i was looking into buying ac schnitzer replica wheels
07-19-2009, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='946196' date='Jul 18 2009, 11:03 PM
Having tried OEM "replica" wheels IMO there is a huge difference between a quality wheel and a cheap knock off. Cheap wheels are usually heavy, may bend, get out of round or in some cases just crack into pieces.
Wheels are a vital part of a BMW performing as it should.
Wheels are a vital part of a BMW performing as it should.
THIS.
07-19-2009, 07:15 AM
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no offense to those of you that have replicas and to each their own... but im not down with it.
my wife doesnt wear fake diamonds, i dont wear a fake rolex and i dont roll fake wheels.
if you cant or dont want to afford the real deal, find a similar style that possibly draws on some of the features of the other and that is something that you are comfortable with, buy it and be proud of it.
my wife doesnt wear fake diamonds, i dont wear a fake rolex and i dont roll fake wheels.
if you cant or dont want to afford the real deal, find a similar style that possibly draws on some of the features of the other and that is something that you are comfortable with, buy it and be proud of it.
07-19-2009, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by e6t' post='946361' date='Jul 19 2009, 11:15 AM
no offense to those of you that have replicas and to each their own... but im not down with it.
my wife doesnt wear fake diamonds, i dont wear a fake rolex and i dont roll fake wheels.
if you cant or dont want to afford the real deal, find a similar style that possibly draws on some of the features of the other and that is something that you are comfortable with, buy it and be proud of it.
my wife doesnt wear fake diamonds, i dont wear a fake rolex and i dont roll fake wheels.
if you cant or dont want to afford the real deal, find a similar style that possibly draws on some of the features of the other and that is something that you are comfortable with, buy it and be proud of it.
1. Those who simply can't afford to spend 5 or 10000 dollars on a set of wheels.
2. People, like myself, who are offended by price gouging.
Sure, I get the whole, "supply and demand' but when people with more money than brains come in and set an unhealthy market precedent, it ruins it for the rest of us. (And I can afford to pay more, but not everyone can.)
Don't believe me? Then explain to me how an exhaust can be 3300 bucks..
Here's another post talking about the same thing we're talking about now. People are noticing that there are two ways to run a business. You price gouge and make all your money at once, or you make a little bit of profit and build a long term relationship over time.
Guess which one usually ends with a company with no customers, high prices, and closed doors?
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=283217
I read someone mention "disloyal buyers," but if these companies didn't try to bend its customers over at every single opportunity, people WOULD be a little more loyal.
07-19-2009, 03:21 PM
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They better hit those with the crusher again. I've seen more badly damaged wheels on Craigslist. 
07-19-2009, 04:02 PM
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Guy said to put these fake ones from taiwan. He guaranteed me I would never replace another wheel after hitting a pothole and that was the best advice I ever got. Paid less than the OEM and it lasted on the car 3 years till the car got sold.
(I heard Audi RS wheels were crap. Any truth to that?)
Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='946164' date='Jul 19 2009, 04:16 AM
no no no
youre missing the point
the point is that specific designs, ergonomics and levels of tolerance are produced in authentic wheel designs, and these come from highly educated engineers who actually are vested in the interests of your car. What they produce is the standard.
What these asian companies are doing is saying " you like that wheel? ok then ill make something that resembles it but it wont have any of the toughness of the original nor the warranty to back it up"
sure they are cheaper and they are cheaper because they dont have to recoupe any of the research and development cost, nor do they need to hire engineers to produce the wheels in the first place.
I applaud ACS for actually trying to fight back, ive been down this road in business and there is nothing more aggrivating then seeing your hard work copied and your unloyal customers buying replica parts
buy authentic, its as simple as that.
youre missing the point
the point is that specific designs, ergonomics and levels of tolerance are produced in authentic wheel designs, and these come from highly educated engineers who actually are vested in the interests of your car. What they produce is the standard.
What these asian companies are doing is saying " you like that wheel? ok then ill make something that resembles it but it wont have any of the toughness of the original nor the warranty to back it up"
sure they are cheaper and they are cheaper because they dont have to recoupe any of the research and development cost, nor do they need to hire engineers to produce the wheels in the first place.
I applaud ACS for actually trying to fight back, ive been down this road in business and there is nothing more aggrivating then seeing your hard work copied and your unloyal customers buying replica parts
buy authentic, its as simple as that.
I used to be in manufacturing (Asia). The thing is, we used to get a mould and drawings from the west. We produce and ship out the stuff but at night, we would make some for the "local" market. Granted the material used may be less quality by using recycled material (percentage increased),.. but lets put it this way.
Say I bought a OEM at $6k and a fake for $1k. If I kerbs the OEM, this would be me right after it.
if on the otherhand I bought the fake,.. this would be me
Why? cause in a short while I know the car will be getting another different set up. i could afford to change it when I like. 
cheers
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I understand the copyright problem, but who cares. The people that buy them are not going to buy real ones because of the cost. Therefore fakes ones are just like advertising for the company. More people that can afford them may see them and wonder what they are and eventually buy the real thing. creating business
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Originally Posted by Dr530i' post='946946' date='Jul 19 2009, 11:07 PM
Damn wish i had just 4 of them... i'm a dr make ok money i guess but i still cant dish out no 6k for rims b4 tires.. economies bad.. nothing wrong to "stunt" on a budget..
You're right Doc, but unfortunately, "stunting" for some people means "let's finance it."
And people wonder why the economy is in the crapper.. You all know the old saying:
You can't rob Peter to pay Paul, because sooner or later Peter will get sore with you.... and NOBODY likes a sore Peter."
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My Ride: 05' 545 alpine white/grey
cold weather package, premium package
I personally would prefer to buy OEM but face it, the price tag on these products are most of the time way out of my budget. So until these products become more affordable to the average working man, I will continue to buy Replicas.