2.0 Fuchs, Why blacken the insets? |
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2.0 Fuchs, Why blacken the insets? |
IronHillRestorations |
Jul 17 2007, 08:29 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
I can't explain it, but I have never, ever liked the 914 2.0 Fuchs with painted insets.
This is just my personal opinion. I appreciate the design of the wheel as. Nice original anodizing is very cool, no paint please. Fully polished is very OK though. I know some dealers even painted them with black insets so as to look more like a "real Porsche" wheel. To me this just adds to the "hey c'mon I'm a Porsche too with a chip on my shoulder" attitude. To me it just has the trying too hard look. Probably not fair, but that's my .02. These wheel were designed specifically for the 914, no other car. As such I think they are a beautiful wheel without paint, and say 914 like no other wheel. Again, this is just my opinion, so save the flames and state how you feel and not why you think I'm blah blah blah. |
thomasotten |
Aug 8 2010, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
I think if there would be a way to anodize the wheels while also increasing the contrast between the raised part and the back part without painting them black, this would be the best scenario. I like the way the wheels look, but they need more contrast.
Oh and Mark, I think painting them Red for your car will look awesome. They look really cool with these Porsche crest center caps also: http://www.914international.com/gallery/914/home.htm |
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