New Company. New Products - Reproduction wheels for BMW

aut0sh0cker · 12-03-2008, 08:22 PM

this looks like a PERFECT replica! nice job you guys

ALUFELGEN · 12-03-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

this looks like a PERFECT replica! nice job you guys

Thank you! We should be getting more pictures soon.

remmib · 12-03-2008, 10:01 PM

Looks great.

Andro07 · 12-03-2008, 10:39 PM

Lookin' Good so far guys

isugoo · 12-03-2008, 10:45 PM

Please make exact replica of BBS RGR, 230M and BMW Performance wheels!

Boost Gomez · 12-03-2008, 11:19 PM

Very excited about this. Looking forward to more updates.

E91_E88_E21 · 12-04-2008, 04:36 AM

i like it

Balthazar_B · 12-04-2008, 07:44 AM

*Bumping* to get an answer on the weight question I asked yesterday (i.e., how much do the CSL rep front and rear wheels weigh)!

Have you guys weighed them yet?

ALUFELGEN · 12-04-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by isugoo

Please make exact replica of BBS RGR, 230M and BMW Performance wheels!

We have plans for both the 230 and the newly released BMW Performance Wheels. As of now, we have no intentions of replicating aftermarket wheels but that could potentially change in the future.

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Originally Posted by Boost Gomez

Very excited about this. Looking forward to more updates.

Waiting on some more pics!

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Originally Posted by Balthazar_B

*Bumping* to get an answer on the weight question I asked yesterday (i.e., how much do the CSL rep front and rear wheels weigh)!

Have you guys weighed them yet?

Not yet. I have requested our factory to forward the weight and will post it once we receive it. We have always kept our weights on the low side so this is something that should not worry you.

Prodipper · 12-04-2008, 08:38 AM

I have to say Im not a fan of Replicas due to many reasons specially quality but if this turns out to be good I might be willing to buy a nice set for the summer.

Its looking good guys keep up the good work.

isugoo · 12-04-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AluFelgen

We have plans for both the 230 and the newly released BMW Performance Wheels.

I love you, Santa.

And any plan for 225M?

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GGreek5 · 12-04-2008, 09:15 AM

Rims look great!! I'm looking forward to the BMW new performance rims!!!! I love the split 5 stars!!

Balthazar_B · 12-04-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AluFelgen

Not yet. I have requested our factory to forward the weight and will post it once we receive it. We have always kept our weights on the low side so this is something that should not worry you.

The real trick with weight is properly balancing the two objectives of low weight and structural integrity. This is especially critical with cast wheels (and not easily achieved as some vendors -- like Beyern -- err on one side and others -- nameless -- on the other...). I'll be interested to see how you guys do with this.

Chico · 12-04-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AluFelgen

Style 249 is what I consider a perfect OEM 5-spoke wheel. Too bad they do not make it for the 3-series. We`ll be offering this style in 19" setup with proper offsets as well.

I'll be the first on your list if you make this wheel in 19". Any idea when they might be available?

ALUFELGEN · 12-04-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Balthazar_B

The real trick with weight is properly balancing the two objectives of low weight and structural integrity. This is especially critical with cast wheels (and not easily achieved as some vendors -- like Beyern -- err on one side and others -- nameless -- on the other...). I'll be interested to see how you guys do with this.

There is no real trick when balancing low weight and structural integrity when it comes to reproduction wheels. When designing a wheel from scratch then yes that is very important, but the key factor when manufacturing a replica wheel is manufacturing quality. I`m leaning to believe that most replica wheels out there are gravity cast. I have only heard of bent M6 reps and out of round CSL reps. This is very unlikely to happen with a Low-Pressure cast wheel. We are the same company that manufactured the 19" 162 that was sold a few years back. The wheel was 1" larger and .5" wider and only weighted 1.5lb over the OEM 162 18" wheel. After over 2 years we never heard a case of bent wheels and vibrating issues.

ALUFELGEN · 12-04-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pcarela

I have to say Im not a fan of Replicas due to many reasons specially quality but if this turns out to be good I might be willing to buy a nice set for the summer.

Its looking good guys keep up the good work.

Glad to hear!

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Originally Posted by isugoo

I love you, Santa.

And any plan for 225M?

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Yes. The 225M are on top of our list.

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Originally Posted by GGreek5

Rims look great!! I'm looking forward to the BMW new performance rims!!!! I love the split 5 stars!!

We have not seen any in person. Once BMW brings it over and we can get a hold on one we will certainly make it. It is a nice mix between Style 249 and Style 167M. We have a LOT of wheels that we would like to make for you guys so priority will be given to the ones with highest demand.

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Originally Posted by Chico

I'll be the first on your list if you make this wheel in 19". Any idea when they might be available?

We don't want to put a date until we have everything on schedule but if we see a lot of interest on style 249 or the new BMW performance wheel we`ll give it priority over other projects.

Gen_E92 · 12-04-2008, 09:34 PM

any 18s in the work? (for track/winter)

Nebster · 12-04-2008, 10:01 PM

what is the manufacturing process?

brokemywallet · 12-04-2008, 10:53 PM

i don't want to sound like the bad guy here, but wouldn't BMW AG or BMW USA have something to say about a reproduction product that is marked as a BMW product?? Also, i found that having the GERMANY stamp on the back side for a product that is made in China/Taiwan is kind of disturbing....

that's just my 2 cents......

uberschnell · 12-05-2008, 12:37 AM

Fantastic looking wheels, but..

Gunmetal or BAN!

Vnak · 12-05-2008, 02:55 AM

Subscribed. Wheels looks awesome. Can't wait for more pictures!

KkSc · 12-05-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gen_E92

any 18s in the work? (for track/winter)

+1

12-03-2008, 08:22 PM	#23
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12-03-2008, 11:19 PM	#28
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12-04-2008, 07:44 AM	#30
Balthazar_B Private First Class 4 Rep 183 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Bumping to get an answer on the weight question I asked yesterday (i.e., how much do the CSL rep front and rear wheels weigh)! Have you guys weighed them yet?
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Prodipper Captain 94 Rep 602 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA/Ny,NY iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328i [10.00]	I have to say Im not a fan of Replicas due to many reasons specially quality but if this turns out to be good I might be willing to buy a nice set for the summer. Its looking good guys keep up the good work. __________________ ,BMW 328i,Arctic Metallic,M tech,Ram Dinan CAI,Bmw Performance Exhaust,Performance spark plugs,Black Line,Euroswitch,Xenon Conversion with HID KIT from Halogens, 199- 19" Star spoke,InteriorTerra Leather,Premium Cold weather package,Led Lights.New> M3 spoiler, angel eyes harness,corner delete MOD,Lux h8.0, LCI 09 Xenon headlights,BMW Performance auto shift knob+boot,vinyl roof,Oem M3 220 wheels.
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12-04-2008, 09:15 AM	#34
GGreek5 Olimpiakos 91 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mass iTrader: (10)	Rims look great!! I'm looking forward to the BMW new performance rims!!!! I love the split 5 stars!!
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brokemywallet Slaveaholic 17 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	i don't want to sound like the bad guy here, but wouldn't BMW AG or BMW USA have something to say about a reproduction product that is marked as a BMW product?? Also, i found that having the GERMANY stamp on the back side for a product that is made in China/Taiwan is kind of disturbing.... that's just my 2 cents......
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12-05-2008, 12:37 AM	#42
uberschnell Brigadier General 675 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Fantastic looking wheels, but.. Gunmetal or BAN!
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12-05-2008, 02:55 AM	#43
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