New wheels and tires on the /6, Eagle GTs on deep 6j x 15s |
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New wheels and tires on the /6, Eagle GTs on deep 6j x 15s |
Lavanaut |
Sep 17 2008, 04:41 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
These tires are fairly new to the market and I waited a few months before buying them to see if some reviews might pop up. Indeed they did, and they were overwhelmingly positive. Here's one, here's another (porsche content even!). Very affordable tire at $67 per at TireRack. This is an "ultra high performance all-season" tire, 195/60/15.
The wheels are Al Reeds, painted and polished. Onto the porn! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This post has been edited by Lavanaut: Sep 17 2008, 04:52 PM |
Lavanaut |
Sep 17 2008, 04:44 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
And here's a pic from the Sunriver Festival of Cars this past weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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PeeGreen 914 |
Sep 17 2008, 04:49 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 |
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Gustl |
Sep 17 2008, 04:50 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,618 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
deep six Fuchs are cool - they look great on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
now go and get your targa vinyl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl |
Lavanaut |
Sep 17 2008, 04:58 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
now go and get your targa vinyl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) I know, I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I've got all the parts, new aluminum trim pieces and everything. It's the prospect of drilling the holes for the lower trim piece that's got me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif). I think I'm dragging my feet a little on this one. Have I told you how the no-vinyl look is growing on me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
markb |
Sep 17 2008, 05:24 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
now go and get your targa vinyl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) I know, I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I've got all the parts, new aluminum trim pieces and everything. It's the prospect of drilling the holes for the lower trim piece that's got me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif). I think I'm dragging my feet a little on this one. Have I told you how the no-vinyl look is growing on me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Won't it look odd with a painted top & targa vinyl? |
Lavanaut |
Sep 18 2008, 10:57 AM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Heh, we'll see Mark! But the plan is to definitely restore the top to original as part of this effort. Actually I'm going to hang onto the red one since it's in such nice condition, but will be sourcing a nice stock-finish one as well.
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SirAndy |
Sep 18 2008, 11:44 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
It's the prospect of drilling the holes for the lower trim piece that's got me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif). Original /6? Shouldn't that one have the holes already? I'm guessing they were just filled in with bondo ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
Lavanaut |
Sep 18 2008, 11:56 AM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yep Andy, filled in. On the passenger side especially, I can make out where the holes were by running my finger along the base of the sail panel. In the right light, I can just make them out as well. I'm thinking I'll drill new holes instead of trying to exactly target the old holes ~ I'm worried that I'll mis-drill them and make them too big for the clips to fit properly.
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TedK |
Sep 18 2008, 02:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 163 Joined: 1-August 07 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 7,961 |
Nice. Did you switch the wheels in order to have more tire choices? They don't look that different from the 14's. I'm curious as I hadn't considered different wheels yet..........you know-the originality thing.
TK |
Lavanaut |
Sep 18 2008, 03:32 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I didn't switch so that I would have more tire choices, but because I just really like the deep 6s. But yes, these are 6 x 15s. I'm all about originality too, but am wiling to stray for things I prefer which are easily reversible. I do still have the stock wheels of course. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
6 x 15 doesn't provide many tire choices either, actually. This post has been edited by Lavanaut: Sep 18 2008, 03:52 PM |
Gint |
Sep 18 2008, 10:35 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,093 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Purty lips...
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championgt1 |
Sep 18 2008, 10:47 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Very nice looking car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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boxstr |
Sep 18 2008, 11:08 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Reid what was the white 914 in the background? The one with the for sale sign.
CCLSIDEYINYL |
Lavanaut |
Sep 18 2008, 11:12 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Was wondering when someone was going to mention that Craig. 1970 Factory /6, originally Irish Green and now listed on eBay. I got a nice close look at it, PM me if you want to know more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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craig downs |
Sep 19 2008, 12:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 769 Joined: 25-November 05 From: mira loma ca. Member No.: 5,189 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool
Thanks for sharing and prefect timing too. I got my deep 6s painted and polished back from Al Reeds back in May but I didn't know what tires to buy. My car almost ready so its time to be getting some. They look great on your car |
tronporsche |
Sep 19 2008, 01:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 281 Joined: 21-August 08 From: California Member No.: 9,447 Region Association: Central California |
Your car looks really nice. I like the matching roof. I think it makes the rims stand out even more ! The paint looks nice and glosssssaaaaa!!!!
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tdgray |
Sep 19 2008, 10:53 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Are those a "unidirectional" tire?
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maf914 |
Sep 19 2008, 03:25 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
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Cevan |
Nov 6 2008, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
So how do you like these tires?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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