5-Bolt Wheel Porn, Got a killer deal on 930 BBS 16x9 & 17x7 wheels |
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5-Bolt Wheel Porn, Got a killer deal on 930 BBS 16x9 & 17x7 wheels |
strawman |
Mar 16 2009, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
I was planning on using the 15x7 Fake Fuchs shown below for my turbo Subaru engine & 5-speed trans project, but I saw an ad in the SF Bay Craigslist auto parts section for some BBS rims off a Porsche 930 and called the guy right away. I've always liked the look of BBS rims, especially the E52 rims. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
When he confirmed that it was $300 for all four, I almost choked. I met him this morning and to pick them up. They've got a few small nicks-n-scratches, but they're otherwise gorgeous! I plan to paint the centers black to go along with the orange I'm planning for the car (I'm a big SF Giants fan, sadly). The fronts are 16x7 and the rears are 16x9, so these should fill out my flared car nicely. He told me that he received a boatload of calls & emails, with many guys offering more than he initially offered but he stuck with me and refused their offers. It is good to see that there are still some honest folks out there -- especially when they give me a deal! |
biosurfer1 |
Mar 16 2009, 11:06 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
What are you going to do with the fake fuch's?
I might be interested in them for my 944 since I want to keep the originals on the car currently.. You coming to the swap meet next week? |
strawman |
Mar 16 2009, 11:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
Yeah, I plan to go to the swap next week. I thought I'd keep the Fake Fuchs for track tires, but I'll stick 'em in the back of the Suby wagon and bring 'em along in case you wanna look at 'em. As you can see in the pic, the tires are trash. You'll also note from the pic that they're currently residing in the side garden... and my wife wants 'em GONE!
Geoff What are you going to do with the fake fuch's? I might be interested in them for my 944 since I want to keep the originals on the car currently.. You coming to the swap meet next week? |
PeeGreen 914 |
Mar 16 2009, 11:13 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You don't want fake Fuchs for the track. They should only be for street.
Nice find... and I hate you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) They should look sweet on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
VOX |
Mar 17 2009, 12:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 6-February 09 From: rosemead, ca Member No.: 10,027 Region Association: None |
thoese look sweet! nice find
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johnnie5 |
Mar 17 2009, 12:50 AM
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914 lover Group: Members Posts: 375 Joined: 14-October 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Very nice score...
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jt914-6 |
Mar 17 2009, 05:50 AM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
I agree with Jon. Repo's belong on the street or auto X at best, not on a race track.
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ConeDodger |
Mar 17 2009, 07:48 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
You don't want fake Fuchs for the track. They should only be for street. Nice find... and I hate you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) They should look sweet on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) With Jon... Fachs which is what we sometimes call the fake Fuchs are known to crack and even break. Track stress would likely bring that about sooner... Are you off your crutches? |
strawman |
Mar 17 2009, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
Yup, but I'm still hobbling around like a drunken soldier. I'll be healed enough to join you at the March get-together, though!
How's the knee? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) With Jon... Fachs which is what we sometimes call the fake Fuchs are known to crack and even break. Track stress would likely bring that about sooner... Are you off your crutches? |
ConeDodger |
Mar 17 2009, 10:01 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,614 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Yup, but I'm still hobbling around like a drunken soldier. I'll be healed enough to join you at the March get-together, though! How's the knee? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) With Jon... Fachs which is what we sometimes call the fake Fuchs are known to crack and even break. Track stress would likely bring that about sooner... Are you off your crutches? I'm able to get out to my appointments - PT, MD, etc... Too long on my feet and I hurt pretty good. My 914 is sitting there mocking me. I would love to take a picture of it for everyone but the garbage cans get me teased... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
mskala |
Mar 17 2009, 10:08 AM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
That is an amazing deal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Coincidentally I got similar E52s also from SF craigslist last year (for a lot more).
These things are very light weight. If not machined, you will need the race-style shank lug nuts which are annoying. I found imitations cheap at summit racing. |
charliew |
Mar 17 2009, 10:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I would keep the fakes and see how they do. The bbs are nice. Thats also what comes on the gt fieros but in the 15 inch size. My 914 had some on it in some of the pictures I have but they dissapeared when a bank repossed it at one point.
I would think you can double your money on the bbs. Personally I wouldn't paint them unless they are needing it. |
strawman |
Mar 18 2009, 06:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 881 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 8,624 Region Association: Central California |
These things are very light weight. If not machined, you will need the race-style shank lug nuts which are annoying. I found imitations cheap at summit racing. Yeah, I read on Pelican that BBS no longer makes the lugs. Can you provide some details on machining the wheel center to accept standard alloy Porsche lugs, or part numbers for Summit lugs (which I understand need to be modified?)? Thanks in advance! |
mskala |
Mar 18 2009, 06:45 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
Summit Racing partial search
This is the link to what they have, look at the particular dimensions selected. Depending on your stud length, you could pick long or short. I was kinda in the middle, so I bought the long ones and cut off 1/4" so they wouldn't bottom out. They don't seem to have perfectly centered holes, so it was difficult to get them on. I enlarged the wheel holes by a few thousandths. I don't remember where, but I'm sure there are steel inserts available that could be installed by a machine shop. |
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