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Mahle repops? |
GeorgeRud |
May 22 2015, 03:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Got an email today that the Mahle repro gasburner wheels are back in stock at cip1. Though they're either black with polished spokes or chromed, I figured you could have them painted silver to replicate the original Mahle look. Has anyone had any experience with these for a strictly street wheel? It would be a nice look on a 914-6 narrow body?
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rhodyguy |
May 22 2015, 03:50 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,055 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
the 4 lug version fits nicely on a stock narrow body car running 195/60-15 tires. it was a white car, they looked great with the black finish.
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sixnotfour |
May 23 2015, 04:43 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,406 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
good for modifying tooo..
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SixerJ |
May 23 2015, 08:35 AM
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MikeM |
May 23 2015, 11:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 558 Joined: 16-May 10 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 11,733 Region Association: Canada |
I might be interested in the 4 lug version if they are available, but I can't find them on the website. Do you have a link maybe?
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Jake Raby |
May 23 2015, 11:19 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
These might look good on my car.. I had pretty much decided to go 5 lug with Fuchs, but these will pop big time and be a lot cheaper.
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Mueller |
May 23 2015, 11:48 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
good for modifying tooo.. I'm guessing yours are the real deal? The repops do not look as good (at least these versions), they screwed up and made the ribs and face too close to the outer edge. Poor copy or done to protect from lawsuits? the 4 lug version fits nicely on a stock narrow body car running 195/60-15 tires. it was a white car, they looked great with the black finish. Got pics? |
rhodyguy |
May 23 2015, 12:23 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,055 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
no pictures. they were on a white car sold at camp914 in 2013 (iirc). so what if they aren't a exact copy of the OEM 5 lug? they should be as durable as any cast wheel. seeing as how you can't come close to touching a real one for the cost of 4 repops, delivered, you can have the look you want at an affordable price.
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Mueller |
May 23 2015, 12:39 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
http://www.camp914.com/soldcars.html
Found it.... I just like the look of the original version with the wider lip, if the repops looked just like the originals ones my wallet would be open right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
dlkawashima |
May 23 2015, 03:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
I figured you could have them painted silver to replicate the original Mahle look. You might want to look into the JGE GeeBee wheel: http://www.vwjava.webeden.co.uk/jge-wheels/4532880156 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.vwjava.webeden.co.uk-12234-1432415867.1.jpg) |
GeorgeRud |
May 23 2015, 04:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Those with a five lugbolt circle and correct offset would be the ticket.
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Johny Blackstain |
May 23 2015, 05:34 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I often wish original magnesium gas burners existed in 15x6 & 15x7.
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Mueller |
May 23 2015, 09:49 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I figured you could have them painted silver to replicate the original Mahle look. You might want to look into the JGE GeeBee wheel: http://www.vwjava.webeden.co.uk/jge-wheels/4532880156 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.vwjava.webeden.co.uk-12234-1432415867.1.jpg) All silver looks better.... I'd bet money they machine/diamond turn the lip and spokes on the other versions. |
Mueller |
May 24 2015, 12:58 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
good for modifying tooo.. Nice job on those....I just spent the last 1/2 hour searching and reading any thread by you that included Mahles in the subject (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
sixnotfour |
May 24 2015, 12:18 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,406 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I did a lot of corner rounding to make em look more like the real deal...well besides welding a 1 inch lip to the outside to make 6.5 wide..
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rhodyguy |
May 24 2015, 12:32 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,055 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
At $3689, plus any shipping, I'll pass on the JGE versions.
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dlkawashima |
May 24 2015, 02:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
At $3689, plus any shipping, I'll pass on the JGE versions. Well no, no one would buy at that price. It's £595 for a set of four or £620 for a set of four with center caps. http://www.javaglobalenterprises.com/geebee.htm |
TheCabinetmaker |
May 24 2015, 02:22 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
For us folks who don't deal in euros, just how much is that in u.s.dollars?
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dlkawashima |
May 24 2015, 02:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
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TJB/914 |
May 24 2015, 08:01 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,325 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I figured you could have them painted silver to replicate the original Mahle look. You might want to look into the JGE GeeBee wheel: http://www.vwjava.webeden.co.uk/jge-wheels/4532880156 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.vwjava.webeden.co.uk-12234-1432415867.1.jpg) All silver looks better.... I'd bet money they machine/diamond turn the lip and spokes on the other versions. Real Orig. Mahle 4-spoke wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Tom Attached thumbnail(s) |
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