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Old 04-27-11, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
you guys spend WAYYYYYYYYYY to much on rims....... looking good though
under $4500 for brand new 3 piece wheels, I thought was a good deal considering the ADV1 Concave stuff is well over $6500 for wheels alone

and to me its about being different even if it costs me a bit more. Wheels make the BIGGEST statement about your car.
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Originally Posted by SmokeyGS
under $4500 for brand new 3 piece wheels, I thought was a good deal
i didnt say it was a bad deal....i just simply said you guys spend WAY to much on your rims
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Are these any special material? I know a machinists maybe he can cut and make me my own design rim. Anyone know the specs on materials and the durability if it's just a billet aluminum block?

Thanks,
Joel
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Originally Posted by JDMJNKY
Are these any special material? I know a machinists maybe he can cut and make me my own design rim. Anyone know the specs on materials and the durability if it's just a billet aluminum block?

Thanks,
Joel
Wheels are cut out of 6061-T6 aluminum disk (forging), which is aerospace grade material
Old 04-27-11, 03:04 PM
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those are some siick F'n wheels, congrats !!!!!
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f***yourwheels.com



HI J!
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Man. I love those wheels.
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Originally Posted by SmokeyGS
Damn you! but look what I have.



i actually received a email from j at like 10am this morning with the same pics plus one more lol
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finally! see someone here rocking these rims! can't wait to see the finale
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Originally Posted by AMSMIKE
f***yourwheels.com



HI J!
Hehehehehe!! Hi Mike

Shhhhhh just let it happen
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Originally Posted by sinistervr
i actually received a email from j at like 10am this morning with the same pics plus one more lol
Hahaha, he got em from me Im direct with Terrence in Cali.
Cant wait for them to get here!

Btw need those RCAs
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Originally Posted by SmokeyGS
Hehehehehe!! Hi Mike

Shhhhhh just let it happen
4 sure bro!
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Originally Posted by SmokeyGS
Hahaha, he got em from me Im direct with Terrence in Cali.
Cant wait for them to get here!

Btw need those RCAs
yea, t sent them to me as well.. he keeps me updated. i know one of the wheels will be here today for photo shoot..
and i have the rca. i told you
i need some short metal valve stems!
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they are really "proud" of their concave wheels...I asked for a quote and they quoted me 9600...pshh...not
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Originally Posted by sinistervr
yea, t sent them to me as well.. he keeps me updated. i know one of the wheels will be here today for photo shoot..
and i have the rca. i told you
i need some short metal valve stems!
I have shorty metal valve stems, you have RCA's.. win win


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