Fuchs Fuchs and more Fuchs
10-04-2010, 11:42 PM
#61
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I would 100% STAY AWAY from eBay wheels, no matter what they say. Only buy wheels that are made by proper manufacturers, such as BBS, OZ, Champion, Fuchs, etc... or OEM Porsche.
If you had a Civic, I'd say not a biggie, but you got a Porsche and should not put cheap knock offs on it... no matter what!
If you had a Civic, I'd say not a biggie, but you got a Porsche and should not put cheap knock offs on it... no matter what!
+1 -my son bought BBS knock offs on ebay for his A4, hit a small pot hole bent the wheel and it cracked all the way around. He went back to the guy he bought it from and they operate under a different name now and said he would replace it for $80 more than the original price. It's a rip off, don't do it. You don't even get what you paid for...
10-05-2010, 07:22 AM
#62
Saw this at a recent PCGB meet - on a 997 Targa.
Just needs the wheel bolts blackening! But even the Sports Classics has silver fixings! Really detracts IMHO. Should be BLACK!
Graham
Just needs the wheel bolts blackening! But even the Sports Classics has silver fixings! Really detracts IMHO. Should be BLACK!
Graham
10-06-2010, 06:21 PM
#64
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10-06-2010, 08:15 PM
#65
Drifting
10-07-2010, 10:41 AM
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10-08-2010, 09:58 PM
#69
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I have their current price list w/ sizes, models, etc. A 10 is not standard on the S rear, it's an 11. The non S, is a 18 x 10.5 standard. Both S and non are 8 up front and respectively 18 and 19. The 997 Carrera designation from Fuchs is offered w/ a 19 x 11 and 19 x 12 in the rear and an 8.5 up front. They do not offer 18" wheels for non S Carreras. Prices fluctuate between $5,600 and $6k, depending on configuration. I say whoever is serious, lets put one larger order together and get a "group" discount, I will lead the charge! Im a contractor in NYC, I negotiate for a living.
10-08-2010, 10:12 PM
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10-08-2010, 10:25 PM
#71
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Not more than the Replica ones, just pics online... and from the pics Otto Fuchs definitely look better, even the Porsche Sport Classic look better (albeit cast and not forged).
In addition, I just find it extremely bad taste (to say the least) that some folks PRETEND to be Fuchs by using that name on wheels not produced by the actual FUCHS company! Totally unethical (if not illegal)!
In addition, I just find it extremely bad taste (to say the least) that some folks PRETEND to be Fuchs by using that name on wheels not produced by the actual FUCHS company! Totally unethical (if not illegal)!
10-08-2010, 10:42 PM
#72
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I have their current price list w/ sizes, models, etc. A 10 is not standard on the S rear, it's an 11. The non S, is a 18 x 10.5 standard. Both S and non are 8 up front and respectively 18 and 19. The 997 Carrera designation from Fuchs is offered w/ a 19 x 11 and 19 x 12 in the rear and an 8.5 up front. They do not offer 18" wheels for non S Carreras. Prices fluctuate between $5,600 and $6k, depending on configuration. I say whoever is serious, lets put one larger order together and get a "group" discount, I will lead the charge! Im a contractor in NYC, I negotiate for a living.
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10-09-2010, 03:53 AM
#73
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Not more than the Replica ones, just pics online... and from the pics Otto Fuchs definitely look better, even the Porsche Sport Classic look better (albeit cast and not forged).
In addition, I just find it extremely bad taste (to say the least) that some folks PRETEND to be Fuchs by using that name on wheels not produced by the actual FUCHS company! Totally unethical (if not illegal)!
In addition, I just find it extremely bad taste (to say the least) that some folks PRETEND to be Fuchs by using that name on wheels not produced by the actual FUCHS company! Totally unethical (if not illegal)!
10-09-2010, 04:31 AM
#74
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Whatever... like a Chinese guy can claim rights to Porsche name in China and produce Porsche cars, would make it right?
It's deceiving, no matter how you look at it! I am not debating the quality of the product... but choosing the name Fuchs and producing Fuchs replica wheels is just to deceive consumers. They could have used a similar or different name and produce the exact same wheels and I wouldn't have had ANY issues with it.
It's deceiving, no matter how you look at it! I am not debating the quality of the product... but choosing the name Fuchs and producing Fuchs replica wheels is just to deceive consumers. They could have used a similar or different name and produce the exact same wheels and I wouldn't have had ANY issues with it.
10-09-2010, 12:03 PM
#75
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Whatever... like a Chinese guy can claim rights to Porsche name in China and produce Porsche cars, would make it right?
It's deceiving, no matter how you look at it! I am not debating the quality of the product... but choosing the name Fuchs and producing Fuchs replica wheels is just to deceive consumers. They could have used a similar or different name and produce the exact same wheels and I wouldn't have had ANY issues with it.
It's deceiving, no matter how you look at it! I am not debating the quality of the product... but choosing the name Fuchs and producing Fuchs replica wheels is just to deceive consumers. They could have used a similar or different name and produce the exact same wheels and I wouldn't have had ANY issues with it.
If anything Fuchs Racing didn't judge how quickly that wheel would catch on with those of us with the newer cars.
The other issue which i believe is significant, is economic. In today's economy, I have to hand it to the Fuchs Racing guys in that those wheels are wholly produced in Southern California. You are helping the US economy by purchasing them here rather than going to Otto for him. At some point I would like to lay each of these wheels by each other and then you will be able to see the differences.