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Fuchs Cap question
Well, it looks like there are two kind of caps for Fuchs. The ones I just got have thicker sidewalls, and allen screws that hold the things in place. Trouble is, I don't know how you tighten those allen screws once the caps are in there. I'm sure this is a simple thing, but I'm guessing someone out there has done it.
Here's a link to a picture: New Caps ------------------ Jack Olsen 1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe jackolsen@mediaone.net |
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04-06-2001, 03:31 PM
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what are you doing with your old hand painted one?
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04-06-2001, 03:38 PM
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Jack,
Can't you just take the wheel off and then tighten the hex screws from the inside? |
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04-06-2001, 03:41 PM
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Jack is probably the only man alive who could pull that off...
 Pete ------------------ '77 Carrera3.0 www.geocities.com/pcafaro2000/carrera30.html |
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04-06-2001, 04:23 PM
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Yep, those are anti-theft center cap locks. You are supposed to tighten them from the inside with the wheels off.
I had my center caps stolen once...not nice. Also had a (custom-cut) 911 car cover stolen once too. There is no honor among thieves. |
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04-06-2001, 04:46 PM
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Dare I ask were to procure such an item?
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04-06-2001, 07:29 PM
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How about right here:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/911E/por_911E_miscel_main.htm Very bottom of page "4" (center caps) [This message has been edited by campbellcj (edited 04-06-2001).] |
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04-06-2001, 08:23 PM
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You take the wheel off, mount the center cap and tighten the setscrew from the inside. A pain but it makes the caps, somewhat theft-proof. If your as anal as I am, the bottom of the crest should point to the valve stem.
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04-06-2001, 08:47 PM
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Well, that's what I suspected. It's a pain, but I guess the plus side is not having to remove them for track events. I bought them thinking they were the kind with painted crests, and that I was getting spares for the inevitable date when one of mine popped off.
And whoa! $97.50 each for the ones with the attached crest? I got these on ebay, and paid a lot less than that for all four. Good deal! ------------------ Jack Olsen 1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe jackolsen@mediaone.net |
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04-06-2001, 11:24 PM
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