How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams?
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (George Knighton)
spoon = lighter, more expensive, dull black finish
rota = heavier (about 3lbs), cheap as hell comparably, and a shiny black finish albeit a flat black finish
rota = heavier (about 3lbs), cheap as hell comparably, and a shiny black finish albeit a flat black finish
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (gsr98vtec)
spoon = lighter, more expensive, dull black finish
rota = heavier (about 3lbs), cheap as hell comparably, and a shiny black finish albeit a flat black finish
rota = heavier (about 3lbs), cheap as hell comparably, and a shiny black finish albeit a flat black finish
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (Jason)
I was being sarcastic for those that didn't know 
I have Spoons and had Rotas too. When they are in front of you, there is no chance of mistaking one for the other.
And George... My wife plays with the checkbook I just use that green paper stuff
Miguel
I have Spoons and had Rotas too. When they are in front of you, there is no chance of mistaking one for the other.
And George... My wife plays with the checkbook
I just use that green paper stuff Miguel
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (JUNIFIED)
As mentioned, Spoon, anodized, more "rough" looking finish, while the Rotas are a "shinny" black, painted finish. Thinking about getting some Spoons.. Anyone have money I can borrow??
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (00MRSi)
Are they really made in Russia? I saw that pic from jdmhondaparts guys too with them saying it was made in Russia. It is a joke?
Cause the labels inside the wheel are all japanese!
Cause the labels inside the wheel are all japanese!
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (SoCal ITR)
Also, the lip is slightly different.
On the 15's I think they are both the same (lip where weights can be attached).
I think they only way to tell the 15's apart is by the finish.
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (George Knighton)
i thought you couldnt tell the diff. . . . untill i sat next to ingognitos and looked at his spoons and looked at my rotas. . . . the spoons are more flat black and kinda chalky looking , while the roatas arent glossy , but glossier than the spoons .
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (itr206)
the finish on the rotas is more of a semi-flat, or satin (house paint terms).
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (PatrickGSR94)
Spoon (Desmond) are forged.
Rota Slipstreams are cast.
Forged wheels tend to be stronger in almost all cases. This allows for less material that needs to be present for the same or greater strength and, in turn, less weight.
-kenji
Rota Slipstreams are cast.
Forged wheels tend to be stronger in almost all cases. This allows for less material that needs to be present for the same or greater strength and, in turn, less weight.
-kenji
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Re: How can u tell the difference between spoon sw388's and Rota Slipstreams? (AssPenny)
the rotas dont have any mark on the inside. . . only on one spoke it has a swp or something engraved into the lip . . . i thought spoons had something too on the spoke
