The unofficial Replica Wheel Thread
02-10-2009, 09:21 PM
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It's his car, he is obviously happy with the look & performance of the new wheels so why should it matter that one is twice as expensive as the other?
02-10-2009, 09:36 PM
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^u do realize ur out of high school right? You "Volk" elitist guys are real douche bags, remind me of a bunch of high school girls.
It's his car, he is obviously happy with the look & performance of the new wheels so why should it matter that one is twice as expensive as the other?
It's his car, he is obviously happy with the look & performance of the new wheels so why should it matter that one is twice as expensive as the other?
02-11-2009, 01:00 AM
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Every Rota is a replica, there are no original designs.
Axis Elite = Maya MRK
Linea Corse Dyna = Work Varianza T1S
Linea Corse ASO = Breyton Flame
Rota Bella = Voltec MS
Rota MGM = Mugen XJ
Ruff R35 = Work Varianza SC1
....and some many others to list. Latter Konig wheels should be added to this list.
Axis Elite = Maya MRK
Linea Corse Dyna = Work Varianza T1S
Linea Corse ASO = Breyton Flame
Rota Bella = Voltec MS
Rota MGM = Mugen XJ
Ruff R35 = Work Varianza SC1
....and some many others to list. Latter Konig wheels should be added to this list.
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02-11-2009, 11:12 AM
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Now related to the thread i think the grids are obviously Volk knockoffs but the differences are very easy to see as are the differences between p45r's and legit Nismo's.
02-11-2009, 12:36 PM
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Okay, here's a newbies point of view/question. I'm more worried about looks. I don't plan on racing my z much if any at all. I just like to have fun on backroads and a couple of drag strips a year. From what I've researched the replicas are a bit heavier and maybe not as redefined as the real wheels. Brand name wheels are supposed to be stronger also, but I've read many post about minor bents...
Now, even if I had Volks or Works etc I wouldnt care to put stickers on them. I'm a minimalist (I'm a graphic designer in advertising) and volks wouldnt pay me for product placement
. So should I really care about the performance and spend the extra $$ or just go for some replicas for looks?
How bad can replicas be??
BTW is there a name brand for these (Brand New Set of 4 Hypersilver 18 inch ST11 Wheels) So far it's one of my favorite designs.
Sorry if I'm off topic but you guys seem to be really into this replica vs brand thing. Thanks!
Now, even if I had Volks or Works etc I wouldnt care to put stickers on them. I'm a minimalist (I'm a graphic designer in advertising) and volks wouldnt pay me for product placement
. So should I really care about the performance and spend the extra $$ or just go for some replicas for looks?How bad can replicas be??
BTW is there a name brand for these (Brand New Set of 4 Hypersilver 18 inch ST11 Wheels) So far it's one of my favorite designs.
Sorry if I'm off topic but you guys seem to be really into this replica vs brand thing. Thanks!
02-11-2009, 01:02 PM
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Okay, here's a newbies point of view/question. I'm more worried about looks. I don't plan on racing my z much if any at all. I just like to have fun on backroads and a couple of drag strips a year. From what I've researched the replicas are a bit heavier and maybe not as redefined as the real wheels. Brand name wheels are supposed to be stronger also, but I've read many post about minor bents...
Now, even if I had Volks or Works etc I wouldnt care to put stickers on them. I'm a minimalist (I'm a graphic designer in advertising) and volks wouldnt pay me for product placement. So should I really care about the performance and spend the extra $$ or just go for some replicas for looks?
How bad can replicas be??
BTW is there a name brand for these (Brand New Set of 4 Hypersilver 18 inch ST11 Wheels) So far it's one of my favorite designs.
Attachment 227651
Sorry if I'm off topic but you guys seem to be really into this replica vs brand thing. Thanks!
Now, even if I had Volks or Works etc I wouldnt care to put stickers on them. I'm a minimalist (I'm a graphic designer in advertising) and volks wouldnt pay me for product placement
. So should I really care about the performance and spend the extra $$ or just go for some replicas for looks?How bad can replicas be??
BTW is there a name brand for these (Brand New Set of 4 Hypersilver 18 inch ST11 Wheels) So far it's one of my favorite designs.
Attachment 227651
Sorry if I'm off topic but you guys seem to be really into this replica vs brand thing. Thanks!
02-11-2009, 01:45 PM
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Okay, here's a newbies point of view/question. I'm more worried about looks. I don't plan on racing my z much if any at all. I just like to have fun on backroads and a couple of drag strips a year. From what I've researched the replicas are a bit heavier and maybe not as redefined as the real wheels. Brand name wheels are supposed to be stronger also, but I've read many post about minor bents...
Now, even if I had Volks or Works etc I wouldnt care to put stickers on them. I'm a minimalist (I'm a graphic designer in advertising) and volks wouldnt pay me for product placement. So should I really care about the performance and spend the extra $$ or just go for some replicas for looks?
How bad can replicas be??
BTW is there a name brand for these (Brand New Set of 4 Hypersilver 18 inch ST11 Wheels) So far it's one of my favorite designs.
Attachment 227651
Sorry if I'm off topic but you guys seem to be really into this replica vs brand thing. Thanks!
Now, even if I had Volks or Works etc I wouldnt care to put stickers on them. I'm a minimalist (I'm a graphic designer in advertising) and volks wouldnt pay me for product placement
. So should I really care about the performance and spend the extra $$ or just go for some replicas for looks?How bad can replicas be??
BTW is there a name brand for these (Brand New Set of 4 Hypersilver 18 inch ST11 Wheels) So far it's one of my favorite designs.
Attachment 227651
Sorry if I'm off topic but you guys seem to be really into this replica vs brand thing. Thanks!
02-11-2009, 01:54 PM
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Yeah, i'm serious. I went thru the trouble of taking an screen cap then attaching the pic to the message, didn't I?
Plus I meant to ask if those sterns are a replica of a better brand. I think they look nice but I admit they may look like *** on the z.
Good point. But everything has been done and designed already. There's only so many designs that will look right with the z. Would you agree? To be honest I'll prolly wait for a $2000 used Volks/Works etc set up instead of buying a $2000 new replica set up.
Also, design wise, I'm kinda tired of the same designs. Wished there were more euroline designs out there.
Plus I meant to ask if those sterns are a replica of a better brand. I think they look nice but I admit they may look like *** on the z.
Also, design wise, I'm kinda tired of the same designs. Wished there were more euroline designs out there.
02-11-2009, 02:06 PM
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Good point. But everything has been done and designed already. There's only so many designs that will look right with the z. Would you agree? To be honest I'll prolly wait for a $2000 used Volks/Works etc set up instead of buying a $2000 new replica set up.
Also, design wise, I'm kinda tired of the same designs. Wished there were more euroline designs out there.
Also, design wise, I'm kinda tired of the same designs. Wished there were more euroline designs out there.