darren, what seats do you have in your R-replica?
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darren, what seats do you have in your R-replica?
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Would be curious to hear from Harvey on this, as I've always wondered about the above on 6R and 7R wheels—I can't remember seeing a photo of either without clear anodized on the faces of the petals. My take has been that the later 7s, 8s, 9s, and 15s in "racing finishes" are only clear anodized (over polished alloy) on the lips and rough anodized on the spoke faces with black inlays, while the 6R and 7R still had polished/clear on the spoke faces—so the "racing finish" on these was either the standard finish or on rare occasions "black paint delete." Here to learn, and have always been curious about this.
Nice looking wheels and tires, Darren! Would love to hear more about your take on the handling and ride characteristics of the CN36s and CR6ZZs. I'm currently on the hardest compound Avons, and have been thinking about the P6000s or CN36s. It's great that we have a few choices now...
Darren
72T 2.5 RHD - http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l-Street-Racer - http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...p?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E LHD - http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...p?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0 RHD...to 74 3.0RS - http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...?147548-Flares
Early 911S Registry #2325
DDK #601
...I do believe you're correct Stout, my understanding is that the racing finish only came about on the later racing cars which is why I guess it's more commonly known as an RSR finish......For me it was purely a visual thing, totally wrong on Deep 6 and 7R's but then there's not much 'correct' with my car so I get to do as I please and do think they look pretty damn cool .....would still love to know why/how the racing came about?
Cheers,
Darren
72T 2.5 RHD - http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l-Street-Racer - http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...p?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E LHD - http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...p?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0 RHD...to 74 3.0RS - http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...?147548-Flares
Early 911S Registry #2325
DDK #601
We are indeed lucky now to have a broader choice of tire......in all honestly I would never have switched from Avons, three sets in and have loved every single mile, however I switched from Michelin XWX's to CN36's on my 2.4E, 185/70's all round, and boy did I notice a difference....I posted this elsewhere at the time...
.....I've only done a few hundred miles on the wider CN36 in the Mongrel, the performance difference was less noticeable compared against Avons and didn't have the same 'wow' factor as my initial impression. I'd say the CN36 has a softer sidewall and generally feels a little softer all round with a bit more slip which some may prefer but still has amazing overall grip. I'd say it's a more general road focused tire overall. Both wonderful rubber, my preference is still Avon but that could change as I get to know the CN36 more.Originally Posted by Darren65
HTH.
Cheers,
Darren
72T 2.5 RHD - http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l-Street-Racer - http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...p?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E LHD - http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/vie...p?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0 RHD...to 74 3.0RS - http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...?147548-Flares
Early 911S Registry #2325
DDK #601
I have a pair of Fuchs 9" x15" dated 6/72. As far as I know these were used on a competition 911 and then stored for around 30 years. The "petals" (spokes) were not polished or indeed had any texture. They were dull grey in colour and were anodised. The petals had fine concentric scratch marks on them which appear to have been as a result of finishing with a large and coarse 'polishing' mop the diameter of the inside of the wheel. This feature is also present on a pair of 7" x 15" I have dated 12/72. My guess is that Fuchs did not have the ability to economically polish the face of the petals. (There may be evidence to the contrary). If my assumption is correct the current method by some of lightly texturing the petals to make them dull on appearance is not "correct".
If you could show us some pictures that would be great. Thanks
Cees
Too late Cees. I have started a restoration on the wheels.