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Old 12-10-2010, 08:48 PM
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i think someone is selling a set on the forum.. oooops..
 
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Old 12-10-2010, 09:51 PM
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haha im actually selling my wheels right now. Glad your hear your alright though!

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Did you have any preliminary problems?
 
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Old 12-11-2010, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
I am really glad you are safe. I have to be honest though, are you really surprised? You put rims on your car that actually cost less than your tires. That is like putting on a 100 dollar ebay spoiler then being surprised when it comes flying off.
I actually had more faith in this company bc they were a friend of a friend. Sadly when I contacted them they acted dumb even though i showed them pics of what happened. I also heard that someone on the 350z forum had the same thing happen.

Originally Posted by DrewskiLe
Glad to hear you're okay and not hurt. But dang, that rim is deff messed up. Did you have any preliminary problems?

NO problems @ all... I was very please w/ the way it looked, but then this suddenly happend

And yeah, I'd stay away. Would hate to see the same situation happen to a fellow member.
Originally Posted by tragedycat
Sorry you had to go through this but I'm glad everything turned out relatively okay. Could've been a disaster especially in the tunnel.

At this point I would only ever buy wheels from established Japanese brands like Volk, Work, Advan, etc. I wouldn't touch anything from upstart wheel companies especially fly-by-night Cali and Florida companies run by teenagers operating out of their parents garage. Sad but true.
yea I learned my lesson and won't be getting replica rims haha

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Yikes, sorry to hear. I wonder what in the world happened that would cause that kind of split...
I'm not sure either... I was driving regularly in the tunnel & didn't hit anything or run over anything
 
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Old 12-11-2010, 10:34 PM
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That's the worst when a company doesn't stand behind its product!! Good luck getting this resolved!!
 
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Old 12-11-2010, 11:30 PM
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Glad no one was hurt. That being said, there is a reason they are called knock-offs...sadly you learned your lesson in the worst way.
 
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Old 12-11-2010, 11:40 PM
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Wow glad your okay, big wake up call to everyone thinking of buying replica wheels.
 
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Old 12-11-2010, 11:47 PM
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damn that sucks! like everyone said glad you made it out unharmed and didnt harm anyone else!


when i had my volk te37's i swear i hit so many potholes and they still were perfect!
the saying is true you get what you pay for and you gotta pay to play!
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by O HELLA OEM
damn that sucks! like everyone said glad you made it out unharmed and didnt harm anyone else!


when i had my volk te37's i swear i hit so many potholes and they still were perfect!
the saying is true you get what you pay for and you gotta pay to play!
Spread the word, just say NO to fake wheels! Volks are the best choice for girls cause I swear, I hit every pothole there is. lol
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by FederalG
Spread the word, just say NO to fake wheels! Volks are the best choice for girls cause I swear, I hit every pothole there is. lol
LOL looks like i should get VOLKS since ima girl too! I really like how meshies look though
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 03:02 AM
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People will still buy them....
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 04:57 AM
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^ you're right, because this thread will surface and everyone will be like "naa she hit a curb and the wheel blew a part"

Just like the last set of chikaras that exploded while bolted to the hub.

That company is a joke. At least Rota's stand behind their wheels when they explode.
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 05:39 AM
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This is second time I've seen this happened to this "Chiquito" wheels. lol

I mean Chikara.


I'm glad you're okay. Hope you learned your lesson and do not buy knock off products next time. As you've experienced, sometimes, your life may depend on it.
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 05:40 AM
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BTW, how do you even call those wheels? They look like they came out of plastic mold. Just horrible...
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 06:01 AM
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LOL looks like i should get VOLKS since ima girl too! I really like how meshies look though
Volk SF Winnings, problem solved.

 
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Old 12-12-2010, 07:09 AM
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I guess I'll stick to my rays =X
 
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