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SLK/R171: 360 FORGED - See the CF•5IVE Carbon Fiber Wheel in person

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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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360 FORGED - See the CF•5IVE Carbon Fiber Wheel in person

We're proud to announce Wheels Boutique as the official South Florida distributor of 360 Forged. For anyone local, be sure to stop by and see our complete lineup of wheels in person, including the CF•5ive Carbon Fiber / Forged Aluminum wheel.

Wheels Boutique
7200 Southwest 41 Street
Miami, FL 33155
Phone:786-249-0127

http://www.wheelsboutique.com
http://www.360forged.com

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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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I'm sure that I'm in the minority but I think that carbon fiber is ugly anywhere it is used. If I had any on/in my car I'd paint it.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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I'm sure that I'm in the minority but I think that carbon fiber is ugly anywhere it is used. If I had any on/in my car I'd paint it.
I agree. Don't like the look. Can only imagine the cost of those wheels. Not for me.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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From the far side, it just looks like dirty black.
sorry ! NO!
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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Just to offset some of the not-so-positive comments.

I think it's a unique design and I'm sure there's people out there that love it.

Also, from this pic and ones from the website, the quality looks great.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Great wheels.
Would buy them if I could afford them which I can't.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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They look pretty, but they seem to weigh a lot for carbon fibre? really lame if those are just carbon fibre wrapped...along the lines of vinyl carbon fibre stickers for the interior, and the fake sunroofs and fake amg badges.

I'd prefer Dymag (sp?) rims.

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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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I'm pretty sure it is just wrapped. Obviously form over function. Those Dymag wheels are amazing but so is the cost.
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Originally Posted by drakon
They look pretty, but they seem to weigh a lot for carbon fibre? really lame if those are just carbon fibre wrapped...along the lines of vinyl carbon fibre stickers for the interior, and the fake sunroofs and fake amg badges.

I'd prefer Dymag (sp?) rims.
CF overlay, so they are actually adding weight to the existing wheel. Dymag's price are insane.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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CF overlay, so they are actually adding weight to the existing wheel.
LAME!!!
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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I read somewhere on their site that the CF adds to the strength of the wheel. I kinda like the look of the wheels alone, but I'm not sure how it would look on the car. Plus they cost a ton.
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