were all good,it didnt mean to rush but the body shop wanted to make sure the rims were ordered in time. ill be by on friday to pickup the rims. thanks for the help.

 

were are trying to keep the car repairs under 14k. replacing all four advans put us over the top,so rotas were the next option. even used factory BBS wheels are 800$ each for a certified rash free rim.

 

HAHHAHAH! $800 each for the EOM Sti wheels? F'ing TRIPPING!

 

WTF.... really?

No way in hell would I downgrade wheels to keep a car from getting totaled out, or are you paying out of pocket?

That's crazy talk. I'd take my money and be on my marry way to another car. lol! $14k in damage is a lot!

 

I know right... They're that much used for a set.

Even the limited wheels are only about $350 a piece brand new.

 

Sad part is people will pay the $800 each for the wheels.

 

What gives Nation? Car problems?

 

14k in damage..I believe it.

I had someone back into me and scratch up my bumper and break the center piece of my grill and crack my CF hood.. that was like 3000 in damage. Nation, how you been man!? I haven't talked to you in forever. I purchased an Sti TMIC from you..met up in Cordelia..


-UNDFT-

 

this is all based off the body shops parts people. could be a load of crap but im ok with it. car has WAY to much to let it get totaled. this way i can sell it and someone will get a kickass ride. damage is 90% body(fr/rr bumper,hood,fender,rear door) hes also fixing both rocker panels,new subframe brace,whole car is getting painted to match. its going to be a new car. the only issue was the rear trailing arm got bent.they installed a new one and everything checked out to spec.

 

not to mention the price of aluminum has nearly DOUBLED in the last ten years

 

I'm surprised it isn't more than double. I thinks it's come down a little from it's peak but china and a few other countries are really eating up a a lot of metal.

Have other wheels gone up 20%? I'm mostly curious as $750 is still decent for a set of wheels...it's just the $900/950 that makes me trip out.

Even if it's a good one... it's still a knock off. (and I'm not knocking it because I'll probably be going back to Rota from Gram Lights)

 

What if I have a wholesale license?

 

oooooh!


Speaking of which... I need to call you. I got your message but I couldn't make out the number.

 

My friends that have their license are usually able to get what they want.

But sometimes if its just a one time deal the company that you are purchasing from will make you spend $X,XXX.00 amount of money on their products to make it worth it for them to sell it to you at their wholesale rates.

They are in the construction business tho, so idk about car parts. Just a thought.

 

Retailers are usually required to have a minimum order or some sales quota. Doubt you can just get one set of wheels from them.