 Fuchs - Real or Knockoffs? |
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| Michael J |
 Nov 18 2008, 10:44 PM
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Welcome to 2007  Group: Members Posts: 268 Joined: 23-November 04 From: Olympia, WA Member No.: 3,166  |
Is there any way to tell if the 4 bolt Fuchs on my car are real or knockoffs?
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| MrKona |
Nov 18 2008, 11:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 25-July 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 4,469 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Michael J @ Nov 18 2008, 08:44 PM)  Is there any way to tell if the 4 bolt Fuchs on my car are real or knockoffs? Yah, look on the back. Mine have "AE" stamped on them, which I presume stands for "American Eagle". That's how I confirmed mine were fakes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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| Dominic |
Nov 18 2008, 11:10 PM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes, real Fuchs have VW stamped on the back as well as the 914 part #
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| Drums66 |
Nov 19 2008, 12:40 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Correct me if i'm wrong .........But don't they also have a
Fox or Wolf stamped on the back? Going off memory. |
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| ConeDodger |
Nov 19 2008, 01:30 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,580 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(Drums66 @ Nov 19 2008, 10:40 AM) Correct me if i'm wrong .........But don't they also have a Fox or Wolf stamped on the back? Going off memory. Yes, Fuchs = Fox. VW trademark and 914xxx... part# Real are forged reproductions are cast. Forged is stronger but after 30+ years of ham-handed garage mechanics using air torque wrenches they can be cracked between the openings and from the lug machining... |
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| klikkid3 |
Nov 20 2008, 10:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 111 Joined: 2-July 08 From: san bernardino Member No.: 9,242 Region Association: Southern California |
I had a 68 bug with a set of fuchs and I was told to look for 2L stamped on the inside of the wheel. My idiot friend wrecked it, I would kill to get those rims and tires back.
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| davep |
Nov 21 2008, 06:43 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,138 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
QUOTE(klikkid3 @ Nov 20 2008, 08:46 AM) I was told to look for 2L stamped on the inside of the wheel. I have never seen that before. Look for the fox head logo, the VW logo, and the 914 part #. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 21 2008, 09:15 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
"2L" Whatever for? They only fit 2L cars? That one goes in the BS file. As for being cracked by the use of a torque wrench by "ham-handed garage mechanics", you're SUPPOSED to put 'em on with a torque wrench, the use of which will NEVER damage the wheels, unless maybe you're using it as a hammer.
The Cap'n |
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| Jax914 |
Nov 21 2008, 10:16 AM
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Schwienhund Rennenmannshaft Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 6,602 Region Association: South East States |
I think he meant "impact gun" - which everyone (except every working mechanic in the world!) knows you should never use to put a wheel on a car.
They are commonly called the 2 litre fuchs or 4-spoke fuchs. This thread could also be called "Fuchs or Fachs" |
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