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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Isn't there a Caymen wheel that borrows heavy from the fuch design?
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Here it is again but with 19 inch rims rendered in. Hardtop,--and as a cabriolet.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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There is a company, Blownsixdesign.com, that makes a modular wheel(B6 retro) in the Fuchs style. Available in a wide variety of sizes & finish. Looks interesting.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Interesting Photoshopping, Dan, but I think chrome wheels on a modern 911 make for an era mash-up that just doesn't work.
I had polished/black Fuchs on my '88 Carrera and loved 'em, but I would not put them on a 997 if they were available.
I always thought red-stripe Tiger Paw tires were cool, too, but they'd look anachronistic on a modern car.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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John--no interest in chrome of any sort,--really prefer either the satin finish found on original Fuchs (anodized) or black centers.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 02:49 AM
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Looks great on my 83SC...but I rather have the Turbo on the 997.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jcnesq
I think they were great for their time, but not "doin it" for 997's. What you need is an early 911 as a second car (or a 356 like me)!
I agree. Fuchs mark a past era, not the present.
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