"Warning" Kranson Forged Lies, Scam, BS

SlammedS550 · 03-17-2011, 11:51 AM

I know this guy, This guy is a piece of ****. He finally got evicted from his shop and he is starting another shop using someone else's name in another location.

Hes goes to shops such as 360 Forged and another wheel shops, and he buys the damaged/used lips and he repaints them and sells them to his customers as "new".

Hes known for selling counterfeit wheels too.

He goes on eBay by "TheForgedCollection" and "WheelSex", he also tells people his name is Carl

Gst20psi · 03-29-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SlammedS550

I know this guy, This guy is a piece of ****. He finally got evicted from his shop and he is starting another shop using someone else's name in another location.

Hes goes to shops such as 360 Forged and another wheel shops, and he buys the damaged/used lips and he repaints them and sells them to his customers as "new".

Hes known for selling counterfeit wheels too.

He goes on eBay by "TheForgedCollection" and "WheelSex", he also tells people his name is Carl

I got burned by this guy as well, on some Corvette rims. Ive been to his old shop but I would like to find out where he is now. If you know can you PM me?
Here is my thread about him
Anyone else buy 360 rims from Carlos from forgedcollection.com ? - Corvette Forum

Isamu · 03-29-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by radek7633

good to know, I'm not going there for any products!

I had this happen to me a few years ago... lost 600 bucks for a body kit that never was delivered, same BS.

on what kind of car?

SlammedS550 · 03-30-2011, 12:20 PM

Guys beware, kranson forged is now strasse forged. Look up the two companies, same address, same everything !!

bullitt5897 · 03-30-2011, 02:37 PM

Kranson is not Strasse Forged... Chris Carrillo owns and operates Strasse Forged. All of my customer orders and my orders have all been ahead of scheduled and arrived early!!! Quality is that of HRE in design, weight, & finish. Customer Service is the best I have ever experienced.

flashburn · 03-30-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SlammedS550

Guys beware, kranson forged is now strasse forged. Look up the two companies, same address, same everything !!

How about instead of telling us they are the same and to "look them up" you provide us with some links?

bullitt5897 · 03-30-2011, 04:30 PM

Kranson forged went out of business and their location was closed for months. Chris and his partners chose to pick up the old kranson location due to the fact it was already set up for what they wanted to do when they wanted to moved their business to that location.

Their is no proof of this accusation except one mans delusions!!! SlammedS550 dont slam a company's name without having actual facts! There are no facts just slander and accusations. SlammedS550 I have notified Strasse Forged's owner and he will be making an account to put this B.S. to rest! If I were you I would Apologize and retract your statements or delete your thread... NO FACTS to this ACCUSATION!

metz · 03-30-2011, 04:51 PM

Having bought wheels from Strasse I can honestly say that it was one of the best purchase experiences ive had. My wheels were custom ordered and came in ahead of schedule. I was sent pictures of the wheels throughout the entire process and kept in contact. All of my questions were answered quickly and I didnt have any of the unanswered calls or PM's like ive had from other people. I dont know who is who but I can vouche for Strasse as someone who has purchased their products.

bullitt5897 · 03-30-2011, 05:08 PM

I personally kept Brandon up to date on his wheels through the entire build process! the second the status of his wheels changed I called or picture texted him the new updates! Thats one of the great advantages of buying strasse forged you get to see every step of your wheels being made. Have questions we answer them for you when you ask! Not only that but I give all my customers my personal cell phone number and I answer every call I receive!!! How many business owners do that?

@ Brandon I would love to see a review and pics on your buying experience and wheels.

Mike

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2011, 05:10 PM

We should be talking about how Branson, MO is a wonderful vacation destination instead.

SFChris · 03-30-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SlammedS550

I know this guy, This guy is a piece of ****. He finally got evicted from his shop and he is starting another shop using someone else's name in another location.

Hes goes to shops such as 360 Forged and another wheel shops, and he buys the damaged/used lips and he repaints them and sells them to his customers as "new".

Hes known for selling counterfeit wheels too.

He goes on eBay by "TheForgedCollection" and "WheelSex", he also tells people his name is Carl

You stated yourself he got evicted from the building he was in. Why do you think we are now there and how we got that building? I will professionally take this with a grain of salt, but please do some research before you start rumors.

To update the facts in this thread too... Here's what I wrote in the thread made by SlammedS550 directed to Strasse Forged.

TO SET THIS STRAIGHT

This is Chris, one of the owners of Strasse Forged.

Strasse Forged has nothing to do with any other company. Never has. Not only do we have a facility in Ca, we now have one in South Florida too. None of our employees have ever even worked for any other wheel company either. We are extremely picky about who works for us, we don't like the guys that tend to hop around from company to company so we stay away from that.

Funny thing is, yes we now have the building Kranson/HDM used to have. I wont state why we have it since its not my place to put anyone else's private business out there, but yea its ours now. No they have nothing to do with us, never will.

About the quality, Ill keep it professional and not put other wheel companies "quality" out there either. But we don't cut any corners, no matter how much more it brings our cost up. Not to mention fully test each of our designs in every size before releasing them to the public, UNLIKE OTHER GUYS I KNOW ABOUT. Please be my guest and do some research on us to see that I can happily say there is not one unhappy customer since we opened our doors. Lol I am extremely picky about everything that has to do with us, especially our quality and customer service. I even inspect every set before they ship out myself!

Once again check facts before posting false statements.

Thanks
Chris

eastwest2300 · 10-27-2011, 11:55 AM

Dude, that sucks.. forget carlos, and his company.

BLUESLATE · 06-13-2012, 04:51 PM

This guy Carlos just PM'd me this morning... smh...

"Hey Blue

This is Carlos from Kranson Forged. I was made aware of some of your post against my person and my business. Please give me a call @ 786-991-9200 or email info@kransonforged.com. I will like to discuss your position on all this. I am not aware that we had any sort of dealings in the past and will like to clear this up.

Thanks
Carlos R."

Maybe he wants me to call him so he can yell at me? After to over 2 years of this post? lol

KRANSONFORGED · 06-14-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUESLATE

This guy Carlos just PM'd me this morning... smh...

"Hey Blue

This is Carlos from Kranson Forged. I was made aware of some of your post against my person and my business. Please give me a call @ 786-991-9200 or email info@kransonforged.com. I will like to discuss your position on all this. I am not aware that we had any sort of dealings in the past and will like to clear this up.

Thanks
Carlos R."

Maybe he wants me to call him so he can yell at me? After to over 2 years of this post? lol

So this guy Blueslate PM'd me back this morning......smh

his quote and my answer below....... Blue I had to help I hope is fine that I posted this myself.

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Originally Posted by KRANSONFORGED

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUESLATE

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRANSONFORGED

Here it is.
"Warning" Kranson Forged Lies, Scam, BS

And here is the thread of a person who joined the forum to talk non sense. Which i have also flagged.
Guys beware! Kranson forged is now strasse forged

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUESLATE

Quote:

Originally Posted by KRANSONFORGED

Hey Blue

This is Carlos from Kranson Forged. I was made aware of some of your post against my person and my business. Please give me a call @ 786-991-9200 or email info@kransonforged.com. I will like to discuss your position on all this. I am not aware that we had any sort of dealings in the past and will like to clear this up.

Thanks
Carlos R.

Please send me a link on which thread you are referrig to.

So you've sent me a PM about a post I made over TWO years ago? Why now? It doesn't make any sense. Completely POINTLESS.

And I don't know why you've mentioned about Strasse Forged, but I can careless about that company nor yours.

And no, I won't be calling you or emailing you.

I understand what you mean about the time its been since you posted what ever you posted. Regardless of the time I was reaching out to you and wanted to make sure you are not just a fanboy posting randomness which you have no part off. Obviously you fall under the fanboy category since you have absolutely no dealings with me as a person or KRANSON FORGED and not to mention that you go on the threads ( mind you 2 year plus old threads like you told me) and post our private conversation and my personal information. This speaks volumes about the type of person you are. I thought simply we can both be men and converse over the matter. If you are capable of doing so the offer still stands for you to contact me.

Oh BTW, dont worry I promise not to yell.

RandyD · 06-14-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Carno

ALWAYS get a receipt.

03-30-2011, 02:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Kranson is not Strasse Forged... Chris Carrillo owns and operates Strasse Forged. All of my customer orders and my orders have all been ahead of scheduled and arrived early!!! Quality is that of HRE in design, weight, & finish. Customer Service is the best I have ever experienced. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-30-2011, 04:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Kranson forged went out of business and their location was closed for months. Chris and his partners chose to pick up the old kranson location due to the fact it was already set up for what they wanted to do when they wanted to moved their business to that location. Their is no proof of this accusation except one mans delusions!!! SlammedS550 dont slam a company's name without having actual facts! There are no facts just slander and accusations. SlammedS550 I have notified Strasse Forged's owner and he will be making an account to put this B.S. to rest! If I were you I would Apologize and retract your statements or delete your thread... NO FACTS to this ACCUSATION! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-30-2011, 05:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I personally kept Brandon up to date on his wheels through the entire build process! the second the status of his wheels changed I called or picture texted him the new updates! Thats one of the great advantages of buying strasse forged you get to see every step of your wheels being made. Have questions we answer them for you when you ask! Not only that but I give all my customers my personal cell phone number and I answer every call I receive!!! How many business owners do that? @ Brandon I would love to see a review and pics on your buying experience and wheels. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-30-2011, 05:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	We should be talking about how Branson, MO is a wonderful vacation destination instead. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-27-2011, 11:55 AM	#27 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,974 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Dude, that sucks.. forget carlos, and his company. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

03-17-2011, 11:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
SlammedS550 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 3 Drives: 08 S550 AMG Rep Power: 14	I know this guy, This guy is a piece of ****. He finally got evicted from his shop and he is starting another shop using someone else's name in another location. Hes goes to shops such as 360 Forged and another wheel shops, and he buys the damaged/used lips and he repaints them and sells them to his customers as "new". Hes known for selling counterfeit wheels too. He goes on eBay by "TheForgedCollection" and "WheelSex", he also tells people his name is Carl

03-30-2011, 12:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
SlammedS550 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 3 Drives: 08 S550 AMG Rep Power: 14	Guys beware, kranson forged is now strasse forged. Look up the two companies, same address, same everything !!

03-30-2011, 04:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 15	Having bought wheels from Strasse I can honestly say that it was one of the best purchase experiences ive had. My wheels were custom ordered and came in ahead of schedule. I was sent pictures of the wheels throughout the entire process and kept in contact. All of my questions were answered quickly and I didnt have any of the unanswered calls or PM's like ive had from other people. I dont know who is who but I can vouche for Strasse as someone who has purchased their products.

06-13-2012, 04:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 16	This guy Carlos just PM'd me this morning... smh... "Hey Blue This is Carlos from Kranson Forged. I was made aware of some of your post against my person and my business. Please give me a call @ 786-991-9200 or email info@kransonforged.com. I will like to discuss your position on all this. I am not aware that we had any sort of dealings in the past and will like to clear this up. Thanks Carlos R." Maybe he wants me to call him so he can yell at me? After to over 2 years of this post? lol __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

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