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Old 08-18-10, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl

to OP, my suggestion? sold these wheels and get something else. companies like these aren't worth your time
I would have suggested selling them too except I know you're going to take a beating and I didn't want to be the one who said it first. Used and with an issue, you're gonna get something between 2 or 3K...if you're lucky.

Me, I would be at the dealer where I purchased them, every chance I get, with a large sign telling prospective customers these jokers don't stand behing the product they sell. I have done this a couple times with great results.
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The wheels were taken off today, the shop I bought them from does huge amount of Asanti sales on the northern east coast and apparently my have more clout than the simple consumer so they are going to attempt to send them back and have them redone. We shall see and I will keep everyone posted. Here is what she looks like with the factory wheels, the only time they were on was from the dealership to my house . I kinda like it
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Old 08-18-10, 05:26 PM
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if they really repaint and send back, please sell them
Old 08-18-10, 05:34 PM
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did u shop told u how long its going to take,,,my friends took 7months,,,ur shop should paint those suckers in house rather than sendin them back,,,
Old 08-18-10, 05:35 PM
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sorry to hear about your problems. for $8K, you could of had a nice set of BBS LM. or 2-3 sets of Work wheels. if you are going to go with painted wheels, you might as well go with Work...the paint is anodized.
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Originally Posted by LIMS407
did u shop told u how long its going to take,,,my friends took 7months,,,ur shop should paint those suckers in house rather than sendin them back,,,
Thats not an option, we ll be in court long before then!
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
sorry to hear about your problems. for $8K, you could of had a nice set of BBS LM. or 2-3 sets of Work wheels. if you are going to go with painted wheels, you might as well go with Work...the paint is anodized.
If only would have known bro! Trust me thats my coilovers and another set of 3 piece wheels!
Old 08-18-10, 06:19 PM
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Man thats some Bull***** though. bottom line is you Spent alot of bread and in turn you gotta deal with all this hassle. Sucks but you live and learn
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Originally Posted by rominl
if they really repaint and send back, please sell them
I agree. Freshly painted you should be able to get a decent price...enough to buy something else.
Old 08-19-10, 09:38 PM
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You need to get this in writing from the shop if you feel you might need to go to court. Start writing down a log of this ordeal.
Old 08-20-10, 09:18 AM
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For that kind of money they should be forged magnesium and say BBS on them. The paint might still peel but at least they would be lighter than isht.
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UPDATE my wheels are getting repainted however I am responsible for labor time and freight so its going to cost about $500.00
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Thanks for the update.
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Thats complete BS why do you have to oay ot have them fix a problem with there ****y as work. I would tell them no fix them or i'm going public to the press. the only reason asanti are so much is because people pay their over price on wheels. You could have a local guy do the same or even have them powder coated for cheaper. I say tell to fix them or just keep them and sue thier ***. If that the kind of backing they for a set of $8k then we should support you on here and boycott Asanti on this site and plus get the word out.
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Originally Posted by lkapimp216
UPDATE my wheels are getting repainted however I am responsible for labor time and freight so its going to cost about $500.00
You should sell them as soon as you get them. I suspect this will happen again.


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