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kafermeister
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 Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: Empi 5 spokes, real or fake? |
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Hey everyone. I'm new here so forgive me if this is in the wrong section. I acquired my latest project today, a 65 Bug. It has 5 Spokes on it. I am not sure if the EMPI's were magnesium like some of the other wheels. These appear to be aluminum. They were polished at one time. I haven't had one off yet, but I can see writting on the back side. It says "Do not exceed 60 PSI" Are these EMPI's or fakers? Thanks guys.
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NOTAHONDA
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| Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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If they are two piece rims they are real, if one piece fake  |
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kafermeister
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:02 am Post subject: |
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| Yep, they are one piece. After a little research they appear to be Americans judging by the lug holes. They look like a quality wheel so I'm gonna run em. |
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estofer
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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Polish them up and they will look great!
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sano66
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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| kafermeister wrote: |
| Yep, they are one piece. After a little research they appear to be Americans judging by the lug holes. They look like a quality wheel so I'm gonna run em. |
Not only that but, the original Empi 5s had bolt on center caps. |
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Alan Willis
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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So do the new JGE versions 
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Neil Davies
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:32 am Post subject: |
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| Alan Willis wrote: |
| So do the new JGE versions |
Really? I didn't even know JGE were making Empi fives! MWS are though...
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Alan Willis
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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I knew it was one of those UK companies
Anyway,much closer to original than the AE brand.
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TyeDyeBug
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Here are the JGE 5 spokes, the lip is different and I modified an american racing center cap to fit.
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