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| 2mAn |
 Jun 20 2016, 01:33 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914  Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California  |
Coming from the BMW world (and 4x100 ) where there are a ton of made in china replica wheels of the original quality, I always stay away from anything thats not authentic. I feel the same is the thought with these, but I was hoping to hear some actual experience with these... you never know?
Im mostly concerned with 2 things. #1 Quality? The BBS reps were crap and could be easily spotted #2 Weight? They are notoriously heavy wheels and besides the look of the Fuchs wheels they are also pretty light from what Ive seen. Thanks -Simon |
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| campbellcj |
Jun 21 2016, 01:41 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,623 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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Late to the thread but I am using two sets of 15x9 Braid replicas on the rear of mine because (a) they fit and (b) they are new. Cost was not the factor for me and these replicas are $700-900+ ea -- my factory 9's would not fit my car's bodywork so I sold them.
I have been happy with Braid in appearance, strength and weight but not a lot of miles/events on them yet. They seem to be on the nicer side of the aftermarket wheel options for our cars though. My key caution with Braid is to watch out for international shipping and customs fees. Mine were built to order and drop-shipped from Europe -- I used the same well-known SoCal reseller a couple times and they botched import and shipping costing me extra and possibly inducing delays. On the front I use NOS factory 15x8 Fuchs. Lucky score of a few pair a few years ago. |
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2mAn Replica Fuchs Jun 20 2016, 01:33 PM
mepstein Quality - not as nice as the real thing
Weight - n... Jun 20 2016, 01:39 PM RobW Only time will tell whether they are worth it or n... Jun 20 2016, 01:43 PM JRust I'm running 16x8 fuch replica's on all 4 c... Jun 20 2016, 02:12 PM
2mAn
I'm running 16x8 fuch replica's on all 4 ... Jun 20 2016, 03:46 PM JRust
but you also have a Subaru motor in yours. you ha... Jun 20 2016, 06:52 PM mepstein
but you also have a Subaru motor in yours. you h... Jun 20 2016, 07:02 PM JRust
They're not that much, $1-2k for a decen... Jun 20 2016, 07:19 PM mepstein
They're not that much, $1-2k for a dece... Jun 20 2016, 07:23 PM Coondog EMPIs 15x6.............$ 150.00 each includes... Jun 20 2016, 02:47 PM Dave_Darling Which Fuchs wheels? There are a number of differe... Jun 20 2016, 04:34 PM carr914
. Especially in the 16x8 size. They are difficult... Jun 20 2016, 05:10 PM Mueller http://www.braidusa.com/Wheels/Comp/BZ/BZ.htm
Not... Jun 20 2016, 06:06 PM jd74914
http://www.braidusa.com/Wheels/Comp/BZ/BZ.htm
No... Jun 20 2016, 08:08 PM Mueller
[quote name='Mueller' post='2361806' date='Jun 20... Jun 20 2016, 10:16 PM jd74914
1 wheel .... if old stock Fuchs are going for ... Jun 20 2016, 10:24 PM 914itis I have a real set for sale at pelican , anyone her... Jun 20 2016, 07:02 PM carr914
1 wheel .... if old stock Fuchs are going for ... Jun 21 2016, 04:17 AM dcheek A word of caution buying used original Fuchs wheel... Jun 21 2016, 05:38 AM 23e Heure Dave's words are wise ones.
I just had a crac... Jun 21 2016, 06:48 AM colingreene you dont even own a 914 to put them on? Jun 21 2016, 09:38 AM 2mAn
There are now some VERY good replica wheels avai... Jun 21 2016, 10:13 AM Mueller
There are now some VERY good replica wheels ava... Jun 21 2016, 02:50 PM 2mAn
Is a pound or two heavier really going to make or... Jun 21 2016, 03:03 PM Mueller
[quote name='Mueller' post='2362172' date='Jun 21... Jun 21 2016, 03:09 PM 2mAn
If that is the case I wouldn't be looking at... Jun 21 2016, 03:17 PM Chris914n6
[quote name='Mueller' post='2362179' date='Jun 21... Jun 23 2016, 07:00 PM Dave_Darling The plan is very similar with the 914, though I pl... Jun 21 2016, 05:18 PM Cevan I put 17" Euromeister's on my 911 and lov... Jun 21 2016, 10:57 AM colingreene
me? I know, but I try to be as knowledgeable as ... Jun 21 2016, 12:22 PM 2mAn
I have a E30 and a 914. do both
The problem w... Jun 21 2016, 01:21 PM campbellcj One thing going for you with a -4 cyl is you proba... Jun 21 2016, 03:15 PM Mueller http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-111056... Jun 21 2016, 03:27 PM 2mAn If somehow I sell the E30 and still have the wheel... Jun 21 2016, 04:07 PM carr914 Advantage - Real Fuchs look uber Cool!
Jun 21 2016, 05:15 PM Unobtanium-inc Don't do it, not if you drive hard. Jun 21 2016, 07:58 PM Justinp71
Don't do it, not if you drive hard.
Wow... Jun 22 2016, 11:07 AM mepstein
Don't do it, not if you drive hard.
Wow... Jun 22 2016, 11:19 AM Unobtanium-inc
[quote name='Justinp71' post='2362576' date='Jun ... Jun 22 2016, 12:46 PM Dave_Darling
The picture I used was the failure of a fake FUCH... Jun 22 2016, 02:15 PM Unobtanium-inc
The picture I used was the failure of a fake FUC... Jun 22 2016, 07:14 PM Dave_Darling ... the repro I showed was fairly new if my info w... Jun 24 2016, 03:37 PM 2mAn
Quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer... Jun 24 2016, 08:46 PM Mueller
Quality varies from manufacturer to manufacture... Jun 24 2016, 09:11 PM jmitro
... the repro I showed was fairly new if my info ... Jun 25 2016, 06:47 PM Mueller
[quote name='Justinp71' post='2362576' date='Jun ... Jun 22 2016, 01:53 PM mepstein
[quote name='Justinp71' post='2362576' date='Jun... Jun 22 2016, 02:29 PM colingreene Its crazy to me to be asking these kinds of questi... Jun 21 2016, 09:11 PM 2mAn
Its crazy to me to be asking these kinds of quest... Jun 21 2016, 09:53 PM Dominic If anyone is looking for 15" Fuchs Deep 6 or ... Jun 22 2016, 11:37 AM 23e Heure
If anyone is looking for 15" Fuchs Deep 6 or... Jun 22 2016, 01:09 PM Dominic
If anyone is looking for 15" Fuchs Deep 6 or... Jun 24 2016, 12:19 PM carr914 New or Old Wheels can crack! Stresses from Tra... Jun 22 2016, 08:13 PM |
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