

AA wants $250 each for the real ones used. HAHA...I want what THEY are smokin'!!

Posted by: Hi_Fi_Guy Aug 26 2003, 04:30 PM

You can usually get a set of the replicas with TIRES MOUNTED for $400+ s/h from most of the mailorder dealers. I am sure they are not the best tires but still not a bad deal for a driver.

If you want originalls try Wheel Enhancement. They sell refinished original wheels and can offer some decent tire prices too.

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 26 2003, 04:33 PM

todd, the back of the real ones should look like this. back in the day of the catalog aa got what they wanted for them and people paid it. i'll bet they sold tons (as in lbs) of them.

kevin

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Posted by: cgnj Aug 26 2003, 06:03 PM

Todd,
Look for wheels that look like this

http://home.comcast.net/~cgutierrez/Nicewheels/index.htm

CGNJ

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 26 2003, 06:07 PM

with all that work why not get them cosmetrically balanced ( weight on the inside of the rim????)

Posted by: cgnj Aug 26 2003, 06:14 PM

They are on my roller.

Carlos

Posted by: Rob Ways Aug 26 2003, 07:24 PM

Aren't the 2.0 Fuchs the lightest factory wheels as well??

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 26 2003, 07:25 PM

umm...i thought it was the gasburners....

Posted by: Lawrence Aug 26 2003, 08:04 PM

2.0 Fuchs are the lightest 4 bolt wheel.

Mahle Gasburners are the lightest 5 bolt wheel.

-Rusty

Posted by: seanery Aug 27 2003, 05:55 AM

I may have a set of fake fuchs with Continental 196/60/15 tires for sale soon.

pictures at :http://www.seanlee.tv

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 27 2003, 06:25 AM

hammer on weights, placed on the polished outer rim is a trick look tho.

kevin

Posted by: John2kx Aug 27 2003, 06:37 PM

I fell into the trap of wanting a set of nice Fuchs before my car was ready to hit the street as well. Call it a weakness but there's nothing like a nice set of wheels in my opinion.

My advice would be to stay away from the replicas. I paid $150 ea. to have mine professionally polished, $100 for new center caps and about $175 for a new set of lugs. That didn't count the $200 I spent for a do it yourself polishing kit and drill that turned the right rpm. I spent about 30 hours per wheel and still was not satisfied. It was amazing what a pro could do in 1/4 the time with the right equipment and experience.

Yeah I dumped alot of money into my 4 lug Fuchs but liked the finished product. Sold them when I went 5 lug and got $1000 for the set with tires. I don't think you could get the same return for replicas.

John

Posted by: John2kx Aug 27 2003, 06:50 PM

hopefully this pic will attach

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Aug 27 2003, 07:36 PM

Hi,
I picked up four Fuchs alloys at Pomona last week. $400 including center caps. It seemed about the going price to me. They are a little stained from sitting out so long but I'll clean them up myself and maybe have them profesionally done later.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 27 2003, 07:39 PM

John..

dont preview your post when adding a pic... it removes the pic.

B

Posted by: anthony Aug 27 2003, 07:44 PM

The worst thing about the replicas to me is the cheesy chrome plastic center cap.

Posted by: John2kx Aug 27 2003, 08:11 PM

Todd,

I'm having a time with pics tonight......maybe this one will attach. I think the pic I was trying to send was too large. If you want to see a better detailed pic, PM me and I'll send you direct email of the wheels I had done.

John

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Posted by: Brad Roberts Aug 27 2003, 08:15 PM

Yes.. I set a limit on pic size so people wouldnt have to scroll back and forth on the whole page.

B

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Aug 27 2003, 10:58 PM

Yikes! $150 a wheel!! Maybe next year.
Cheers, Elliot