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Title: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: SlingShot on April 15, 2009, 06:50:46 am Hey Guys, when I was searching for a reproduction center cap for the Original Empi 8 Spokes all I could find were these ....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-CENTER-CAPS-FOR-INDY-WHEELS-US-MAG-4-EAR-4-LUGS-LUG_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43961QQihZ022QQitemZ350183876828QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-CENTER-CAPS-FOR-INDY-WHEELS-US-MAG-4-EAR-4-LUGS-LUG_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43961QQihZ022QQitemZ350183876828QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW) When I received them I was very disappointed because the cap was not to the same dimensions as the Originals, and when installed, shows a very noticeable gap between the diameter of the cap and the center hole of the Wheel. You can see the differences in the pics below. So the only thing I could think to do was...... Machine some out of 6061/T6 Aluminum 8) Finally... no more cracking plastic, flaking chrome, stickerless center caps ;D I made a limited quantity of these and am selling them in sets of 4. The Set includes 4 polished Aluminum caps, 4 stickers, 16 Stainless Steel button head screws. $375.00 Shipped in the USA/Canada $390.00 Shipped anywhere else (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/empicap2.jpg) (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/empicap3.jpg) (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/empicap5.jpg) (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/empicap.jpg) (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/IMGP2219.jpg) (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/empicap1-1.jpg) Center Cap on Ebay: (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/racebug67/3e94_1.jpg) Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: stealth67vw on April 15, 2009, 07:29:08 am As a fellow machinist, I have to say nice machine work.
Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: speedwell on April 15, 2009, 11:59:05 am :o :o nice work chris i hope that pictures helped you ;)
fabs Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: roland on April 15, 2009, 12:06:51 pm wow that's nice!
Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: empicolector on April 15, 2009, 15:02:50 pm great work
Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: Dave Rosique on April 15, 2009, 15:39:40 pm Best looking caps I've ever seen Chris! Have you given any thought to doing a five spoke version as well? ~DR. Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 15, 2009, 15:45:34 pm Not too shabby at all.
Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on April 15, 2009, 15:49:57 pm Nice Work Slinger Caps Look Great Just need to get the Stickers Made On a Chrome Foil Back Ground like Original Now If I had A Set of 8 Spokes I would be Buying a Set Spacers look great to?So when you going to Make the 8 spoke round head lug nuts? and the Flat Head BRM lug nuts LOL
Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: SlingShot on April 15, 2009, 17:00:38 pm Thanks for all the Props guys! :)
So when you going to Make the 8 spoke round head lug nuts? and the Flat Head BRM lug nuts LOL These are on the "To Do List" Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 15, 2009, 17:02:40 pm That's a long list!! :)
Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: PIMPPRIDE on April 15, 2009, 17:06:00 pm those are very nice!
Anthony / ISP WEST Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: empicolector on April 15, 2009, 23:05:46 pm Thanks for all the Props guys! :) So when you going to Make the 8 spoke round head lug nuts? and the Flat Head BRM lug nuts LOL These are on the "To Do List" add me on the list Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: nlvtinman on April 16, 2009, 00:51:05 am What Beautiful work!
When time comes for you to make spacers and BRM lug nuts, add me to your list. Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: SlingShot on April 16, 2009, 04:12:12 am Best looking caps I've ever seen Chris Have you given any thought to doing a five spoke version as well? ~DR. I thought about it. Wanted to get these done first. I believe there is more of a need for the 4 ear center caps. Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: SlingShot on May 19, 2009, 17:48:22 pm Going to let a set go on ebay...Good Luck :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Center-Caps-For-Original-2-piece-Empi-8-Spoke-VW-Wheels_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a10Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem35a18f1438QQitemZ230343775288QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsellerpreviewZtrue (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Center-Caps-For-Original-2-piece-Empi-8-Spoke-VW-Wheels_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a10Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem35a18f1438QQitemZ230343775288QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsellerpreviewZtrue) Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: Antoine on June 16, 2009, 18:36:59 pm Very finest production from Arizona ! these caps are beautiful and now at home, and this is a pleasure to deal with Chris, thanks again ...
... now I'm looking for the rims ::) Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: Rick Meredith on June 16, 2009, 18:51:31 pm Sweet Chris! I may get a set of those myself!
Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: jdanet on August 22, 2014, 08:36:56 am Hello,
The center caps are they still available ? Regards, Cyril Title: Re: New Empi 8 Spoke Center Caps !!! Post by: Zach Gomulka on August 23, 2014, 02:41:17 am Would be best to PM him.
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