ENKIE RPF1's Intrest???
11-12-2009, 12:38 PM
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ENKIE RPF1's Intrest???
Alright guys, i know alot of us want em but ive tried countless time to get em to custom make me a set but failed. Just got off the phone with kurt from enkie and asked what it would take to get these made for the 5X110. he said they would need to make and sell a min of 100 wheels, so 25 sets. So if we can get 25 people willing to buy we can finally have our wheels. heres the catch the wheel will be a lil more than the regular rpf1 due to the custom drill, also we need to go to a vendor and have them put in the order we cant call individually to order. so first things first see if we can come up with 25 orders, then agree on a vendor to buy them from, then get with enkie let em know, then wait for them to drill and test fit to make sure they clear those brembos up front for us TC guys. is anyone intrested????
11-12-2009, 12:53 PM
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it is but there are a few people that really want this wheel, so just putting it out there. not sure on the specs, if you go to the enkie site im pretty sure the info will be their
11-12-2009, 12:58 PM
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very light and very strong.. would be 1 of the best quality wheels for the cobalt if made.(which i highly doubt will happen) most ppl with a cobalt arent willing to pay $1500+ for wheels (excluding tires)
and its spelled enkEI
and its spelled enkEI
11-12-2009, 01:05 PM
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sorry for the mis spell lol. and yea price is really steep but like i said alot of people want this wheel im just providing a slim and narrow margin of making it happen. well see how many people are really intrested
11-12-2009, 01:12 PM
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I would love to!!!!
But heres the problems: Cost for most people, Everyone making mind up on the same size, Everyone getting the same color....thats where it goes wrong most of the time on these knid of things
AS for me 17x9's 35mm-ish offset in silver or black(OR BUST)
But heres the problems: Cost for most people, Everyone making mind up on the same size, Everyone getting the same color....thats where it goes wrong most of the time on these knid of things
AS for me 17x9's 35mm-ish offset in silver or black(OR BUST)
11-12-2009, 01:35 PM
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Theres probably 10 people on here that would seriously buy them. 200 people will say oh cool I would buy them but I dont have money.
1. we need a price
2. I havent looked at the off set etc. will these fit over the brembo on the TC? (18" wheel has a 35 or 45 offset currently. http://enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html
I think they run about $285 for 18"s so If they cost near or above $350 it may not be worth it.
1. we need a price
2. I havent looked at the off set etc. will these fit over the brembo on the TC? (18" wheel has a 35 or 45 offset currently. http://enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html
I think they run about $285 for 18"s so If they cost near or above $350 it may not be worth it.
11-12-2009, 01:43 PM
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price wont be determined till we have enough intrest said it should be the same if not a lil more doubt it will be 350 each. and yes if drilled to 5X110 they would be made to fit over the brembos
11-12-2009, 01:49 PM
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i dont see why you guys are so set on rpf-1s.. theres so many other great wheels out there ... maybe u should contact other manufacturers and get an even better wheel.. advan work-emotion would be amazing.
11-12-2009, 01:54 PM
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well to get a quality wheel theres going to have to be more then one consumer for manufacturers to produce that size. and since cobalts are the only sport cars with 5x110 its not going to be possible for only 1 of you to have that wheel.. and 25 ppl out of what 100000000 cobalt owners?????
11-12-2009, 02:07 PM
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Yes, those are great wheels, however people are complaining about the price of rpf1's. They're probably not going to be willing to put out $500+ per wheel for a set of 18" advans.
11-12-2009, 02:08 PM
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advans are nice but pricey and get associated with the whole JDM thing, if i had a teggy id be all for some advans, rpf1's are amazing wheels thats why so many race cars use them. plus me personally think they look hella good.
11-12-2009, 02:14 PM
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Depending on width it should be 17.8lbs per rim for a 8in wide wheel. If they retail at $285 (with no shipping) for 5x114 and they say it will cost a little more than that to custom drill them for us, I do not see this happening. They will then cost similar to a ultraleggera, and how many people have those on this forum? 3? I have 100% confidence in saying this will never hit 25 on this forum. There are not enough road course drivers with money and are serious here.
well to get a quality wheel theres going to have to be more then one consumer for manufacturers to produce that size. and since cobalts are the only sport cars with 5x110 its not going to be possible for only 1 of you to have that wheel.. and 25 ppl out of what 100000000 cobalt owners?????
yeah 10000000 cobalt owners, not that many on this site and not that many race them. You are also talking about cheap ass owners with not much money. If this was a ferrari or lambo forum I dont think we would have a issue finding buyers.
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11-12-2009, 02:18 PM
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im not just trying to get people from the forum im sure you all know people outside the forum. never said it was a for sure thing but for those of us who want this wheel im guessing this is going to be the only way to make it happen
11-12-2009, 02:49 PM
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dude this wheel isnt for glamor shots. this is a RACING wheel. go look on any race track, most cars have them. If you are looking for a 20" chrome pos, please go ahead and do not order this rim.
Depending on width it should be 17.8lbs per rim for a 8in wide wheel. If they retail at $285 (with no shipping) for 5x114 and they say it will cost a little more than that to custom drill them for us, I do not see this happening. They will then cost similar to a ultraleggera, and how many people have those on this forum? 3? I have 100% confidence in saying this will never hit 25 on this forum. There are not enough road course drivers with money and are serious here.
the newer malibu has 5x110 too. I would assume some other gm cars have it as well.
yeah 10000000 cobalt owners, not that many on this site and not that many race them. You are also talking about cheap ass owners with not much money. If this was a ferrari or lambo forum I dont think we would have a issue finding buyers.
Depending on width it should be 17.8lbs per rim for a 8in wide wheel. If they retail at $285 (with no shipping) for 5x114 and they say it will cost a little more than that to custom drill them for us, I do not see this happening. They will then cost similar to a ultraleggera, and how many people have those on this forum? 3? I have 100% confidence in saying this will never hit 25 on this forum. There are not enough road course drivers with money and are serious here.
the newer malibu has 5x110 too. I would assume some other gm cars have it as well.
yeah 10000000 cobalt owners, not that many on this site and not that many race them. You are also talking about cheap ass owners with not much money. If this was a ferrari or lambo forum I dont think we would have a issue finding buyers.
and yes malibus have them but i seriously doubt 1 malibu owner will buy these... i really dont understand chevys market strategy behind the 5x110.. ive honestly have heard of people not buying an SS because of the poor choice of wheels they have to choose from.
11-12-2009, 09:15 PM
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I'm with spike. 17x9 30-35mm offset in black!!! and here's my big BUT can't pay till after 1st of the year, X-mas, new baby and finish our remodel 
not much play money til then.
not much play money til then.
11-12-2009, 09:32 PM
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Price has to be competitive with the OZ Ultra... that sell for $350each. Unless these wheels sell for less I see no reason to pay more for them.
Subie's owners can buy a set for $800 shipped...so unless were talking something similar than **** it. Enkie never stepped up to the plate for us so now were supposed to pay more...**** that.
Subie's owners can buy a set for $800 shipped...so unless were talking something similar than **** it. Enkie never stepped up to the plate for us so now were supposed to pay more...**** that.
11-12-2009, 11:46 PM
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right.. im just sayin . that kid is acting like because 25 people are going to buy them that every cobalt you see is going to have rpf1s. 25 people is literraly nothing.. your lucky he didnt say they needed atleast 500
and yes malibus have them but i seriously doubt 1 malibu owner will buy these... i really dont understand chevys market strategy behind the 5x110.. ive honestly have heard of people not buying an SS because of the poor choice of wheels they have to choose from.
and yes malibus have them but i seriously doubt 1 malibu owner will buy these... i really dont understand chevys market strategy behind the 5x110.. ive honestly have heard of people not buying an SS because of the poor choice of wheels they have to choose from.
Yeah chevy's odd as 5x110 is @#$%@#$ UP sooo stupid. My MS3 had 5x114..good thing I didnt buy rims for it hahha.
