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> Any idea how much for new BBS wheels, for my 914
goobu
post Aug 21 2003, 08:41 AM
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any idea how much a set of used BBS wheels should be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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They are 15x7 (front) and 15x8 BBS rims

I am thinking about buying a set and I cannot find a price point to know if they are reasonably priced. Actually, the guy said make me an offer.

Thanks.
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post Aug 21 2003, 08:46 AM
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I don't think they are worth very much.

My buddy basically gave a set of 8's & 9's away.

Fuchs, IMHO, are worth more. And the 15" fuchs aren't fetching much $ any more.
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post Aug 21 2003, 08:53 AM
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Some 15" Fuchs are still worth a fair amount, 15x6 deep offset, and the 911R 15"s I have read are worth??$1000. each. As a seller okay, as a buyer not so much.
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post Aug 21 2003, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(goobu @ Aug 21 2003, 06:41 AM)
They are 15x7 (front) and 15x8 BBS rims

I am thinking about buying a set...

if you decide to pass, let me know - i've always liked the looks of those wheels on a white 911, and the sizes are perfect... i'm right scross the river (practically) in Montgomery County, PA ...
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post Aug 21 2003, 11:25 AM
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I bought a set (4) of 7 X 15 inch BBS a while back....in serious need of refinishing....for 300 bucks.

As for 7 X 15 Fuch, both these and the BBS are popular with the track guys and the Fuch can be hard to find. The going rate for 4 "track wheels"seems to be around 600 bucks. The Fuch are considerably lighter.
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post Aug 21 2003, 12:21 PM
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how much work is it to fit a 15x8 fuchs on the back? This is a race car and our fenders will be banged up anyway.

Do you have to rework the whole fender to do this?

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post Aug 21 2003, 12:53 PM
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The car in the pic is mine. It has a flared rear and I can fit 8"s on there with no problem. I just didn't know the name of the BBS style and I know the wheels are the same as the ones I have...so I used that pic.

I just want a second set of wheels so when I flat spot some tires (like I did did past weekend) I don't have to pack it in on the first day of a 3 day event.

Thanks for the info ... so I think I read $300-600 depending on condition?
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post Aug 21 2003, 01:14 PM
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There were a couple sets of 7 & 8 X 15s at the Sunset Swap "meat" last year....$600 was being asked. Go with the Fuch...loose weight ...4-5 lbs per wheel.....but watch for cracks. Those wheels are around 20 years old.

dr: I had to flare the crap outta the rear fenders to get 225 X 50 on 7s. I'd have to go out another 3/4 inch to get 8s under there....dunno if there is enuff metal to do that. I also had to add spacers (7mm) because of the negative camber...inner fender well clearance.
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post Aug 21 2003, 01:46 PM
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goobu, nice looking car! do you have any other pics?
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post Aug 21 2003, 02:13 PM
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Autocross a few weeks ago
(IMG:http://vista.pca.org/nnj/Inprogress/autox7-13-3.jpg)

I have another good pick...but I cannot seem to find it ... I will post it later.


Here is some in car video from a DE event at Watkins Glen
\"Slow White at Watkins Glen\"

Here is some video from another car, but my car is in it.
\"vipercam\" from customer built turn signal camera mount
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post Aug 21 2003, 02:15 PM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Aug 21 2003, 11:14 AM)
Go with the Fuch...loose weight ...4-5 lbs per wheel

Yeah...I know the Fuch would be ideal, but they are hard to find and more $. I will see. If I can get these BBS's for a decent price I will go with them...If not I will continue my search for Fuchs
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post Aug 21 2003, 04:20 PM
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Goobu,

You're car seems quite quick.
Whatcha got in there?

I like the point-bys from the tail draggers!
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post Aug 21 2003, 08:34 PM
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Here are some 7 & 8 BBS wheels
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post Aug 21 2003, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(seanery @ Aug 21 2003, 06:34 PM)
Here are some 7 & 8 BBS wheels

16's ...
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post Aug 21 2003, 08:57 PM
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Another image from the Glen

(IMG:http://www.gtc-motorsports.com/gallery/photos/images/2003sw-wgz1.jpg)

She is not that quick (in a straight line)...hence the name "Slow White" dubbed by a few of my tail dragging, tubro driving "friends".

She is a stock 2.0 that was carb'ed for a few extra HP. Converted to carrera hubs and brakes. Combine that with some flares, wider tires, stiffened suspension and she handles like a dream.

On the straights I put my arm out the window and hope all those guys that I passed in the corners are still searching for the pedal on the right. She is slow, but she is a blast to drive.

Previous owner found her nearly "rust free" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) and stopped the conversion project just short of dropping a huge engine in, money ran out or something. His lost is my gain. I have been driving her since January.
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