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09-03-2009, 10:42 AM | #111 |
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We won't be able to send the samples to Berk right away. As it's only a single front and rear wheel, that we are technically not allowed to drive on. I'll look into bringing over two rear wheels for actual drive testing. I probably wouldn't bring in a front as there are enough wheels on the market that can simulate a front fitment.
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09-04-2009, 09:50 AM | #115 |
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I think I change my mind on what color I want everyday cause of your damn facebook page! matte black........hyper silver......matte black........hyper silver.......hyper black.......shit!
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09-08-2009, 10:06 PM | #116 |
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Just some updated images of the new colors.
Here are the 4 colors we're looking to produce the 18's in. this last photo shows the 6 colors we've done to date, purely for comparison purposes. Matte black will no longer be produced, it's almost a flat primer paint that scratches easily. Motorsport although very unique has not seen enough demand. It will only be used for limited groupbuy batches in the future and not this initial batch. The above 4 color are set. one off colors cannot be done. it would take 10-15 ADDITIONAL people to produce something other then the 4 main colors above. |
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09-09-2009, 10:49 AM | #117 |
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The hyperblack are the business..
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09-09-2009, 12:04 PM | #119 | |
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The finish will never look the same from manufacturer to manufacturer. The "Hyper" part is the emphasis in the name not the black. Note that the barrel is painted gloss black. This means the whole wheel started as black and then had silver misted over it. Hyper silver is a base coat of silver, with the even finer silver misted over it. You get a different effect. That is why it is hyperblack. Luckily it's being made in 4 colors, so if it's not your things there's still 3 others Hyper black looks different from every angle and in different light. You could describe it as being a bit chrome like. It's just the effect of the black undercoating. same finish by other manufacturers |
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09-09-2009, 03:13 PM | #122 |
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Maybe it's the angle of the picture, but the center of the wheel looks deeper than what is shown on the drawing. Makes it looks kinda odd. Still, can't wait to see it mounted!
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09-09-2009, 04:24 PM | #123 | |
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The 1 series wheels will not go in as deep in the hub area. EDIT: as mentioned, 18" samples will be arriving in about 9 days. |
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09-09-2009, 04:25 PM | #124 |
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^what he said
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09-16-2009, 05:52 AM | #125 |
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still get the molds this friday eddy? I'm stoked for some pictures and fitment!!!!!
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09-16-2009, 12:36 PM | #126 | |
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I hate all this waiting as I'm sure you all do. I'm also working on another 1 series project at the moment. I won't release any public information on that one for about 1 month to minimize the wait time. People will be excited about that release. And the people from this groupbuy made it possible to get that ball rolling as well. |
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09-17-2009, 11:02 AM | #127 |
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are these limited production, or can they still be ordered? will the wait time be the same?
will it need another group buy?
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09-17-2009, 11:44 AM | #128 |
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group buy never started, Expect it to begin sometime in october
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09-17-2009, 11:50 AM | #129 | |
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The GroupBuy is starting next week and will close in October. These wheels will be readily available without the groupbuy (and without the savings), for as long as there is interest in a wheel of this size. -Eddy P |
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09-17-2009, 11:54 AM | #131 |
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09-18-2009, 05:13 PM | #132 |
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Prototype wheels are not arriving today sadly. I received an update email saying they would arrive the 23rd now (this coming Wednesday). I'm not sure what happened. I won't know until Sunday or Monday as they are a day ahead and won't be able to explain why until it's Monday there.
I want to thank Nitto Tires and the TOTAL/Nitto sponsored 135 team for sending 235, 245, 265, 275, 285 tires for testing (for all wheels not just 1 series). I'm looking for a stock 1 series and a modified 1 series with camber plates and a lowered suspension to do some test fitting of our samples. I have a stock car lined up already, but not a modified one, and back-ups are always welcome. |
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