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11-03-2009, 10:27 AM
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meh...looks like a wheel for BMW like the older CSL wheel (which was concave from the factory)...not really any innovation in design with this one IMO
11-03-2009, 10:53 AM
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11-04-2009, 08:41 AM
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11-04-2009, 08:52 AM
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yes. we'll have all applications in 19" and 20". we won't have an official msrp till after the sema show. we'll update you guys early next week. and remember we always discount wheels to forum members...
11-04-2009, 01:50 PM
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You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsilel for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributer) or each of the three manufacturers responsibel...how does this work?
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgable decision...
You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsilel for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributer) or each of the three manufacturers responsibel...how does this work?
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgable decision...
11-05-2009, 08:06 AM
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[posted on sl55 forum also...]
You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsilel for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributer) or each of the three manufacturers responsibel...how does this work?
All VERY valid questions.
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgable decision...
You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsilel for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributer) or each of the three manufacturers responsibel...how does this work?
All VERY valid questions.
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgable decision...
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11-05-2009, 08:22 AM
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[posted on sl55 forum also...]
You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsible for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributor) or each of the three manufacturers responsible...how does this work?
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgeable decision...
You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsible for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributor) or each of the three manufacturers responsible...how does this work?
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgeable decision...
11-05-2009, 11:18 AM
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There is a fine line between art and science or engineering. 
Many of these wheel manufacturers have given more focus on the art side of it...however the wheel itself by definition is a part, it has engineering perameters, technical specifications, and tolerences like any other functional device, it too has a purpose.
There are so many companies ripping off designs, getting the same production house to make the wheels, forge the blanks etc...etc...that it seems that we are seeing the same wheels over and over again meanwhile some poor workshop is clammering to produce center sections done for a bevy of retailers (or in this case seems like a distributer of 3 retail brands) who will put on a staggering mark up over cost without controling the manufacturing processes internally...
This is the kind of stuff that makes consumers say "Oh no not another South Florida/Miami wheel maker with flashy pictures, techno music, and loads of promises that will soon either be out of business or heck I don't know what I'm getting for my money... but I sure hope that i get my wheels at all after having paid"....
Many of these wheel manufacturers have given more focus on the art side of it...however the wheel itself by definition is a part, it has engineering perameters, technical specifications, and tolerences like any other functional device, it too has a purpose.There are so many companies ripping off designs, getting the same production house to make the wheels, forge the blanks etc...etc...that it seems that we are seeing the same wheels over and over again meanwhile some poor workshop is clammering to produce center sections done for a bevy of retailers (or in this case seems like a distributer of 3 retail brands) who will put on a staggering mark up over cost without controling the manufacturing processes internally...
This is the kind of stuff that makes consumers say "Oh no not another South Florida/Miami wheel maker with flashy pictures, techno music, and loads of promises that will soon either be out of business or heck I don't know what I'm getting for my money... but I sure hope that i get my wheels at all after having paid"....
11-05-2009, 08:09 PM
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When I asked about what information, perhaps I should be more concrete.
1. What is the forge process? What pieces are cast, what type of cast, and what parts are forged and with what?
2. What types of materials are used? Exactly what types, such as what grade aluminum, etc.
3. Prices?
4. Sizes?
5. Offsets?
Some provide most of 4&5, but not 1, 2 and 3, are are very important.
1. What is the forge process? What pieces are cast, what type of cast, and what parts are forged and with what?
2. What types of materials are used? Exactly what types, such as what grade aluminum, etc.
3. Prices?
4. Sizes?
5. Offsets?
Some provide most of 4&5, but not 1, 2 and 3, are are very important.
11-09-2009, 10:07 AM
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[posted on sl55 forum also...]
You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsilel for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributer) or each of the three manufacturers responsibel...how does this work?
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgable decision...
You've got a link to 360 Forged (which I heard was out of business, or bought out or something...there were issues with dissatisfied customers)
You also have links to Modular Concepts and System Forged
are these 3 the manufacturers which you've consolidated into a distributorship under one umbrella brand..is that's what's going on here?
1) who is responsible for quality and workmanship?
2) who is responsible for timely shipping?
3) who is responsilel for customer service related issues?
for 1 - 3 above, are you (the distributer) or each of the three manufacturers responsibel...how does this work?
Pretty snazzy website...although the trend in the wheel industry with tons of choices out there is a snazzy jazzy site with music and what not...I wish more companies would focus on the actual wheels themselves, construction methods, specifications, size & weight charts, pricing, more process oriented information ... you know stuff that actually helps the consumer make a knowledgable decision...
11-09-2009, 10:17 AM
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When I asked about what information, perhaps I should be more concrete.
1. What is the forge process? What pieces are cast, what type of cast, and what parts are forged and with what?
2. What types of materials are used? Exactly what types, such as what grade aluminum, etc.
3. Prices?
4. Sizes?
5. Offsets?
Some provide most of 4&5, but not 1, 2 and 3, are are very important.
1. What is the forge process? What pieces are cast, what type of cast, and what parts are forged and with what?
2. What types of materials are used? Exactly what types, such as what grade aluminum, etc.
3. Prices?
4. Sizes?
5. Offsets?
Some provide most of 4&5, but not 1, 2 and 3, are are very important.
2) we use 6061 center disks and outer rim halves. we use a 5000 series inner barrel which we consider to be safer.
3) we don't have pricing on the concave series determined yet but our other options range from $3600 - $6100
4) concave wheels currently available in 19" and 20" diameters. standard wheels available 18" - 26"
5) all wheels are made to order for any application
11-09-2009, 02:51 PM
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Are ADV.1 wheels 360 Forged new resurrection? Any differences in process, quality (QA/QC), timeliness, customer relations, or other management or functional changes for the better?
11-09-2009, 06:40 PM
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Emilio, you've definitely got my money (when I get some)m'man. We've already talked Mesh 8's but I've got some serious thought to put into the ADV7/7.1 vs. the Concave Mesh. Makes it MUCH simpler to have only one company/ manufacturer/ guy to deal with. I know that some some of my fellow forum members can be pretty tough on you but please keep in mind that some of these guys have either been burned or personally know someone who has.
I personally respect and admire you for standing up and hanging in there to defend your company, it's decisions and processes through the tough comments and questions. Some guys here have a WHOLE LOT more $$$ than I do but I can't see ANYONE shrugging off a $5-$7K investment.
Keep doing your thing m'man. Trust me, it'll pay off. Then you'll be THE official wheel sponsor for MBWorld.org!!!!!!
)m'man. We've already talked Mesh 8's but I've got some serious thought to put into the ADV7/7.1 vs. the Concave Mesh. Makes it MUCH simpler to have only one company/ manufacturer/ guy to deal with. I know that some some of my fellow forum members can be pretty tough on you but please keep in mind that some of these guys have either been burned or personally know someone who has. I personally respect and admire you for standing up and hanging in there to defend your company, it's decisions and processes through the tough comments and questions. Some guys here have a WHOLE LOT more $$$ than I do but I can't see ANYONE shrugging off a $5-$7K investment.
Keep doing your thing m'man. Trust me, it'll pay off. Then you'll be THE official wheel sponsor for MBWorld.org!!!!!!
