Forgestar Rims

M.Bonanni · 07-08-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I don't really care one way or the other, I just want to be prepared rather than surprised when I show up at the tire/wheel place to get everything mounted up. Does anyone know of a specific model number for lugs that will work on F-14s on the 370Z?

Yeah that was my fault I suppose. Looking at it, I thought the stock lugs might work, but I didn't try so I haven't been letting people know that they will need aftermarket lugs.

Anyways, most any aftermarket lugs will probably work. Its the flange washer thing on the stock lugs thats the problem. Any Rays/Project Kics/Muteki lugs will be find. Thread pitch is M12x1.25 for the Z.

Caravanshaka · 07-08-2009, 05:16 PM

I got muteki lugs from DDM

Mike · 07-08-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave384

Here are the photos of the lugnut blemishes. Pay attention to the marks on the out rim of the lugnut holes. They look worse in person, but they are not absolutely horrible. Also, the marks were there prior to mounting. Even one of the service guys noticed.

P.S. Just in case others have these wheels on order, you will have to buy aftermarket lugnuts to mount these wheels. I found this out when at the dealer. I think they used Maxima lugnuts, which are smaller in diameter.

Did they sell you a mixed set of used wheels? 4 wheels painted or powdercoated together at the same time should all be the same color, and the scratched lug holes are unsat, unless they told you they were selling you used wheels.

shabarivas · 07-08-2009, 06:29 PM

F that man... I was hoping that these guys would be legit - I was going to place an order kinda soon - but guess ill be waiting on finding some volks instead... sad...

Dave384 · 07-08-2009, 08:28 PM

Forgestar is rectifying the situation by allowing me to ship them back for a full refund, but that is not what I really want to do. I really just want two new rear wheels that match the front because I really do like these wheels and they are a great buy. The left rear isn't that much of a different color, but it is a little darker than the front wheels, and I just can't live with that. The blemishes alone on the left rear should be enough for them to take the wheels back, though because I was expecting a "brand new" set of wheels. Mike, you are right. They look like a mixed set of used wheels, which is not what I paid for. If Forgestar was willing to provide me with two brand new rear wheels that match the front then I would be a content customer (except for having to wait almost 10 weeks by the time they would have arrived).

Mike at DDM is right about the lugnuts. It is that huge washer/flange thing on the stock lugnuts that causes the problem. The stock lugnuts would fit if it weren't for that.

Thanks for all of the positive feedback guys. At times I thought maybe I was seeing things (at least with the left rear) or being too pushy requesting that two new rears be made for me.

Togo · 07-08-2009, 08:38 PM

They should be rectifying the situation by giving you what you paid for OR allowing you to just return it all for a full refund. It shouldn't be "well, if you don't like it return it". They obviously screwed up here. The right rear is hideously different. Even the left rear would drive me F'n bonkers!

Caravanshaka · 07-08-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

They should be rectifying the situation by giving you what you paid for OR allowing you to just return it all for a full refund. It shouldn't be "well, if you don't like it return it". They obviously screwed up here. The right rear is hideously different. Even the left rear would drive me F'n bonkers!

bad business practice to basically say "F-it, I don't want to fix it just send them back"

CrownR426 · 07-08-2009, 11:11 PM

Wow, very disappointed @ Forgestar Rims...
This is making me reconsider and why the hell are they giving you an attitude?
I guess they don't need our business if they acted that way to you and they messed up.
They should've even offered to replace those rear's.
Messed up in my opinion and Caravanshaka, I hope all goes well with your shipment.
I will wait to see what happens to you before I make my final choice.

wstar · 07-09-2009, 01:35 AM

Keep in mind this is just one incident though. Sometimes miscommunications happen, bad things happen, blah blah. I meant what I said above about the guy with the problem wheels not accepting it in his case, but my order with them still stands, unless I see this develop into a pattern rather than an isolated incident.

joshj808 · 07-09-2009, 02:36 AM

Hopefully you wont be the next one that starts the pattern.

Dave384 · 07-09-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Keep in mind this is just one incident though.

This is very true. It could be that this is a case of me being that one person who gets a raw deal and has a bad experience with them. I think that I am the first person to get a set of F-14s on his 370z besides Mike @ DDM, so hopefully, like joshj808 said, this is not going to be the start of a trend when others start receiving their wheels.

Caravanshaka · 07-09-2009, 08:49 AM

Well, forgestar told DDmotorsports to tell people 2-3 weeks for their wait time to get wheels. Took Dave384 over 6 weeks for his wheels to be delivered, and they were done poorly. His I believe whas DDM's first order for the F14's besides his own wheels. That being said, I ordered mine on Monday June 8th, it is now July 9th and still no wheels. Last update DDM got on my order was that they were just now calling the pinstriper to setup and appointment. over 2 weeks ago my wheels were finished except for the pinstripe and the lug holes weren't drilled yet. 2 WEEKS AGO, and they are just now setting up the appointment with the pinstriper....

I have been very unimpressed with forgestar up to this point. Frankly, I'm going to keep the ups guy here when they arrive so I can check them out. If there is anything wrong with them they are getting returned to sender and I'm getting my money back.

M.Bonanni · 07-09-2009, 10:38 AM

I agree, that this is one incident as far as quality goes. There have been a lot of poeple who have gotten Forgestar wheels in all colors that are more than happy with them. Their blog is full of cars with Forgestars on them. The two sets that I have gotten personally have been perfect. The delay times are a whole other issue that nobody is happy about and Forgestar knows it. They are just going through the growing pains of being a new company that had quick success. Back when I first became a Forgestar dealer and ordered my set, wheels were taking 2-3 weeks, sometimes even less. Once they signed up more dealers and started getting their wheels on different cars for people to see it snowballed and they were flooded with orders. Needless to say, now I am quoting a longer wait time. I am not trying to make excuses for them, but it is an unfortunate side effect of a growing business that expanded too quickly for what they were prepared for. I know that Forgestar is just as frustrated with the delays as we are.

Scott@FontanaNissan · 07-09-2009, 11:12 AM

well said Mike!

I can vouch for these wheels...i've seen them up close and in person on Mike's car...I hope they can get this figured out quickly as they are a company with a lot of potential!

Scribe · 07-09-2009, 11:23 AM

I was actually looking to run the same exact wheels on my platinum graphite 370Z (nice car btw). I think I'll just get some Nismo wheels or something else.

07-08-2009, 08:28 PM	#50 (permalink)
Dave384 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 81 Drives: '11 Nissan 370Z Red Rep Power: 16	Forgestar is rectifying the situation by allowing me to ship them back for a full refund, but that is not what I really want to do. I really just want two new rear wheels that match the front because I really do like these wheels and they are a great buy. The left rear isn't that much of a different color, but it is a little darker than the front wheels, and I just can't live with that. The blemishes alone on the left rear should be enough for them to take the wheels back, though because I was expecting a "brand new" set of wheels. Mike, you are right. They look like a mixed set of used wheels, which is not what I paid for. If Forgestar was willing to provide me with two brand new rear wheels that match the front then I would be a content customer (except for having to wait almost 10 weeks by the time they would have arrived). Mike at DDM is right about the lugnuts. It is that huge washer/flange thing on the stock lugnuts that causes the problem. The stock lugnuts would fit if it weren't for that. Thanks for all of the positive feedback guys. At times I thought maybe I was seeing things (at least with the left rear) or being too pushy requesting that two new rears be made for me. __________________ Eibach Pro-Kit -- Window Tint (35%/20%) -- Alpine CDA-117 + Focal 165 KRX2 + JL Slash 300/2v2 + JL 12w6v2 + JL Slash 500/1v2 -- FI TDX Cat Back (18" resonators) + FI HFCs -- Venaci Mesh R:20"x11" F:20"x9.5" w/ Falken FK452

07-08-2009, 11:11 PM	#53 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Wow, very disappointed @ Forgestar Rims... This is making me reconsider and why the hell are they giving you an attitude? I guess they don't need our business if they acted that way to you and they messed up. They should've even offered to replace those rear's. Messed up in my opinion and Caravanshaka, I hope all goes well with your shipment. I will wait to see what happens to you before I make my final choice. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-09-2009, 01:35 AM	#54 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Keep in mind this is just one incident though. Sometimes miscommunications happen, bad things happen, blah blah. I meant what I said above about the guy with the problem wheels not accepting it in his case, but my order with them still stands, unless I see this develop into a pattern rather than an isolated incident. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#58 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	I agree, that this is one incident as far as quality goes. There have been a lot of poeple who have gotten Forgestar wheels in all colors that are more than happy with them. Their blog is full of cars with Forgestars on them. The two sets that I have gotten personally have been perfect. The delay times are a whole other issue that nobody is happy about and Forgestar knows it. They are just going through the growing pains of being a new company that had quick success. Back when I first became a Forgestar dealer and ordered my set, wheels were taking 2-3 weeks, sometimes even less. Once they signed up more dealers and started getting their wheels on different cars for people to see it snowballed and they were flooded with orders. Needless to say, now I am quoting a longer wait time. I am not trying to make excuses for them, but it is an unfortunate side effect of a growing business that expanded too quickly for what they were prepared for. I know that Forgestar is just as frustrated with the delays as we are. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

07-09-2009, 11:12 AM	#59 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 26	well said Mike! I can vouch for these wheels...i've seen them up close and in person on Mike's car...I hope they can get this figured out quickly as they are a company with a lot of potential! __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

07-08-2009, 05:16 PM	#47 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	I got muteki lugs from DDM

07-08-2009, 06:29 PM	#49 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	F that man... I was hoping that these guys would be legit - I was going to place an order kinda soon - but guess ill be waiting on finding some volks instead... sad...

07-08-2009, 08:38 PM	#51 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	They should be rectifying the situation by giving you what you paid for OR allowing you to just return it all for a full refund. It shouldn't be "well, if you don't like it return it". They obviously screwed up here. The right rear is hideously different. Even the left rear would drive me F'n bonkers!

07-09-2009, 02:36 AM	#55 (permalink)
joshj808 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain Posts: 48 Drives: 2005 Subi Legacy GT Rep Power: 16	Hopefully you wont be the next one that starts the pattern.

07-09-2009, 08:49 AM	#57 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	Well, forgestar told DDmotorsports to tell people 2-3 weeks for their wait time to get wheels. Took Dave384 over 6 weeks for his wheels to be delivered, and they were done poorly. His I believe whas DDM's first order for the F14's besides his own wheels. That being said, I ordered mine on Monday June 8th, it is now July 9th and still no wheels. Last update DDM got on my order was that they were just now calling the pinstriper to setup and appointment. over 2 weeks ago my wheels were finished except for the pinstripe and the lug holes weren't drilled yet. 2 WEEKS AGO, and they are just now setting up the appointment with the pinstriper.... I have been very unimpressed with forgestar up to this point. Frankly, I'm going to keep the ups guy here when they arrive so I can check them out. If there is anything wrong with them they are getting returned to sender and I'm getting my money back.

07-09-2009, 11:23 AM	#60 (permalink)
Scribe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 182 Drives: Touring-Sport-Manual Rep Power: 220	I was actually looking to run the same exact wheels on my platinum graphite 370Z (nice car btw). I think I'll just get some Nismo wheels or something else.

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