There have been some ugly accusations against Rota for their poor craftsmanship. More-so with their multi-spoke wheels, they have issues with hairline fractures and weak spots due to their casting process. I dont think they offer a wheel that is forged. If they did, they could probably eliminate some of their issues.

Here is one of a few different articles on their issues:

http://www.importfactor.com/aftermar...ed-wheels.html

They make sweet wheels and im not knocking them. I especially think the ones you got are very nice. I was just suprised to hear that you would autoX on them given their flexing and fracturing issues.

 

Ah, thanks for the heads up and information! Well, hopefully I won't have any issues, and I'll be sure to inspect them after every event.

 

I know a number of Suby guys that have them, and haven't seen anyone's rims have any issues, and they auto-x with them. They are ones like the Torque model, a 5-split-spoke type.

 

The main reason why alot of people starting bashing Rota is because they took the designs from expensive wheel companies like Mugen and put their name on them. I was gonna buy some black Slipstreams for my old Accord. Alot of people I know have them. Nothing wrong with getting "the look" for less. As long as they don't give you any problems, who cares? lol.

 

Heh, when I bought the wheels I didn't even know Rota made imitation wheels. I guess the P45's are basically a Nismo wheel...probably why I see a lot of R34 Skylines with these wheels at the navy base in japan. lol.

The main reason I bought them is a guy on the forum had a low-number order for Rota to make these custom for the GTO - correct offsets and bore diameter and not the typical bmw bore diameter that is 2mm too big and doesn't fit hub centric. Plus I got them for a pretty sweet price shipped with locking lugs, valve stems, and center caps.

 

umm ok anyone here have stage II installed in pgh? If so where was it done and how much was it?

 

Stage 2 FTL, just get a 2.8/60#.

imo, 2.5/60# but people seem scared these days to run that pulley, iono

 

I would have to agree. I had the S2 on my Cobalt when i had it. It was nice for a while but it leaves something to be desired after a bit. Go straight to a 2.8 and 60's.

 

agreed, I went from stage two to 2.8... stage 2 ended up being a waste of money. The only good thing out of it was I got my clutch replaced under warranty.

 

go 79 lbers imo

 

+1 Al loves the disc style.

 

Fixed

 

haha wow i shouldn't have known that people are now using dick style injectors. i knew girls have been using them for years lol. but in all seriousness i'm getting stage ii for now because i still have another year and a half left on my warranty and I'd like to play it safe for a bit.

 

warranty?

 

haha ya warranty. lol. anywho saturn of monroeville just called and now they are saying install will be 300 dollars plus tax plus any shop fees. WTF.

 

If you are hellbent on getting the S2 put in, go to Kenny Ross Chevrolet in Irwin. They did mine and Smary Arty's (Steve) install so they know how to do them. I got mine done at a discount since i worked there at the time, but it shouldnt be more than about $200 give or take. You will want to talk to either Rick Grace or Rick Johnson.

 

Myself and Saturn of Monroeville dont get along very well

 

I still say S2 FTL and take the advice of everybody that has been there and done that.

 

ya i'm thinking that stage II is a horrible idea right now. Any one in pittsburgh that has hptuners and is willing to tune my car?

ya saturn of monroeville is being uber bitchy. that lady in the service dept. hates me.

 

I think Dan has certain model Saturns unlocked. Send a PM to djt81185.

 

thanks witt will do

 

Only have 05s unlocked...I know someone in Michigan with 06s unlocked but I doubt u wanna travel that far lol

 

ya not really lol. i would save money on gas just by gettin the stage ii installed here for an arm and a leg.

 

and maybe a ********.


feedback please! https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/wheels-tires-96/what-wheels-get-103176/

 

seriously just maybe a ********. at least part of it huh.