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My new wheels
This is my new car: a '73 RSR clone disguised as a '74 RS and built around a '75 chassis.
Most of you know the story: The previous owner couldn't find an original '73 RSR, so he spent very close to $200,000 building what represents an assortment of RennSport flavours rather than a faithful '73 RSR clone, which makes sense as this guy wanted something he could drive to work.  The wheels on this car are genuine 9&11x15" RSR Fuchs -- the spare wheels for this car:  An original '73 RSR. This RSR has been in Australia since the early 80s, and is owned by the guy who has just bought the "spare" Fuchs off me!  That's right: I sold the genuine RSR Fuchs! These wheels are the next best thing after the twin plug, MFI 2.9 that powers this clone. But I would need to be as wealthy as the guy who built the clone to race it on the 15s -- the only competition rubber available for these monstrous 15s are slicks, and slicks would put me in Open class, currently dominated by ex-Carrera Cup GT3s -- on slicks! So, to be competitive in my class -- Modified 2 -- I had to find a set of 16 or 17" wheels. As far as off-the-shelf wheels, there's nothing out there that I like -- I have a penchant for deep-dish Fuchs! I wanted something that evoked the 15" RSR Fuchs but could be shod with R-spec tyres. The solution: a set of custom-made, 17" Fuchs replicas made by a Melbourne-based chap who made the 17s that you can see on this car:  A '74 RSR replica, owned and piloted buy a guy who has won the last two Classic Adelaide tarmac rallies. http://www.classicadelaide.com.au/ca/index.asp My 9.5&11x17" wheels will be ready in three weeks time. They're going to have painted centres (black) and polished rims and centre caps. I think they're going to look good on the Batmobile, which, I'm sure, will feel more comfortable rolling along on replica wheels. Stay tuned!
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cant wait to see them. What do they cost down there?
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erik.lombard@gmail.com 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 - interesting! 84 lime green back date (LWB 911R) SOLD  RSR look hot rod, based on 75' SOLD 73 911t 3.0SC Hot rod Gulf Blue - Sold. |
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Excellent, Matt.
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Oh yah - I forgot to say
WOOD!!!
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erik.lombard@gmail.com 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 - interesting! 84 lime green back date (LWB 911R) SOLD RSR look hot rod, based on 75' SOLD 73 911t 3.0SC Hot rod Gulf Blue - Sold. |
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I love that deep-dish look!
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 2.7 MFI
1982 Porsche 911 SC 3000
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 (Still in the stable)
1993 BMW 740 IL (Sold)
1985 Mercedes 380 SL (Sold)
1992 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Sold)
1971 Mercedes 280 SL (Currently being restored)
