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Fuchs: Original or Reproductions?
Can someone tell me if these are original or reproduction Fuchs? I have my opinion but I need a second, third and forth.
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09-11-2008, 03:06 PM
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Fake, the webbing looks too thick. The shape of the paddles seems too sharp.
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09-11-2008, 03:22 PM
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You cant really tell just by your pics. Look for something like this on the inside. The foxhead symbol is the tell-tale sign.
 
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09-11-2008, 03:22 PM
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fake! the rim casting has a place to install wheel weights- fuchs never had that. the backside of the center casting does not have smooth rounded edges- they are all squared off.
Probably american eagle brand. Performance products used to sell those years ago
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09-11-2008, 03:25 PM
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Sending a BIG thanks for everyone's help! I also thought these were fake however the seller claims they are original. I definitely pays to do some research!
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09-11-2008, 05:27 PM
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Care to post who the seller is so noone else here ends up buying these wonderful "Fuchs"?
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They are 100% original FAKES!
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09-12-2008, 02:15 PM
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I'd first like to say that Pelican has been a great source of information and the people I have dealt with have been fantastic. I would like to think that this seller was simply misinformed on what he was selling. I certainly don't want to throw anyone under the bus. However I would be extremely upset if I were to buy these wheels only to find out later that they were indeed reproductions. So for the interest of the Pelican community the seller of the "Fuchs" is kiato4.
I didn't feel comfortable posting in his add that they were fake so I simply sent him a PM stating why I was passing and then posted on his add that I was passing. BTW I was forth in-line for the "Fuchs" so I think Pelicans know what they are buying. This is a copy of the PM I sent him: Peter, When I received the pix I thought right away, reproductions. Just to make sure I posted a tread in the BBS and other Pelican's agree with me. $600 for a set of original Fuchs with shipping is a good deal however $600 for knock-offs in my opinion is too much. With that being said I am going to pass on the fake Fuchs. I would recommend re-listing these as reproductions with a fair price and reasonable shipping cost along with pix and someone will definitely buy them. Regards, Frank |
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09-13-2008, 05:19 AM
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1988 Porsche 911 3.2
Carrera
