Another shoutout for Modbargains! Sportline TE.6 (Volk replicas)

axio

Hi guys,

Just wanted to thank Modbargains for a pleasant purchase. Frank was great to work with and was extremely responsive. The wheels came very quickly, packaged securely.

Having spent all my car budget on the GTM Stg 2 SC, I was trying to avoid spending a lot of money on wheels, but I wanted to add some more traction with a wider wheel and some stickier tires, so when Frank posted the Sportline TE.6 wheels, it grabbed my attention. Another reason I wanted to buy some replicas was because I'd feel pretty shitty if I damaged a nice Volk on the track.

Researched what I could and Sportline makes replicas for the BMW crowd, and almost all of the reviews I found on them were positive -- the wheels are light and being rotary forged (cast still, just a better way of casting, as I am told) are decently strong. I was able to find one bad review of them on the BMW forums and that was about a clear coat finish not being that good.

I took a chance on the TE.6 and so far I've been pretty happy. The advertised weight is accurate, I measured it on a bathroom scale (which unfortunately only goes in 0.5lb increments). The fronts were about 23lbs, the rears between 24 and 24.5lbs. Fairly close to my stock sport package Rays, and few lbs lighter than some other Volk TE37 replicas.

The fitment is good, my car is dropped about an inch and there is no rubbing running 265/35/19 and 305/30/19. The front is fairly flush, the rear could use a spacer, but I don't care enough to put one in. The powdercoating seems nice, but I can't comment on the longevity yet.

If you're on a budget and want a lighter weight replica, check out the Sportlines, and talk to Frank at Modbargains.

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GTM Stg II SC w/ Aquamist methanol injection, GTM oil cooler, Berk HFC, Stillen CBE, BC ER coilovers, Hotchkis sways, TWM short shifter, Clutch spring mod, CarboTech XP8s

ModBargains

Glad I was able to help you out!

-Frank

OMGWTFBBQ

I might have missed it, but what wheel size/offset did you go with?

axio

I think they only have one offering right now, and that is 19X9.5 22 in the fronts and 19X10.5 22 in the rear.

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anthonyy

looks great! Now I just have to look out for you on the roads

Zrider79

too bad they dont offer 20 inch size for these replicas !

864Zbeast

Had a chance to snag some of these but didn't know how they'd look on my silver z. Looks great on black! nice!

ModBargains

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We will soon have Sportline TE.6 available in a 18x9.5 ET22mm & 18x10.5 ET22mm sizing soon.

If there is enough demand on the forums, I'll pass the word on the Sportline to get the 20'' made.

It's not too late to snag the Sportline TE.6, I got two more sets available.

ModBargains

How did you do on your track event by the way?

-Frank

gaveup

Do you have any other pics down the side to see how flush these wheels sit? Im so close to buying, but according to offset calculations, base wheels with 20mm spacers sit out further.

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2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M
stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune
301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

TypeOne

Sweet, another brand of replica wheels.

gaveup

I know. It's so awesome!

Maybe you should research who makes these wheels and why they are much better than most replicas you will find before talking down on them...they aren't rotas.

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2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M
stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune
301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

TypeOne

Oh these are the best replicas?

Tell me what type of cancer is best to have?

TerribleONE

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KaienZ34

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