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Caravanshaka · 10-09-2009, 02:52 PM

*****UPDATE*****

6 months after the order date, Forgestar has now owned up to the issues. They sent a replacement set of wheels (which I got in flat black which I think would look better with white, and without pinstripe since I wasn't happy with the pinstripe durability), and we worked out a deal for me to purchase the original wheels at a discounted price so I can get them refinished and keep whichever set I like best.

The original wheels are at the powdercoater right now getting a Metallic Bronze finish. I am 99% sure I will keep the bronze ones and sell the brand new matte blacks.

My impressions: Initial impression of the finish is 10x better than the previous set of wheels. The color is consistent and looks great. I couldn't find any blemishes in the finish. the 19x11 wheel is just massive and makes you

Here are the pictures:

Now the bad news. UPS damaged one of the wheels. This was absolutely not forgestars fault, as there were 4 layers of packaging protecting the lip on each wheel. One box had damage to the box, the second layer of cardboard, the plastic lip protector, then the shrink wrap you see in the pictures. There was about a 1 inch long gash in the aluminum, of course on the face of the wheel. I contacted forgestar with pictures shortly after, and they got the ball rolling with UPS to cover the wheel with insurance and they will be sending me a replacement shortly.

so i wanted to give a small

to forgestar for finally owning up to the issues. Some may consider it too little too late, but in the end they did prove to me that they do have a quality product somewhere in there, and although it did take 6 months to get it all worked out, they did replace the wheels.

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Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	***UPDATE*** 6 months after the order date, Forgestar has now owned up to the issues. They sent a replacement set of wheels (which I got in flat black which I think would look better with white, and without pinstripe since I wasn't happy with the pinstripe durability), and we worked out a deal for me to purchase the original wheels at a discounted price so I can get them refinished and keep whichever set I like best. The original wheels are at the powdercoater right now getting a Metallic Bronze finish. I am 99% sure I will keep the bronze ones and sell the brand new matte blacks. My impressions: Initial impression of the finish is 10x better than the previous set of wheels. The color is consistent and looks great. I couldn't find any blemishes in the finish. the 19x11 wheel is just massive and makes you Here are the pictures: Now the bad news. UPS damaged one of the wheels. This was absolutely not forgestars fault, as there were 4 layers of packaging protecting the lip on each wheel. One box had damage to the box, the second layer of cardboard, the plastic lip protector, then the shrink wrap you see in the pictures. There was about a 1 inch long gash in the aluminum, of course on the face of the wheel. I contacted forgestar with pictures shortly after, and they got the ball rolling with UPS to cover the wheel with insurance and they will be sending me a replacement shortly. so i wanted to give a small to forgestar for finally owning up to the issues. Some may consider it too little too late, but in the end they did prove to me that they do have a quality product somewhere in there, and although it did take 6 months to get it all worked out, they did replace the wheels. __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole. Last edited by Caravanshaka; 12-04-2009 at 09:42 AM.