Empi Fuchs replicas Options

[gaocs]

Hi

Has anyone got the Empi Fuchs replicas, such as these: http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Empi-91...N-REPI9681.html ?

If so, what is the quality like? I've seen some that are cheaper but they are really shiny and look a bit tacky. I was wondering if these are more subtle because of the price.

Any comments from anyone with them would be appreciated...

[burton73]

I think you should get some real ones. They are stronger and just look correct. The painted in my option say this is a fake wheel. After some time you will appreciate the fact that you have a forged wheel. If you ever wanted to change up, you would have some wheels that are worth what you spent on them.

Plus how much is it going to cost to get them to you?

Bob B

[gaocs]

I think you should get some real ones. They are stronger and just look correct. The painted in my option say this is a fake wheel. After some time you will appreciate the fact that you have a forged wheel. If you ever wanted to change up, you would have some wheels that are worth what you spent on them.

Plus how much is it going to cost to get them to you?

Bob

Yes, I would love to get some real ones but they never come up for sale over here. I see some in the US occasionally but the shipping cost is more than the wheels cost!

[burton73]

I had no idea you could get copies in the UK. You’re right it cost a fortune to ship them there. I have seen some copies in a full polish. Can you get those in the UK?

Bob B

[Valy]

The replicas have a different offset AFAIK.

[rhodyguy]

** has them overpriced by about $60 per wheel. ** will probably rape you with shipping AND HANDLING charges. Beware, inquire about what your ACTUAL TOTAL cost will be prior to ordering.

[cwpeden]

Over priced for sure. But if you had your heart set on them and they are the right offset: https://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?Prod...32%2DLIT413%2DB

$125CDN = $91US = 70GBP

Still not going to save on shipping though

[rhodyguy]

Is the VAT the same whether shipped from Canada or the U.S.?

[yellow75]

I have them (Empi) on my car. They fit fine. Offset is the same. The only thing you need to be aware of is the length of the wheel bolts they send with the wheels. They are 26MM in length, for a VW Beetle. They work in the front, but because the hub in the rear is the threaded part and not the rotor, they will not work in the rear. You need a set of 38mm lug bolts for safety. 40 is too long you will end up cutting them as they hit the axle bearing housing. Do all 4 wheels as the lugs you will find are 17mm heads and the originals and the VW lugs are 19mm

[Mark Henry]

Over priced for sure. But if you had your heart set on them and they are the right offset: https://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?Prod...32%2DLIT413%2DB

$125CDN = $91US = 70GBP

Still not going to save on shipping though

Picking nits $89.99 USD, it says order international through it's US website.

Cip is a Canadian company in Delta BC, but it has a warehouse just across the border in Blane Washington. It been around 30-40 years.

Below is the same as above but in USD.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?Pr...de=C32-LIT413-B

[Rand]

Black paint should never touch the 4-lug Fuchs' style. Instant fakey Mattel hotwheels turnoff.
Just a cranky opinion. To each his own.

[rhodyguy]

The $ dif between the 2 vendors will go along way towards shipping international. Cip1 has some other nice looking cast wheels. The 4 lug burner repops look good on a 914.

[Larmo63]

I hate fake shit and painted Fuchs look terrible.

Go real and leave them unpainted.

Another cranky opinion.

[branston]

Hi

Has anyone got the Empi Fuchs replicas, such as these: http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Empi-91...N-REPI9681.html ?

If so, what is the quality like? I've seen some that are cheaper but they are really shiny and look a bit tacky. I was wondering if these are more subtle because of the price.

Any comments from anyone with them would be appreciated...

if you're in the UK VW heritage has the same wheels here:

[eitnurg]

Is the VAT the same whether shipped from Canada or the U.S.?

VAT is a UK tax so it's the same wherever the goods come from.

You will pay:
a) the ex-works cost of the goods
b) freight cost
c) cost of UK customs clearance agent
d) duty on the landed cost (ie, a + b + c): it was about 10% last time I looked.
e) VAT of 20% on all the above: ie, a, b, c and d. (Yes in the case of d you're paying tax on a tax, even though they maintain it's different as it's a "Duty")

That's why any saving on the freight cost is so important: it has effects all the way down the line. If you do decide to go this route, don't use FedEx or UPS and above all don't let them go anywhere near an aeroplane.

Unfortunately all this is applied in the country of destination: most places will be different and it's extremely unlikely that the sender will know anything about it: they don't have to.

[Coondog]

I hate fake shit and painted Fuchs look terrible.

Go real and leave them unpainted.

Another cranky opinion.

Tell me again why you hate fake............ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif)

[JawjaPorsche]

I hate fake shit and painted Fuchs look terrible.

Go real and leave them unpainted.

Another cranky opinion.

Tell me again why you hate fake............ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif)

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[rgalla9146]

Is that Heidi on the left ?

[SirAndy]

Tell me again why you hate fake............ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif)

Because why would you want a plastic replica if you can have the real thing?

The real thing looks better, feels better and is cheaper ...
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[cwpeden]

Oh! I forgot Kinky Mick! https://www.kinkymicks.com/

They have some unique stuff and 'local' to you. yada yada offset yada.