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Title: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on January 31, 2008, 22:08:38 pm yeah for my car. Or no hubcaps, anodized drums..
? Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: nicolas on January 31, 2008, 22:13:30 pm yes but they will need the right tires and that allways seems to be the difficult part with those rims in my opinion. i really like the porsche caps.
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on January 31, 2008, 22:23:27 pm yeah you're right, 145's up front and 165 or 185 (max) for rear. Right?
Did you get the oil pump yet, nicolas? Thanx, Jim Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: louisb on January 31, 2008, 22:25:16 pm Why not go all the way and put it back at stock ride height? Either way it would look good.
--louis Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: nicolas on January 31, 2008, 22:56:45 pm yeah you're right, 145's up front and 165 or 185 (max) for rear. Right? Did you get the oil pump yet, nicolas? Thanx, Jim yeah or the 155 front and 185 at the back. that works also. slightly higher, but more 'right' for that look. i think Dave Rhoads car had chromies (or a different green car. not so sure) that looked good to me. but not all cars look good with them. however you have a blue car and i still believe blue is the best colour for chrome parts. so yes that can work. no pump yet. i think it will be here early next week. or there is a dog sniffing through the package for drugs at the customs. Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on January 31, 2008, 23:00:45 pm yeah you're right, 145's up front and 165 or 185 (max) for rear. Right? Did you get the oil pump yet, nicolas? Thanx, Jim yeah or the 155 front and 185 at the back. that works also. slightly higher, but more 'right' for that look. i think Dave Rhoads car had chromies (or a different green car. not so sure) that looked good to me. but not all cars look good with them. however you have a blue car and i still believe blue is the best colour for chrome parts. so yes that can work. no pump yet. i think it will be here early next week. or there is a dog sniffing through the package for drugs at the customs. No sorry buddy, pump only.... no mota. ;D Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Rick Meredith on January 31, 2008, 23:02:55 pm Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive.
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: nicolas on January 31, 2008, 23:07:06 pm ;D
so there will be no need to lick the stamps. ;) Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: gibber! on January 31, 2008, 23:10:56 pm You know I'm a fan of that combo Jim!
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Carlos De Alba on January 31, 2008, 23:15:41 pm Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive. I'm with Rick.......... 8) Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Rick Meredith on January 31, 2008, 23:18:26 pm Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive. I'm with Rick.......... 8) Semi-gloss black brake drums! Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Carlos De Alba on January 31, 2008, 23:21:37 pm Always liked chromies with no caps... looks aggressive. I'm with Rick.......... 8) Semi-gloss black brake drums! now your talking..........!!! :P Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Zach Gomulka on January 31, 2008, 23:25:27 pm 4 1/2" for the front, 5 1/2" for the back.
I think it would look killer. Do it!! Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on January 31, 2008, 23:40:45 pm thing is, this is how I ran my car for 10 years... then bought F4 BRMs and now go full circle.... ::)
someday i will post all my old pics, millions of the car with Chromies and no cap, satin black drums. Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Rick Meredith on January 31, 2008, 23:43:01 pm thing is, this is how I ran my car for 10 years... then bought F4 BRMs and now go full circle.... ::) someday i will post all my old pics, millions of the car with Chromies and no cap, satin black drums. I've seen pictures of your car with chromies. it looks great that way. Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on January 31, 2008, 23:46:27 pm oh yeah....THAT'S where my pics are....I forgot.... ::)
;D ;D Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Rick Meredith on January 31, 2008, 23:48:38 pm LOL... and I gotta finish that,,, sorry. :-[
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on February 01, 2008, 00:02:57 am LOL... and I gotta finish that,,, sorry. :-[ hahahah just busting your chops Rick.... ;D ;D ;D no worries Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: sheep on February 01, 2008, 00:18:29 am LOL... and I gotta finish that,,, sorry. :-[ We talked about that when I was visiting in may!!! You havent finished that yet??? Hahahahaahahahahahhahahaha Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Carlos De Alba on February 01, 2008, 00:20:43 am please keep the conversation to cal-look only.........stop acting like kids now.....
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: sheep on February 01, 2008, 00:27:06 am oops I meant to post that comment in off topic ;D
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: sheep on February 01, 2008, 00:29:34 am I think the magnesium wide five lug 356 wheels would look good.
You shoud get those Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jon on February 01, 2008, 00:52:02 am I think it would look great Jim. But no hubcaps in my opinion.
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on February 01, 2008, 00:57:41 am Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see.
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: team97 on February 01, 2008, 01:01:51 am Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see. Full bumpers, chrome trim and steel wheels? Thats not cal look--------off topic! Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: javabug on February 01, 2008, 01:50:23 am I intend to run chromies/no caps on something some day! Do it.
Or pick up a set of the old 356 wheels with alloy rims and steel centers. They only cost as much as most cars... Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: louisb on February 01, 2008, 01:54:06 am Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see. At least then everyone wont keep confusing your car with the Bergler. ;D --louis Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on February 01, 2008, 01:54:39 am Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see. At least then everyone wont keep confusing your car with the Bergler. ;D --louis ::) mine runs ;D Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: stealth67vw on February 01, 2008, 01:57:23 am Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see. I have a set of 5.5 chrome 67 wheels, but they are a thousand miles from you and probably need to be replated. They came on a car I cut up a few weeks ago. If you come get them, you can have them. ;D Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on February 01, 2008, 01:58:05 am Thanks everybody. I think it would give the car an entirely different character. Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. I always liked the look of the car too with the wheels. With stock bumpers and all, it may just work. We'll see. I have a set of 5.5 chrome 67 wheels, but they are a thousand miles from you and probably need to be replated. They came on a car I cut up a few weeks ago. If you come get them, you can have them. ;D how much for the dog? Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: stealth67vw on February 01, 2008, 02:00:00 am It's my buddy Mike's dog, I'll ask.
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on February 01, 2008, 02:00:33 am It's my buddy Mike's dog, I'll ask. remember the bumper sticker before you do that. Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Rick Meredith on February 01, 2008, 03:13:00 am LOL... and I gotta finish that,,, sorry. :-[ We talked about that when I was visiting in may!!! You havent finished that yet??? Hahahahaahahahahahhahahaha My scanner was down and I just didn't get around to fix it... The Cobbler's kids need shoes! Plus I was lazy! Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: sheep on February 01, 2008, 20:01:37 pm Jim I understand why you want change wheels . I went by bugformance the other day and there were about 8 cars in the parking lot and every one of them had BRMs, even a superbeetle had 4 lug brms!!!!!
it seems you cant swing a dead cat with out hitting someone who has BRMs now days Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Jim Ratto on February 01, 2008, 20:06:18 pm Jim I understand why you want change wheels . I went by bugformance the other day and there were about 8 cars in the parking lot and every one of them had BRMs, even a superbeetle had 4 lug brms!!!!! it seems you cant swing a dead cat with out hitting someone who has BRMs now days I know. I think part of me wants to relive 1989 too. Got to start growing my hair out Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: danny gabbard on February 01, 2008, 20:11:19 pm so how much for mike and the dog. Whoop's wrong topic back to the principal's office
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: sheep on February 01, 2008, 20:13:19 pm Jim I understand why you want change wheels . I went by bugformance the other day and there were about 8 cars in the parking lot and every one of them had BRMs, even a superbeetle had 4 lug brms!!!!! it seems you cant swing a dead cat with out hitting someone who has BRMs now days I know. I think part of me wants to relive 1989 too. Got to start growing my hair out The music and clothes are the same ;D Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Bruce on February 02, 2008, 20:00:17 pm ...... Problem I had with the old Mangels I ran in the '80's and '90's was trying to find some that were true. I went through 7 or so trying to get some that were true, and that was out of the box. What about starting with some genuine Porsche 356 wheels?Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: 1957lowlight on February 03, 2008, 16:37:43 pm Well, take a look at the Brown Scandinavian Bug in the Febr. Volksworld issue, sure is great to me!!
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: Neil Davies on February 04, 2008, 15:18:19 pm Jim, personally I wouldn't go for chromies. I'd have the flat silver ones, like Bruce said, genuine 356 wheels, or the repros that look more genuine! I'd also lose the bumpers for a while, or go for European ones with the small over-riders, just for a change.
Title: Re: what do you think: 5.5" chrome w/ 356 cap instead of FF BRM's? Post by: sheep on February 04, 2008, 17:02:35 pm Jim, personally I wouldn't go for chromies. I'd have the flat silver ones, like Bruce said, genuine 356 wheels, or the repros that look more genuine! I'd also lose the bumpers for a while, or go for European ones with the small over-riders, just for a change. I agree with this idea ;D |