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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Forget 17" do I run my new 16's black centers with polished lips?
Posted by: JRust Sep 14 2013, 12:21 PM
Okay I mentioned I was going to try my Rota Fuch replica's on my new suby conversion. I appreciate your input. It will all come down to what I like best in the end. So lay it on me what do you think 
.Keep in mind the green changes a lot depending on the lighting. First pics it looks much lighter than the second
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Posted by: Rand Sep 14 2013, 12:30 PM
2nd pic FTW. The all black centers look better with the color scheme.
Posted by: Spoke Sep 14 2013, 12:54 PM
I'm partial to the classic Fuchs look with steel pedals.
Posted by: J-ROD Sep 14 2013, 01:12 PM
2nd pic
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 14 2013, 01:51 PM
2nd pic FTW. The all black centers look better with the color scheme.
Posted by: DBCooper Sep 14 2013, 02:43 PM
Me too for the Fuchs. Funny thing, we got those same Rota wheels on a 914 project we bought. They didn't look good on that car so my son took them for his Bug that's about the same green as your car (well, similar). They look great on the bug, just didn't do it on the 914.
Posted by: carr914 Sep 14 2013, 02:49 PM
Jamie, go with the wheels that came with the car, but get Black Lug Nuts
The Rota's look better on a 911!
Posted by: McMark Sep 14 2013, 03:13 PM
I prefer the Finish on the Rotas, but I don't like how high it rides.
Posted by: kg6dxn Sep 14 2013, 03:21 PM
I think you should get rid of the Rotas. I'll come up, get them and dispose of for you... 
Posted by: bulitt Sep 14 2013, 03:35 PM
second pic!
Posted by: Black22 Sep 14 2013, 03:41 PM
I prefer the Finish on the Rotas, but I don't like how high it rides.
Those are my thoughts exactly! Thanks for typing it out for me Mark.
Posted by: Travis Neff Sep 14 2013, 04:22 PM
The 16's all day long... The black centers makes the green paint pop, the 17s with the RSR finish kinda washes out that great color
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Sep 14 2013, 05:17 PM
I agree with Mcmark. Put the 17's on the birdboard and let some ass dragger buy them. They have unlimited bank accounts!!!
Posted by: r_towle Sep 14 2013, 05:23 PM
Rotas ftw
Posted by: scotty b Sep 14 2013, 05:53 PM
16's all the way
17's start looking Donk-ish on a 914 to me
Posted by: Kirmizi Sep 14 2013, 06:37 PM
The 16's all day long... The black centers makes the green paint pop, the 17s with the RSR finish kinda washes out that great color
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 14 2013, 07:20 PM
The 16's all day long... The black centers makes the green paint pop, the 17s with the RSR finish kinda washes out that great color
Posted by: iamchappy Sep 14 2013, 07:36 PM
I like them both...
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 14 2013, 07:50 PM
16's all the way
17's start looking Donk-ish on a 914 to me
with the boxy lines the 914's need some side wall. Keeps the vintage look.
Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 14 2013, 08:09 PM
But this is a 17
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Posted by: JRust Sep 14 2013, 08:43 PM
I'm kind of split. I may list the Rota's on the Bird Board just to see if some one jumps on them. Just tough to do as I have so much invested in them. I love Fuchs so that really isn't the question. I kind of like the 17's myself but I am wondering how they would look with black centers? I don't think I will end up going wrong with either wheel. If I stick with 16's I will find a set of 16x8's for the rear though. I may even just run the Rota's for a while. I don't know 
. Luckily I have great options here
Posted by: scotty b Sep 14 2013, 09:05 PM
Black plasti-dip the Rota centers. See how it looks, if it's a no, it peels off.....so I've been told
Posted by: ben*james Sep 14 2013, 10:43 PM
Rotas ftw
Fuchs baby Fuchs
Posted by: ben*james Sep 14 2013, 10:45 PM
You could have gotten some live feedback tonight at the drive in. I was pumped up to see your car, hope to next time.
Posted by: JRust Sep 14 2013, 11:22 PM
You could have gotten some live feedback tonight at the drive in. I was pumped up to see your car, hope to next time.
Yeah wish I could have been there. Didn't get done in Waldport until 5:30. Made it home to Corvallis about 7:15
Posted by: ben*james Sep 14 2013, 11:42 PM
Timing is always an issue. Cheers
You could have gotten some live feedback tonight at the drive in. I was pumped up to see your car, hope to next time.
Yeah wish I could have been there. Didn't get done in Waldport until 5:30. Made it home to Corvallis about 7:15
Posted by: carr914 Sep 15 2013, 04:18 AM
If I stick with 16's I will find a set of 16x8's for the rear though.
.If you find Two Sets of 16x8's @ a reasonable price let me know, as I've been looking for one set - those Fuchers are getting expensive
Posted by: DBCooper Sep 15 2013, 06:49 AM
If you find three sets let me know too.
Posted by: bigkensteele Sep 15 2013, 05:03 PM
I am a sucker for the RSR finish. I like the Rotas.
Posted by: JRust Sep 16 2013, 01:57 PM
I threw my Rota's on the Bird board to test the waters. If I can get my money out of them I'll sell them. If not they are going on it. Not going to waste them & I do like the look of them on the car. While I admit the 16's look a little better. I certainly am not going to feel inferior with the 17's on it 
Posted by: tadink Sep 17 2013, 06:06 PM
I threw my Rota's on the Bird board to test the waters. If I can get my money out of them I'll sell them. If not they are going on it. Not going to waste them & I do like the look of them on the car. While I admit the 16's look a little better. I certainly am not going to feel inferior with the 17's on it
I have 17s and am looking for 16s due to ride height - just too up off the ground.
although - it does make getting under the car easier!
td
Posted by: JRust Sep 17 2013, 08:10 PM
I don't mind the ride height on them. Especially on a conversion car that has some things riding a little lower than a stock car does 
. It came down to the money in the end. If I could get close to what I had in them. I'd sell them. Turns out they went to a fellow member & quick. Glad to see them going to a fellow teener. I'll be keeping my eye's open for a set of 8x16's. Even more so if I'm lucky a pair of 9x16's. I'd like to run 8's up front & 9's in the rear. Odds are it will be 8's in back & that is fine. I've got another pair of 7's. I've got another teener who would like my full set of 4 7x16's. So If I can get my 8's soon. I'll make 3 people happy out of this deal overall 
Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 20 2013, 10:48 AM
16x8/9 3 piece no spacers 225/245 x 16 
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Posted by: JRust Sep 20 2013, 01:48 PM
Let's make it happen Jeff 
Posted by: jsconst Sep 20 2013, 08:13 PM
Let's make it happen Jeff
I'm ready
Jeff
Posted by: JRust Sep 20 2013, 08:30 PM
LOL! I meant Jeff Hines 
. Of course you can get these wheels Jeff. Just gotta get with Hines for my replacements . We're good
Let's make it happen Jeff
I'm ready
Jeff
Posted by: jsconst Sep 20 2013, 08:50 PM
LOL! I meant Jeff Hines
. Of course you can get these wheels Jeff. Just gotta get with Hines for my replacements . We're goodLet's make it happen Jeff
I'm ready
Jeff
I knew what you meant
just Fuching with you. 
Jeff....one of them
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Sep 20 2013, 10:01 PM
16's all the way
17's start looking Donk-ish on a 914 to me
Unless, of course they're on this one.
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Posted by: JRust Sep 20 2013, 11:05 PM
It's those extra Dezu's fasteners that really make your wheels pop Elliot 
. Your car is looking great Elliot. You getting your motor going yet? I did happen to pick up a Big4 motor with a fresh build. Needs a home now as I have changed directions with most my 914 projects
Posted by: AZ914 Sep 21 2013, 07:32 AM
Nice Donk Elliot! 
Posted by: badmiata Sep 21 2013, 08:58 AM
Wheeldude (ROTA) has wheel caps! I Like the rota's myself, but I do think caps would help finish the look. Just love the RS look of them.
Posted by: badmiata Sep 21 2013, 09:01 AM
16's all the way
17's start looking Donk-ish on a 914 to me
Unless, of course they're on this one.
Elliot what size are those and are spacers needed??
Posted by: boxstr Sep 21 2013, 06:05 PM
Jamie, while your at it I have a really nice set of rivieras you should try.
Craig at CAMP
Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 21 2013, 06:13 PM
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Posted by: Rand Sep 22 2013, 05:33 AM
The last two photos were all I needed to confirm my thoughts. No offense to Jeff, but, just wrong beyond dancing banana fix. Proportions bro. Proportions. Don't get ridonkulous.
Jamie.... Dean did this car right. Don't fuck with it. Please.
In case there was any question, let me be clear: Jamie.... Dean did this car right. Don't fuck with it. Please.
If you want to fuck with something, find something else in the barn. This car was PERFECT when you bought it. Please leave well enough alone and fuck with another car. I mean, would you buy the Mona Lisa and start water painting new eyelashes?
Ok, all due respect SHIT bro, OMG, you TITS just gave me ASS just fucking Tourette's. OMG. Go get a FUCKING ASS WIPE coffee.
I hope you get the joking vibe I'm coming from. Just teasing you. But I also hope you DON'T FUCK it UP! 
:lmfao: 
Ok, I'm backing off the smileys now before someone thinks I'm Drums66
Posted by: JRust Oct 1 2013, 09:29 PM
Okay latest question. The 17" Rota's are gone. Also my 7x16" Fuchs are sold. With my wider 16" fuchs going on. Do you think the black centers with the polished lip look best? Or would polished lips & paddles with black background look better? Basically the RSR look but polished
Also if black centers. Do I keep the polished cap & lug nuts?
Posted by: r_towle Oct 1 2013, 09:37 PM
I think the way it is in the picture looks nice.
Don't listen torand...he has torands disease.....it's a big mouth and a high opinion of his own opinion.
Your money, do what you want.
Use the 914 drawing site and you can look at both wheels on your car.
Posted by: kg6dxn Oct 1 2013, 10:04 PM
Okay latest question. The 17" Rota's are gone. Also my 7x16" Fuchs are sold. With my wider 16" fuchs going on. Do you think the black centers with the polished lip look best? Or would polished lips & paddles with black background look better? Basically the RSR look but polished
Also if black centers. Do I keep the polished cap & lug nuts?
Put 2 on the right side and 2 on the left. Drive it for a week and decide which you like better...
Posted by: JRust Oct 1 2013, 10:11 PM
Put 2 on the right side and 2 on the left. Drive it for a week and decide which you like better...
That is very sensible
Now I'm really confused
Posted by: jsconst Oct 1 2013, 10:59 PM
I like both looks....but I think the polished centers and lugs should go with the 16x7's
Jeff
Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 2 2013, 08:05 AM
I like the 16's but in the finish of the Rotas...I have black 16s on mine, but will probably refinish them (when I can afford it).
Posted by: Rand Oct 2 2013, 01:20 PM
James bro. No offense but you are re-asking questions that have already been answered.
This car looked perfect when you got it. I understand that you can't seem to leave well enough alone, but..... BLACK CENTERS with this combo!!
Posted by: JRust Oct 2 2013, 05:08 PM
James bro. No offense but you are re-asking questions that have already been answered.
This car looked perfect when you got it. I understand that you can't seem to leave well enough alone, but..... BLACK CENTERS with this combo!!
No I'm not asking the same question. It is similar though. The Rota's weren't polished & they were 17". I need to find that 914 picture thread. I like the RSR look but think I will do as Mike mentioned & put it on one side. Drive it for a day looking at both. Big difference between polished lips with polished paddles, the RSR silver look & black centers with polished lips.
As far as changing the wheels. I may stick with the black centers. It does look great as it is. Since I am selling the 7's that are on it for wider fuchs wheels. This sure seems like the time to figure out how I want the 8x16" fuchs to look
I'll wait until I get the wheels & throw them on.
Posted by: kg6dxn Oct 2 2013, 06:47 PM
Quit talking about it and do it! 
Or at least new ones...
Posted by: JRust Oct 2 2013, 07:24 PM
I will Mike. Waiting on wheels to do it with
Where is that damn custom picture thread?
Posted by: KELTY360 Oct 2 2013, 08:06 PM
I will Mike. Waiting on wheels to do it with
Where is that damn custom picture thread?
I think this is what you're looking for Jamie.
http://www.eggscollective.org/914visualizer/914_visualizer.html
Posted by: JRust Oct 2 2013, 08:44 PM
Just did the configurator & didn't really get what I want.
Can some photoshop guru just put a set of 16's with polished RSR finish?
Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 6 2013, 11:50 AM
Hey Rand 
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Posted by: jimkelly Oct 6 2013, 12:01 PM
I think it is an impossible decision, though the wheels on it have grown on me since I first saw them. to me, that paint pairs up nicely with the bling as delivered.
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Posted by: Rand Oct 6 2013, 07:44 PM
Hey Rand
LMAO Jeff.
I earned that.
Even if one size bigger is a donk.
Posted by: Rand Oct 6 2013, 07:48 PM
as delivered.
Dean did it right.
Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 7 2013, 06:35 AM
i vote for pink. breast cancer awareness. if NFL players can wear pink shoes there's no foul in pink wheels.
Posted by: euro911 Oct 7 2013, 07:26 PM
Where is that damn custom picture thread?
http://www.eggscollective.org/914visualizer/914_rvisualizer.html
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