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groundlevelbert Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:37 pm

cip is selling two different versions of the classic empi
8 spoke...the american eagle version sells for $119, the
european version (manufactured by mws?) sells for
$149...cip indicates a huge difference in the quality of
these two wheels...i've read several criticisms regarding
the quality of the mws brm repros in comparison to
the flat four version...

i live in tennessee and unfortunately don't have the ability
to cruise down to the local vw performance shop for my own
A-B comparison...anyone have first hand knowledge regarding
a comparison of these two wheels?

thanks much...

bert

lowsplitjim Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:54 pm

Check your PM. :D

DaveM Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:22 am

original two piece 4 lug empi 8 spoke wheels are not that expensive if you're willing to be patient for a set to come up.

lowsplitjim Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:10 am

Bert, ^^^ Thats what I was tryin to tell you in the PM :lol:

www.L5VW.com Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:15 pm

Buy the American Eagles !

Dasuberstinker Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:32 pm

i just got my polished 8 spokes...they seem very nice to me...american eagles...got a good deal too...about 500 for the we=heels and studs(incl shipping)...keeping them in the box for now....btw, do i need washers for the chrome bolts i got with them too? or just put the on and screw in the studs? :-k

www.L5VW.com Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:54 pm

Yes you need the special ball seat washers.

Dasuberstinker Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:59 am

well, we ordered the bolt kit with them...i guess i should look harder for the washers in the packet then...lol :lol: :bug_green:



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