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Gnnr · 04-16-2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

"Just say no to Knock-Offs"

Original designs or nothing.

Umm, even if the design is no logner in production or the company went out business? Like I know a lot of the American wheel companies make replica wheels for the whole Nostalgia market because many of the old school wheel companies dont exist or what not. If there is a demand for the design and no one is satisfying the demand there should or will be someone who will.

[/thinking out loud]

**ThatGuy** · 04-16-2006, 03:02 PM

Even if that's the case. Make a wheel that is "inspired" by those styles. Don't make a carbon copy of the original. Making copies requires no talent or skill.

DrtyRat · 04-16-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Even if that's the case. Make a wheel that is "inspired" by those styles. Don't make a carbon copy of the original. Making copies requires no talent or skill.

At first I thought that this idea about making replica rims was a good idea but I feel like I have to agree w/you on this one. I think someone mentioned something about advan oni's on here but when it comes down to it I would rather pay a little more for the original then save a few bucks trying to get an exact copy...btw I'm basing this purely from a looks standpoint if these rims are gonna be strictly track then for you track guys maybe its worth it

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 03:17 PM

I always wanted to make those Cherry Blossom rims. b/c at first so many people would buy them (since they're super JDM Popular with Hachi guys) and then.. eventually the market would get saturated and everyone would take a step back and realise how ugly the rims really are. Then it will totally ruin the Original out-of-this-world expensive Cherry Blossoms b/c no one would like them anymore.

So yea.. haha that would be funny, but you see what i mean? THe coolest thing about Old School rims is that they are rare. For a new product venture, It would be more respectable to do original designs.

As for american muscle-car-era wheels that are replicas... most of them are in fact done by the same original company. IE Halibrand, American Racing, etc. The new wheels are cheaper.. same design, diff process and different material. But its the same company... then the originals are still in high regard b/c they are REAL mag wheels, from 1960-whatever and aren't getting killed by the new wheels who offer enthusiasts the same look and feel but not quite the same product. In some cases, like Torq Thrusts, the wheels have been unchanged in forever. Well, at least some models. And they are still in production, yet there are cheap copies. Nothing you can do about that. (ROTAS, anyone?)

As for the wheels out of production, never to return... Eh. Would you make replica Ferrari 250GTO wheels? naw... just leave them be to live in retirement... they wouldn't work (looks wise) on modern cars, anyways.

**ThatGuy** · 04-16-2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoriftoSlut

As for the wheels out of production, never to return... Eh. Would you make replica Ferrari 250GTO wheels? naw... just leave them be to live in retirement... they wouldn't work (looks wise) on modern cars, anyways.

You know you'd rock these on a 240!

I'd rock them for daily wheels!!

lilredstiffy · 04-16-2006, 03:57 PM

Judging by a bunch of the cars I've seen on here lots of guys would 'rock' anything (even redrilling a wheel face of a shit wheel so it fits) for daily wheels.

OLD WHEELS ARE UGLY
14x6/7 and 15x/6/7 no matter the offset are never cool

but yes. you could make money selling these to douchebags on nico and some on here. and they would love them

my problem with this thread is again, the guy trying to make bucks knows NOTHING about manufacturing wheels, has NO equipment, etc.

anyone interested in a replica ferrari f40?? if so ill build them, im looking for a way to make money! I'll have to pm you guys once i find out how much it costs and who i can get to build parts :ghey:

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 04:05 PM

I'll take a replica F40 as long as the Original Neon red/orange race color is used and its sprayed so thin i can still see the CF weave. And if you use the quad or bi-turbo engine and plum the wastegate out between the exhaust pipes. Oh god how i love that car. Perfection.

lilredstiffy · 04-16-2006, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoriftoSlut

Oh god how i love that car. Perfection.

Fucking right.
Lots of people would love to be rich to have the giant tv. giant house. helicopters. lame-borghinis.

just a f40 here thanks. RAW beastman of a car.

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 04:16 PM

The Ted Nugent of cars.

REDSH!FT · 04-16-2006, 06:21 PM

Once I drove by a guy in the city that was driving an F40

I died because I looked directly at it

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 06:57 PM

Saw one at WSIR on Big Willow RIPPING. I peed my pants, crapped, then came in my pants, then exploded because it was the most amazing thing i had ever seen/heard and my body's nervous system could not process it.

So.. technically, i'm dead.

Advan · 04-16-2006, 07:05 PM

I wouldn't mind having a pair of Slut's rims. I like the look. Company name: Slutty Rims. joking. I say Slut should make those rims come to life. Make them come to life...Slut....don't kill me.

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 07:26 PM

Slut Kill.

I like that.

I would make them come to life, as well as many others but someone needs to go own a wheel company for me. LOL.

DRIFTER-M · 04-16-2006, 07:56 PM

Do some 1 peice cheap wheels similar to these CCW's.

THOSE ARE SO HOT!!! Make a design similar to that, and really cheap, haha.
Just a suggestion...

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 08:12 PM

Umm.. so what's so hot about those?

DRIFTER-M · 04-16-2006, 08:25 PM

I dunno, guess its just my personal style. Don't like them?

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 08:34 PM

Don't hate them... but they don't do it for me. Just run-of-the-mill split spoke mesh. BMW 1976 is what those things remind me of. Which is cool. On a 76 BMW. Which are also cool. So.. yea in context those could look cool (911s, M3s... umm... 911s. umm.. M3s... umm lol).

Advan · 04-16-2006, 08:38 PM

How long did it take you to make those rims anyway? Since you custom built them, I'm curious as to how you did it. I know the process started on paper, but what steps did you have to take, make them real?

DRIFTER-M · 04-16-2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoriftoSlut

Don't hate them... but they don't do it for me. Just run-of-the-mill split spoke mesh. BMW 1976 is what those things remind me of. Which is cool. On a 76 BMW. Which are also cool. So.. yea in context those could look cool (911s, M3s... umm... 911s. umm.. M3s... umm lol).

Yeah, I see what you mean. Anyway, I think they look good on 240's however, heres a pic of them on a kouki(By the way, Handdrag is selling these wheels in the for sale section)

DoriftoSlut · 04-16-2006, 09:24 PM

I sketched a bunch of wheels, then built those in Solid Works. Then from there i output the data to the school's starch machine, where they printed the 3D version of them. You then have to carfully add Thin C-A super glue to the starch part and it solidifies it into a strong piece.

Advan · 04-16-2006, 09:49 PM

You still have those sketches? A starch machine, eh? Never heard of it, but I understand what it does. I'm sure you have to have a strong desire and passion for this. Having skills to draw cars is a must. Once you're done, what automotive company would you want to work for, or which one are you going for?

Edit: I can never get my wording right.

Team Rootbeer · 04-16-2006, 10:22 PM

i saw an F40 once....but it stopped and turned itself into a wizard before i could get a good glance of it.....

on the wheels subject......i dont really see there being anyway of said company making a custom mold and only using it for like what, 10-20 sets of wheels? unless you pay out the ass, but then there goes your profit idea....

leave it to the Gods of rotation....Work, RAYS, SSR...and so on

s13dan · 04-17-2006, 12:34 AM

If i didnt just buy wheels i would be extremly intrested... Starsharks rock my face off

KwKouki · 04-17-2006, 01:49 AM

you make some SSR Brights, and you have a definate buyer here. Im a big fan of old school wheels.

HootAuto · 04-19-2006, 10:34 PM

I'm working on something right now between doriftoslut and other designers....btw lilredstiffy if you don't like the idea, shut up....I don't know anything about it but I can pay someone who does and can manufacture them for me, you don't need to do everything yourself.........that's the beauty of business!!

04-16-2006, 03:02 PM	#62
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Even if that's the case. Make a wheel that is "inspired" by those styles. Don't make a carbon copy of the original. Making copies requires no talent or skill. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

04-16-2006, 03:17 PM	#64
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I always wanted to make those Cherry Blossom rims. b/c at first so many people would buy them (since they're super JDM Popular with Hachi guys) and then.. eventually the market would get saturated and everyone would take a step back and realise how ugly the rims really are. Then it will totally ruin the Original out-of-this-world expensive Cherry Blossoms b/c no one would like them anymore. So yea.. haha that would be funny, but you see what i mean? THe coolest thing about Old School rims is that they are rare. For a new product venture, It would be more respectable to do original designs. As for american muscle-car-era wheels that are replicas... most of them are in fact done by the same original company. IE Halibrand, American Racing, etc. The new wheels are cheaper.. same design, diff process and different material. But its the same company... then the originals are still in high regard b/c they are REAL mag wheels, from 1960-whatever and aren't getting killed by the new wheels who offer enthusiasts the same look and feel but not quite the same product. In some cases, like Torq Thrusts, the wheels have been unchanged in forever. Well, at least some models. And they are still in production, yet there are cheap copies. Nothing you can do about that. (ROTAS, anyone?) As for the wheels out of production, never to return... Eh. Would you make replica Ferrari 250GTO wheels? naw... just leave them be to live in retirement... they wouldn't work (looks wise) on modern cars, anyways. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 04:05 PM	#67
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll take a replica F40 as long as the Original Neon red/orange race color is used and its sprayed so thin i can still see the CF weave. And if you use the quad or bi-turbo engine and plum the wastegate out between the exhaust pipes. Oh god how i love that car. Perfection. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 04:16 PM	#69
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Ted Nugent of cars. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 06:57 PM	#71
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Saw one at WSIR on Big Willow RIPPING. I peed my pants, crapped, then came in my pants, then exploded because it was the most amazing thing i had ever seen/heard and my body's nervous system could not process it. So.. technically, i'm dead. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 03:57 PM	#66
lilredstiffy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Judging by a bunch of the cars I've seen on here lots of guys would 'rock' anything (even redrilling a wheel face of a shit wheel so it fits) for daily wheels. OLD WHEELS ARE UGLY 14x6/7 and 15x/6/7 no matter the offset are never cool but yes. you could make money selling these to douchebags on nico and some on here. and they would love them my problem with this thread is again, the guy trying to make bucks knows NOTHING about manufacturing wheels, has NO equipment, etc. anyone interested in a replica ferrari f40?? if so ill build them, im looking for a way to make money! I'll have to pm you guys once i find out how much it costs and who i can get to build parts :ghey:

04-16-2006, 06:21 PM	#70
REDSH!FT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax County VA Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Once I drove by a guy in the city that was driving an F40 I died because I looked directly at it

04-16-2006, 07:05 PM	#72
Advan Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wouldn't mind having a pair of Slut's rims. I like the look. Company name: Slutty Rims. joking. I say Slut should make those rims come to life. Make them come to life...Slut....don't kill me.

04-16-2006, 07:26 PM	#73
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Slut Kill. I like that. I would make them come to life, as well as many others but someone needs to go own a wheel company for me. LOL. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 07:56 PM	#74
DRIFTER-M Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in my car Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do some 1 peice cheap wheels similar to these CCW's. THOSE ARE SO HOT!!! Make a design similar to that, and really cheap, haha. Just a suggestion...

04-16-2006, 08:12 PM	#75
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Umm.. so what's so hot about those? __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 08:25 PM	#76
DRIFTER-M Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in my car Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dunno, guess its just my personal style. Don't like them?

04-16-2006, 08:34 PM	#77
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't hate them... but they don't do it for me. Just run-of-the-mill split spoke mesh. BMW 1976 is what those things remind me of. Which is cool. On a 76 BMW. Which are also cool. So.. yea in context those could look cool (911s, M3s... umm... 911s. umm.. M3s... umm lol). __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 08:38 PM	#78
Advan Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How long did it take you to make those rims anyway? Since you custom built them, I'm curious as to how you did it. I know the process started on paper, but what steps did you have to take, make them real?

04-16-2006, 09:24 PM	#80
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 37 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I sketched a bunch of wheels, then built those in Solid Works. Then from there i output the data to the school's starch machine, where they printed the 3D version of them. You then have to carfully add Thin C-A super glue to the starch part and it solidifies it into a strong piece. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-16-2006, 09:49 PM	#81
Advan Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You still have those sketches? A starch machine, eh? Never heard of it, but I understand what it does. I'm sure you have to have a strong desire and passion for this. Having skills to draw cars is a must. Once you're done, what automotive company would you want to work for, or which one are you going for? Edit: I can never get my wording right.

04-17-2006, 12:34 AM	#83
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	If i didnt just buy wheels i would be extremly intrested... Starsharks rock my face off __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

04-17-2006, 01:49 AM	#84
KwKouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Key West, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,212 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	you make some SSR Brights, and you have a definate buyer here. Im a big fan of old school wheels. __________________

04-19-2006, 10:34 PM	#85
HootAuto Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm working on something right now between doriftoslut and other designers....btw lilredstiffy if you don't like the idea, shut up....I don't know anything about it but I can pay someone who does and can manufacture them for me, you don't need to do everything yourself.........that's the beauty of business!! __________________ Hoot Automotive Technologies www.hootauto.com 703.509.2242 Check out my Group Buys and Specials! http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=103985 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=103935

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