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Old 02-11-05, 01:01 PM
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imho they are all very good stuff and good quality. yes the wald is super expensive, imho a bit overpried, but you get the brand name as well

for the work vs amistad. don't quote me (i have never owned them before) but my friend who has gotten before brands before, say that both are awesome but the works are a tad better in the quality. again i am just quoting my good friend's comment
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Originally Posted by Smoothride


WOW Great pictures, I've also been wheel shopping for my Silver LS430 and was looking for a dish type wheel, It appears that Wald, Amistad, and Work all have a pretty similar styled wheel. Does anyone have any opinions as to the price vs qualtiy equation? If I think correctly, Wald will be the priciest at $4000 a set, then Work at about $3000 and finally Amistad at around $2400 for a 19",depending on options, finish ect.... Does this sound about right??

Any opinions?? They are all so similar..

Any opinions as to machined, polish or chrome??
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Awesome- please post pics of your car dumped! As for wheel finish- it really depends on your style and the color of your car. If you have a black car with some small chrome accents (like the SC430 mirrors are, or window trim...) then I would go with a black wheel with a polished lip (im a sucker for that look.)

The Work Machine finish is very nice- for example, look at the Euroline SL- it has Works "machined" type finish ( i forget the catchy name they gave it...)


Some say its one of the best finishes in the industry (I will be finding out in 8 weeks - keep it on the D/L)
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Originally Posted by Smoothride


WOW Great pictures, I've also been wheel shopping for my Silver LS430 and was looking for a dish type wheel, It appears that Wald, Amistad, and Work all have a pretty similar styled wheel. Does anyone have any opinions as to the price vs qualtiy equation? If I think correctly, Wald will be the priciest at $4000 a set, then Work at about $3000 and finally Amistad at around $2400 for a 19",depending on options, finish ect.... Does this sound about right??

Any opinions?? They are all so similar..

Any opinions as to machined, polish or chrome??
My RSpec 680 hight controller just came in maybe this weekend I'll be low riding....

they ARE similiar, it really depends on your preferrence. Qualitywise, Japan's service is world famous, so no need to worry. If you got a Silver car, then I will recommend Silver Polished, but if you like bling bling style, add some $ and you can get Chrome.
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they ARE similiar, it really depends on your preferrence. Qualitywise, Japan's service is world famous, so no need to worry. If you got a Silver car, then I will recommend Silver Polished, but if you like bling bling style, add some $ and you can get Chrome.

real picture - silver polished
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real picture - silver polished

Personally I think Type F design will lead Japan's VIP market for the next 2 years
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Originally Posted by DXC
Personally I think Type F design will lead Japan's VIP market for the next 2 years

Here is photoshoped picture
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Originally Posted by DXC
Here is photoshoped picture

This sample Type F is made in wood
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Originally Posted by DXC
This sample Type F is made in wood

Black has been a trend in the US market; therefore, in 2005, we made our new Type S (to be available in April) of course, it's available in Silver and Chrome as well
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DXC,

1 - Can you photoshop a polished dish on a silve LS430

2 - Are Dish Type Amistad wheels available with out the rivets

3 - Can I get a silver instead of a black center cap on the wheel

I like the other styles that you have shown, but I think the Dish Type will always be a classic

Thanks, I appreciate the help.
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Originally Posted by Smoothride
DXC,

1 - Can you photoshop a polished dish on a silve LS430

2 - Are Dish Type Amistad wheels available with out the rivets

3 - Can I get a silver instead of a black center cap on the wheel

I like the other styles that you have shown, but I think the Dish Type will always be a classic

Thanks, I appreciate the help.

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