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04-26-2013, 10:26 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Fikse wheels
I think by the end of summer I will be in the position to finally buy the second choice wheels I want. Does anyone know of any Fikse dealers, or know when they hold the annual sale?
Also I am not sure what the difference is between the Profil series and the FM series. They both seem to be a multipiece wheel with forged centers and spun(?) hoops? The description for either series is quite vague and I am not sure what the difference is.
Choice is between FM5's and Profil 5's  and I am not sure if I want the hard anodize black centers or Titanium black centers
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04-26-2013, 10:32 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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http://www.bodymotion.com/
They are a Fikse dealer in Ocean Township. I do not know anything about sales, but since they are local maybe you can save on shipping (if it's a lot less than tax).
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04-26-2013, 10:36 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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I think shipping would be a lot less than sales tax @~$950 (or more) per wheel = ~$280 in tax, but I could be wrong.
That place seems like they are high end, probably wont even want to talk to me
Last edited by PolarBear; 04-26-2013 at 10:37 AM.
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04-26-2013, 10:42 AM
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BadMod
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Easy question first : Titanium black
Second question of profile vs. classic : http://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tir...rofile-5s.html
I will keep searching for discounts/ annual sale
Edit: just pm'ed the fiske rep on ls1 tech. I'll forward his reply
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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04-26-2013, 10:48 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Thanks Mike. That thread is helpful.
I really really like the ano black though, but I am not sure what the titanium black looks, it is also paint, so it can be scratched. Anodize type 3 is hard, almost as hard as diamond on the rockwell scale.
I called the place above for now, see what the pricing on some 18x9's are. Once I finish the front suspension on the Camaro I will break out the wheelrite and see what kind of sizing I can fit.
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04-26-2013, 10:51 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PolarBear
I think shipping would be a lot less than sales tax @~$950 (or more) per wheel = ~$280 in tax, but I could be wrong.
That place seems like they are high end, probably wont even want to talk to me
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I dunno. Maybe they would M&B tires for free or something too. Probably worth at least a phone call.
You have a pro-touring ride. Remind them that The Mule is the background of Fikse's web site.
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04-26-2013, 10:54 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
I dunno. Maybe they would M&B tires for free or something too. Probably worth at least a phone call.
You have a pro-touring ride. Remind them that The Mule is the background of Fikse's web site.
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lol, OK, I'll tell them that!
I called the place above, they said they would get me pricing on the 18x9's on both, I hope but it looks like I'll probably go with the Profil's over the FM's since the center size follows the wheel size compared to the FM designed on a fixed size center and a hoop or "rim"  to fit the wheel
Last edited by PolarBear; 04-26-2013 at 10:57 AM.
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04-26-2013, 11:07 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT
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They got back to me already $889 plus tax each. Thats about $70-90 less than I was expecting. Black anodize centers are a standard finish, Titanium black is $100 per wheel.
$3804 with the tax, not too bad, I was expecting upwards of $4500. Practically a steal!
Last edited by PolarBear; 04-26-2013 at 11:07 AM.
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04-26-2013, 11:11 AM
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BadMod
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FYI last years annual sale only took pricing direct through fiske to 34xx for 4 in standard colors. So that shop seems good right off the bat
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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04-26-2013, 11:32 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Going to need new lug nuts too, anyone know any companies that make lot of varieties?
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04-26-2013, 11:48 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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$3800 for wheels???
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04-26-2013, 11:54 AM
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Fiskes are big money, but quality. I think that you will be happy with them, but have you looked at Forgeline, HRE, and other too - similar pricing, but different styles?
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04-26-2013, 11:55 AM
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BadMod
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
$3800 for wheels???
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So much stupid, so little time.
Quote:
Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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04-26-2013, 11:57 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Originally Posted by Paul Huryk
HRE,
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As I said Fikse was my SECOND choice. HRE STARTS around $1,200 a wheel and finishing options make the ones I wan around $1,500 each. I can do $4,000, but not $6,000.
Honestly I only like about 5 different wheels from all the companies I have looked into. I like the 5's and the 5S's too and two wheels from HRE, my GTA crosslace, my Ronal R15's and thats about it  Oh CCW has one wheel that I dont hate, but why settle when in the same price range? 
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04-26-2013, 11:58 AM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
$3800 for wheels???
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Your question is?
When you see a cast wheel blow up you may understand why.
Also have you seen the other things that I have bought? I know you havent seen all the body panels yet.....
Last edited by PolarBear; 04-26-2013 at 12:00 PM.
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04-26-2013, 11:59 AM
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Admin.
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when did you get one of these?
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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04-26-2013, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
when did you get one of these?
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I dont have a wife or kids to make me have a limit on what I or how I can spend my money. Wheels are a few months away and I like to eat Ramon noodles.....
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04-26-2013, 12:13 PM
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Wheels can really make a car and I think either would look great. Hope they are strong enough for our wonderful roads.
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04-26-2013, 12:30 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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04-26-2013, 12:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
Wheels can really make a car and I think either would look great. Hope they are strong enough for our wonderful roads.
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not going to have rubber bands for tires, should be ok
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04-26-2013, 12:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PolarBear
As I said Fikse was my SECOND choice. HRE STARTS around $1,200 a wheel and finishing options make the ones I wan around $1,500 each. I can do $4,000, but not $6,000.
Honestly I only like about 5 different wheels from all the companies I have looked into. I like the 5's and the 5S's too and two wheels from HRE, my GTA crosslace, my Ronal R15's and thats about it Oh CCW has one wheel that I dont hate, but why settle when in the same price range? |
Didn't see that Fiske was your second choice - my bad...
$1,500 each - ouch!
What about Formula 43? They may have some wheels that you may like too...
Pics are too funny
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04-26-2013, 12:54 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PolarBear
Your question is?
When you see a cast wheel blow up you may understand why.
Also have you seen the other things that I have bought? I know you havent seen all the body panels yet..... |
Not a question, more of just shock at price.
You sir, better chain them things to the car and or to a big ass immobile object.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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04-26-2013, 01:05 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Not a question, more of just shock at price.
You sir, better chain them things to the car and or to a big ass immobile object. |
These are the "cheap wheels" too, look at some of the more expensive brands............
I do have a locked garage and I know who has access  otherwise, that is what insurance is for
Last edited by PolarBear; 04-26-2013 at 01:06 PM.
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04-26-2013, 01:10 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Huryk
What about Formula 43? They may have some wheels that you may like too...
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Those too are more expensive, just looked them up
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04-26-2013, 01:11 PM
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Admin.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PolarBear
These are the "cheap wheels" too, look at some of the more expensive brands............
I do have a locked garage and I know who has access otherwise, that is what insurance is for |
i might suggest having all the receipts and such, add them up and get your coverage upped if you haven't done so already.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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