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

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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net

what are you doing with your old hand painted one?

Jack,
Can't you just take the wheel off and then tighten the hex screws from the inside?

Jack is probably the only man alive who could pull that off... http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/rolleyes.gif
Pete

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'77 Carrera3.0 www.geocities.com/pcafaro2000/carrera30.html

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.

Dare I ask were to procure such an item?

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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).]

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.

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!


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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net