Is this the real deal or a repro?

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Aug 2003, 1:42 pm

#77852

This is a two piece rim, cast alloy, and we're wanting to know whether they are the real deal genuine EMPI or a repro..

Those of you in the know with a keen eye will no doubt be able to tell us..

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

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crazyfiggi Wolfsburg Wizard

657 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 24 Aug 2003, 2:30 pm

#77872

They look like originals to me:thumb
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TheGermanFolks Officially Full-On Dubber

248 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 24 Aug 2003, 3:55 pm

#77936

look like mine. my spare is at the chrome shop right now.

Scott R.
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KruizinKombi Seriously Obsessed Cyber Dubber

3,493 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Aug 2003, 5:09 pm

#77974

Nice wheels Jim!!! :thumb😎

I'm just curious, how much do these weigh?

Kruizin Kol

SPRINTSTAR Insano Dub Head

804 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 24 Aug 2003, 5:12 pm

#77977

They're originals Jim, too bad about the carpet🙁
p.s. Original centrecaps will be a bitch to find!

TheGermanFolks Officially Full-On Dubber

248 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 24 Aug 2003, 5:46 pm

#77995

Sprintstar- they repop the center cap. and they repop the original stickers.there were some NOS ones on ebay a month back, but they sold for a grip.

Scott R.
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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Aug 2003, 7:39 pm

#78055

ooooooo! a real one.

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Aug 2003, 7:50 pm

#78063

A real SET! NOS...

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GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 24 Aug 2003, 10:53 pm

#78145

So Jim, what are you putting them on?
Hey Scott, there shiney!

SORRY BOUT THAT!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Aug 2003, 7:31 am

#78183

Jim

There Origionals cause there 2 piece, make sure theres no corrosion are the bolt studs as if you read that article in Hot VWs a few months ago some guy had a wheel explode in his face when they were fitting the tyre. very dangerous

the new ones are one piece casting they dont split.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 25 Aug 2003, 12:04 pm

#78244

JIm, Good Score! See (meet you) Saturday down Chaps!

N!

TheGermanFolks Officially Full-On Dubber

248 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 25 Aug 2003, 2:42 pm

#78300

Jim.- the guy who blew up that rim, caused that problem. he said he ws setting the bead on the tire and it blew up. but have you ever heard of even100 psi blowing metal apart? didnt think to. myself and a couple fo others think he was tryibng to bead it the old way withlighter fluid and thats why it blew up.
EMPI KG- thems be chromed. it puts that polished crap to shame.

Scott R.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Aug 2003, 4:57 pm

#78328

german folks

he was tryibng to bead it the old way withlighter fluid

Thats weird.... Ive never seen that before with tyres ????

Please explain Pauline

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head

829 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Aug 2003, 9:12 pm

#78419

I've seen this done but it was on a 4x4 tyre. Whats basically done is the tyre is put onto the rim manually then covered in lighter fluid and set on fire the sudden change in tyre temp out side makes the tyre pop into place on the rim. Somthing to do with the inside air temp expanding making the tyre expand onto the rim.

nIck

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lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Aug 2003, 8:46 am

#78608

#hit is that for real,unbelievable but stupid,shouldnt have had that last BUD,now i need a beer. :beer:beer

kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP

1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 12:38 am

#79026

WWWWIIIWWWIIKKKEEEDDD.,.....:bounce

kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP

1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 8:31 pm

#79302

I recon chrome em 135 at the front 165 at rear don whitewalled and put on the notch wait until day of the VW and blow em all away at the oildripper oldeskool rettro display.

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 8:38 pm

#79306

Who said that were mine?

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 8:48 pm

#79308

WE presumed since you were asking n posting the pics.

So wots the deal

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 8:53 pm

#79315

I'm hoping they will be at some stage, but we were curious to see what exactlky we were talking about here...

Not mine... yet. 🙁

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kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP

1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 8:58 pm

#79318

Do bloody tell ?ebay?

BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 9:01 pm

#79324

Can't reveal anymore.

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kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP

1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 27 Aug 2003, 9:04 pm

#79325

Dave been meaning to ask ya a question ?
Whatever happened to your mad ragtop with the Judson?Good luck Jim hope ya score em,oh yeh one more thing Jim me square checkered roof in 2 pak.

SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Aug 2003, 12:06 am

#79424

wombatones ones arent they ?
he was asking in tech talk a while back about them.
leave them unpolished and polish up the rims !
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