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Old 09-13-11 | 05:31 PM
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how about Forgestar's?
Old 09-13-11 | 05:38 PM
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Bashing? We don't do such thing here!

Here's my Forgestars. 19x8.5 front, 19x10 back.
Old 09-13-11 | 06:27 PM
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I absolutely see nothing wrong with replica wheels. Why spend thousands of dollars on a set of wheel so that some motherffff...ing a-hole come one night and steal them and leave leave your car on 4 bricks... or they get scratched on the curb the one day you let somebody drive your car, etc etc... I'm all up for cheaper replica wheels, or original designs as long as I don't spend a fortune on them, I don't believe in the whole "brand name" thing. As long as it looks good and are decent quality, it's all good.
Old 09-13-11 | 06:53 PM
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Varrstoens = great rep
i have a set of volks and i would have to say i like my varrstoens more
Old 09-14-11 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Slash300zx
I absolutely see nothing wrong with replica wheels. Why....
really? you don't know the 'wrong'? you do all the R&D and someone else comes along~ blah blah blah... i really don't think i need to explain this...

SO~ how about from this point of view then:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJeFB6SRslk
Old 09-14-11 | 03:52 AM
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^^^ Great video!
Old 09-14-11 | 06:50 AM
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Default Imitation vs the real deal video

How many times has this happen in the real world with an immitation wheel ??? Any videos on that?
Old 09-14-11 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 5gears-IS
How many times has this happen in the real world with an immitation wheel ??? Any videos on that?
Good question!!!
If your car slam like that, there is more damage to the car than the wheels. Any way, each people has their own point so please respect it. just my 2nd cent
Old 09-14-11 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
really? you don't know the 'wrong'? you do all the R&D and someone else comes along~ blah blah blah... i really don't think i need to explain this...

SO~ how about from this point of view then:
Good point, there are some that will do this. However this is one test put on by one manufacturer. That's like taking a survey of one person and saying 100% of people agree on "XX".....

The point I think, is you have to do your research on companies.
There are a few companies listed that have a decent rep for "replicas", some that have a pretty bad rep.

Originally Posted by 5gears-IS
How many times has this happen in the real world with an immitation wheel ??? Any videos on that?
Not as often as made out to be on here, but it can definitely happen I'm sure. Example, Google "Rota fail" images. There's lots.
Old 09-14-11 | 08:15 AM
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WTB pics of Rota D2's on IS lol.
Old 09-14-11 | 09:05 AM
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I rather stick to stock wheels rather than getting replicas and save the ~1k for other mods or even maintainence. Just my .02
Old 09-14-11 | 09:15 AM
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where can I get a set of those imitation Weds??
Old 09-14-11 | 09:47 AM
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Some reps are nice! some people that like original, just like there are plenty of fate LV and Apple products! Lol but hey I love the BBS LM reps they're hot!!
Old 09-14-11 | 10:41 AM
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Whats wrong with you people??

OP simply asked for pics of 19'' staggered setups, not if replicas are better than authentic. Why does a kind of thread always turn into a debate??

Originally Posted by AKhanis350
Looking for pics of 19 inch staggered setup, and also if you can specify the specific brand of the wheels!
Blahhhhhh
Old 09-14-11 | 10:54 AM
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I've had Work's, Volks and Rotas. People care to much, and most of them are just daily driving the car anyways.



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