Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...

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Jun 6, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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So you got one sitting in your closet or attic?

Would actually like 2 to complete a set...

Must have # 10017890 stamped on back...

Thanks!
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Jun 6, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
why not get joaos or u want original?
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Jun 6, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
I was at the first Southern Knights in GA... where there was one of Joao's caps....
I remember someone saying, "let's see how it lasts in the GA heat"... and I thought they said it got soft.... Then I asked about this again, no one seemed to remember...
So I'm not sure if this happened or he used a different material, the piece I saw was nice (and current pics too), has anyone had experience with them and heat?

Rafael
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Jun 6, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
i do not, but i cant see a problem because he got good reviews...if he had problems i think many people would say something and not call his the best, however if you want original, hubcaps.com sell thems or look out on ebay, you can get a set fairly cheap 200-250, avoid the fiberglass ones with the wire on the back
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Jun 6, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
I sent Joao an email asking about this and am asking a few people I trust that were there too and will update soon..
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Jun 6, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
awesome....joaos a good guy and will give you honest answer...i cant see there being a problem cause then the kr noses would all have issues
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Jun 6, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
I didn't think the caps were fiberglass, I thought they were some kind of plastic...

Rafael
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Jun 6, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
originals are, joaos are fiberglass
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Jun 10, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Re: Wanted 15" Turbocast Hubcap...
Per Joao, as noted earlier, they are plastic, not fiberglass.
He stated, that yes, there is a problem with them heating up, and allowing clips to bend, then possibly loose a cap, and he is working on another material (harder plastic) to test them... Others I've asked chimed in and noted same issues...

Rafael
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