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Figured I'd add to this thread. I've had my Sport Classic/Fuch copies for maybe 10 years. I've always loved the old Fuchs RSR finish, but was reluctant to pull the trigger on trying to refinish the wheels. I finally decided to give it a go and am happy with how they turned out.
Figured I'd add to this thread. I've had my Sport Classic/Fuch copies for maybe 10 years. I've always loved the old Fuchs RSR finish, but was reluctant to pull the trigger on trying to refinish the wheels. I finally decided to give it a go and am happy with how they turned out.
The wheels look outstanding.
But the ride height looks like you off-road in it...
Obviously completely subjective but I think the OEM Sport Classics are, by far, the best looking “Fuchs” style wheel one can put on a 997. Some of the others, as seen in this thread, are almost too faithful to the air cooled Fuchs that they look out of place on a 997, imo. Perhaps I just associate them too much with air cooled cars but I think Porsche nailed the design of the Sport Classic wheel. Just modernized and tweaked the design enough to match the overall design aesthetic of the 997 itself; a “modernized classic.”
Obviously completely subjective but I think the OEM Sport Classics are, by far, the best looking “Fuchs” style wheel one can put on a 997. Some of the others, as seen in this thread, are almost too faithful to the air cooled Fuchs that they look out of place on a 997, imo. Perhaps I just associate them too much with air cooled cars but I think Porsche nailed the design of the Sport Classic wheel. Just modernized and tweaked the design enough to match the overall design aesthetic of the 997 itself; a “modernized classic.”
I think something can be said for the Fikse division - Zuffenhaus.
what *is* that hard shell accessory over the location of the soft top?
I’ve attempted to google, but my google-fu search terms spit out only the full hard top, or discussions about they standard “shell” just forward of the bonnet
All of these Fuch's homages work visually with the 997. I bought these OEM Fuchs in perfect conditon from an RL member. Replaced the original Turbo IIs. The only downside is they are cast and not forged but I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.
08-04-2023, 08:30 PM
Polished yes, chrome no
