A new dawn has come...
06-09-03, 08:23 AM
#33
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Originally posted by Manaray
9) Why the change over? I wanted a company that was more supportive of the Lexus market. A company that actually wanted Lexus owners as customers. I like to support companies that support us. I can assure you that the lack of money wasn't the issue.
It was about doing the right thing and HRE didn't do the right thing IMO. There's a reason why I don't own a Rolex Daytona either and it's not because I can't afford it.
9) Why the change over? I wanted a company that was more supportive of the Lexus market. A company that actually wanted Lexus owners as customers. I like to support companies that support us. I can assure you that the lack of money wasn't the issue.
It was about doing the right thing and HRE didn't do the right thing IMO. There's a reason why I don't own a Rolex Daytona either and it's not because I can't afford it.
12) HRE used to be one of the few companies that offered high quality forged wheels in 19's and 20's but they're not the only player in the game anymore. iForged and Kinesis are offer more options (Kinesis is going into production with their new 19's and they've talked about doing 20's). As for quality, do you guys honestly think I would skimp on that? The quality of the finish alone is better than what I had on my HRE's. I'm all about finding the best quality at the best price. iForged has delivered that IMO and they've delivered it with more choices to boot.
I'm not criticizing iForged either. Your wheels look terrific.
I just don't think this is a zero sum, one or the other, situation.
06-09-03, 10:01 AM
#36
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bit - Like I said, if you want details, email me.
Richie - nope...no rubbing, no fender mods.
Hameed - I will post some "motion" picts soon...my buddy has them in his camera
Richie - nope...no rubbing, no fender mods.
Hameed - I will post some "motion" picts soon...my buddy has them in his camera
06-09-03, 10:02 AM
#37
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Originally posted by LS400
Manaray, that setup looks great. It looks even better in-person.
Thanks to Manaray for not beating me for touching his wheels.
Manaray, that setup looks great. It looks even better in-person.
Thanks to Manaray for not beating me for touching his wheels.
06-09-03, 10:10 AM
#38
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Originally posted by Manaray
That's only because you promised to bring midget strippers next time....don't flake.
That's only because you promised to bring midget strippers next time....don't flake.
!!Can't wait to see the setup in person.
06-09-03, 02:41 PM
#40
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I too after seeing some pics of there wheels and hearing there stories have jumped on th iforged express. They seem to have good wheels resonable price and good customer service. I am waiting on a set of 20x8.5 and 20x10 Polished Senekas. The only downside i hear about the company is the wait to get the wheels but ha atleast you dont pay the full price upfront. I figure I got till August 5 to show you guys pics.
06-09-03, 02:55 PM
#41
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The reason for the lug nuts is because of how low the rear disk is...my older wheels didn't do that because of the design of the center and the disk setting. I did a very deep disk on the rears. To give you a hint on how low, my older wheels had like 1/2" of clearance to the rear caliper...my new ones only have about 2 to 3 MM of clearance! Had I done a shallower lip (higher disk), I could have encased the lugnuts in the center but I wanted more lip...also, my rear wheel is ligher than the older rear wheel cuz a lot of the weight of the wheel is concentrated in the center (where it has the most mass)....
Gamma - The recently popularity of their wheels has cause a crazy surge of sales for them...plus they were backlogged because of the new finishers (they changed finishers when I was working with them on my wheels). Don't worry, you'll get your wheels and I'm sure you'll be happy with them. I'm just waiting for my second set of wheels (for the SC).
Gamma - The recently popularity of their wheels has cause a crazy surge of sales for them...plus they were backlogged because of the new finishers (they changed finishers when I was working with them on my wheels). Don't worry, you'll get your wheels and I'm sure you'll be happy with them. I'm just waiting for my second set of wheels (for the SC).
06-09-03, 04:20 PM
#43
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Manaray,
I like the new look. I would normally prefer a rim with less open space, but those brakes take care of that. Also, your car is low enough so that you don't see right through the bottom of the rims to the other side of the car -- normally an odd look with that style of rim and not enough lowering <--- like you'd ever let that happen.
I like the new look. I would normally prefer a rim with less open space, but those brakes take care of that. Also, your car is low enough so that you don't see right through the bottom of the rims to the other side of the car -- normally an odd look with that style of rim and not enough lowering <--- like you'd ever let that happen.
06-09-03, 04:39 PM
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Originally posted by ATLgs4
those DO look badass. its kinda ironic though, condidering your sig quote, that you replaced HRE's with Iforged. from other owners of iforged, it seems that they have a history of quality issues. They say "well, its not a perfect wheel, but for the price, its acceptable" hope yours do well though as i know you take care of your car and wheels
those DO look badass. its kinda ironic though, condidering your sig quote, that you replaced HRE's with Iforged. from other owners of iforged, it seems that they have a history of quality issues. They say "well, its not a perfect wheel, but for the price, its acceptable" hope yours do well though as i know you take care of your car and wheels
Iforged is to HRE what Lexus was to M/B! As far as quality goes I find it hard to believe that 1200 bucks per wheel (for the 3pc versions) gets you something cheap. I also think the experience of having a company TAILOR make your wheels to your exact drop, brake, etc specs is priceless. Would you rather wear a off the rack Versace, or a tailor made new name made from the same material?
The pricing for the 2pc versions is not listed on the site, but if I could afford it, I would LOVE to have those wheels on my car! (just give me a 9" up front and low disk for maximum lip action!)
06-09-03, 05:05 PM
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Originally posted by DGOT20s
The way I see it, iForged is kinda like the wheel version of Lexus in 1989. Remember when a new car company came on the scene that was less expensive and not as well proven as other marques (M/B, BMW), but claimed to have equal or better quality? Remember the FIRESALE numbers that Lexus sold during the first 3-4 years with all the M/B, BMW guys trading their cars in? M/B and BMW did not catch back up until the mid 90s!!!
Iforged is to HRE what Lexus was to M/B! As far as quality goes I find it hard to believe that 1200 bucks per wheel (for the 3pc versions) gets you something cheap. I also think the experience of having a company TAILOR make your wheels to your exact drop, brake, etc specs is priceless. Would you rather wear a off the rack Versace, or a tailor made new name made from the same material?
The pricing for the 2pc versions is not listed on the site, but if I could afford it, I would LOVE to have those wheels on my car! (just give me a 9" up front and low disk for maximum lip action!)
The way I see it, iForged is kinda like the wheel version of Lexus in 1989. Remember when a new car company came on the scene that was less expensive and not as well proven as other marques (M/B, BMW), but claimed to have equal or better quality? Remember the FIRESALE numbers that Lexus sold during the first 3-4 years with all the M/B, BMW guys trading their cars in? M/B and BMW did not catch back up until the mid 90s!!!
Iforged is to HRE what Lexus was to M/B! As far as quality goes I find it hard to believe that 1200 bucks per wheel (for the 3pc versions) gets you something cheap. I also think the experience of having a company TAILOR make your wheels to your exact drop, brake, etc specs is priceless. Would you rather wear a off the rack Versace, or a tailor made new name made from the same material?
The pricing for the 2pc versions is not listed on the site, but if I could afford it, I would LOVE to have those wheels on my car! (just give me a 9" up front and low disk for maximum lip action!)
just one example http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...hlight=iforged
Last edited by ATLgs4; 06-09-03 at 05:42 PM.