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Old 09-23-2003, 06:33 PM
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are these the real spoon wheels, and how can i tell if they are real or not, also, this is off of http://www.spoonsports.com in the usa headquarters (inlinefour.com) so i'd hope they're real but i'm never to sure these days, here's the link http://www.inlinefour.com/spoonsw388.html
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the ones they sell at that shop are real...
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those are spoon wheels. The one in the pics look different but they say its a new style so who knows.
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believe me, if Inlinefour sells it, it's the real deal, I got my spooooom mirrors from them and my Daiyama lug nuts too...
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Default Re: real spoon wheels? how can i tell? (corgiat)

I sure as hell hope so for $1,728
What's the difference between those and the Rota slips? Besides the "Spoon" decal?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EF9_SiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> those are spoon wheels. The one in the pics look different but they say its a new style so who knows.</TD></TR></TABLE>


nice 16s
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I sure as hell hope so for $1,728
What's the difference between those and the Rota slips? Besides the "Spoon" decal?</TD></TR></TABLE>Forged, coloring is different, no spot for other bolt patterns, quality.
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there are ridges on the insideby the inner lip ( on the inside where the air goes,not outside lip)

they will look like a light grey when you see them up close, not flat black... the ridege inbetween the spokes is more sharp cut as oppose to the rotas with are nice and smooth,,,

it will say made in RUSSIA on the back along with all the weight. 15" have curled lip and 16 have a smooth lip..

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wat's the price for the rotas? and any pics are apreciated
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I sure as hell hope so for $1,728
What's the difference between those and the Rota slips? Besides the "Spoon" decal?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, aside from the 4 lb weigh difference per wheel, plus the forged manufacturing, desmonds are made in russia, while rotas are made in the phillipines. But who really cares about weight and manufacturng process. As long as they look jdm yo.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EF9_SiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Forged, coloring is different, no spot for other bolt patterns, quality.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Good enough! Just don't see how that justifies $1,300 over a Rota's which are good quality wheels. I'm thinking the bling bling plays a big factor as well.

Nice wheels none the less
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ummm arent the spoons five lug
but that pic is four lug
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BomBoi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ummm arent the spoons five lug
but that pic is four lug</TD></TR></TABLE>

they come in both 4 and 5 lug.
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Default Re: real spoon wheels? how can i tell? (BomBoi)

Inlinefour worst shop ever!!!!!!!

Wouldn't buy a quart of oil from them if I was empty.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Good enough! Just don't see how that justifies $1,300 over a Rota's which are good quality wheels. I'm thinking the bling bling plays a big factor as well.

Nice wheels none the less </TD></TR></TABLE>

quit being such a hater

Can you not understand the difference betwen forged magnesium and cast aluminum?????

The wheels are ugly if you ask me.....people don't actualy buy them for function these days...but for looks. How can a flat black wheel look good anyway
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i like that look, but i buy them more for the fact they say they weigh around 8.5 lbs. i'm goin' for a pretty light car, that's all
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by corgiat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i like that look, but i buy them more for the fact they say they weigh around 8.5 lbs. i'm goin' for a pretty light car, that's all</TD></TR></TABLE>

and WONDERFUL wheels they are.
I have a set on my car
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here is a pic of my rota's they only cost me $500 brand new for 16's and they get the job done!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by couter &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Inlinefour worst shop ever!!!!!!!

Wouldn't buy a quart of oil from them if I was empty.</TD></TR></TABLE>


lol. hahaha.. me neither.
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lol. hahaha.. me neither.</TD></TR></TABLE>


could someone please explain why not? or am i missing a joke here...
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could someone please explain why not? or am i missing a joke here...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't know whats so funny about the ***-slam InlineFour dishes out with their pricing. For InlineFour, and I too would drive around oil less just to avoid buying oil from them!
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i only bought from them once,, and never again,, they even charge you for using your credit card????? WTF is that,,, i know they get charged for having the machine but no other place goes that far to reep from their customers that i know of.... keep the extra .50 IL4


beside IL4 gets their spoon stuff through AJ in canada talk to them,, they will give you a better deal i am sure... i bought two sets from them... they are willing to deal exspecially for repeat buyers..... http://www.aj-racing.com/

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3.88kg x 2.2 = 8.5lbs
11.8 lbs - 8.5 = 3.3 lbs.
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thanks for the info guys
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88hf &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i only bought from them once,, and never again,, they even charge you for using your credit card????? WTF is that,,, i know they get charged for having the machine but no other place goes that far to reep from their customers that i know of.... keep the extra .50 IL4


beside IL4 gets their spoon stuff through AJ in canada talk to them,, they will give you a better deal i am sure... i bought two sets from them... they are willing to deal exspecially for repeat buyers..... http://www.aj-racing.com/

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AJ-R is even worse to me

Unless you have money....they won't even talk to you.

They have put over 16K into a guy's 00 Si...and still can't get it to run right...and it's been months. They're trying to run a Buddy CLub ecu with Vortech . And won't take it out cause they don't wanna refund his money

They're better of carting


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