Magnus Walker Wheels, they look pretty cool Options

[lonewolfe]

Has Magnus ever said he was the first to do any of the mods he's done to his cars? I don't remember him saying anything like that. I guess I missed something and should look at his video's again.

[veekry9]

I like what he's doing because i have intimate knowledge of the tech.
I do recognize the designers decision in '66.
A drop forged alloy wheel is necessary.
Whittling a wrought plate to a similar design works for me too.
Any look is easily achieved,simply draw or scratch it out on a napkin and enter into your system and post it to the Haas vertical.
Presto! a wheel center.Now make 4 more.Push the button.Done.Modern times.

https://www.machinetools.com/en/for-sale/ma...taProp_12=model

That's a dirt cheap price.
Knackered likely but good nuf for some apps.

[pisces914]

Has Magnus ever said he was the first to do any of the mods he's done to his cars? I don't remember him saying anything like that. I guess I missed something and should look at his video's again.

again, i don't want to beat up on poor magnus, who by all accounts, including my limited meeting him, is a nice guy, and i haven't heard magnus claim he was the first to do his mods, although many "magnus-heads" seem to believe that - at the same time, from what i can find, i've never seen him give credit to anyone else for his inspiration, rather he is an excellent self-promoter (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

to contrast, rob dickinson of singer fame (maybe you've seen his cars tested on top gear,) whom i've met many times at events in his old 911 cafe racer, always goes out of his way to humbly credits others who came first or simultaneously for his inspiration (and he's an ex-pat brit as well) - check out this article and video:

http://www.ferdinandmagazine.com/rob-dicki...-singer-porsche

i've also known gary and rod emory for years, and they have are always crediting their family inspirations for their work, as well as being exceptionally helpful to answer questions, provide parts, have events at their farm, etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0F8K6S447A

i guess it's a personal preference for a personal style, and in the great scheme of things, it's all pretty meaningless, but as magnus aggressively markets himself on the relevant forums and media, for only his own gains, i believe this has made him more and more a polarizing figure in the porsche world - for me, it's gotten old, contrived, and has motivated a habitual online bystander like me to comment . . .

[dale73914]

Most modifications these days are an extension of what someone else has done.
Look at the hot rodding movement in the 50's to where we are now with it. progression and refinement.

So he built up some cars, talked to all that would listen, and made a business out of it, a brand, and a name for himself.

what do i say, good on him !!

If he can make a name for himself, have a garage full of things i can only dream about, and live a good life, what are we all bitching about.
Wouldnt we all really like to be happy...

Half his luck !!

I've never met him, but have had a few brief conversations over the years online on FB. He seems to me to be a nice bloke.

he was also generous enough to offer to send me a signed movie poster when Urban Outlaw was released, which we have framed and hanging on the wall in the TV room.

And yes, i own quite a few of his tshirts ( and a hoodie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) , after all i am as my wife calls me, a " T-shirt whore "...

[veekry9]

That's it exactly.
A football team earns a touchdown and is celebrated.
"Way to go Dallas!"
well,
"Way to go Magnus!"

I have limited info on what he's achieved to date,I happen to like what he did with the look.
Not a copy,unique,original.
If you like custom rims then your selection is now larger.
The quality is topnotch.
What's not to like?