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No exact ETA yet. It’s expected to be about 8-10 weeks, we just gave the go ahead on this today. It’s a brand new product so I’ve learned to not give a ship date until Fedex Trade Networks calls me when they clear customs. I know the timing is tight for some and we’ll do our best, it’s just the way the cookie crumbles.
That’s the plan!
Finally an option outside of the TD’s hand cobbled in England or wherever. These look good.
I’m sure some have seen the ‘other deal’ out there by now for these, it’s a very interesting story on the business side. I found it interesting getting undercut on a wheel that we have a short period exclusive on. We were allowed this right as we spec’ed it and commissioned it’s build. For those that do not know another vendor has simply conjured a wheel line, based on my post here and in the rarely looked at bf.com wheel section, in an attempt to bully this small manufacturer into allowing them into the market. They have offered a cheaper price and brake lines basically for cost. An added result by giving a cheaper price assuming discount level was in order to keep me from gaining preorders. I must assume this was done to make me look like an asshole in front of the spec racing group we prefer, and the group I’ve chosen to build a car to compete with. I’m extremely disappointed another vendor who we are not in direct competition with would attempt to pull a stunt like this, I don’t think I need to explain further my thoughts towards this person. I had hoped that we could offer a nice inexpensive wheel to you guys that wasn’t a cheap wheel. I knew many would be getting ready for the season shortly and scraping the budget together for spares, as am I. I had hoped the timing of the sale would help us get a few sales and give the guys I’m racing with a good deal during a period we couldn’t step on another D-force distributors toes. Look for more new wheels and more big news from us and D-force in the coming season if this works out. We like them a lot and they make good stuff for racing at a good price.
I’ll actually have these in stock so you might want to order them from us. This is not our typical sales method, I feel like they are putting me into a race to 0.
…our brake lines are handmade here, in house and fully pressure tested with the best materials we could find. They are better than the other guys anyway.
Rob - but do you have the exclusive ‘bronze’ color? :lol:
Hopefully everyone here knows and orders from the people that support the racers in Spec E30.
I can’t remember the last time I bought anything from anyone other than Bimmerworld. There’s a good reason behind that.
If I wasn’t saving up for my spec exhaust I might order a set …
Signed,
UUC sucks (alright, its JP on Scott’s computer)
See, I feel like I miss out on all the good drama. I take it UUC is guilty of some shady business practices? I experienced just how crappy the after market car industry really is when I worked for BR Performance. Moss Motors and a few of their vendors did many questionable things over the years.
If it makes you feel better, since I started running Spec E30 I went from the “everything at the lowest price” mentality to “support those that support you”. These look like awesome wheels and I thank you for getting them to market. I have already planned to order a set from you closer to the delivery date. Please keep us all informed and don’t feel like you need to lose money to keep my business.
robweenerpi wrote:
Street guys basically.
I can’t count on every customer car having rolled fenders. I figured also that with the 15mm hubcentric spacer on a ET25 it’s a sweet fit with a 205 on the Spec Racers. I guess I could have spec’ed them as a ET15. Then they could have made the ‘rim’ of the wheel even lighter. I think this would have created more issues for this wheel outside our little race market. I have to be able to sell at least half to non racers or it’s not economical. To get decent pricing you have to sell alot of wheels.[/quote]
Speaking of rolled fenders. It took forever to get my 16x8 et0’s to fit. This is my daily driver.
Update:
I’ve had a few guys (spec e30 and pro 3) on the west coast inquire about group shipping. I can absolutely do this if a few guys want to get together on it. I’d need to see an order of about 20+ wheels or so to make it economically viable but it is cheaper typically. Generally it’s about 10-15 perwheel shipped UPS. Freight can be as low as $5 per wheel sometimes. We have tons of pallets and what not here to use so it’s just as easy. If you are in a metro area more than a day away with UPS ground it can generally work out. You obviously have a few weeks to talk it over and get back to us.
robweenerpi wrote:
[quote]Update:
I’ve had a few guys (spec e30 and pro 3) on the west coast inquire about group shipping. I can absolutely do this if a few guys want to get together on it. I’d need to see an order of about 20+ wheels or so to make it economically viable but it is cheaper typically. Generally it’s about 10-15 perwheel shipped UPS. Freight can be as low as $5 per wheel sometimes. We have tons of pallets and what not here to use so it’s just as easy. If you are in a metro area more than a day away with UPS ground it can generally work out. You obviously have a few weeks to talk it over and get back to us.[/quote]
Who are they, I want in on this…
West Coast Guys! I want to get in on this shipping deal. Please let me know. I live Near LAX! I just dont want to order quite yet until i hear the ETA. I might buy some cheap 15’s just so i dont have to drive w/my stock 14" CHROME (UGGLY) Meshies in the meantime. But I almost hit the preorder button yesterday, but wanted to wait until we get closer to delivery. espphotography@gmail.com
anyone? I want to get some of these, and if us Socal folks can save some money on shipping lets do it. Anyone interested?
I have just pre-ordered my set.
Rob, do you have ETA yet?
I’d like to get in on the group shipping. I know of 9 wheels ordered between Brenden and me and we need 20 or more. 2 more guys, get your sets pre-ordered and we all save 40-50 bones.
AJ, I think Walter may be interested in some, from his comment on Saturday at Infineon…I think Adam has also ordered a set, so that is at least 12 wheels there…
Yah, I’m in for 4… though I’m probably going to bump up to 5 or 6 wheels total to have a coupla spares.