te37 replicas

kdo2milger · 11-27-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

Some of those are nice, but I still think bronze is my choice for the pearl white. I also think a polished lip or any lip always gives the impression of a smaller wheel, which I don't want. I have been looking at the Forgestars powdercoated bronze or these rep's (I know the history of Forgestar's color and customer issues, so with powdercoating them I avoid one of their issues).

i hope you read caravans story on his forgestar saga...

speedworks · 11-27-2009, 04:44 PM

I've been following it from the beginning. I have had my car since Jan and have been on this site since then, I just don't post as much. Unfortunately, I visit it too much each day

My take on it, is they got too big for their britches - if you search the internet, you see them on all kinds of cars, and my guess is they couldn't keep up with the demand - and many (including caravan, suffered from it). But, those wheels are damn sexy, and cheap. Reminds me of my old e46.

kdo2milger · 11-27-2009, 04:54 PM

they look good on the bm'r...

i didnt even know rota existed till today

so i may persue my wheels for x-mas afterall

kdo2milger · 11-27-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

I've been following it from the beginning. I have had my car since Jan and have been on this site since then, I just don't post as much. Unfortunately, I visit it too much each day

My take on it, is they got too big for their britches - if you search the internet, you see them on all kinds of cars, and my guess is they couldn't keep up with the demand - and many (including caravan, suffered from it). But, those wheels are damn sexy, and cheap. Reminds me of my old e46.

these look good on the bm'r too...

speedworks · 11-27-2009, 05:36 PM

Yeah, those were CSL replicas (Euro E46 specific wheels), before forgestar's time. Rota has been around for some time. They are big with the Subie guys. When I had a speed shop I used to sell them, and overall they had good designs (replicates of many) and most customers enjoyed them; I personally never knew anyone who had a problem with them.

kdo2milger · 11-27-2009, 05:39 PM

thats encouraging...

they look good and are priced fair...

speedworks · 11-27-2009, 05:47 PM

Yeah, but they have limited size 19s (or 20s) and colors for our cars.

kdo2milger · 11-27-2009, 05:53 PM

i really wanted the dpt's but they only have them in 18's...

Kastley85891 · 11-27-2009, 10:16 PM

Can vouch for the customer service at 'wheeldude' as stated above they were once 'Subiedude' they continue to supply a lot to the Subaru crowd, funny the same 'dont put cheap crap on your car' posts usually follow related threads on other boards.
They are worth a call if your exact requirement not seen on there web page, they can source 1 offs and update pretty regularly.

kdo2milger · 11-27-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891

Can vouch for the customer service at 'wheeldude' as stated above they were once 'Subiedude' they continue to supply a lot to the Subaru crowd, funny the same 'dont put cheap crap on your car' posts usually follow related threads on other boards.
They are worth a call if your exact requirement not seen on there web page, they can source 1 offs and update pretty regularly.

ya, i emailed them on some 19" dpt's...

Mike@Blackline · 11-27-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerafian

*Sigh*..I expect to see people excited about those on the 350 forums..but not here...

Dont worry...once you curb it, a rock hits them, hit a pothole, or something hard in the road you will relize why you should have gone with the REAL thing lol

I guess unless you baught your 370 and making less then 30k a year..barely able to make the payments then I can understand, I was there the first 2 years I had my 350.

I should also mention this, you can get a set of TE's in near perfect condition if you go over to the 350z forums for cheap. People always sell used sets for around $2500 with tires around 60% tread.

ive talked to the shop distributing these. they are 350z specific, they arent universal wheels. the hub bore, offsets, etc are all intended for one particular car (they have an e46 and e92 fitment also).
they seem to be of good quality according to the guys, we are going to sample a set or two and then see how it goes from there. they do have have JWL VIA stamps, and the company backing them is awesome so far in terms of service.

statements like the above quoted statement are ignorant in terms of money. Even used, id be hard pressed to spend 2500 on tires and wheels. it is well within my means, but if i was making double what im making now, i still wouldnt spend that much. saying high quality replicas are not worthy and should be avoided is like saying Levi jeans should be avoided because True Religion or Diesel jeans cost more even though they do the same job. For those DDing and not hardcore tracking or xcrossing, who cares? is that extra money worth getting a few extra guys wet in their pants at a car meet? just my thoughts

Zerafian · 11-28-2009, 11:12 AM

Ignorance has nothing to do with my $2500 for rims statement. Some people dont actually know you can go to the private sales section on my350z.com and find DOZENS of nice brand, attractive rims for HALF the damn price.

vortrex · 11-28-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerafian

Ignorance has nothing to do with my $2500 for rims statement. Some people dont actually know you can go to the private sales section on my350z.com and find DOZENS of nice brand, attractive rims for HALF the damn price.

can you show me these links? I don't see them. I would love to buy a set at half price.

chuckd05 · 11-28-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerafian

Ignorance has nothing to do with my $2500 for rims statement. Some people dont actually know you can go to the private sales section on my350z.com and find DOZENS of nice brand, attractive rims for HALF the damn price.

the 350z's rear offset isnt exactly what we need on the 370 but it can do... there was a set of te37s that went for just over 2,000 with good rubber... in near mint condition...

can not beat that... they were +22s all around tho

Caravanshaka · 11-29-2009, 09:06 PM

fyi, been watching 350 forums for wheels daily for 2 months, have not found a deal on volks that I could swallow...

I was looking at the rota spectrum a couple months ago, been trying to talk them into offering it in Bronze, but they "have no plans" to at the moment. I've seen the Rota Grid in person on 350s and I love the concavity and look, but they don't have 19's. The P45r is similar, comes in 19's and bronze, but is a 5-spoke similar to the nismo lmgt's. Their offests are 19x9 +20 and 19x10 +20, so the front is gonna be really aggressive, and the rear will need at least a 10 mm spacer.

What did I do? Well my forgestars are at the powdercoater as we speak getting a bronze finish

and my brand new ones arrive tuesday and will be up for sale at that point.

11-27-2009, 04:54 PM	#78 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	they look good on the bm'r... i didnt even know rota existed till today so i may persue my wheels for x-mas afterall __________________ Project *NISMO*

11-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#81 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	thats encouraging... they look good and are priced fair... __________________ Project *NISMO*

11-27-2009, 05:53 PM	#83 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	i really wanted the dpt's but they only have them in 18's... __________________ Project *NISMO*

11-28-2009, 11:12 AM	#87 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,341 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	Ignorance has nothing to do with my $2500 for rims statement. Some people dont actually know you can go to the private sales section on my350z.com and find DOZENS of nice brand, attractive rims for HALF the damn price. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t Last edited by Zerafian; 11-28-2009 at 11:20 AM.

11-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#90 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	fyi, been watching 350 forums for wheels daily for 2 months, have not found a deal on volks that I could swallow... I was looking at the rota spectrum a couple months ago, been trying to talk them into offering it in Bronze, but they "have no plans" to at the moment. I've seen the Rota Grid in person on 350s and I love the concavity and look, but they don't have 19's. The P45r is similar, comes in 19's and bronze, but is a 5-spoke similar to the nismo lmgt's. Their offests are 19x9 +20 and 19x10 +20, so the front is gonna be really aggressive, and the rear will need at least a 10 mm spacer. What did I do? Well my forgestars are at the powdercoater as we speak getting a bronze finish and my brand new ones arrive tuesday and will be up for sale at that point. __________________ ____________________ 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.

11-27-2009, 05:36 PM	#80 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Yeah, those were CSL replicas (Euro E46 specific wheels), before forgestar's time. Rota has been around for some time. They are big with the Subie guys. When I had a speed shop I used to sell them, and overall they had good designs (replicates of many) and most customers enjoyed them; I personally never knew anyone who had a problem with them.

11-27-2009, 05:47 PM	#82 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Yeah, but they have limited size 19s (or 20s) and colors for our cars.

11-27-2009, 10:16 PM	#84 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	Can vouch for the customer service at 'wheeldude' as stated above they were once 'Subiedude' they continue to supply a lot to the Subaru crowd, funny the same 'dont put cheap crap on your car' posts usually follow related threads on other boards. They are worth a call if your exact requirement not seen on there web page, they can source 1 offs and update pretty regularly.

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