functionFiRst

i saw some slips at the mall where i live...i asked him how much were they?...he said $140 a wheel... then asked him what kind of rims they were?...he told me they were NIPPON slipstreams...i didnt believe they were nippons so i looked it up...i found out they way about 11 lbs for 15" they look more like spoons than the slips do ( thicker spokes and a thicker lip) they looked exactly like spoons...you guys think it would be worth the $$$ or should i just go for ROTAS??? ~TIA...

dwnthehatch

iTrader: (1)

I found them online for $467 shipped. I cant find the page they were on though.
Found it :

http://www.massivemotorsports.com/main/nipponr.htm

They look just like my Slipstreams to me.


[Modified by dwnthehatch, 12:45 PM 4/4/2002]

owen_the_soyboy

not worth the money, plus I wouldnt believe himon weight unless you see ti on a scale you trust. Nippon is infamous for having similar designs that weigh more than other copycats.

email Walee at Machiii.net --> info@machiii.net
better yet is to call and ask for Walee (415) 594-0030.
he hooked me up big time, slipstreams this year and circuit 8s last year.

Black_eh2

i'll rather get the NEW Rnr wannbes by tenzo. hehe

functionFiRst

yeah...i called obx and they said they were about 12 pounds...ROTAS for now... thanks guys...

B_CRUZ!

a knock-off of a knock off

I my slipstreams.


[Modified by B_zurC, 9:44 AM 4/11/2002]

ATS*Mark

here we go again....why you even want spoons , because they said the word spoon in fast and the furious? i bet you got nos too , oh wait that was prolly too expencive , spoon rims serve a purpose , they are lighter for a reason , they are race rims . why you gonna put fake **** on your car. i dont understand that ****.

VoltageLS

Well, *most* people do get Spoon rims because they serve as a light weight wheel that they hope will net them quicker timeslips or course times. Some get them for looks...those people amaze me. For those people who want a lightweight wheel, the "fake ****" rotas have a very friendly price tag. Did he ever say he was going to the track with the rims??? They also serve a purpose...they're only like 1~2 pounds more per wheel but about $300 less PER wheel than the SW388s. Let me ask you this...would you pay $900 more to shave 5 lbs off your cars weight and have a nice "Desmond" sticker on the inside of your rim? If you're willing to, and you have the money, go for it, i wish i had that kinda money laying around. It just doesn't make sense to me. Don't hate on the guy because he wants to save a little cash...geeze.

j.Ngo

KrazeDx

rotas baby

JDMDC2TURBO

rotas

functionFiRst

sorry bro...i dont know about your financial status...w/ those great maxspeed pedals that you got...but i aint no stunna...im broke as hell...but im saving up for a ITR swap...im gonna spend my money where it counts...so you should chill on the "aYE YO, Git THa ReAL ISH...FaKes are Fa' LoZERZ YO!"...so while you got the genuine spoons you can eat a little of my dust too...no disrespect to anyone with spoons...when i get the chance i will buy some RnRs or Regamasters to make homeboys like "Untouchable EK" happy...have a nice day ...thanks to everyone else though for not flamin'
[Modified by EKmike, 8:44 AM 4/5/2002]


[Modified by EKmike, 8:45 AM 4/5/2002]

functionFiRst

BTW...i bought some Rotas...

.paul

exactly, and not everyone can afford it.. i mean if money wasnt an option i wouldnt have purchased the rotas... plus for the buck.. you can't beat it.. look decent, and are light weight.. 700 w/ tire.. i mean wut else can you get for that that is a good rim ? i dunno its all personal preference. if i had the money i would have the spoons.. but i dont so i bought rotas..

B_CRUZ!

were you talkin to me? FA - Q
I my ROTA's.


[Modified by B_zurC, 9:45 AM 4/11/2002]

garagespecial

see...this is the reason i sold my spoons