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buguy Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2003 Posts: 4915 Location: Port Orange, FL
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:50 pm Post subject: BRM centercap |
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So i am going to get a set of BRM replica wheels (4.5" & 6.5"). I have a 65 with a link pin beam. Seems like i have read before somewhere that the center caps don't fit over the driver's side front because of the speedo cable. Just wondering if there is a solution for this? I did see they have a 1" tall cap. Will that do the trick? Will that look stupid? I also have Empi wide 5 disk brakes if that matters.
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MANNAXMAN Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2009 Posts: 485 Location: Cali
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: BRM centercap |
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Flatten/shorten the dust cap with a BFH. Worked for me and many others. |
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wheel607 Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1847
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Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:02 am Post subject: Re: BRM centercap |
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Tap each one in the center.....ok, use a BFH. These are just aluminum and it doesnt take a whole lot to get what you need for clearance. Just do all 4 so it looks right. The BRM painted logo may chip. Be prepared to lightly sand it away on all four. It has been done MANY times before! Oh, and use a socket for this. It makes it look like it was pressed. The socket should be a little bigger than the actual clearance needed. |
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buguy Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2003 Posts: 4915 Location: Port Orange, FL
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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: BRM centercap |
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Thanks guys. Ended up getting wide 5 Porsche wheels instead. 4.5" and 6.5" sizes. Plan to paint an detail them too. |
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