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From: Barrington, IL
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i understand where you guys are coming from... but i love the look of the mono VI's but just dont want to spend an arm and a leg for something thats not neccasary... can someone please post some pics of the replicas? thanks....
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From: Barrington, IL
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i understand where you guys are coming from... but i love the look of the mono VI's but just dont want to spend an arm and a leg for something thats not neccasary... can someone please post some pics of the replicas? thanks....
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Replicas Rock
I saved a bundle with those beautiful Movens.
Went to the Brabus store today in Irvine and they said they would not sell me anything since I had replicas on my car. I told the guy to lick my
and left the store. I would have spent a few thou there too. Now I am going to get a dozen brabus tags and put them on some really really old, falling apart, rusted, tire mismatching, broken window, smoke blowing cars.
They just can't stand that someone else can make wheels look as good as theirs. I would have bought the originals if they priced them anywhere near reasonable like $3k.
Went to the Brabus store today in Irvine and they said they would not sell me anything since I had replicas on my car. I told the guy to lick my
and left the store. I would have spent a few thou there too. Now I am going to get a dozen brabus tags and put them on some really really old, falling apart, rusted, tire mismatching, broken window, smoke blowing cars. They just can't stand that someone else can make wheels look as good as theirs. I would have bought the originals if they priced them anywhere near reasonable like $3k.
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Yeah....if they made affordable 19" 1-piece wheels then that may be a different story.....
So, did the Brabus people tell they were replicas from a distance or did they walk up to the car? Or did the center caps give it away?
So, did the Brabus people tell they were replicas from a distance or did they walk up to the car? Or did the center caps give it away?
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Re: Replicas Rock
Originally posted by trezaei
I would have bought the originals if they priced them anywhere near reasonable like $3k.
I would have bought the originals if they priced them anywhere near reasonable like $3k.
cant believe you drove down to brabus with those.... thats like a chick walkin into LV with one of those fake multicolor bags. ofcourse they didnt wanna sell you anything, buying replicas harms their image and their business.
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I think he meant to say if they were $3k then maybe he would have popped the extra money and bought the real thing. I don't think anyone would have spent $3k on replicas unless the stealership sold it to him.
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BRABUS Block V staggered 18's
Anyone here use the Brabus 2 piece block V 18" wheels, 8.5" fronts, 9.5" rears?
If you do please email me some photos of the wheels mounted on the car...I will PM you my email address.
I have only seen them in catalogues, unmounted and would like to see how it looks on a w203
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If you do please email me some photos of the wheels mounted on the car...I will PM you my email address.
I have only seen them in catalogues, unmounted and would like to see how it looks on a w203
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Originally posted by XxBRABUSxX
The difference between replica and original is that with the replicas you have to watch out from bumps and pot holes because they will most likely damage your wheels and they might even crack your wheels too.
The difference between replica and original is that with the replicas you have to watch out from bumps and pot holes because they will most likely damage your wheels and they might even crack your wheels too.
Replicas are almost always heavier....
my 2 cents
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Re: Brabus Block V staggered 18's
Originally posted by 3pointedSTAR
Anyone here use the Brabus 2 piece block V 18" wheels, 8.5" fronts, 9.5" rears?
If you do please email me some photos of the wheels mounted on the car...I will PM you my email address.
I have only seen them in catalogues, unmounted and would like to see how it looks on a w203
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Anyone here use the Brabus 2 piece block V 18" wheels, 8.5" fronts, 9.5" rears?
If you do please email me some photos of the wheels mounted on the car...I will PM you my email address.
I have only seen them in catalogues, unmounted and would like to see how it looks on a w203
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Re: Re: Brabus Block V staggered 18's
Originally posted by tiffc888
ask brabus c.... he used to have 2 pc monoblock v 18's staggered on his sedan... he just changed them to 19's, but i'm sure he has pictures of his old wheels.
ask brabus c.... he used to have 2 pc monoblock v 18's staggered on his sedan... he just changed them to 19's, but i'm sure he has pictures of his old wheels.
Jim has BOOKS and BOOKS of pix of his car!
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A Taiwanese BRABUS
Finally got the car on 12/30/03. Here it is with 19" staggered (8.5 and 9.5) Ace Alloy Mono V replicas. Offset is 42 for the rear and 38 for the fronts. All four wheels have 6mm hub centric spacers from Ace. NO problems with clearing the front 04.5 calipers. Rear does not rub. No vibration using the hub centric spacers. Tires are Dunlop SP9000 (my favorite-had them on my 19" Breytons for my E46). Next MOD is to tint since this is a necessity in the desert.
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Re: A Taiwanese Brabus
Originally posted by Sincity
Finally got the car on 12/30/03. Here it is with 19" staggered (8.5 and 9.5) Ace Alloy Mono V replicas. Offset is 42 for the rear and 38 for the fronts. All four wheels have 6mm hub centric spacers from Ace. NO problems with clearing the front 04.5 calipers. Rear does not rub. No vibration using the hub centric spacers. Tires are Dunlop SP9000 (my favorite-had them on my 19" Breytons for my E46). Next MOD is to tint since this is a necessity in the desert.
http://members.***.net/moys2/Frt%2034.JPG
http://members.***.net/moys2/side%20ace%201.JPG
http://members.***.net/moys2/Rear%2034.JPG
http://members.***.net/moys2/MVC-001F.JPG
Finally got the car on 12/30/03. Here it is with 19" staggered (8.5 and 9.5) Ace Alloy Mono V replicas. Offset is 42 for the rear and 38 for the fronts. All four wheels have 6mm hub centric spacers from Ace. NO problems with clearing the front 04.5 calipers. Rear does not rub. No vibration using the hub centric spacers. Tires are Dunlop SP9000 (my favorite-had them on my 19" Breytons for my E46). Next MOD is to tint since this is a necessity in the desert.
http://members.***.net/moys2/Frt%2034.JPG
http://members.***.net/moys2/side%20ace%201.JPG
http://members.***.net/moys2/Rear%2034.JPG
http://members.***.net/moys2/MVC-001F.JPG
Oh, and you can make those URL links into IMG links so the pictures load up in the actual post....
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Originally posted by Sincity
Thanks Tiff! I don't know how to make an "IMG" link. I should hit up Jim for a sig. Jim is "Brabus C", right?
Thanks Tiff! I don't know how to make an "IMG" link. I should hit up Jim for a sig. Jim is "Brabus C", right?
Last edited by tiffc888; Jan 2, 2004 at 12:24 AM.
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NiCe MoDs!!! ML looks "tight"
What part of Vegas do you live?? I'm lookin to purchase some property in the Sumerlin area.
...just left Vegas a few days ago...darn I missed the snow.
Regards
Rich
What part of Vegas do you live?? I'm lookin to purchase some property in the Sumerlin area.
...just left Vegas a few days ago...darn I missed the snow.
Regards
Rich
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Thanks Tiff! Much better............
Richard: I really need to clean the ML. I haven't washed it in over a month! Smart move to buy in Summerlin. Summerlin had the highest percentage in property value increase in '03 per our local paper. I wouldn't live anywhere else in Vegas......well maybe Seven Hills....
Richard: I really need to clean the ML. I haven't washed it in over a month! Smart move to buy in Summerlin. Summerlin had the highest percentage in property value increase in '03 per our local paper. I wouldn't live anywhere else in Vegas......well maybe Seven Hills....
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