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| PeeGreen 914 |
 Nov 9 2007, 02:21 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol  Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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So I was at a shop today, and a guy that had his 911 slant nose turbo there came walking in with a set of Fikse wheels he wanted to put on the car. We got to talking, and the 16x9 and 16x11 Fuchs he has on there now he offered to me for 1000. I think I could get more than that on ebay for them, but I wanted to run by you guys to see what you thought they may be worth. They looked like they were in 2+ condition.
Thanks Jon |
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| 914werke |
Nov 9 2007, 02:22 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,066 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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2+ on a scale of 10?
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 9 2007, 02:28 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Nov 9 2007, 12:22 AM)  2+ on a scale of 10? No... 1 being the absolute best. Kinda like sports car market's meter for judging cars. They looked almost perfect, but not quite there. How you doing Rich? |
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| 914werke |
Nov 9 2007, 02:34 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,066 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Sounds like a reasonable deal to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
But what do I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Im good ... just searching for a Holiday vacation flight, Somewhere sunny (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| village idiot |
Nov 9 2007, 03:03 AM
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Buy them and I'll give you $750 shipped for the 16x9's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) as long as you can get pics
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 9 2007, 03:11 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(village idiot @ Nov 9 2007, 01:03 AM) Buy them and I'll give you $750 shipped for the 16x9's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) as long as you can get pics I'll let you know... It's a possibility. |
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| brer |
Nov 9 2007, 11:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I may be wrong, and I have been before, but I think those wheels are worth a mint.
well over 2K |
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| boxstr |
Nov 9 2007, 11:34 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Actually i had a set of 9 and 11 16s on JLO. Problem was finding tires to fit. Not to say they are not out there, but good ones for a 914-8 were few and far between.
Still $1000. sounds like a good price. CCL |
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| jasons |
Nov 9 2007, 12:06 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Do you know for certain they are real?
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| TravisNeff |
Nov 9 2007, 12:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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haha, maybe I should read posts a little more carefully This post has been edited by Travis Neff: Nov 9 2007, 12:44 PM |
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| burton73 |
Nov 9 2007, 12:57 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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If there are real they are an unreal deal. The 9” are worth that. A new pair of 9s is $1800. A used par is who knows what they will bring on a given day this month but matched with 7s and refinished $1800 - $2200 is asking price?. Do you want to use or invest? If you want to invest you may be sitting on the 11s for some time as only someone special wants them and they are custom made to my understanding. You need to know that they are real and true. But then they are $1000 and you will have the 9s and they are worth that if you are going to put them on the back of a GT flared car.
Investing in wheels can be tricky but some people have made money. There has been a huge jump in Fuchs. I am not sure if it has to do with the week dollar or the rare wheel in the older ones. Bob |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 9 2007, 01:16 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I really would like to use the 9's, and after looking I can have Toyo RA1s on there with 245 45 r16 with my 225 45 r15 in the front on my 15x8s. I would just put the 11s on ebay I think. As to them being the real deal I would say they are not as they are now a two piece. They were made from real ones as they are stamped, but it would cost more than 1000 to send my 7 and 8s down to have them turned into 15x9s. I was thinking I may be able to make my money back with the 11s, but then again I don't really care. Has anyone run there car with 15s in front and 16 in the rear? Does it look weird?
Oh, and Travis, fikse did make a few sets of 16x10s, but he will not admit to it. The only problem with that is I know the people who have them, and they have four sets each. I have tried to buy a set off one of them, but he is selling them with his car...... 50,000 for the NWs most incredible 914 monster. Just the wheels are worth 15,000, but then again, this guy has more money than he knows what to do with it. |
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| bigkensteele |
Nov 9 2007, 03:36 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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Search the pelican 911 board. If they are in good shape, you are looking at a very good deal, even if the 11s are not factory.
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| burton73 |
Nov 9 2007, 04:33 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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The 8 and 9 are a great idea but I think your 15 an 16 mix will look funny and the guys may have a reason that the car may handle funny. You see this posting of this 6 for sale for $40,000. nice wheels.
Bob Attached image(s) 
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 9 2007, 04:59 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Handle funny? What am I missing? I was thinking it may look funny, but thought it was worth a try. I have 8s at the moment, and thought 9s in the rear would be perfect. Maybe I can sell these and make enough to get the 15x9s. Who knows.
Bob.. What are you saying about the handling? |
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| burton73 |
Nov 9 2007, 05:11 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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I’m thinking something on the difference of the height of the wheel. Maybe it can be adjusted with the tires? Lets see what the guys say.
Bob |
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| Eddie914 |
Nov 9 2007, 05:13 PM
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Jon,
I'm running 16 x 8/9 wheels with 225/50/16 and 245/45/16 tires on my 914/6. We can get together some time soon and you can see how they fit and drive. Eddie |
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| racerbvd |
Nov 9 2007, 05:26 PM
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QUOTE(Blood red 914-6gt @ Nov 9 2007, 02:59 PM) Handle funny? What am I missing? I was thinking it may look funny, but thought it was worth a try. I have 8s at the moment, and thought 9s in the rear would be perfect. Maybe I can sell these and make enough to get the 15x9s. Who knows. Bob.. What are you saying about the handling? First, are they factory or weled up?? Porsche did not build a 11X16 Fuch, so if he really does have them, they were either built by Gary Stratton or Lindsey, and the nines could be welded wheels too (they take the backs of the 6s and weld them to 7s to make 9s). 9X15 Fuchs are not cheap, and are not easy to find. I have a few pairs for my cars and have turned down over $2K each for a pair, so good luck in trading for a set. I would like to see pictures of the wheels you are talking about and could be interested myself. Thanks, Byron Attached image(s)  
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| So.Cal.914 |
Nov 9 2007, 05:47 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(burton73 @ Nov 9 2007, 02:33 PM) The 8 and 9 are a great idea but I think your 15 an 16 mix will look funny and the guys may have a reason that the car may handle funny. I have not seen them on a 914, but I have on my friends 911. I thought it looked a little different because the front tires were about 1/2" taller. Handle funny, No. |
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 9 2007, 05:56 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Jon,
Tuesday you'll see my 914 with properly offset 16x8 and 16x9 rims. I actually don't like them all that much. It's a lot of tire to get rolling (245's and 225's). Anything wider than a 9 inch rim and you'll have trouble finding tires for any decent dollar amount. The deal sounds sweet as long as the rims are real ones. Keep the 9's, sell the 11's and buy some 7's or 8's. I have been thinking about moving my fronts to the back and buying new halves for the back to make them 7's and moving them to the front with 205's. The car is driven daily so that much tire on such a light car just isn't needed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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