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• Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 14:38:20 EDT
  ...plus if you are lucky, you might find a set of the forged Fuchs audi alloys, they are used on the offroad rally turbo...
• Re: Looking for old Porsche rim in the Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:47:32 -0700
  ...This is also a good way to confirm if it's a real Fuchs wheel or a copy. The most common copy was made...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:20:07 EDT
  ...I know that the reason I can probably go this fast is because I have Porsche Fuchs alloys with ZR rated tires on it...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:19:08 -0400
  ...I am using 15"X8" Porsche Fuchs are et23 front and back. I >would have liked to use 7's in front but had...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:53:58 +0100
  ...I am using 15"X8" Porsche Fuchs are et23 front and back. I > would have liked to use 7's in front but had...
• Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 22:11:55 EST
  ...EVEHART33@AOL.COM writes: << Used to have a 61 Westy w/Fuchs alloys. Had a 71 balljoint/disk brake frontend (same bolt pattern as...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 14:06:55 EST
  ...on mine i run the special edition Fuchs Turbo Quattro wheels, and they have a rounded inner lip, different from the 6 spoke turbo...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 15:30:00 -0700
  ...I can probably go this fast is because I have Porsche > Fuchs > alloys with ZR rated tires on it. That gave be at least...
• Re: Looking for old Porsche rim in the Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:48:42 -0700
  ...This is also a good way to confirm if it's a real Fuchs wheel or a > copy. The most common copy was made...
• Re: im lucky to be alive....
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 18:25:38 -0600
  ...wear your seatbelts, they really DO work!! chris "Ex" '84 audi 5000s turbo , sapphire, w/ grey/tan leather AT, and "Fuchs" wheels need any...
• WAS: Engine Conversion Transmissions NOW: Wheel adapters
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:22:23 EST
  ...For example; If you buy a nice set of 15" Porsche Fuchs, they will set you back $500 on the average -- USED. Add the...
• Re: Getting a Handle on the Handling of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 09:16:44 -0400
  ...I am using 15"X8" Porsche Fuchs are et23 front and back. > I > > would have liked to use 7's in front but had...
• Re: Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 18:31:27 EDT
  ...1987 GL -- Porsche Fuchs re-drilled to fit. ET23 15X8 1982 GL -- Mercedes ET23 steel rims 15X6.5 1990 16" Syncro Double Cab -- ET30...
• Re: Vanagons Every where!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:43:22 -0700
  ...I'm the blue 88GL w/ now steel rims (used to be fuchs). Wave and I'll wave back! -chris On Oct 30, 2007...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 02:17:43 -0500
  ...I know > that the reason I can probably go this fast is because I have Porsche Fuchs > alloys with ZR rated tires on it...
• Re: Mercedes rims...I have a question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:27:27 -0800
  ...I have 15 X 8 rdrilled Porsche Fuchs at ET23 on my 2wd GL with a 2+ inch lower springs. Works fine. I also...
• Re: Are Audi wheels unsafe on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 01:05:47 EDT
  ...except the audi Fuchs alloys... those are forged.. hard to find tho.. strong as hell..they were used on the rally quattros.. chris
• Re: Looking for 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:34:07 -0400
  ...I have several rims (and Audi 17", Audi 18", and several Fuchs from a 911), but I'm on the east coast. East coast...
• How to mount audi 5000 turbo wheels on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:03:05 EST
  ...there was a multi spoked (Ronal) style used on the '81-'83 5000 gas turbos, and a 5 spoke (Fuchs) style used on the...
• Re: speaking of POLO
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 01:32:51 +0100
  ...English for the german word Fuchs, maybe wrongly referring to the town of VWs HQ, Wolfsburg. Lupo: Italian for wolf, referring to the town...
• Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:05:51 -0700
  ...plus if you are lucky, you might find a set of the forged Fuchs audi > alloys, they are used on the offroad rally turbo...
• Re: Looking for old Porsche rim in the Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:35:10 -0700
  ...those Fuchs rims are available in 14", > 15" and I think 16" sizes, and a variety of widths. > > You could also check with Porsche...
• Wheel Weight
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 13:44:57 -0400
  ...Do you think it's better to go with a 15" rim (a Porsche forged Fuchs alloy so that they bend not break under...
• Re: New 5x112 Wheels from EMPI
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:11:11 -0700
  ...By machinist retired so thought about > using > the Fuchs repros. If only they were wider... > > > > Regards, > > BenT
• Re: Are Audi wheels unsafe on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 12:55:05 EDT
  ...There's a brand called Maxwheel which to the casual observer looks like the Fuchs. I have a quick way of testing them. Oh...
• Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:36:51 -0700
  ...Ronal and Fuchs were two of the manufacturers whose wheels bear the vw-AUDI marks. Do the 20sp 15" 5000tq wheels meet Venango T3...
• Re: Vanagons Every where!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:09:18 -0700
  ...I'm the blue 88GL w/ now > steel rims (used to be fuchs). Wave and I'll wave back! > > -chris > > On Oct 30, 2007...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:00:41 -0500
  ...I can probably go this fast is because I have > Porsche Fuchs > alloys with ZR rated tires on it. That gave be at least...
• audi wheels on vanagon, was Re: Call for .Actual Vehicle Weight info / all years
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:31:34 EST
  ...in fact, the "Fuchs" wheels that were offered as an option on the '86-'88 audi 5000TQ are Forged...and they use them for...
• Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:25:52 -0700
  ...Ronal and Fuchs were two of the manufacturers whose >> wheels bear the vw-AUDI marks. Do the 20sp 15" 5000tq wheels meet >> Venango T3...
• Re: Will these wheels fit?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 17:44:06 -0700
  ...I currently have on my vans: > > 1987 GL -- Porsche Fuchs re-drilled to fit. ET23 15X8 > 1982 GL -- Mercedes ET23 steel rims 15X6.5...
• Audi Turbo wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  01 Feb 97 03:42:01 EST
  ...turbos), a "BBS" mesh style ('89-'91turbos), and a 5 spoke "Fuchs" wheel ('87-'91 turbos). The last 2 are hard to find. If...
• Re: Lowering an 85'
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:07:44 EST
  ...With this set-up and 205/60/15 tires of redrilled Porsche Fuchs, the front tire is just tucked under the upper fender line...
• Nice day at the coast...but blown shift linkage.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 10:48:07 -0700
  ...The dahlia garden is amazing this time of year, and the fuchsia and begonia house was absolutely intense. I've never seen it so...
• Re: Vanagon/Porsche Project Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 15:38:57 -0700
  ...They did in fact make 14" Fuchs for the Luxus 911E, so those earlier parts with the spindles/hubs/brakes would allow stock 14...
• Re: Vanagon/Porsche Project Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 07:03:41 +1200
  ...They did in fact make 14" Fuchs for the >Luxus 911E, so those earlier parts with the spindles/hubs/brakes would >allow stock 14...
• Re: Nice day at the coast...but blown shift linkage.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 11:01:14 -0700
  ...The gardens were wonderful as always. > The dahlia garden is amazing this time of year, and the fuchsia and > begonia house was absolutely intense...
• Re: Wheel strength , cast vs forged, TUV
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:44:23 -0700
  ...Ronal and Fuchs were two of the manufacturers > whose > >> wheels bear the vw-AUDI marks. Do the 20sp 15" 5000tq wheels meet > >> Venango T3...
• Re: modern wheels & tires: some thoughts and many questions
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:08:12 +0100
  ...ride rough. >> (7) Any thoughts on the use of wheel adapters? (Fuchs wheels have a >> different bolt pattern, so adapters would be needed) > >Adapters...
• Re: audi wheels on vanagon, was Re: Call for .Actual Vehicle Weight info / all years
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:55:49 -0800
  ...in fact, the "Fuchs" > wheels that were offered as an option on the '86-'88 audi 5000TQ are > Forged...and they use them for...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 00:05:09 -0600
  ...some ShortCuts ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutting_fluid http://www.fuchslubricants.com/water-soluble http://www.ashburnchemical.com/soluble-oils.html & in most...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 07:41:11 -0500
  ...some ShortCuts ~ > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutting_fluid > > http://www.fuchslubricants.com/water-soluble > > http://www.ashburnchemical.com/soluble-oils.html > > & in most...
• Re: Coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:09:44 -0500
  ...some ShortCuts ~ > > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutting_fluid > > > > http://www.fuchslubricants.com/water-soluble > > > > http://www.ashburnchemical.com/soluble-oils.html > > > > & in most...
• Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:57:00 -0400
  ...I have some older Porsche Fuchs alloys but I'm also needing a GOOD, CLEAN, running 2.1 WBX so if you're doing...
• Re: Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:35:51 -0700
  ...I have some older > Porsche Fuchs alloys but I'm also needing a GOOD, CLEAN, running 2.1 WBX > so > if you're doing...