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> 914-4 Gas Burner Mahle (4) bolt Wheels., Powder Coated with a Silver Metalic color.
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post Sep 16 2012, 05:14 PM
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Hi Guys,

I recently purchased (5) Gas Burner 4-lug Mahle Wheels from Mark @ mepstein and had them Powder Coated with a Silver Metalic paint. They look real nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
BTY: Powder Coating cost $80.00 bucks per wheel.

My plan is to change them out for next years TC parade in MI. My Porsche Certificate says "Alloy Wheels" so why can't I subsitute Mahle for Fuchs & be factory original????? Polished Fuchs don't look factory?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

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post Sep 16 2012, 05:53 PM
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They look great. Can I have them back? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 16 2012, 07:25 PM
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Fuchs, Mahles, and Pedrinis are all factory alloy wheels.
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post Sep 16 2012, 07:30 PM
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Those look really good! I see you have the tow assembly. Can you tow that without removing the stock valence?
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post Sep 16 2012, 07:31 PM
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Those look great!
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post Sep 16 2012, 07:58 PM
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Mahles were factory alloys from 74-76.
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post Sep 16 2012, 08:01 PM
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Nice!

Pricey, but nice!
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post Sep 16 2012, 08:15 PM
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Sep 16 2012, 09:30 PM) *

Those look really good! I see you have the tow assembly. Can you tow that without removing the stock valence?


Krieger,
Yes, I can tow without removing the valence. The tow bar extends parallel about 12" then curves up to the trailer hitch without any issues. I also like the tow bar hookup tabs under the front bumper. Many times it saved me going up a steep driveway ramp from scraping the underside.

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post Sep 17 2012, 12:15 AM
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The Fuchs look nice, but those Mahles look great (IMO).

What brand and model tow bar tabs and tow bar is that?

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post Sep 17 2012, 07:59 AM
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the Brackets showing below the front valance, tie downs ???
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post Sep 17 2012, 08:18 AM
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not to nitpick but if originality is the concern Mahle's were painted not powder coated.
Id expect the judges (?) would probably be able pick that up....
The do look very nice.
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post Sep 17 2012, 09:04 AM
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NICE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I think that Mahle's are the best looking of all the 4 lug alloy wheels.

MUCH better than painted Fuchs and the holes in pedrinis make them look strange.

Nicely done (but I agree that Concours judges know and see ALL and are very likely to see they are powder coated and not painted. The substitution is fine, but the finish might lose you points.)
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post Sep 17 2012, 09:20 AM
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My plan is to change them out for next years TC parade in MI. My Porsche Certificate says "Alloy Wheels" so why can't I subsitute Mahle for Fuchs & be factory original????? Polished Fuchs don't look factory?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

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You didn't mention what MY your 914 is. If memory serves me, the 4 bolt Mahle's were a '74 to '76 option. If your car is a '74, go for it. BTW, be prepared to be nicked for the incorrect tire profile.
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post Sep 17 2012, 09:24 AM
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His user pic shows a chrome rear bumper with bumper tits on it. So it's a 74. The Mahles should be fine from an originality standpoint, at least.

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post Sep 17 2012, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE(02loftsmoor @ Sep 17 2012, 06:59 AM) *
the Brackets showing below the front valance, tie downs ???
Those are the tow bar brackets.


And a question - isn't powder coating considered a paint? ... just applied dry?

Do judges deduct points for powder coated engine tins? ... and suspension components?
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post Sep 17 2012, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ Sep 17 2012, 11:20 AM) *

QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Sep 16 2012, 07:14 PM) *


My plan is to change them out for next years TC parade in MI. My Porsche Certificate says "Alloy Wheels" so why can't I subsitute Mahle for Fuchs & be factory original????? Polished Fuchs don't look factory?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

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You didn't mention what MY your 914 is. If memory serves me, the 4 bolt Mahle's were a '74 to '76 option. If your car is a '74, go for it. BTW, be prepared to be nicked for the incorrect tire profile.


Good point, I looked at the bumperettes and assumed it WAS a 1974 car, but if it were earlier they might frown upon your choice and knock you down a few points.
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post Sep 17 2012, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Sep 17 2012, 12:19 PM) *

QUOTE(02loftsmoor @ Sep 17 2012, 06:59 AM) *
the Brackets showing below the front valance, tie downs ???
Those are the tow bar brackets.


And a question - isn't powder coating considered a paint? ... just applied dry?

Do judges deduct points for powder coated engine tins? ... and suspension components?



euro911

My tow bar bracket was custom made of heavy flar bar and attached with about (10) bolts. Overkill, but a good design by the PO in CA before it came to MI. Here is the only photo I have of the tow bracket.

BTW: I agree, powdercoating is paint with a different method of application. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

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post Sep 17 2012, 06:17 PM
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Paint is any liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition which, after application to a substrate in a thin layer, is converted to a solid film. It is most commonly used to protect, color or provide texture to objects. wikipedia.org
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post Sep 17 2012, 06:43 PM
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Can you describe the process used? These aren't flat pieces of metal. Kinda like to know - softening my opinion of this process.

Also, and I have no experience with Mahles, were the backsides finished the same as the front ....from the factory?
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 17 2012, 05:17 PM) *

Paint is any liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition which, after application to a substrate in a thin layer, is converted to a solid film.


True, but the judges won't give a crap about that. If the finish looks like the original finish, they'll be happy. If it looks different, you'll get dinged. The method used to achieve the finish is almost irrelevant.

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