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| Nacho |
 Dec 18 2017, 09:56 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None 
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Hello
I was given these caps as extras when I purchase some 911 wheels a few months back but only 3 of them. I’ve been trying to locate 1 to make the full set of 4 but I haven’t come across any that look the same. These are made from aluminum and are heavier than the other types of caps. The Porsche emblem is removable via two speed nuts on the back and the cap is held on to the wheel via 3 set screws that are tightened with an Allen wrench. Are the authentic Porsche caps or aftermarket?    |
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| Cairo94507 |
Dec 18 2017, 10:14 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,842 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I believe those are aftermarket.
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| Nacho |
Dec 18 2017, 10:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Dec 18 2017, 11:14 PM)  I believe those are aftermarket. I had a feeling they were. The interesting thing is that they seem to be made better than the original ones. |
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| sithot |
Dec 19 2017, 05:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Nacho @ Dec 18 2017, 11:28 PM) QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Dec 18 2017, 11:14 PM) I believe those are aftermarket. I had a feeling they were. The interesting thing is that they seem to be made better than the original ones. Betting the originals are lighter which has always been a Porsche hallmark. |
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| edrotol |
Dec 19 2017, 01:20 PM
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edrotol Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 23-April 06 From: Woburn, MA Member No.: 5,910 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Nacho @ Dec 18 2017, 08:56 PM) Hello I was given these caps as extras when I purchase some 911 wheels a few months back but only 3 of them. I’ve been trying to locate 1 to make the full set of 4 but I haven’t come across any that look the same. These are made from aluminum and are heavier than the other types of caps. The Porsche emblem is removable via two speed nuts on the back and the cap is held on to the wheel via 3 set screws that are tightened with an Allen wrench. Are the authentic Porsche caps or aftermarket? Aftermarket usually associated with Ralph Booth Design who is no longer around Porsche people have them around but good luck on finding just one. I have 2 mint but they are for 944’s |
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| Nacho |
Dec 19 2017, 04:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(edrotol @ Dec 19 2017, 02:20 PM) QUOTE(Nacho @ Dec 18 2017, 08:56 PM) Hello I was given these caps as extras when I purchase some 911 wheels a few months back but only 3 of them. I’ve been trying to locate 1 to make the full set of 4 but I haven’t come across any that look the same. These are made from aluminum and are heavier than the other types of caps. The Porsche emblem is removable via two speed nuts on the back and the cap is held on to the wheel via 3 set screws that are tightened with an Allen wrench. Are the authentic Porsche caps or aftermarket? Aftermarket usually associated with Ralph Booth Design who is no longer around Porsche people have them around but good luck on finding just one. I have 2 mint but they are for 944’s Interesting! I guess these will be going up for sale soon.,I have no use for them. Any idea what they might be worth? |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 19 2017, 05:52 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I wonder if those are real 356 crests? IIRC they are smaller than 911 crests.
I'd take one crest off to check. |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 19 2017, 06:00 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
From the pelican forums, all I can find so far.
QUOTE Stormmaster Original wheels and center caps were anodized...no paint or color of any kind on the center caps....some people hand painted the centers...another option was to buy center caps with 356 hood crests inlaid (which is what I have on mine)...later...people polished the anodized portions....some chromed...the factory never did. |
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| burton73 |
Dec 20 2017, 10:40 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,559 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Yo Nacho,
I have 3 of them as well. 3 of those and 2 with the caps painted by Al Read. The only thing is they are chrome plated. They where on my Carrera before. They are rare ( not a lot around) aftermarket with real Porsche crests. and I got mine on EBay 10 years ago or more. Bob B    |
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| type47fan |
Mar 3 2019, 09:26 AM
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It Looks Better In Person. . . Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 17-September 03 From: Carlsbad, CA Member No.: 1,170 Region Association: Southern California
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Hey Nacho, Bob (burton73) is correct. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
I also have 4 of them, in chrome, that I will be selling shortly. They came from a company called DESIGN 911UK. P/N 91136103279 (chrome) They are available in painted silver, black, and chrome. Current cost is about US$50.00/each. plus shipping. Here's a link: https://www.design911.com/Wheel-Cap-For-Fuc...ome/prod133691/ Installed on a 6X16 wheel:  Comparison with OEM center cap:   Compare with post #11 below. Notice that the cap differs from the OEM unit in that it is recessed, to allow the badge to nest into the surface.  Cheers! |
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| johnhora |
Mar 3 2019, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None
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Mark I think you're on to something about these being a 356 crest.
I have two of them that are real Porsche late ring type hub caps with holes drilled in them and the crest attached. These are polished aluminum. The crest is about 40mm long.   |
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| sixnotfour |
Mar 5 2019, 06:58 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,438 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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ya heres the one I have, thats a factory cap with holes drilled..sits proud to the cap..fugly
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