Gollum Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm sure if Kim is no longer going to carry/order them then other Rota suppliers will. Rota wouldn't just throw out a mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRider Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Anyone know where I can get ONE 17x9.5 wheel? I curb rashed one of mine parking in an old neighborhood with some goofy curbs. Maybe it's not even worth a fix, then again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuervo Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 You should be able to have it repaired. I know I've broken a large chunk out and had it looking new for $150. It was Alberta Wheel Repair but you'll likely have a local shop closer for cheaper too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Awesome this is still going on. Holy crap. Should of got commission. I have a gold set that has never been mounted. I am on the fence about keeping it or going with one of the gun metal styles. What color are people painting the car to go with gold? Edited September 19, 2012 by rudypoochris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun_280z Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Awesome this is still going on. Holy crap. Should of got commission. I have a gold set that has never been mounted. I am on the fence about keeping it or going with one of the gun metal styles. What color are people painting the car to go with gold? White car gold wheels look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Indeed. That is very clean. I was originally thinking either a dark blue or a baby blue, but I am not sure how committed I am to that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Awesome this is still going on. Holy crap. Should of got commission. I have a gold set that has never been mounted. I am on the fence about keeping it or going with one of the gun metal styles. What color are people painting the car to go with gold? Pm'd you. if your gold set is teh RBRs 17x9 and 17x9.5 i'd be very interested in purchasing them if you decide to sell them. let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Dang - After seeing Jimmy's car I really can't decide. So beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) Out of curiosity, has anyone had reliability issues with this wheel? Cracking or otherwise? Also, what kind of interest is there in a forged version of this? Edited September 21, 2012 by rudypoochris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam07 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Out of curiosity, has anyone had reliability issues with this wheel? Cracking or otherwise? Also, what kind of interest is there in a forged version of this? I have put a few hundred miles on them so far without issue. I know Rotas have had a questionable past with broken wheels. I am sure forged wheels may interesting for the people in the racing scene. Especially the people that street drive the cars but track on weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I would rather get a forged version of the RK-R in our sizes, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I would rather get a forged version of the RK-R in our sizes, personally. I did not realize RK-R existed. I wish I could see the two next to each other. I think the RK-R look is closer to the Watanabe and represents what I was going for back when I started this group buy. I am waiting to hear back from Rota on a forged wheel. I think if new molds are being made it makes sense to make them in RK-R and not RB-R. Anyone have pictures of a 17" RK-R on a small car like the Z? My only real reservation is that it would look out of place at sizes past 16". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Starting another group buy for a car that's still not on the road? Please prove me wrong Chris, I'd love to find out that thing is driving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Starting another group buy for a car that's still not on the road? Please prove me wrong Chris, I'd love to find out that thing is driving! We want it to be running by end of November. We have made significant progress. Everything is done for it to run minus the engine/dash electrical. Once it is running I will finish the interior/exterior out here in the Bay. My E92 335i is doing 430whp though btw. Gotta love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Ok to sum up what i have read. You do need to put flares if you want to run the 17x9 4x114.3-13mm 17x9.5 4x114.3-19mm setup offered from racinglab. and they do not offer the gold with polished lip Is all of this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr20de Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) Am I the only person that would be interested in 15x9 -13 and 15x9.5 -19 4x114.3 Rota RK-R? or even 16'' I think this would be an awesome wheel. Kim should have do a group buy of these. Edited October 11, 2012 by pr20de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Am I the only person that would be interested in 15x9 -13 and 15x9.5 -19 4x114.3 Rota RK-R? or even 16'' I think this would be an awesome wheel. Kim should have do a group buy of these. What tires would you run? I chose 17" so that we could fit street and track tires. I am not aware of street tires for that width in 15". Edited October 14, 2012 by rudypoochris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Awesome this is still going on. Holy crap. Should of got commission. I have a gold set that has never been mounted. I am on the fence about keeping it or going with one of the gun metal styles. What color are people painting the car to go with gold? Wanna sell that set by chance? I'm ready to buy NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyracer Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 White car gold wheels look good I really like the white with gold rim combo, here's mine. I may get some wide gold stripes down the centre when I get it repainted white #904. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Pm'd you. if your gold set is the RBRs 17x9 and 17x9.5 i'd be very interested in purchasing them if you decide to sell them. let me know Just for the record i asked first ;> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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