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Old 04-04-2013, 11:37 AM   #1
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techart wheels real or replicas?

I'm looking at some wheels which the owner says are authentic techart and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what symbols/markings are on them. I believe they're called formula 1 (the older cast ones). Thanks.

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I'm looking at some wheels which the owner says are authentic techart and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what symbols/markings are on them. I believe they're called formula 1 (the older cast ones). Thanks.
Regardless for whether they're real or knock-ofs, the Techart wheel that you're referring to is the heaviest cast wheel known to mankind. Not recommended.
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Old 04-04-2013, 12:01 PM   #3
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ouch! that matters to me. My 2001 S came with heavy wheels as is (2001 Porsche Sport Design 2- piece cast) and I want ultra-light ones next! Thanks for the tip Johnny
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ouch! that matters to me. My 2001 S came with heavy wheels as is (2001 Porsche Sport Design 2- piece cast) and I want ultra-light ones next! Thanks for the tip Johnny
Do a search and you'll see just how heavy. Like 40lbs or something.
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Old 04-04-2013, 02:59 PM   #5
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they are very heavy but they look very nice

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they are very heavy but they look very nice

They do look good !
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i did weigh the rear wheel and it was 34 pounds. these are the reps.
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i did weigh the rear wheel and it was 34 pounds. these are the reps.
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i don't mind the lead shoes when i got the Johnny D. funky monkey pump'en !
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i don't mind the lead shoes when i got the Johnny D. funky monkey pump'en !
Is it safe to assume that you received it ok ?

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