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> Alloy calipers for the 914..., Coming soon to a store near you!
greg.treadway
post Jan 9 2006, 08:38 AM
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I will be carrying these calipers. They will be here in the next couple of weeks. As for the wheels, GT Performance is carrying them also. I'll know more about the calipers when they arrive, but the wheels are really great.


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post Jan 9 2006, 08:47 AM
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QUOTE (greg.treadway @ Jan 9 2006, 09:38 AM)
I will be carrying these calipers. They will be here in the next couple of weeks. As for the wheels, GT Performance is carrying them also. I'll know more about the calipers when they arrive, but the wheels are really great.

not a bad price on the wheels... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)

how much do they weigh, compared to real 4-lug fuchs?
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post Jan 9 2006, 03:46 PM
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I'm going out on a limb here to say: The wheels *probably* have the BUG OFFSET and wont fit under our cars with any tire larger than a 195 without rubbing. Just a guess on my part. I hope they release some new wheels. That would be cool.


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post Jan 9 2006, 04:29 PM
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QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Jan 9 2006, 04:46 PM)
I'm going out on a limb here to say: The wheels *probably* have the BUG OFFSET and wont fit under our cars with any tire larger than a 195 without rubbing. Just a guess on my part. I hope they release some new wheels. That would be cool.


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interesting, the ad states 206/60s? but that doesn't sound right...

http://gtautoperformance.com/porsche914sho...products_id=307
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post Jan 9 2006, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Jan 10 2006, 07:46 AM)
I'm going out on a limb here to say: The wheels *probably* have the BUG OFFSET and wont fit under our cars with any tire larger than a 195 without rubbing. Just a guess on my part. I hope they release some new wheels. That would be cool.


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Here in Aus, they're availabe in the Porsche offset (ET36, same as the 15x6 five-lug fuchs) OR VW offset (ET20, same as Rivs, etc.)

I just spoke to Richard a few minutes ago, and the calipers are close, but not available yet. He's still waiting on the sample run. They are gearing up to do a run of 1000 pairs.

They will be a direct replacement for the early 914 calipers, front and rear.

The piston sizes will be standard, with optional larger pistons in the range of 48mm front, and 38-40mm rear. (The 914/6 is 38mm, right???)

They can be split and spaced for vented discs.

They're going on my car!
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post Jan 9 2006, 04:47 PM
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Soo.. did Treadway split from AA and start his own 914 parts place? or did AA get smart and decide to drop the 914 parts sales from under the AA banner?


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post Jan 9 2006, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ Jan 9 2006, 03:47 PM)
Soo.. did Treadway split from AA and start his own 914 parts place? or did AA get smart and decide to drop the 914 parts sales from under the AA banner?


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post Jan 9 2006, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE (greg.treadway @ Jan 9 2006, 09:38 AM)
I will be carrying these calipers. They will be here in the next couple of weeks. As for the wheels, GT Performance is carrying them also. I'll know more about the calipers when they arrive, but the wheels are really great.

Greg,

Show a pic if you have some wheels mounted on a 914 please...

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post Jan 9 2006, 07:29 PM
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1. I'll see if I can get a weight on the wheel for comparison; they look awesome. I am working on a couple of other wheel options as well. Hopefully everyone will visit GT Performance to get a set.
2. The calipers are coming, but no exact ETA yet.

To address the AA comment, I do not have any affiliation with Automobile Atlanta aside from having worked there in the past. GT Performance is a stand alone company and is not associated with Automobile Atlanta in any way. Both companies sell 914 parts and that is where the connection stops.

I'll be at the WCC this year and will be happy to recount, over a couple of beers, how I came to leave AA for anyone that is curious.

To end on a positive note, let me say thank you to all the club members that have been so supportive during the opening of GT Performance.
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post Jan 9 2006, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE (greg.treadway @ Jan 10 2006, 02:29 AM)
To address the AA comment, I do not have any affiliation with Automobile Atlanta aside from having worked there in the past. GT Performance is a stand alone company and is not associated with Automobile Atlanta in any way. Both companies sell 914 parts and that is where the connection stops.

Greg, I was glad to learn for a friend here in the Netherlands that he could return his parts without any of the "dreaded AA isues"
A big thumbs up and good luck with your new business!
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What is everyone's take on these wheels? Should I offer them? Available in 15x5 and 15x6. Let me know.





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post Jan 9 2006, 07:40 PM
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Greg, thats good news to people like me.

I'll be giving you a test buy of parts sometime this year.

Hopefully GT performance can become a good company

Give us a pic of the wheels on a 914!


Andrew

As for the wheels pictured. They seem out of date for the current 914 crowd. With Revolution wheels being 17in and having great styling, and these new wheels also looking nice, I doubt you will have many people wanting 15in rims new.
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Just found this

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Not bad.. Not bad..
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post Jan 9 2006, 07:47 PM
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My thought too. I'd rather stay a little on the edge than offer something that is outdated. Having said that, I don't want to only offer my taste. I compare it to the guys that paint their Fuchs blue or red. I would never think of doing that, but when I see it done, I think some of those combinations are the most cutting edge.



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Greg, if your going to be selling the calipers are you also going to be handling the wheels also?


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post Jan 9 2006, 08:09 PM
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I posted this in another thread, but here it is again...
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post Jan 9 2006, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE (greg.treadway @ Jan 9 2006, 06:38 AM)
I will be carrying these calipers. They will be here in the next couple of weeks. I'll know more about the calipers when they arrive.

Any updates on the Al calipers?
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post Feb 7 2006, 03:22 AM
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First off, good luck! Hope you make a million bucks! (better start with 2 million (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) )

Those wheels... are U glee.

Those calipers are beautiful.


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