Someone commented on my wheels. They are EMPI 914 alloys. I found them here:
https://www.performanceplustir...j6DUF9BoCP7EQAvD_BwE
They are less expensive today than when I purchased them in the early 90's!
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I don't have same shoe fetish as Terri N. but my zero mile CMC has worn chrome Mangels, 914 Pedrinis, and then finally I found four 2L 914 Fuchs on Craigslist for $120. They were very dirty and had old cracked tires on them. Owner said they were in storage for at least 20+ years. I was shocked to find the required long special lug bolts were $9 each. Not sure how many hours I have in polishing them (5+ each) and they still aren't done. I used oven cleaner to remove anodizing. No rim rash - just a couple nicks to sand out. Original caps wouldn't clear rear nut or front wheel bearing covers but I got the tall polished aluminum billet caps from ISP and they work great.
Not sure how the Fuchs compare to Empi version. They are ET40 vs the Empi 35mm. I suspect stronger and lighter weight. The Empis are a good deal --- the OEM 2L wheels go for $200+
each now! I may sell mine and go with 5 bolt replica 911 Fuchs - and buy beer with profits!
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Nice job with the polish! I know how much time it takes. Ugh!