Aftermarket Fuch?, Question on wheels |
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Aftermarket Fuch?, Question on wheels |
CaptainCrunch |
Mar 6 2021, 02:20 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-February 21 From: Dallas Member No.: 25,230 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Curious about the wheels on this 914. Are these an aftermarket copy (look oddly more 3D than should)?
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer...14/2450003.html |
Bruce Hinds |
Mar 6 2021, 02:33 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Curious about the wheels on this 914. Are these an aftermarket copy (look oddly more 3D than should)? https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer...14/2450003.html Doesn't say anything about 5 lug conversion and they look funky, my guess is they are hubcaps. |
Retroracer |
Mar 6 2021, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
They are likely aftermarket "deep six" copies. If you get on eBay and search for "Detailed Porsche Fuchs Wheels" you can see similar sets offered for sale. Am a bit surprised at the price TBH; thought they'd be cheaper.
As a general thing, aftermarket Fuch copies only have the outer surface of the petals polished; the sides of the petals typically still have the rough cast finish and are painted black. The real ones have a smooth finish on the outers, but also down the sides of the petals. And, no casting marks or "grain" on the sides, as they are forged, not cast. FYI, - Tony |
CaptainCrunch |
Mar 7 2021, 11:17 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-February 21 From: Dallas Member No.: 25,230 Region Association: Southwest Region |
They are likely aftermarket "deep six" copies. If you get on eBay and search for "Detailed Porsche Fuchs Wheels" you can see similar sets offered for sale. Am a bit surprised at the price TBH; thought they'd be cheaper. As a general thing, aftermarket Fuch copies only have the outer surface of the petals polished; the sides of the petals typically still have the rough cast finish and are painted black. The real ones have a smooth finish on the outers, but also down the sides of the petals. And, no casting marks or "grain" on the sides, as they are forged, not cast. FYI, - Tony Thanks. Relative to regular Fuch wheels, don’t care for the look of these. |
Jonathan Livesay |
Mar 7 2021, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 741 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
Sure looks better with these wheels. Looks like it's 4 lug too.
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soccerplyr |
Mar 7 2021, 10:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 31-August 13 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 16,329 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I think they are photoshopped into the pictures. Look at the reflection on the floor, the wheels are different
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Bruce Hinds |
Mar 7 2021, 10:36 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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CaptainCrunch |
Mar 8 2021, 04:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 20-February 21 From: Dallas Member No.: 25,230 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Retroracer |
Mar 8 2021, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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ValcoOscar |
Mar 8 2021, 06:01 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,380 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
I think they are photoshopped into the pictures. Look at the reflection on the floor, the wheels are different Great detective skills @soccerplyr , wary of this dealer O |
zoomCat |
Mar 8 2021, 07:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,526 Region Association: None |
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Jonathan Livesay |
Mar 9 2021, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 741 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
I think they are photoshopped into the pictures. Look at the reflection on the floor, the wheels are different Probably just a misunderstanding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
flat4guy |
Mar 9 2021, 10:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
Maybe the floor is photoshopped. haha
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flyer86d |
Mar 10 2021, 04:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 422 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
I think they are photoshopped into the pictures. Look at the reflection on the floor, the wheels are different Probably just a misunderstanding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) What it is vs what it wants to be! Charlie |
ndfrigi |
Mar 11 2021, 01:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
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Bruce Hinds |
Mar 11 2021, 09:14 AM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Why can't people turn their phone the other way - drives me crazy . . . Love how he talks about not slamming the door but he'll pop the engine lid without the rain tray and let it tweek the crap out of the hinges. Interesting he seems to have no idea about the 5 vs 4 lugs . . . |
Jonathan Livesay |
Mar 11 2021, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 741 Joined: 13-March 10 From: La Canada CA Member No.: 11,461 Region Association: None |
Why can't people turn their phone the other way - drives me crazy . . . Love how he talks about not slamming the door but he'll pop the engine lid without the rain tray and let it tweek the crap out of the hinges. Interesting he seems to have no idea about the 5 vs 4 lugs . . . Actually it's got the rain tray and it still shot up like that, they must have turbocharged those springs. Having seen the video my guess is maybe five lug adapters? Those wheels seem to have a lot of offset to the inside. Not sure about those pictures then, maybe easier to photoshop the wheels than to take more pictures? |
rhodyguy |
Mar 13 2021, 11:40 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,071 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Plus, the spokes look like they are 4"+ thick. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The orange at the front bumper is a nice touch. Someone will get fleeced on this sale.
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EJ1970914/6 |
Apr 10 2021, 06:18 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 31-October 17 From: Tuxedo Park, NY Member No.: 21,555 Region Association: North East States |
Curious about the wheels on this 914. Are these an aftermarket copy (look oddly more 3D than should)? https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer...14/2450003.html If its one wheel or 2, 3, or 4 is always Fuchs with the s on the end. Otto Fuchs. With that said a very odd ad and funny to see the reflection of original 4 lug wheels and then with a 5 lug Fuchs put on car weird to say the least. With that said the Fuchs do look aftermarket or at least restored in a funky way that is incorrect. |
era vulgaris |
Apr 10 2021, 07:28 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
Curious about the wheels on this 914. Are these an aftermarket copy (look oddly more 3D than should)? https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer...14/2450003.html Attached image(s) |
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