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*speedgod^s13* · 05-28-2008, 08:57 PM

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pts/697951135.html

Discuss. I don't think they are worth 3500. Can get 18 inch works, SSR, etc. Even with the custom sizing, and offset, I don't think it's worth it.

*azndoc* · 05-28-2008, 08:58 PM

Nope I agree.

All those in favor say Yay....

All those oppose GTFO.

*speedgod^s13* · 05-28-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Nope I agree.

All those in favor say Yay....

All those oppose GTFO.

That's just one example, of how peeps in Hawaii price their shit. Sometimes, I don't know what people are thinking.

*azndoc* · 05-28-2008, 09:09 PM

Well you are stuck on an "Island"

Shipping ain't cheap son.

Especially when you out in the middle of the Pacific ocean.

*downshift_sideways* · 05-28-2008, 09:09 PM

Sounds a bit high...+500-800$ wise to me..

Custom Volk rims are $$$

*Hawaiian240* · 05-28-2008, 09:12 PM

He's probably trying to make some dough on the wheels! I hated guys like that when I grew up there on the Big Island. Bad enough everything has to be shipped in. Probably why I haven't moved back.......yet!

status:one · 05-28-2008, 09:15 PM

Definitely not worth 3500...but I don't know about being in hawaii and how that changes things... all I know is I bought a brand new set of Volk GT-C in 19x9.5/19x10.5 for 2500 a couple years ago.

When I replaced the rears for a lower, custom offset from Japan... i paid around $1300 shipped (could be a lil more, I can't remember exactly):

If you want Volks... i highly recommend going to Chris @ F1 Motorsports. Great pricing and great customer service.

*Hawaiian240* · 05-28-2008, 09:27 PM

Problem is, there will always be someone there that will pay that price!

*downshift_sideways* · 05-28-2008, 09:28 PM

^He's the Hawaiian!!!

status:one · 05-28-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaiian240

Problem is, there will always be someone there that will pay that price!

Where? in Hawaii?

Because I know here on the continent only a moron would pay that price... b/c they obviously didn't do their homework. 18" Volks don't cost 3500.

*Andrew Bohan* · 05-28-2008, 09:45 PM

things are worth what someone will pay for them

if someone will pay a stupid high price, then that's what they were worth

*speedgod^s13* · 05-28-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Bohan

things are worth what someone will pay for them

if someone will pay a stupid high price, then that's what they were worth

That is true. Supply and demand. To think what would happen to this world, if we didn't have stupid people, with a lot of money.

*speedgod^s13* · 05-28-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Well you are stuck on an "Island"

Shipping ain't cheap son.

Especially when you out in the middle of the Pacific ocean.

Not really true. I just bought a set of fno1's, and shipping for all 4 was 165 dollars, via FedEx. 7-10 days, to get to my door. I'm sure this guy paid a lot more, if he got them shipped directly from Japan, but still. 3500 is overkill.

*racepar1* · 05-28-2008, 10:30 PM

Ummmmmm, NO! Fuck that! Go out and buy yourself two sets of brand new RPF1's and call it a day.

*yokotas13* · 05-28-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downshift_sideways

Sounds a bit high...+500-800$ wise to me..

Custom Volk rims are $$$

no they arent

*Hawaiian240* · 05-29-2008, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiatsu

Where? in Hawaii?

Because I know here on the continent only a moron would pay that price... b/c they obviously didn't do their homework. 18" Volks don't cost 3500.

I agree, but there are alot of kids that blow their parents money like water there in the islands. They are lazy and just want the item, instead of doing the research and finding lower prices! Most of them expect to pay higher prices and dont question it.

I moved away from Hawai'i back in '97 and to this day, even my brothers pay sometimes 1 1/2 to 2 times the amount they should cause they can get it now from someone there!!

ESone3 · 05-29-2008, 09:31 AM

but they are sooo shinney!

SusanR34 · 05-29-2008, 09:57 AM

I know shipping on a set of wheels is expensive. Has to go airfrieght from the states (no ground shipping available, LOL!) Still seems a little high.

*ROIDMONKEY* · 05-29-2008, 10:14 AM

no that crazy to send wheels to Hawaii , ive sent a set (4)of work equip using USPS , paid like 150 .

Ian · 05-29-2008, 10:43 AM

Custom sizes don't cost anything extra than normal sizes when it comes to multipiece wheels

it's more expensive as you get larger obviously...but like...17x7 +40 and 17x10.5 +12 don't really cost that much different from eachother

status:one · 05-29-2008, 12:53 PM

"Custom Volks" is basically just ordering a wheel from RAYS that retailers don't normally supply... there's nothing custom about it... the specs of your wheels will be from their dimension chart that you have to follow. No such thing as "custom volks being $$$"

Hawaiian240: I see what your saying... this seller is obviously posting a price to see if he can snag one of those people you just described.

*an_orange_s2k* · 05-29-2008, 01:24 PM

theres a sucker born every minute..

kawika219 · 05-29-2008, 01:24 PM

you guys should see the price of 240's down here in hawaii. its actually worth the $1000 to ship a car from the mainland down to hawaii, but the only thing that stopped me was the fact that i couldnt see the car in person

*speedgod^s13* · 05-29-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawika219

you guys should see the price of 240's down here in hawaii. its actually worth the $1000 to ship a car from the mainland down to hawaii, but the only thing that stopped me was the fact that i couldnt see the car in person

That's why it helps if you have friends on the mainland, that can take a look at the car for you. What you said is true though, so much more worth it, to buy cars from the mainland.

Sil80Dreams · 05-29-2008, 01:50 PM

Was I the only one to notice, that the wheels were in Salt Lake City, Utah

VROOOM · 05-29-2008, 01:52 PM

or could it be Salt Lake, Hawaii.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake,_Hawaii

Sil80Dreams · 05-29-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VROOOM

or could it be Salt Lake, Hawaii.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Lake,_Hawaii

Good looks, I feel like an idiot now haha.

kawika219 · 05-29-2008, 02:22 PM

hahaha we do have a city named salt lake on oahu

*Hawaiian240* · 05-29-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawika219

you guys should see the price of 240's down here in hawaii. its actually worth the $1000 to ship a car from the mainland down to hawaii, but the only thing that stopped me was the fact that i couldnt see the car in person

We used to fly to Oregon, buy a truck(1 ton turbo deisels), ship it back to the Big Island and it still was cheaper than the dealers at home(with price of the trip included)!

A Spec Products · 05-29-2008, 03:08 PM

FYI,

MSRP for a set of 17x9/10 GTV in RMC finish is $3200

Also, he is including a set of Volk GT Centercaps, which is MSRP $30 per cap (so $120 for a set of 4)

So MSRP for wheels + caps is $3320

Even if you factor in a "normal discount" off + factor shipping to Hawaii, that's still a semi realistic price

I'm sure he's bumping it up for lowballers to counter offer, but it's not ridiculous by any means

Also, you can still get +13 offset (Face A front + rear)

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/...?modelName=GTV

I wouldn't blame the guy though, I'm pretty sure the shop or whoever sold them to him might have given him the wrong info in regards to being discontinued, etc

Salt Lake in Hawaii is awesome

I remember going fishing in the stream at Moanalua Gardens lol

Catching da kine tilapia, li'dat!

Don't eat it though! Haha

05-28-2008, 08:57 PM	#1
speedgod^s13 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Age: 29 Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (0)	I think this is overpriced, what about you? http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pts/697951135.html Discuss. I don't think they are worth 3500. Can get 18 inch works, SSR, etc. Even with the custom sizing, and offset, I don't think it's worth it.

05-28-2008, 08:58 PM	#2
azndoc Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange County CA Age: 27 Posts: 8,720 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: azndoc	Nope I agree. All those in favor say Yay.... All those oppose GTFO. __________________ -Jack www.azndoc.wordpress.com

05-28-2008, 09:09 PM	#4
azndoc Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange County CA Age: 27 Posts: 8,720 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: azndoc	Well you are stuck on an "Island" Shipping ain't cheap son. Especially when you out in the middle of the Pacific ocean. __________________ -Jack www.azndoc.wordpress.com

05-28-2008, 09:09 PM	#5
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 23 Posts: 5,515 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways	Sounds a bit high...+500-800$ wise to me.. Custom Volk rims are $$$ __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

05-28-2008, 09:12 PM	#6
Hawaiian240 狸 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Age: 36 Posts: 496 Trader Rating: (9)	He's probably trying to make some dough on the wheels! I hated guys like that when I grew up there on the Big Island. Bad enough everything has to be shipped in. Probably why I haven't moved back.......yet! __________________ For Sale threads: http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/24219...-calipers.html Review Thread:http://zilvia.net/f/private-sellers/...-chhheeee.html

05-28-2008, 09:15 PM	#7
status:one Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 23 Posts: 1,209 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: status:one	Definitely not worth 3500...but I don't know about being in hawaii and how that changes things... all I know is I bought a brand new set of Volk GT-C in 19x9.5/19x10.5 for 2500 a couple years ago. When I replaced the rears for a lower, custom offset from Japan... i paid around $1300 shipped (could be a lil more, I can't remember exactly): If you want Volks... i highly recommend going to Chris @ F1 Motorsports. Great pricing and great customer service. __________________ http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21...199sized-1.jpg SuperStreet feature pics: http://www.myspace.com/status1one Team 16NiSS - meguiars - dunlop tires - valvoline - gstuner.us - mvp motorsports - nos energy drink - justshiftboots.com Last edited by status:one; 05-29-2008 at 12:45 PM.

05-28-2008, 09:27 PM	#8
Hawaiian240 狸 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Age: 36 Posts: 496 Trader Rating: (9)	Problem is, there will always be someone there that will pay that price! __________________ For Sale threads: http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/24219...-calipers.html Review Thread:http://zilvia.net/f/private-sellers/...-chhheeee.html

05-28-2008, 09:28 PM	#9
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 23 Posts: 5,515 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways	^He's the Hawaiian!!! __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

05-28-2008, 09:45 PM	#11
Andrew Bohan Yes that's my real name Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Age: 30 Posts: 8,345 Trader Rating: (2)	things are worth what someone will pay for them if someone will pay a stupid high price, then that's what they were worth __________________ www.laboratory17.com www.twitter.com/lab17

05-28-2008, 10:30 PM	#14
racepar1 can't knock the hustle Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: reseda, CA Age: 26 Posts: 4,539 Trader Rating: (37) Rides Gallery: racepar1	Ummmmmm, NO! Fuck that! Go out and buy yourself two sets of brand new RPF1's and call it a day. __________________ Disrespecting $20k + sports cars since 2007 -1989 nissan 240sx: uber track whore -1994 infiniti Q45t: daily baller NEED A MECHANIC IN SO-CAL? LOOK HERE: http://zilvia.net/f/south-western-st...-mechanic.html

05-29-2008, 09:31 AM	#17
ESone3 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,050 Trader Rating: (9)	but they are sooo shinney! __________________ Vote for iLL Garage's Equilibrium Skyn ILL Garage LLC 732 N. Yale Villa Park, IL 60181 630.833-5050 www.illgarage.com sales@illgarage.com

05-29-2008, 09:57 AM	#18
SusanR34 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St Peters Missouri Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (3)	wheels I know shipping on a set of wheels is expensive. Has to go airfrieght from the states (no ground shipping available, LOL!) Still seems a little high. __________________ -Susan Adrenaline Motorsports Inc. 636-477-9363 www.adrenalinexxx.com spnfly007@aol.com

05-29-2008, 10:14 AM	#19
ROIDMONKEY Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HollyFLORIDA Posts: 1,841 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: ROIDMONKEY	no that crazy to send wheels to Hawaii , ive sent a set (4)of work equip using USPS , paid like 150 . __________________ TRUE thing: True ////OFFSET\\\\ is acheived without spacers Running on E85 522whp.......GT3076R

05-29-2008, 12:53 PM	#21
status:one Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 23 Posts: 1,209 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: status:one	"Custom Volks" is basically just ordering a wheel from RAYS that retailers don't normally supply... there's nothing custom about it... the specs of your wheels will be from their dimension chart that you have to follow. No such thing as "custom volks being $$$" Hawaiian240: I see what your saying... this seller is obviously posting a price to see if he can snag one of those people you just described. __________________ http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21...199sized-1.jpg SuperStreet feature pics: http://www.myspace.com/status1one Team 16NiSS - meguiars - dunlop tires - valvoline - gstuner.us - mvp motorsports - nos energy drink - justshiftboots.com

05-29-2008, 01:24 PM	#22
an_orange_s2k Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: san francisco Age: 21 Posts: 1,145 Trader Rating: (10)	theres a sucker born every minute.. __________________

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05-29-2008, 01:24 PM	#23
kawika219 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 282 Trader Rating: (1)	you guys should see the price of 240's down here in hawaii. its actually worth the $1000 to ship a car from the mainland down to hawaii, but the only thing that stopped me was the fact that i couldnt see the car in person

05-29-2008, 01:50 PM	#25
Sil80Dreams Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, Va Age: 20 Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0)	Was I the only one to notice, that the wheels were in Salt Lake City, Utah

05-29-2008, 02:22 PM	#28
kawika219 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 282 Trader Rating: (1)	hahaha we do have a city named salt lake on oahu

05-29-2008, 03:08 PM	#30
A Spec Products Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal! Off 60/605 Posts: 7,114 Trader Rating: (17)	FYI, MSRP for a set of 17x9/10 GTV in RMC finish is $3200 Also, he is including a set of Volk GT Centercaps, which is MSRP $30 per cap (so $120 for a set of 4) So MSRP for wheels + caps is $3320 Even if you factor in a "normal discount" off + factor shipping to Hawaii, that's still a semi realistic price I'm sure he's bumping it up for lowballers to counter offer, but it's not ridiculous by any means Also, you can still get +13 offset (Face A front + rear) http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/...?modelName=GTV I wouldn't blame the guy though, I'm pretty sure the shop or whoever sold them to him might have given him the wrong info in regards to being discontinued, etc Salt Lake in Hawaii is awesome I remember going fishing in the stream at Moanalua Gardens lol Catching da kine tilapia, li'dat! Don't eat it though! Haha __________________ A SPEC PRODUCTS CORP AME Wheels, Advan, ARC, Gram Lights, Nardi, Personal, Recaro, Works Bell, Work Wheels, Volk Racing, 5Zigen, & more! 626.618.1100 x 110 / aim: aspectuan Advertiser's Specials! Read / Give Feedback! Please Rate Us!

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