Phone Dial doubters, best rim for the $ |
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Phone Dial doubters, best rim for the $ |
iamchappy |
Jan 9 2008, 12:27 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I like to share with you these pictures of my Phone Dial wheels for all of those that think they should be used as boat anchors.
I had the lips machined and painted the centers with a semigloss. As far as I am concerned these rims are strong and the best value rims out there, a set of 951 offset 7's and 8's x16 and if your lucky 9's can be had at times for a few hundred bucks. I know because I have about 4 sets of them around here. I have had many, many compliments on my rims in silver and this finish shown. Attached image(s) |
Chuck |
Jan 9 2008, 12:32 PM
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What it eventually will look like . . . . Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Maple Grove, MN Member No.: 7,632 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Those do look very nice. Are we taking nominations yet for our next car of the month?
I saw a set on a 928 about two months ago that IMHO really looked sharp on the car. |
jasons |
Jan 9 2008, 12:52 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
The early-offset, 16", 951 PD's are a great value. I wouldn't mind scoring a set for my small wheel collection.
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mudfoot76 |
Jan 9 2008, 01:45 PM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Those look really good!!!
Though I've always thought phone dials were nice looking wheels. |
EdwardBlume |
Jan 9 2008, 02:24 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
How much do they weigh? Are they a good race wheel?
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iamchappy |
Jan 9 2008, 02:44 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Very good race wheel i am told, not the lightest though.
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TeenerTim |
Jan 9 2008, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
As long as you like them that's all that matters. Right?
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iamchappy |
Jan 9 2008, 04:36 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
In all honesty, I like the look of my Fuchs better, but I really do like the Phoners.
They are very affordable, and i think they are worth way more than the 50 bucks each that you can find them for. Attached image(s) |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 9 2008, 04:40 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
They look really good. I am rather partial to the Fuchs though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) .
$50 a wheel? you can't beat that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
iamchappy |
Jan 9 2008, 04:50 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I used to check all of the Craiglist sites with a special search engine, and bought them when they turned up, thats how i ended up with so many.
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Brando |
Jan 9 2008, 05:04 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
You know, because of your thread here they're gonna go up significantly in price...
I'm dreading the day I pay $55/wheel for phonedials (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Not a bad wheel, affordable, strong and genuine Porsche. I'm more partial to cookie-cutters when it comes down to either-or. |
iamchappy |
Jan 9 2008, 05:15 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I dont think Cookies come in 16" though.
And as long as there are those that dont appreciate them there will always be a bargain. I saw some never used very rare lightweight magnesium phone dials which were on the factory 951 race built cars- 16 x 8"s and 16 x 9's on Ebay awhile back for sale starting at 3,500! |
McMark |
Jan 9 2008, 05:36 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I've always liked PhoneDials.
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JPB |
Jan 9 2008, 06:04 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Do they have a width that fit under stock fenders? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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VaccaRabite |
Jan 9 2008, 06:21 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Personally, I love phone dials on 914s.
But I think they look like ass on 924, 944, and 928s. |
Jax914 |
Jan 9 2008, 06:48 PM
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Schwienhund Rennenmannshaft Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 6,602 Region Association: South East States |
I like em too...
(IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d182/PunchBug71/IMG_1257.jpg) 15x6 ET 23 up front..... The rears get the conversion completed this weekend. |
scotty b |
Jan 9 2008, 06:55 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Personally, I love phone dials on 914s. But I think they look like ass on 924, 944, and 928s. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Asshole (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Actually I'm putting them on a 356 as soon as I finish the C2's for the 944 Attached image(s) |
iamchappy |
Jan 9 2008, 07:04 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
They would look cool on a 356, the round complimenting the cars roundness.
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woobn8r |
Jan 9 2008, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
Chappy,
Anything would look great on that car of yours...... S. |
scotty b |
Jan 9 2008, 07:31 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
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