Pics of my E55 by (SDSilverM3)
06-03-2007, 08:42 PM
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2020 Audi R8 V10, 2016 AMG GTS, 2018 E63S Edition 1, 2018 Porsche GTS Cab, 2012 C63 BS
It doesnt come with out work thats for sure.When I saw Ali's car I thought they fit perfect,but WheelPower forgot to mention if you lower the car like his it will need fender rolling,not alot but enough.Strike one with Wheelpower and their customer service,strike two came after I found out some of the bolts were lose before I even mounted them.Strike 3 came after hearing other Radenergie owners saying they had numerous bolts fall out and damage occur.Strike four is when Wheelpower came calling me to ask what the bolts should be torqued too?Idiots,my money is going to HRE from here on out.
Can you feel the loss in acceleration with those R10's and the 29-30 lbs per wheel weight they bring plus increase rolling diameter and inertia?
06-03-2007, 08:48 PM
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Your car looks great and then Ling comes along and does what playboy photographers do to the models ... one up's the look of an already great looking ride.
Can you feel the loss in acceleration with those R10's and the 29-30 lbs per wheel weight they bring plus increase rolling diameter and inertia?
Can you feel the loss in acceleration with those R10's and the 29-30 lbs per wheel weight they bring plus increase rolling diameter and inertia?
Cant say I feel any loss and yes they are heavy,6lbs more in the rear over stock and 5.8 in the front over stock.I was cruising down PCH through Huntington last weekend and raced an 05+ vette with no problems.Only thing I heard was the whine of the Sc,music to my ears of course.I bet there is a slight draw back to the weight and if I tracked the car it would be felt more.Im going to put it on a diet for drag days.Thus the question about Evo's brakes.
GB on Evo brakes anybody?
06-03-2007, 08:49 PM
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06-03-2007, 10:39 PM
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06-03-2007, 10:57 PM
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Not to hate (dear Lord knows that I LOVE this care, and especially yours), but the one thing I'm not digging (maybe, it's just me) is I think the drop on the rear is too much. Once again, I'm not hating on the car, just for some reason it looks too low for my taste.
Now, if you were to ask me if I were to drive it? HELL YA!
Now, if you were to ask me if I were to drive it? HELL YA!
06-03-2007, 11:19 PM
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Holy cow!! I didn't know the Radenergies were heavier than stock!! Heavier and larger in diameter would be a disaster to me. Even Jay55's ride gets slow with the larger HREs and they are lighter.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
06-03-2007, 11:25 PM
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Holy cow!! I didn't know the Radenergies were heavier than stock!! Heavier and larger in diameter would be a disaster to me. Even Jay55's ride gets slow with the larger HREs and they are lighter.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
06-03-2007, 11:26 PM
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Holy cow!! I didn't know the Radenergies were heavier than stock!! Heavier and larger in diameter would be a disaster to me. Even Jay55's ride gets slow with the larger HREs and they are lighter.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
06-03-2007, 11:42 PM
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Not to hate (dear Lord knows that I LOVE this care, and especially yours), but the one thing I'm not digging (maybe, it's just me) is I think the drop on the rear is too much. Once again, I'm not hating on the car, just for some reason it looks too low for my taste.
Now, if you were to ask me if I were to drive it? HELL YA!
Now, if you were to ask me if I were to drive it? HELL YA!
06-04-2007, 12:49 AM
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Holy cow!! I didn't know the Radenergies were heavier than stock!! Heavier and larger in diameter would be a disaster to me. Even Jay55's ride gets slow with the larger HREs and they are lighter.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
How are they heavier? I thought most forged would be lighter. I'm pretty sure my HREs are almost 10lbs lighter than stock per wheel. Maybe I've been in zulu land, but this is odd to me.
06-30-2007, 04:30 PM
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Thread revival... those pictures are incredible. Your car looks outstanding. Sorry to hear about your misfortune with Wheelpower.. the finish product looks worth it!
Thanks,
Brad
Thanks,
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06-30-2007, 05:11 PM
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Thanks for the kind words.I dont recommend these wheels for anybody that has a lowered car,UNLESS you want to go through all the BS like I did to get them to fit properly.In that case they fit decent and look great imo.
06-30-2007, 05:15 PM
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Also after my conversation with Guy at HRE,they seem to be top notch in customer relations.Im going HRE as soon as I can get a front wheel with more lip than they offer now.
06-30-2007, 07:47 PM
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I used to be a dealer for HRE and dealt with Guy Atherton (at least I think that's his name). I was in the Mustang hi-perf business and only sold a few sets, actually one of which went to a member here, WayneE, for his Z06.
I have nothing but excellent things to say about HRE. Customer service was outstanding, and when you throw questions at them for sizing, they're quick with answers.
So are you running stock wheels now? Planning on getting HRE's? I highly recommend the brushed aluminum finish if you're ordering a set. They look incredible in the sunlight, with polished lips. At HRE's display at SEMA when I went a few years back, they had the whole gamut of wheels on display and those stood out the most.
My $0.02 is that the whole black centers/polished lip look is getting a bit out of hand. The actual style and design of the wheel gets lost and you end up paying attention to the lip only. Don't get me wrong, cars like DragonAMG's are awesome, but just not into the black centers.
After the comments you've received on your car with the R10's I think you'll have the same mindset!
Good luck, keep us posted!
Brad
I have nothing but excellent things to say about HRE. Customer service was outstanding, and when you throw questions at them for sizing, they're quick with answers.
So are you running stock wheels now? Planning on getting HRE's? I highly recommend the brushed aluminum finish if you're ordering a set. They look incredible in the sunlight, with polished lips. At HRE's display at SEMA when I went a few years back, they had the whole gamut of wheels on display and those stood out the most.
My $0.02 is that the whole black centers/polished lip look is getting a bit out of hand. The actual style and design of the wheel gets lost and you end up paying attention to the lip only. Don't get me wrong, cars like DragonAMG's are awesome, but just not into the black centers.
After the comments you've received on your car with the R10's I think you'll have the same mindset!
Good luck, keep us posted!
Brad
06-30-2007, 08:47 PM
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HREs are tight and Guy is the only person to deal with. Luckily, he is back to working California. Customer Service isn't just a corporate policy. It is also how that policy trickles down to the people we deal with. Guy goes that extra step, because he has the knowledge and the patience.
!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I find my E55 soon...
06-30-2007, 10:38 PM
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It will rock you man, and you will feel the ultimate sex in your face, you will definitely feel that you have married a swallower rather than a spitter. Really man get you an E63 and you will be happy..........
