 Cracked Fuchs |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| GaroldShaffer |
 Jul 6 2015, 07:13 PM
Post
#1
|
|
You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
 |
There is a thread in the paddock area about Fuchs being safe for racing. We all agree that all rims should be checked for cracks before we Autocross / Road race. Just wanted to say even cars driven just on the street should be checked for cracked rims. These pictures are from a 73 parts car I picked up last fall. I was all excited because all the rims had zero curb rash and cleaned up nicely, all but one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
This car had been off the road since the mid 90s. Rim wasn't bent either. So just make sure you check your rims for cracks every once in a while. Attached image(s)  
|
   |
 
|
| ConeDodger |
Jul 6 2015, 09:58 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,588 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
|
Over-torqued... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
|
|
|
|
| bdstone914 |
Jul 6 2015, 10:04 PM
Post
#3
|
|
bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jul 6 2015, 08:58 PM)  How would over torquing cause a crack like that? I could see that if the crack started at the lug hole but not up in that area. |
|
|
|
| Mark Henry |
Jul 6 2015, 10:34 PM
Post
#4
|
|
that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
They make a cool hose reel...I have one on my shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
|
|
|
|
| Montreal914 |
Jul 6 2015, 10:35 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,560 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
|
My spare wheel is exactly like that but it has been repaired (welded on the back side). My car came with it. I was lucky enough that I never got a flat tire. The repair was nicely done and I would be comfortable using it to get to my destination.
|
 |
|
| Maltese Falcon |
Jul 6 2015, 10:36 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None  |
Looks like another daily drive on L.A. pothole streets (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
|
|
|
|
| mr914 |
Jul 6 2015, 10:42 PM
Post
#7
|
|
914 Hillbilly Group: Members Posts: 576 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Lincoln NE Member No.: 131 Region Association: None |
I've always wanted to slice the front/outer 2" off and make a clock
|
|
|
|
| Montreal914 |
Jul 6 2015, 11:02 PM
Post
#8
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,560 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
|
Potholes in LA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
These are potholes! You will find them all over in Montreal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)   And this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-coDrnB6SYc And this is how they get fixed; (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU8EVqSb6pA |
|
|
|
| EdwardBlume |
Jul 7 2015, 08:08 AM
Post
#9
|
|
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
|
All old porsche rims should be checked regularly for cracks and proper application of polish! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 17th May 2024 - 07:59 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.