whats the hype/point jdm rims
whats the hype/point jdm rims
I've noticed people spending hundreds of dollars on some really ugly *** wheels just because they say jdm. I always thaught the idea of upgrading wheels from factory was to get a better looking wheel, not something that look like a beer bottle cap, or a bean can lid.
whats the deal? please discuss,
another one the spoon rims. rota, nippon, spoon are all the same rims. why spend more money for the spoon?
whats the deal? please discuss,
another one the spoon rims. rota, nippon, spoon are all the same rims. why spend more money for the spoon?
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Re: whats the hype/point jdm rims (rudebwoy)
1. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They might be ugly to you, but look great to someone else.
2. People spend more money on authentic wheels because they tend to be higher quality than knock off's. Better quality control, better manufacturing process, better materials. Also, the resale value of authentic wheels is higher.
2. People spend more money on authentic wheels because they tend to be higher quality than knock off's. Better quality control, better manufacturing process, better materials. Also, the resale value of authentic wheels is higher.
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Re: whats the hype/point jdm rims (Phil DeVtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phil DeVtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">JDM rims are more round than others.</TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL...
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Re: (Slappy)
people buy exspensive jdm wheels to be uniqe, to not join the bandwagon and buy knock offs, you pay for what you get, spoon are strong, rota are not.. simple as that..
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Re: whats the hype/point jdm rims (Phil DeVtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phil DeVtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">JDM rims are more round than others.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: whats the hype/point jdm rims (rudebwoy)
did we really need another thread on this? Throw some American Racing wheels on your Japanese ride and call it a day. 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VSM_EK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">people buy exspensive jdm wheels to be uniqe, to not join the bandwagon and buy knock offs, you pay for what you get, spoon are strong, rota are not.. simple as that..</TD></TR></TABLE>
it seems like the other way around, people are doing it because its the new fad, new thing.
I got some nippon f2 not because they look like spoon, but because I like the way they look and they were cheap. then I found out they were spoon knockoffs, and when I found out what my friend pay for his spoons that looked the same and has the same castings I laugh.
then I started surfing the appearance section and saw how many people are crazy over these rims and had to ask why.
not knocking just curious why. I am sure there are a of things I do that people ask why also. to each their own. but this you pay for what you get **** is dumb when we are talking about rims that are the same just different stickers. or rims period
it seems like the other way around, people are doing it because its the new fad, new thing.
I got some nippon f2 not because they look like spoon, but because I like the way they look and they were cheap. then I found out they were spoon knockoffs, and when I found out what my friend pay for his spoons that looked the same and has the same castings I laugh.
then I started surfing the appearance section and saw how many people are crazy over these rims and had to ask why.
not knocking just curious why. I am sure there are a of things I do that people ask why also. to each their own. but this you pay for what you get **** is dumb when we are talking about rims that are the same just different stickers. or rims period
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Re: (rudebwoy)
To me its resale/trading vaule, with Rota's all you'll ever end up trading for is another set of Rotas. But with Something like say MF10's, you could get a nice set of Desmonds or SSR's for trade. Thats just me, i love having a **** load of wheels too
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Re: (rudebwoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rudebwoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
...but this you pay for what you get **** is dumb when we are talking about rims that are the same just different stickers. or rims period</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you are comparing two exact same wheels, from the same manufacturer....for example Spoon SW88 vs Desamond Regamasters; then you're right. They are the same wheels with different stickers.
But to say Rota's are on par with Spoon is silly.
That's like saying a knock off $10.00 Louie Vuitton purse is the same as a authentic $1,000 Louie Vuitton purse.
My gf would be quick to kick my *** if I ever made that statement. And she'd be right.
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
...but this you pay for what you get **** is dumb when we are talking about rims that are the same just different stickers. or rims period</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you are comparing two exact same wheels, from the same manufacturer....for example Spoon SW88 vs Desamond Regamasters; then you're right. They are the same wheels with different stickers.
But to say Rota's are on par with Spoon is silly.
That's like saying a knock off $10.00 Louie Vuitton purse is the same as a authentic $1,000 Louie Vuitton purse.
My gf would be quick to kick my *** if I ever made that statement. And she'd be right.
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
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Re: whats the hype/point jdm rims (rudebwoy)
For me, it's a 2-sided coin.
On the one side, I don't care what others think of my wheels, but on the hand, I enjoy the exclusivity of owning a set of wheels not many others have.
On the one side, I don't care what others think of my wheels, but on the hand, I enjoy the exclusivity of owning a set of wheels not many others have.
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Re: (CARMA_626)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CARMA_626 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
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Especially in terms of build quality.
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
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Especially in terms of build quality.
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Re: (rudebwoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rudebwoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I got some nippon f2 not because they look like spoon, but because I like the way they look and they were cheap. then I found out they were spoon knockoffs, and when I found out what my friend pay for his spoons that looked the same and has the same castings I laugh.
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Last time I heard, Spoon/Desmond Regas are forged, not cast. But hey, what do I know.
I got some nippon f2 not because they look like spoon, but because I like the way they look and they were cheap. then I found out they were spoon knockoffs, and when I found out what my friend pay for his spoons that looked the same and has the same castings I laugh.
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Last time I heard, Spoon/Desmond Regas are forged, not cast. But hey, what do I know.
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Re: (rudebwoy)
Why buy a wheel that imitates another?
I prefer real "JDM" wheels, like Spoon or Mugen, because they were designed, engineered, and intended for racing. They have a history, a purpose, and a level of exotic-ness. Knowing the background of companies such as Mugen or Spoon adds to the appeal for me. I don't care if no one has the wheel, or if the wheel is quite common. Authenticity means something.
The appearance of the wheel is secondary. Form follows function. Besides, as someone said before, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Function is beautiful to me.
BTW, they are properly referred to as wheels, not "rims." A rim is simply the outer portion of a wheel.
P.S. This is the wrong forum for this question.
I prefer real "JDM" wheels, like Spoon or Mugen, because they were designed, engineered, and intended for racing. They have a history, a purpose, and a level of exotic-ness. Knowing the background of companies such as Mugen or Spoon adds to the appeal for me. I don't care if no one has the wheel, or if the wheel is quite common. Authenticity means something.
The appearance of the wheel is secondary. Form follows function. Besides, as someone said before, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Function is beautiful to me.
BTW, they are properly referred to as wheels, not "rims." A rim is simply the outer portion of a wheel.
P.S. This is the wrong forum for this question.
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Re: (CARMA_626)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CARMA_626 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you are comparing two exact same wheels, from the same manufacturer....for example Spoon SW88 vs Desamond Regamasters; then you're right. They are the same wheels with different stickers.
But to say Rota's are on par with Spoon is silly.
That's like saying a knock off $10.00 Louie Vuitton purse is the same as a authentic $1,000 Louie Vuitton purse.
My gf would be quick to kick my *** if I ever made that statement. And she'd be right.
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
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girls get crazy like guys over real vs fake. **** c'mon i reather put 1000 bucks on a set of rims then on a freak'n BAG!
If you are comparing two exact same wheels, from the same manufacturer....for example Spoon SW88 vs Desamond Regamasters; then you're right. They are the same wheels with different stickers.
But to say Rota's are on par with Spoon is silly.
That's like saying a knock off $10.00 Louie Vuitton purse is the same as a authentic $1,000 Louie Vuitton purse.
My gf would be quick to kick my *** if I ever made that statement. And she'd be right.
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
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girls get crazy like guys over real vs fake. **** c'mon i reather put 1000 bucks on a set of rims then on a freak'n BAG!
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Re: (ekx4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekx4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Have you ever picked up a rota version of spoon and picked up a spoon at the same time? that'll probably answer your question.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good call.
On the same note, have you ever looked at the finish on an Evo and looked at the finish on a Rota. A friend of mine ordered a new set of Rota Circuit 8s. You could see bare metal through the paint. Not even 1 full coat of paint.
Good call.
On the same note, have you ever looked at the finish on an Evo and looked at the finish on a Rota. A friend of mine ordered a new set of Rota Circuit 8s. You could see bare metal through the paint. Not even 1 full coat of paint.
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girls get crazy like guys over real vs fake. **** c'mon i reather put 1000 bucks on a set of rims then on a freak'n BAG! </TD></TR></TABLE>
most girls would rather spend $1000 on the purse than the wheels... if you find a girl who wouldnt, marry her
girls get crazy like guys over real vs fake. **** c'mon i reather put 1000 bucks on a set of rims then on a freak'n BAG! </TD></TR></TABLE>
most girls would rather spend $1000 on the purse than the wheels... if you find a girl who wouldnt, marry her
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Re: (4F CHR!S)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CARMA_626 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you are comparing two exact same wheels, from the same manufacturer....for example Spoon SW88 vs Desamond Regamasters; then you're right. They are the same wheels with different stickers.
But to say Rota's are on par with Spoon is silly.
That's like saying a knock off $10.00 Louie Vuitton purse is the same as a authentic $1,000 Louie Vuitton purse.
My gf would be quick to kick my *** if I ever made that statement. And she'd be right.
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
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Good point. There's a definite difference in quality of a Wal-Mart purse and a Coach/LV/D&B. I'm not saying it's enough to justify the price, but the product is certainly superior.
If you are comparing two exact same wheels, from the same manufacturer....for example Spoon SW88 vs Desamond Regamasters; then you're right. They are the same wheels with different stickers.
But to say Rota's are on par with Spoon is silly.
That's like saying a knock off $10.00 Louie Vuitton purse is the same as a authentic $1,000 Louie Vuitton purse.
My gf would be quick to kick my *** if I ever made that statement. And she'd be right.
Just because they look the same, doesnt mean that they are the same.
</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good point. There's a definite difference in quality of a Wal-Mart purse and a Coach/LV/D&B. I'm not saying it's enough to justify the price, but the product is certainly superior.
