914-4 Gas Burner Mahle (4) bolt Wheels., Powder Coated with a Silver Metalic color. |
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914-4 Gas Burner Mahle (4) bolt Wheels., Powder Coated with a Silver Metalic color. |
TJB/914 |
Sep 16 2012, 05:14 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,341 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi Guys,
I recently purchased (5) Gas Burner 4-lug Mahle Wheels from Mark @ mepstein and had them Powder Coated with a Silver Metalic paint. They look real nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) BTY: Powder Coating cost $80.00 bucks per wheel. My plan is to change them out for next years TC parade in MI. My Porsche Certificate says "Alloy Wheels" so why can't I subsitute Mahle for Fuchs & be factory original????? Polished Fuchs don't look factory?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
mepstein |
Sep 16 2012, 05:53 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,334 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
They look great. Can I have them back? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 16 2012, 07:25 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Fuchs, Mahles, and Pedrinis are all factory alloy wheels.
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Krieger |
Sep 16 2012, 07:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,733 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Those look really good! I see you have the tow assembly. Can you tow that without removing the stock valence?
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dlee6204 |
Sep 16 2012, 07:31 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
Those look great!
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914Sixer |
Sep 16 2012, 07:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,922 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Mahles were factory alloys from 74-76.
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Pat Garvey |
Sep 16 2012, 08:01 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Nice!
Pricey, but nice! |
TJB/914 |
Sep 16 2012, 08:15 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,341 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Those look really good! I see you have the tow assembly. Can you tow that without removing the stock valence? Krieger, Yes, I can tow without removing the valence. The tow bar extends parallel about 12" then curves up to the trailer hitch without any issues. I also like the tow bar hookup tabs under the front bumper. Many times it saved me going up a steep driveway ramp from scraping the underside. Tom Attached thumbnail(s) |
euro911 |
Sep 17 2012, 12:15 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
The Fuchs look nice, but those Mahles look great (IMO).
What brand and model tow bar tabs and tow bar is that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
02loftsmoor |
Sep 17 2012, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region |
the Brackets showing below the front valance, tie downs ???
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914werke |
Sep 17 2012, 08:18 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,222 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
not to nitpick but if originality is the concern Mahle's were painted not powder coated.
Id expect the judges (?) would probably be able pick that up.... The do look very nice. |
Cupomeat |
Sep 17 2012, 09:04 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
NICE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I think that Mahle's are the best looking of all the 4 lug alloy wheels. MUCH better than painted Fuchs and the holes in pedrinis make them look strange. Nicely done (but I agree that Concours judges know and see ALL and are very likely to see they are powder coated and not painted. The substitution is fine, but the finish might lose you points.) |
Jasfsmith |
Sep 17 2012, 09:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
My plan is to change them out for next years TC parade in MI. My Porsche Certificate says "Alloy Wheels" so why can't I subsitute Mahle for Fuchs & be factory original????? Polished Fuchs don't look factory?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) You didn't mention what MY your 914 is. If memory serves me, the 4 bolt Mahle's were a '74 to '76 option. If your car is a '74, go for it. BTW, be prepared to be nicked for the incorrect tire profile. |
Dave_Darling |
Sep 17 2012, 09:24 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,000 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
His user pic shows a chrome rear bumper with bumper tits on it. So it's a 74. The Mahles should be fine from an originality standpoint, at least.
--DD |
euro911 |
Sep 17 2012, 10:19 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
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Cupomeat |
Sep 17 2012, 11:17 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My plan is to change them out for next years TC parade in MI. My Porsche Certificate says "Alloy Wheels" so why can't I subsitute Mahle for Fuchs & be factory original????? Polished Fuchs don't look factory?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) You didn't mention what MY your 914 is. If memory serves me, the 4 bolt Mahle's were a '74 to '76 option. If your car is a '74, go for it. BTW, be prepared to be nicked for the incorrect tire profile. Good point, I looked at the bumperettes and assumed it WAS a 1974 car, but if it were earlier they might frown upon your choice and knock you down a few points. |
TJB/914 |
Sep 17 2012, 02:04 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,341 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
the Brackets showing below the front valance, tie downs ??? Those are the tow bar brackets.And a question - isn't powder coating considered a paint? ... just applied dry? Do judges deduct points for powder coated engine tins? ... and suspension components? euro911 My tow bar bracket was custom made of heavy flar bar and attached with about (10) bolts. Overkill, but a good design by the PO in CA before it came to MI. Here is the only photo I have of the tow bracket. BTW: I agree, powdercoating is paint with a different method of application. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Tom Attached image(s) |
mepstein |
Sep 17 2012, 06:17 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,334 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Paint is any liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition which, after application to a substrate in a thin layer, is converted to a solid film. It is most commonly used to protect, color or provide texture to objects. wikipedia.org
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Pat Garvey |
Sep 17 2012, 06:43 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Bliz,
Can you describe the process used? These aren't flat pieces of metal. Kinda like to know - softening my opinion of this process. Also, and I have no experience with Mahles, were the backsides finished the same as the front ....from the factory? Pat |
Dave_Darling |
Sep 17 2012, 10:25 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,000 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Paint is any liquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition which, after application to a substrate in a thin layer, is converted to a solid film. True, but the judges won't give a crap about that. If the finish looks like the original finish, they'll be happy. If it looks different, you'll get dinged. The method used to achieve the finish is almost irrelevant. --DD |
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