Brabus vs. Replicas
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Originally posted by Harris
Of course, replicas look different. Also, replicas are all one-piece wheels. They LOOK two-piece, actually, they are not. Authentic Brabus wheel has "Brabus" embossed on the center piece.
Of course, replicas look different. Also, replicas are all one-piece wheels. They LOOK two-piece, actually, they are not. Authentic Brabus wheel has "Brabus" embossed on the center piece.
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Always get your Brabus from the Authorized Dealer in your area. I'll try to post the high res pics of all Brabus wheels up here soon so you can have something to compare with.
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Hey if your looking to buy some rims, drop me an e-mail. I've got a few sets of left. My e-mail address is TrickDOut@bellsouth.net
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...........I just wanted to add that what has been said so far is completely untrue. There are two piece replica wheels. No the valve stem does not stick out any more than the authentic ones. No, the center piece does not mean anything. You can buy a brabbus embossed center piece and apply it to the center of your replica wheels. It is all interchangeable. In my mind, the only reason to justify spending the incredible ammount on an "authentic" rim is for your own personal satisfaction of knowing that you have the genuine article. This is becoming very hard since the same companies are now making the "authentic" and the replica wheels. If you think that anyone else will notice the difference, you are mostly incorrect.
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Originally posted by Ted Baldwin
...........I just wanted to add that what has been said so far is completely untrue. There are two piece replica wheels. No the valve stem does not stick out any more than the authentic ones. No, the center piece does not mean anything. You can buy a brabbus embossed center piece and apply it to the center of your replica wheels. It is all interchangeable. In my mind, the only reason to justify spending the incredible ammount on an "authentic" rim is for your own personal satisfaction of knowing that you have the genuine article. This is becoming very hard since the same companies are now making the "authentic" and the replica wheels. If you think that anyone else will notice the difference, you are mostly incorrect.
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...........I just wanted to add that what has been said so far is completely untrue. There are two piece replica wheels. No the valve stem does not stick out any more than the authentic ones. No, the center piece does not mean anything. You can buy a brabbus embossed center piece and apply it to the center of your replica wheels. It is all interchangeable. In my mind, the only reason to justify spending the incredible ammount on an "authentic" rim is for your own personal satisfaction of knowing that you have the genuine article. This is becoming very hard since the same companies are now making the "authentic" and the replica wheels. If you think that anyone else will notice the difference, you are mostly incorrect.
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Are you saying replicas are EXACTLY the same as authentics???
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Originally posted by Harris
Can you show me a pic or a link of a true two-piece replica wheel? And perhaps a replica wheel with the logo embossed on it?
Are you saying replicas are EXACTLY the same as authentics???
Can you show me a pic or a link of a true two-piece replica wheel? And perhaps a replica wheel with the logo embossed on it?
Are you saying replicas are EXACTLY the same as authentics???
Harris, can you back me up on that??!!
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Originally posted by moa4r
I've yet to see a true two-piece replica or one with the embossed logo either... also, from what I know, authentic wheels are made from much higher quality materials, are lighter, stronger, fit better, and have a different finish than most of replicas out there--
Harris, can you back me up on that??!!
I've yet to see a true two-piece replica or one with the embossed logo either... also, from what I know, authentic wheels are made from much higher quality materials, are lighter, stronger, fit better, and have a different finish than most of replicas out there--
Harris, can you back me up on that??!!
Even AMG replicas would not have "AMG" embossed on the wheel.
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...............you are talking about a logo embossed on the center cap. The center cap can be purchased separately from any vendor. You simply apply the authentic center cap to your replica wheel. Te center caps are all interchangeable. You can even use brabus center caps on lorinser wheels or etc. The center cap is really a non issue.
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Originally posted by Ted Baldwin
...............you are talking about a logo embossed on the center cap. The center cap can be purchased separately from any vendor. You simply apply the authentic center cap to your replica wheel. Te center caps are all interchangeable. You can even use brabus center caps on lorinser wheels or etc. The center cap is really a non issue.
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...............you are talking about a logo embossed on the center cap. The center cap can be purchased separately from any vendor. You simply apply the authentic center cap to your replica wheel. Te center caps are all interchangeable. You can even use brabus center caps on lorinser wheels or etc. The center cap is really a non issue.
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below is his original comment.
Of course, replicas look different. Also, replicas are all one-piece wheels. They LOOK two-piece, actually, they are not. Authentic Brabus wheel has "Brabus" embossed on the center piece
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Of course, replicas look different. Also, replicas are all one-piece wheels. They LOOK two-piece, actually, they are not. Authentic Brabus wheel has "Brabus" embossed on the center piece
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..........if you are interested in the brabus emblem embossed on the wheel itself, you maybe even more dissappointed. If Brabus is anything like Lorinser, neither the authentic nor the replica wheels have the logo embossed on them except for the LM6 and the RSK wheels. This means that the popular Lorinser LM5 wheels DO NOT have lorinser logo anywhere. You simply dish out $6K for the wheels and you are given four center caps with embossed logo. Like I said, these center caps can simply be applied to a replica wheel to create the "authentic" look. listen, I personally feel that spending $6K alone when you can get a V6 supercharger installed for $9K and V8 Kleemann supercharger installed for $12K is not something I would do. But don't let me talk you out of it.
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Originally posted by Ted Baldwin
..........if you are interested in the brabus emblem embossed on the wheel itself, you maybe even more dissappointed. If Brabus is anything like Lorinser, neither the authentic nor the replica wheels have the logo embossed on them except for the LM6 and the RSK wheels. This means that the popular Lorinser LM5 wheels DO NOT have lorinser logo anywhere. You simply dish out $6K for the wheels and you are given four center caps with embossed logo. Like I said, these center caps can simply be applied to a replica wheel to create the "authentic" look. listen, I personally feel that spending $6K alone when you can get a V6 supercharger installed for $9K and V8 Kleemann supercharger installed for $12K is not something I would do. But don't let me talk you out of it.
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..........if you are interested in the brabus emblem embossed on the wheel itself, you maybe even more dissappointed. If Brabus is anything like Lorinser, neither the authentic nor the replica wheels have the logo embossed on them except for the LM6 and the RSK wheels. This means that the popular Lorinser LM5 wheels DO NOT have lorinser logo anywhere. You simply dish out $6K for the wheels and you are given four center caps with embossed logo. Like I said, these center caps can simply be applied to a replica wheel to create the "authentic" look. listen, I personally feel that spending $6K alone when you can get a V6 supercharger installed for $9K and V8 Kleemann supercharger installed for $12K is not something I would do. But don't let me talk you out of it.
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Ted: my original statement says ...."Of course, replicas look different. Also, replicas are all one-piece wheels. They LOOK two-piece, actually, they are not. Authentic Brabus wheel has "Brabus" embossed on the center piece....."
PLEASE NOTE: I said CENTER PIECE, NOT CAP!!! I have owned a set of authentic Brabus wheels for a year. And I know EXACTLY where the Brabus logo is embossed. With you challenging us saying Brabus wheels do not have any wording embossed on the wheel means you have never owned one, so I would suggest you to keep quiet before you know exactly what you are talking about.
Sure you can say you wouldnt pay 6K for a set of wheels, but please DO NOT make statements like replicas are the same as authentic. They are NOT!
And I asked for a link or pics of replicas with true two-piece constructions and I have yet to see any from you. Until you can show us something, again, please dont make any misleading comment anymore.
PLEASE NOTE: I said CENTER PIECE, NOT CAP!!! I have owned a set of authentic Brabus wheels for a year. And I know EXACTLY where the Brabus logo is embossed. With you challenging us saying Brabus wheels do not have any wording embossed on the wheel means you have never owned one, so I would suggest you to keep quiet before you know exactly what you are talking about.
Sure you can say you wouldnt pay 6K for a set of wheels, but please DO NOT make statements like replicas are the same as authentic. They are NOT!
And I asked for a link or pics of replicas with true two-piece constructions and I have yet to see any from you. Until you can show us something, again, please dont make any misleading comment anymore.
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All i know is that i get lots of compliments on my replica VI's. More than i did w/ my authentic LM-1's. I think what Ted is trying to say is that for the $4K that you save by buying the replicas, there isn't a 4K difference in appearance. They look pretty damn nice. Yes, they don't have the brabus stamp on the rim in any place, and they are one-piece instead of 2.....who cares? *****! they look bad-a$$ on my car =)
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Originally posted by Ted Baldwin
.....the only reason to justify spending the incredible amount on an "authentic" rim is for your own personal satisfaction of knowing that you have the genuine article.
.....the only reason to justify spending the incredible amount on an "authentic" rim is for your own personal satisfaction of knowing that you have the genuine article.
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And I asked for a link or pics of replicas with true two-piece constructions and I have yet to see any from you. Until you can show us something, again, please dont make any misleading comment anymore.
.........wow! you are really animated about your authentic brabus wheels. Good for you. below is a replica two piece Lorinser LM5 wheel made by the same company RONdell(not Ronel) that I apparently makes the authentic ones as well. I have personally actually inspected the Lorinser wheel line up at Atlanta Classic cars and to my suprise, only the LM6 and the RSK3 have logo embossed on them. Perharps Brabus is different and have the embossed logo........but there are definitely two piece replica wheels available of any major brand.
The ebay item number is 2465559460
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.........wow! you are really animated about your authentic brabus wheels. Good for you. below is a replica two piece Lorinser LM5 wheel made by the same company RONdell(not Ronel) that I apparently makes the authentic ones as well. I have personally actually inspected the Lorinser wheel line up at Atlanta Classic cars and to my suprise, only the LM6 and the RSK3 have logo embossed on them. Perharps Brabus is different and have the embossed logo........but there are definitely two piece replica wheels available of any major brand.
The ebay item number is 2465559460
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Just for the record the ASA ST4 wheels, which are double spoke mercedes benz replicas are made out of an original amg mold, just without the amg name on it...and ASA is licensed by BBS.
http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/goto.asp?id=27941
http://www.benzworld.org/gallery/goto.asp?id=27941
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Rondell #80 is LM-5 look-a-like, NOT replicas. Do you know what "replicas" mean? The spokes are different between #80 and LM5. Do you need me to point out their differences? You are only showing me a Mandarin looks very much like an Orange. I really suggest that if you dont know what you are talking about, please SHUT UP!
I said authentic Brabus wheels have logo embossed on it and you said none of the wheels other than RSK and LM6 have logos. I guess I know much better than you because I've owned a set. Now you are saying "....Perharps Brabus is different and have the embossed logo....". Are you SURE Brabus have logo??? Where is it?? Please make sure you know exactly what you're saying first. "Perhaps!?"
"....but there are definitely two piece replica wheels available of any major brand....." Where???? What major brand has true two-piece replicas??? The Rondell #80??? Call Wheel exchange and ask them if the Rondell #80 is a LM5 replica and see what they will tell you. Show me one Brabus, one Carlsson and one AMG two-piece replica please.
Your attitude of trying to win every argument with WRONG SUBSTANTIATION really bugs me. And the most frustrating part is you know nothing about these things but pretend that you do.... The topic is "Brabus vs. replica" NOT "Lorinser vs. replica".
Say whatever you want to say as I will not be responding to this thread anymore.
I said authentic Brabus wheels have logo embossed on it and you said none of the wheels other than RSK and LM6 have logos. I guess I know much better than you because I've owned a set. Now you are saying "....Perharps Brabus is different and have the embossed logo....". Are you SURE Brabus have logo??? Where is it?? Please make sure you know exactly what you're saying first. "Perhaps!?"
"....but there are definitely two piece replica wheels available of any major brand....." Where???? What major brand has true two-piece replicas??? The Rondell #80??? Call Wheel exchange and ask them if the Rondell #80 is a LM5 replica and see what they will tell you. Show me one Brabus, one Carlsson and one AMG two-piece replica please.
Your attitude of trying to win every argument with WRONG SUBSTANTIATION really bugs me. And the most frustrating part is you know nothing about these things but pretend that you do.... The topic is "Brabus vs. replica" NOT "Lorinser vs. replica".
Say whatever you want to say as I will not be responding to this thread anymore.
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Heck, I made my own wheels from old wire hangers. These are not only originals, but they are the lightest rims out and are one of a kind. I wrote my name on them with a Sharpee marker.
The only problem was after I mounted them, the car just drops straight to the ground. These rims sure are light though.
JUST KIDDING!!!
The only problem was after I mounted them, the car just drops straight to the ground. These rims sure are light though.
JUST KIDDING!!!
