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06-30-2005, 07:51 PM
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Man you are RIGHT. You were the FIRST to put those Black Wheels on your car, the FIRST to put a flat hood badge, the FIRST to paint your grill, the FIRST to do whatever else you claim people copied on you car. You know what, I had a 540i blk/blk sprt 2 years ago with Blk Hartge wheels. You saw my car and decided to put blk wheels on your car, YOU COPY CAT!!!!
Get over yourself buddy, it happens. I doubt you see a clone of your car everyday, i bet you dont even see a clone driving around once a year. If the guy lives next door then its a problem, other than that get over it.
Ohh and PS. You car is nice bro, just chill
Get over yourself buddy, it happens. I doubt you see a clone of your car everyday, i bet you dont even see a clone driving around once a year. If the guy lives next door then its a problem, other than that get over it.
Ohh and PS. You car is nice bro, just chill
06-30-2005, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dhan83
I don't really argue here Frank. It seems like you are talking to me, too. Ok, I give you credit for finding a nice wheels for a nice price. I thank you and I am sorry that I got the same wheels in different color. But I live in MA and in couple yrs later I will ship my car to my country(Korea). My reason for postig pics, threads, replies in this forum is to get some ideas, learn, and help others if possible. I could just get the same color wheels like yours without letting you know so you won't be mad. Does this still bother you??? If it does, I have no words to say ne more.
06-30-2005, 08:34 PM
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first of all, I'm not soo much pissed about people having the same wheel as I do as that happens all the time. who cares. second, I am pissed about the fact that you went out there supposly did your research on the LM6 that you wanted and I helped you with some informations about the rims and then you suddenly change your mind 2 days after I post my new rims up on the forum.
06-30-2005, 09:08 PM
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Alright, I did not want to argue over this childish topic but I have to defend myself. Here is what you're missing. I canceled the LM6 because they messed up the painting. here is what I posted before.
After asking ppl in this forum, I thought LM6 that is $7300 and black orangish is not worthy. And I find out the cost of Axis PHIN wheels and the quality. Not bad. I had nothing in mind except for LM6 before. So, the next black wheel comes into my mind??? Axis. It's not like I canceled LM6 because I was so jealous and anxious about getting your new wheels.
If you are "pissed" about the fact that I got the Axis wheels "2 days after you post your new rims", would you be less "pissed" if I ordered it a month later? I was in the middle of searching for wheels and it happened to be the same date you got the new rims. And here is the question I asked you and info you gave me.
the "supplier" you contact are actually their retailer. The supplier i.e. the manufacturer is in Taiwan. You should contact Axis directly. My friend doesn't want me to give out their private info.
Change my mind of what? suddenly what? changing my mind of buying LM6? I was going to cancel it anyways and get other wheels which happened to be Axis wheels.
I'm really sorry that I posting this stupid argument here, guys. I am not really good at arguing like this. If Frank makes good point, I can say no more because I will not make better point. And Frank, I'm sorry that I made you mad but you got to understand my points here that i did not mean to copy your wheels.
Originally Posted by dhan83
I did actually ordered LM6 from CEC about two weeks ago.. they said they don't have black one painted. so, they send them somewhere to paint them. They called a week ago and said the painting came out kind of black orangish color... 
wow... 
then I was looking at Franks' new rims and thinking of getting that Axis rims.. and it looks nice, too. So, I'm about to cancel the order for LM6 which costed $7300.. and get the Axis Phin wheels.. I don't think the LM6 with $7300 is worthy. 
How is the Axis wheels' quality in performance?
wow... then I was looking at Franks' new rims and thinking of getting that Axis rims.. and it looks nice, too. So, I'm about to cancel the order for LM6 which costed $7300.. and get the Axis Phin wheels.. I don't think the LM6 with $7300 is worthy. How is the Axis wheels' quality in performance?If you are "pissed" about the fact that I got the Axis wheels "2 days after you post your new rims", would you be less "pissed" if I ordered it a month later? I was in the middle of searching for wheels and it happened to be the same date you got the new rims. And here is the question I asked you and info you gave me.
Originally Posted by FrankW
Originally Posted by dhan83
hi, first of all, nice wheels you got!!! i have question about your new wheels. I am actually thinking of getting that wheel. Where did you order from? I know there are a lot of Axis supplier. I contacted one supplier in Chicago, but they said Axis don't make Phin in black anymore. I want to get the black ones but can't find it. I would appreciate if you can give me some info. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
I am pissed about the fact that you went out there supposly did your research on the LM6 that you wanted and I helped you with some informations about the rims and then you suddenly change your mind 2 days after I post my new rims up on the forum.
I'm really sorry that I posting this stupid argument here, guys. I am not really good at arguing like this. If Frank makes good point, I can say no more because I will not make better point. And Frank, I'm sorry that I made you mad but you got to understand my points here that i did not mean to copy your wheels.
06-30-2005, 09:41 PM
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Well, when you got a good lookin car...you kind of have to except that it'll happen to ya one day or another...
06-30-2005, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dhan83
Alright, I did not want to argue over this childish topic but I have to defend myself. Here is what you're missing. I canceled the LM6 because they messed up the painting. here is what I posted before.
After asking ppl in this forum, I thought LM6 that is $7300 and black orangish is not worthy. And I find out the cost of Axis PHIN wheels and the quality. Not bad. I had nothing in mind except for LM6 before. So, the next black wheel comes into my mind??? Axis. It's not like I canceled LM6 because I was so jealous and anxious about getting your new wheels.
If you are "pissed" about the fact that I got the Axis wheels "2 days after you post your new rims", would you be less "pissed" if I ordered it a month later? I was in the middle of searching for wheels and it happened to be the same date you got the new rims. And here is the question I asked you and info you gave me.
Change my mind of what? suddenly what? changing my mind of buying LM6? I was going to cancel it anyways and get other wheels which happened to be Axis wheels.
I'm really sorry that I posting this stupid argument here, guys. I am not really good at arguing like this. If Frank makes good point, I can say no more because I will not make better point. And Frank, I'm sorry that I made you mad but you got to understand my points here that i did not mean to copy your wheels.
After asking ppl in this forum, I thought LM6 that is $7300 and black orangish is not worthy. And I find out the cost of Axis PHIN wheels and the quality. Not bad. I had nothing in mind except for LM6 before. So, the next black wheel comes into my mind??? Axis. It's not like I canceled LM6 because I was so jealous and anxious about getting your new wheels.
If you are "pissed" about the fact that I got the Axis wheels "2 days after you post your new rims", would you be less "pissed" if I ordered it a month later? I was in the middle of searching for wheels and it happened to be the same date you got the new rims. And here is the question I asked you and info you gave me.
Change my mind of what? suddenly what? changing my mind of buying LM6? I was going to cancel it anyways and get other wheels which happened to be Axis wheels.
I'm really sorry that I posting this stupid argument here, guys. I am not really good at arguing like this. If Frank makes good point, I can say no more because I will not make better point. And Frank, I'm sorry that I made you mad but you got to understand my points here that i did not mean to copy your wheels.
relax.... this is a dumb topic to argue about.... you have the right to buy what ever you want.... even if your true intentions was to copy frank, who gives a rats A$$. You have the money, do what you please....
Frank,
you a well respected memeber of this forum...... this is a stupid topic to make a point about or even argue about...... so what he likes ur rims.... be happy that he is modding and don't hate.....
06-30-2005, 10:40 PM
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No matter what you do you will always have someone with the same car, same rims, same setup. If you want to be unique buy a EXOTIC CAR!!! 
DON'T BUY FRANK'S WHEELS OR HE WILL START ANOTHER THREAD!!!! JK MAN!!!
DON'T BUY FRANK'S WHEELS OR HE WILL START ANOTHER THREAD!!!! JK MAN!!!
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06-30-2005, 11:13 PM
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BTW, I've always wanted to get winter tires for Boston snow. When I got my flat rear and front tire from terrible puddle, I decided to get continental 225s winter tires and get another set of wheels and tires. I'm hating the ride these days.. 
winter tires in summer... just keep waiting for the spacers to be made... trying to be patient.
winter tires in summer... just keep waiting for the spacers to be made... trying to be patient.
06-30-2005, 11:18 PM
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come on guys lets just get along ....
copy or not to copy , we all should enjoy and be grateful to have a chance to owner an AMG machine...
so guys let drop the topic....or maybe we should even blackhole it ..
Regardz,
J Irwan
copy or not to copy , we all should enjoy and be grateful to have a chance to owner an AMG machine...
so guys let drop the topic....or maybe we should even blackhole it ..
Regardz,
J Irwan
06-30-2005, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
seriously, why can't people these day make their own freaking decision on what kind of wheels/mods they want?? and goes around looking at other people's car like "oh I like these rims on your car, so i'm gonna get it" (he/she orders it) and seconds later he/she sees someone else have some unique rims and goes "oh that looks good too, i'm gonna cancel the order I made earlier and get these instead" and actually got it without knowing everything that the other person went through to get those unique rims.
I mean I mod my car to be unique for myself and it's good to hear praise about my car to have its own identity. When I started to mod my car I know exactly what I want it to look like. I hate people that can't have their own imagination in creating their own identity. Asking people for advice/help when you have a clear idea in mind on what you want is one thing. Asking people for help because you don't know what you want and you only want it because someone has it is another thing.
just IMO.
I mean I mod my car to be unique for myself and it's good to hear praise about my car to have its own identity. When I started to mod my car I know exactly what I want it to look like. I hate people that can't have their own imagination in creating their own identity. Asking people for advice/help when you have a clear idea in mind on what you want is one thing. Asking people for help because you don't know what you want and you only want it because someone has it is another thing.
just IMO.
06-30-2005, 11:36 PM
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I'm just BS "ing lolololol sorry man I just could not resist. I love this thread lol!
Copy cat lol. Tell that to all the LDR style makers and all car companies in the world that copy from each other ex MB and BMW idrive sclass, retractable hard to Lexus off mercedes.... 1st HID's MB and LIncoln now even Hondas have them WTF sorry dude dumb argument. It's actually flatterry and he did not even get the same color as you did he>
Copy cat lol. Tell that to all the LDR style makers and all car companies in the world that copy from each other ex MB and BMW idrive sclass, retractable hard to Lexus off mercedes.... 1st HID's MB and LIncoln now even Hondas have them WTF sorry dude dumb argument. It's actually flatterry and he did not even get the same color as you did he>
06-30-2005, 11:46 PM
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My say , this thread is A lot points, and not just about boring screws and drivers. A positive suggestion is anyone copying FrankW 's design will get Frank's signature painted on the car body. Frank will charge a small fee of $300. :p
A lot points, and not just about boring screws and drivers. A positive suggestion is anyone copying FrankW 's design will get Frank's signature painted on the car body. Frank will charge a small fee of $300. :p
07-01-2005, 12:04 AM
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Frank I feel your pain but seriously buddy, relax, grab a beer and chill...
There's tons of people who will do the same mods as you, you're both enthusiasts, so why not say "hey they look great, glad to help you out" and if you still get mad about it, you could say the same about your blacked out grill or bi-xenons, other people have had done that mod before you, you're not mad at them. I'm sure you saw someone who has done the blacked out grill and thought to yourself, that would look good on mine. It's all about the modding game, you get some unique things -- you get some not so unique things. Who cares!?!?!?
I'm shipping you a 30, you can PayPal me later.
There's tons of people who will do the same mods as you, you're both enthusiasts, so why not say "hey they look great, glad to help you out" and if you still get mad about it, you could say the same about your blacked out grill or bi-xenons, other people have had done that mod before you, you're not mad at them. I'm sure you saw someone who has done the blacked out grill and thought to yourself, that would look good on mine. It's all about the modding game, you get some unique things -- you get some not so unique things. Who cares!?!?!?
I'm shipping you a 30, you can PayPal me later.
07-01-2005, 01:18 AM
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c55 is at least not a c32, so good thing it's not a direct copy. both cars are nice, and yes it would be frustrating to have someone copy your own exact stuff, but unfortunately it may happen. at least the car which got your rims is not a c32 with the same exact rims.
i'm having my hre's painted black - i planned that a long time ago and even posted about it on the forum. it's not copying, our rims look very different and are different. if black/black was something new and original, i would not do it out of respect for you. but the black on black theme is not original in itself, and in fact is very common on all types of cars. but no offense intended, your setup looks nice, and i hope my hre will have a nice black result as well.
there is a clone of my car like 10 mins away from me and yes it is at first frustrating. just be glad that the c55 is not a c32 with your axis wheels.
i'm having my hre's painted black - i planned that a long time ago and even posted about it on the forum. it's not copying, our rims look very different and are different. if black/black was something new and original, i would not do it out of respect for you. but the black on black theme is not original in itself, and in fact is very common on all types of cars. but no offense intended, your setup looks nice, and i hope my hre will have a nice black result as well.
there is a clone of my car like 10 mins away from me and yes it is at first frustrating. just be glad that the c55 is not a c32 with your axis wheels.
07-01-2005, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by KompressorKev
c55 is at least not a c32, so good thing it's not a direct copy. both cars are nice, and yes it would be frustrating to have someone copy your own exact stuff, but unfortunately it may happen. at least the car which got your rims is not a c32 with the same exact rims.
i'm having my hre's painted black - i planned that a long time ago and even posted about it on the forum. it's not copying, our rims look very different and are different. if black/black was something new and original, i would not do it out of respect for you. but the black on black theme is not original in itself, and in fact is very common on all types of cars. but no offense intended, your setup looks nice, and i hope my hre will have a nice black result as well.
there is a clone of my car like 10 mins away from me and yes it is at first frustrating. just be glad that the c55 is not a c32 with your axis wheels.
i'm having my hre's painted black - i planned that a long time ago and even posted about it on the forum. it's not copying, our rims look very different and are different. if black/black was something new and original, i would not do it out of respect for you. but the black on black theme is not original in itself, and in fact is very common on all types of cars. but no offense intended, your setup looks nice, and i hope my hre will have a nice black result as well.
there is a clone of my car like 10 mins away from me and yes it is at first frustrating. just be glad that the c55 is not a c32 with your axis wheels.
07-01-2005, 03:16 AM
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I just got finished watching a "teen model runway" show where all the beotches were beotching about this and that beotch copying this and that beotch's clothes, makeup, shoes, strut, *****, etc.
It made me think of this thread.
Last time I checked, the C32 and C55 were production run cars with a bunch of production run look-alikes, and whatever parts you ordered from J.C. Whitney are also available to those of us in "steerage." In other words, get off your frigging soapbox. If you want to be unique, order a custom car. Otherwise, live with your Orwellian reality.
It made me think of this thread.
Last time I checked, the C32 and C55 were production run cars with a bunch of production run look-alikes, and whatever parts you ordered from J.C. Whitney are also available to those of us in "steerage." In other words, get off your frigging soapbox. If you want to be unique, order a custom car. Otherwise, live with your Orwellian reality.
07-01-2005, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by silverLorinserC
dude... speakin of..theres this guy like 5 min from my house..who has a c55 ... he put mayas on there and smoked the white part of his tail light.... after a month or so... all of the sudden he painted his wheels and grille black and he smoked the red part of his tail lights as well... i ran into him a couple of nights ago...and guess wut the first thing he says to me is... "how much is ur kit and where can i get it"...then he also had the nerves to call me a jock....WTF!? i do agree that Imitation is the Best Form of Flattery. but cmon man... get off deez nutz!
