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> Euromeister Fuchs replicas in RSR finish
Optimusglen
post Mar 29 2017, 07:51 AM
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Because I know not everyone reads my build thread and if someone searches in the future it will be easier for them to find this.

Picked up a set of 16x7 Euromeister Fuchs replicas.

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They look pretty good right out of the box, but I wanted an RSR finish, or something close.

A real RSR finish is anodized with black paint and a polished lip (as far as I understand...) I didn't want to go that crazy. I masked the machined/polished outer lip and shot the whole front face in Rustoleum dull aluminum. Then masked the pedals and inner lip and shot the flat black. I did it this way because it's easier to mask.

I used electrical tape to mask the paint edges, and blue tape for the larger open areas.

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post Mar 29 2017, 07:56 AM
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That looks really nice. I went with Euromeisters, too. 7s and 9s for my LS build and was thinking about this same thing. Thanks for going first!
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post Mar 29 2017, 08:20 AM
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How much and what did shipping run you?

Are you going to put this on a narrow body?
Please post pics of the final fit.
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post Mar 29 2017, 08:28 AM
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Nice! On sale on the Automotion site. I like the finish and look you achieved.
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post Mar 29 2017, 08:39 AM
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That really transformed the look of those wheels. 100% improvement.
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post Mar 29 2017, 08:43 AM
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$169@ automotion
$186 free ship ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euromeister-Alloy-...bAv&vxp=mtr

Fighting the urge to massage my fenders
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post Mar 29 2017, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(cgnj @ Mar 29 2017, 09:43 AM) *

$169@ automotion
$186 free ship ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euromeister-Alloy-...bAv&vxp=mtr


If you follow that eBay seller, they often go on sale for 168 or even 140 shipped!

These will be going on a narrow body, will post pics once installed.
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post Mar 29 2017, 11:05 AM
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Nice! Thanks for sharing, they look great!
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post Mar 29 2017, 11:24 AM
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They do look nice. I am not an RSR finish fan though. Doesn't get any better than black centers with polished lips for me. I just love that look on any 914
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post Mar 29 2017, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(Optimusglen @ Mar 29 2017, 07:46 AM) *

QUOTE(cgnj @ Mar 29 2017, 09:43 AM) *

$169@ automotion
$186 free ship ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euromeister-Alloy-...bAv&vxp=mtr


If you follow that eBay seller, they often go on sale for 168 or even 140 shipped!

These will be going on a narrow body, will post pics once installed.


Add'l. 15% off for orders placed before 3pm pacific today on their web site. Use offer code COFE. That winds up ~$620, for 4 including shipping.
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post Mar 29 2017, 12:48 PM
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Add'l. 15% off for orders placed before 3pm pacific today on their web site. Use offer code COFE. That winds up ~$620, for 4 including shipping.


Or if you keep a watch on ebay you can get a full set for $560 shipped.
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post Mar 29 2017, 01:53 PM
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I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.
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post Mar 29 2017, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE(matthepcat @ Mar 29 2017, 02:53 PM) *

I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I would have bought them. Instead I bought the black 7's and 9's. You can't beat their price.
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post Mar 29 2017, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(matthepcat @ Mar 29 2017, 01:53 PM) *

I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I would like the RSR look. I bought 7x16 and 8x16 for the flared car.
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post Mar 29 2017, 10:39 PM
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Beautiful wheel refinishing. Keep it up and you'll have a business.
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post Mar 30 2017, 12:01 AM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 29 2017, 05:42 PM) *

QUOTE(matthepcat @ Mar 29 2017, 01:53 PM) *

I wonder why Euromeister doesn't make them in RSR and other finishes. Seems like a no brainier.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I would like the RSR look. I bought 7x16 and 8x16 for the flared car.

Do 8 and 9 fit on a flared car?
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post Mar 30 2017, 06:46 AM
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Hey, those look nice! Great job.
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post Mar 30 2017, 12:47 PM
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Messy garage, and car isn't on the floor, but these will give you an idea. I'll update again with pics once I drop the car onto the ground.

195/55-R16 all around

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-19709-1490899648.1.jpg)

rear:
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front:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c1.staticflickr.com-19709-1490899650.3.jpg)

Still have to raise the front a little, too much rake here. But everything fits well all around. In the rear I had previously rolled the inner lip to fit 205's so these fit without a problem.
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post Mar 30 2017, 01:35 PM
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What size tires?
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post Mar 30 2017, 01:39 PM
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The wheels look great! You did a super job on them.

I know that a lot of guys have posted here that there wheel / tires worked on 16 x 7 Fuchs. It may scrape in the rear when you are in high-speed turns or when you are going over a dip. The fronts may scrape when going into a turn going up a driveway.

My V8 car had 7 x 16 with small tires/ Low Profile 215/40 ZR 16 and I do not see any indication that there was scraping but the wheel wells have been made flat and pulled a little in the rear. No sign on car or tires of scraping but the 40 is just a rubber band tire.
Just sharing.

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