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fuscavw
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 Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:07 pm Post subject: Source for Empi fuchs |
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| I want to make sure to purchase the best repro fuchs and was also wondering where to get the deep 15X6. Thanks |
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Kafer_Mike
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| Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Source for Empi fuchs |
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If you're looking for the 'best' Fuch reproductions, look at Maxilite wheels; not Empi. TUV certified. That's what the Porsche guys run.
https://maxilite-wheels.com
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fuscavw
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| Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Source for Empi fuchs |
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| Kafer_Mike wrote: |
If you're looking for the 'best' Fuch reproductions, look at Maxilite wheels; not Empi. TUV certified. That's what the Porsche guys run.
https://maxilite-wheels.com |
Thanks for the tip. Those are nice, but disappointing mostly because they don't have the heart at the valve stem. |
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Bruce
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: Source for Empi fuchs |
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These wheels have the silly bump by the valve stem:
https://www2.cip1.com/c32-6015foo513035hp/
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Source for Empi fuchs |
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Cast vs forged, you get what you pay for.
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fuscavw
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Source for Empi fuchs |
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Doesn't the bump poorly mimic the original heart 901 wheels? It's a silly question, I know. Sale price is good on these, but what I am concerned about is the radius of edges of the spokes/petals. Are they sharp or more rounded like the originals? I wish someone could tell or show this. |
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David
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