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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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yikes! i prefer the stock one over that, over done IMO.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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car looks nice, i remember reading that they debut'd those rims @ SEMA, i really dont like them, only purpose of the rims to show off your BBK's, what happens if you need to clean the brake dust and i bet those brakes would overheat like a mother... lols, nice car, rims are only good for shows
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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is there suppose to be 2 pic or just 1??
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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i like it...this car would stand apart in any setting
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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oddly enough, i htink it looks good cause its VERY different.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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how is the wheel made like that? thats pretty crazy. who makes that wheel?
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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are those clear rims??!...wow...nice...
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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I don't think the wheels were designed to be driven on. Used to flaunt BBK at shows and such.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
I don't think the wheels were designed to be driven on. Used to flaunt BBK at shows and such.
The wheels are made out of 3" of Lexan and you can drive with them. The back side is coated with some anti-static stuff that is supposed to repel brake dust. I forget who makes them but they are available to the public.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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It's perfect and more picture please!!!!!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by white_w203
how is the wheel made like that? thats pretty crazy. who makes that wheel?
http://www.forgiato.com/radurra/gallery/s550_bldg5.htm
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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I wonder if these would have held up better on HWY 80 when I broke my front rim???
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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the wheels are made by forgiato...for anyone still wondering.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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at first i thought is the S class they used for "crash test" all white and some werid mark
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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It's always hard to say "I don't like it" when speaking of an S-Class, but as said above, a little overdone.

What's the point of the clear wheels if you cannot drive with them on?


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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tee_tz
It's always hard to say "I don't like it" when speaking of an S-Class, but as said above, a little overdone.

What's the point of the clear wheels if you cannot drive with them on?


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You can drive with them.. They are currently in production by forgiato


http://www.forgiato.com/radurra/about.htm#clear

If your curious as to price, well they are $5000.00 per wheel

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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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the rims would look nice if it had polished lips, like 5" in the rear
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by C24owner
The wheels are made out of 3" of Lexan and you can drive with them. The back side is coated with some anti-static stuff that is supposed to repel brake dust. I forget who makes them but they are available to the public.
I'd still be very skeptical to be driving with those around espcially not at $5k per. To each and their own.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
I'd still be very skeptical to be driving with those around espcially not at $5k per. To each and their own.
Im not to concerned about the wheels holding up, rather the brakes getting to hot b/c of the lack of air flow.

Id take a set of HRE anyday over these.

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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by C24owner
Im not to concerned about the wheels holding up, rather the brakes getting to hott b/c of the lack of air flow.

Id take a set of HRE anyday over these.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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cant wait for this S class to hit a pothole when it visits NYC!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by C24owner
Im not to concerned about the wheels holding up, rather the brakes getting to hott b/c of the lack of air flow.

Id take a set of HRE anyday over these.
can i have a super charger instead please?
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