BUDDY CLUB WHEELS!!! (serious input please)

dorkidori_s13 · 05-07-2008, 07:42 PM

hi guys

im thinking about running a group buy for buddy clubs FORGED wheels..

i want SERIOUS input here please...what i need to know is how many people would actually buy them...if its something ur not sure about...please use the "not sure" option...ive included sizes/offsets and colors for voting on as well

ive posted voting options for colors and sizes for S chassis owners

these wheels are a great bang for your buck...i know theyre a little pricey...BUT...here are the specs

(taken from buddy clubs site)

• Each size is individually engineered and produced. A 15" wheel is not a scaled down 18" wheel and vice-versa.

• Aircraft grade 6061 aluminum is used and is forged using an 8,000 ton hydraulic forging machine.

• Unique forging technology does not sacrifice strength for light-weight

• Shot-peened surface for even greater strength. Powder coated finish.

17x9 | +5 | 5x114.3 | 14.3lbs
17x9 | +15 | 5x114.3 | 14.5lbs

sorry 4 lug guys...no love for you in this pole...5 lug is seriously a cheap enough upgrade now to MAJORLY consider before buying ANY wheels

if the group buy DOES go thru from your input...i will be retailing PER wheel...and im gonna need a MINIMUM order of 20 wheels i believe...a full set of 4 wheels will run 2000-2200 + shipping...i will get final pricing if this is something that you guys seriously want

THIS IS A MULTI-CHOICE ANSWER SURVEY!!! PLEASE MARK AS MANY AS YOU WOULD LIKE!!!

*exitspeed* · 05-07-2008, 08:34 PM

17x9 +15 gunmetal. Sounds good.

For the price though I think there may be better options.. Just MO.

*ALEXTHESUS*PECT* · 05-07-2008, 08:45 PM

worth the $$$ for the real track guys. super strong and light weight wheels. i have always wanted a set, but for the cash, how many hotwheels could someone buy?

17x9 +5
18x10 +10

but i voted no as i know for now i don't have the $$$ to order these. gl if you go through with this.

*mothon* · 05-07-2008, 09:07 PM

I don't think these will sell well due to their price, for much cheaper you can get rpf01's and for a little bit more you can get te37's.

dorkidori_s13 · 05-07-2008, 10:04 PM

see what i dont understand is that these wheels are just as good as TE37s...but people wouldnt want to spend a little less ona product thats just as good???

btw guys...lowest i would be able to go is $480 + shipping a wheel

i could do $408 + shipping a wheel on the P1 racing 2s (which arent forged and are slightly heavier...those wheels specs are 17x9 +15 5x114.3)

*nevaland9* · 05-07-2008, 10:08 PM

14lbs is crazy light

nice offsets too.

*mothon* · 05-07-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

see what i dont understand is that these wheels are just as good as TE37s...but people wouldnt want to spend a little less ona product thats just as good???

btw guys...lowest i would be able to go is $480 + shipping a wheel

i could do $408 + shipping a wheel on the P1 racing 2s (which arent forged and are slightly heavier...those wheels specs are 17x9 +15 5x114.3)

Ya but these don't have the crazy concave face that the te's do. In my opinion that is why the TE's are so popular.

dorkidori_s13 · 05-07-2008, 10:34 PM

comparing the 2 wheels...

both are forged and very light weight...i cant find an exact weight on the TE37s...but im sure the QF is VERY close to it...if not the same

Volk TE37 - 17x9 +15 5x114.3 - $665.99 + shipping

Buddy Club P1 QF Forged - 17x9 +5 5x114.3 - $480.00 + shipping (from me only)

mifesto · 05-07-2008, 10:54 PM

supposedly these are slightly lighter then the TE37's.... then again who knows which is stronger

dorkidori_s13 · 05-07-2008, 11:07 PM

well given buddy club is an OE manufacturer of its own wheels...im sure theyre just as a strong as the volk TE37s are

i dunno if youve ever used any of buddy clubs parts...but their shit ALWAYS receives awesome reviews...the quality of their coilovers and their catbacks are awesome...i personally LOVE my racing spec dampers and spec3 catback on my 240 that i got from them...and im SURE their wheels are just as up to par as ANY other major japanese manufacturers on the market (like volk and work and advan)

vaughn gitten from formula D ran buddy clubs racing spec dampers in his personal S13 after buddy club asked him to...his reviews were nothing but positive...he also mentioned how smooth they were

dorkidori_s13 · 05-07-2008, 11:28 PM

for everyone whos voting yes...how many wheels would you be interested in buying???

revolutionz_s13 · 05-08-2008, 12:58 AM

arent these the exact same thing as the kosei K1 wheels?

dorkidori_s13 · 05-08-2008, 01:01 AM

not even close...kosei is a knock off company i believe (looking at their wheels on tire rack)

that K1 is meant for miatas i think,,,and for a 167 bux each...trust me...theyre NOTHING like the buddy club wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolutionz_s13

arent these the exact same thing as the kosei K1 wheels?

*PhAtXSuMo* · 05-08-2008, 01:07 AM

if they were 4 lug then yes =P

*ALEXTHESUS*PECT* · 05-08-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

sorry 4 lug guys...no love for you in this pole...5 lug is seriously a cheap enough upgrade now to MAJORLY consider before buying ANY wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhAtXSuMo

if they were 4 lug then yes =P

he already took care of that weak ass comment.

revolutionz_s13 · 05-08-2008, 04:33 AM

whoops, my mistake. The old P1 Racings were made by Kosei, or they shared the design or something like that....here is a pic of the old P1's..

http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/p1r/p1r_content.html

The wheels you pictured are the P1 Racing SF

Dustxking · 05-08-2008, 05:41 AM

I love both designs :-D.

Going 5 lug just for these.

mifesto · 05-08-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolutionz_s13

whoops, my mistake. The old P1 Racings were made by Kosei, or they shared the design or something like that....here is a pic of the old P1's..

http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/p1r/p1r_content.html

The wheels you pictured are the P1 Racing SF

just like rota "shares" same design as volks right? right?

give me a break you are comparing top notch japanese manufacterer to a cast knock off company like kosei? hehe

*emersonLP* · 05-08-2008, 08:05 AM

get some 18"ers and I might be down

*240trainee* · 05-08-2008, 09:29 AM

I highly doubt I could afford them, but I voted, would be cool wheels to have available.

dorkidori_s13 · 05-08-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revolutionz_s13

whoops, my mistake. The old P1 Racings were made by Kosei, or they shared the design or something like that....here is a pic of the old P1's..

Kosei are knock off wheels (again)...they copied Buddy Clubs design im sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240trainee

I highly doubt I could afford them, but I voted, would be cool wheels to have available.

well the only way i can make them available is to get 40 wheels sold...i know personally i would buy 4 of em flat out....so i would need another 36 wheels sold...the 40 wheels is the MINIMUM order for buddy club to bring them here

Quote:

Originally Posted by emersonLP

get some 18"ers and I might be down

again...back to my whole point about 40 peices having to be ordered...17s would sell alot faster than 18s would (and the 18s dont have as good of offsets in 18x9s...only good offset in 18 is 18x10 +12) 17s are pretty much the standard size track wheel for 240 owners from what ive seen (especially 5 lug people)

*drift freaq* · 05-08-2008, 11:50 AM

Ah check again guys Kosei and Buddy club are from the same wheel manufacture and the Kosei are lightweight forged as well. They are the same wheel. Sorry but its true Socal240sx.org did a big group buy on them years ago for Gun Metal ones back when 16in's were the shit. Same company end of story.

B Love · 05-08-2008, 12:15 PM

Thats kinda expensive. I used to work there and I know for a fact that we diddnt have any offfsets in stock that would be good for 240. Since Ive been gone that could have changed but I doubt it. So if you do have to "special order" those it will be more and you have to wait for the next container. But good luck they are pretty dope wheels if you want some crazy light shit order the QF. those cost more but come in doper offsets

dorkidori_s13 · 05-08-2008, 12:30 PM

alright...well i guess the majority of people dont really want to pay for these wheels...im gonna close to the poll now

i appreciate the input...was hoping for a bit more of a positive response to these great wheels...but i guess ill just keep wishing to offer these =(

View Poll Results: Would you buy these??? if so...what size and color???
YES!!! i deffinatly want to buy these wheels	11	22.00%
NO!!! these wheels arent worth it	15	30.00%
MAYBE!!! im not sure where i stand	10	20.00%
17x9 \| +5 \| 5x114.3 \| 14.3 lbs	23	46.00%
17x9 \| +15 \| 5x114.3 \| 14.3 lbs	10	20.00%
WHITE	18	36.00%
GUNMETAL	15	30.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

05-07-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
dorkidori_s13 Yes, pink is the new black ;) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 26 Posts: 1,460 Trader Rating: (15)	BUDDY CLUB WHEELS!!! (serious input please) hi guys im thinking about running a group buy for buddy clubs FORGED wheels.. i want SERIOUS input here please...what i need to know is how many people would actually buy them...if its something ur not sure about...please use the "not sure" option...ive included sizes/offsets and colors for voting on as well ive posted voting options for colors and sizes for S chassis owners these wheels are a great bang for your buck...i know theyre a little pricey...BUT...here are the specs (taken from buddy clubs site) • Each size is individually engineered and produced. A 15" wheel is not a scaled down 18" wheel and vice-versa. • Aircraft grade 6061 aluminum is used and is forged using an 8,000 ton hydraulic forging machine. • Unique forging technology does not sacrifice strength for light-weight • Shot-peened surface for even greater strength. Powder coated finish. 17x9 \| +5 \| 5x114.3 \| 14.3lbs 17x9 \| +15 \| 5x114.3 \| 14.5lbs sorry 4 lug guys...no love for you in this pole...5 lug is seriously a cheap enough upgrade now to MAJORLY consider before buying ANY wheels if the group buy DOES go thru from your input...i will be retailing PER wheel...and im gonna need a MINIMUM order of 20 wheels i believe...a full set of 4 wheels will run 2000-2200 + shipping...i will get final pricing if this is something that you guys seriously want THIS IS A MULTI-CHOICE ANSWER SURVEY!!! PLEASE MARK AS MANY AS YOU WOULD LIKE!!! __________________ *DorkiDori Clothing* Fun Clothing for a Fun Sport END OF PRODUCTION SHIRT SALE!!! EXCLUSIVE COLORS!!! GET EM BEFORE THEYRE GONE!!! Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

05-07-2008, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
exitspeed OT King Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Packerland - Wisconsin Age: 29 Posts: 14,097 Trader Rating: (0)	17x9 +15 gunmetal. Sounds good. For the price though I think there may be better options.. Just MO. __________________ Panache Driver Forums My Zilvia hours are 8:30-5pm Mon-Fri. Daily Auto Blog Autoilluminati

05-07-2008, 08:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
ALEXTHESUSPECT* TEAM SUSPECT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 30 Posts: 3,783 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT	worth the $$$ for the real track guys. super strong and light weight wheels. i have always wanted a set, but for the cash, how many hotwheels could someone buy? 17x9 +5 18x10 +10 but i voted no as i know for now i don't have the $$$ to order these. gl if you go through with this. __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT** 19x9 19x11 VIP Y33

05-07-2008, 10:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
dorkidori_s13 Yes, pink is the new black ;) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 26 Posts: 1,460 Trader Rating: (15)	see what i dont understand is that these wheels are just as good as TE37s...but people wouldnt want to spend a little less ona product thats just as good??? btw guys...lowest i would be able to go is $480 + shipping a wheel i could do $408 + shipping a wheel on the P1 racing 2s (which arent forged and are slightly heavier...those wheels specs are 17x9 +15 5x114.3) __________________ *DorkiDori Clothing* Fun Clothing for a Fun Sport END OF PRODUCTION SHIRT SALE!!! EXCLUSIVE COLORS!!! GET EM BEFORE THEYRE GONE!!! Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

05-07-2008, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
mothon ***el poppin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: oklahoma Age: 22 Posts: 326 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't think these will sell well due to their price, for much cheaper you can get rpf01's and for a little bit more you can get te37's.

05-07-2008, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
nevaland9 Two Heads are better than one. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Island, New York/Rats Mouth, Florida Age: 20 Posts: 952 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nevaland9	14lbs is crazy light nice offsets too. __________________

05-07-2008, 10:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
dorkidori_s13 Yes, pink is the new black ;) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 26 Posts: 1,460 Trader Rating: (15)	comparing the 2 wheels... both are forged and very light weight...i cant find an exact weight on the TE37s...but im sure the QF is VERY close to it...if not the same Volk TE37 - 17x9 +15 5x114.3 - $665.99 + shipping Buddy Club P1 QF Forged - 17x9 +5 5x114.3 - $480.00 + shipping (from me only) __________________ *DorkiDori Clothing* Fun Clothing for a Fun Sport END OF PRODUCTION SHIRT SALE!!! EXCLUSIVE COLORS!!! GET EM BEFORE THEYRE GONE!!! Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

05-07-2008, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
mifesto Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0)	supposedly these are slightly lighter then the TE37's.... then again who knows which is stronger

05-07-2008, 11:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
dorkidori_s13 Yes, pink is the new black ;) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 26 Posts: 1,460 Trader Rating: (15)	well given buddy club is an OE manufacturer of its own wheels...im sure theyre just as a strong as the volk TE37s are i dunno if youve ever used any of buddy clubs parts...but their shit ALWAYS receives awesome reviews...the quality of their coilovers and their catbacks are awesome...i personally LOVE my racing spec dampers and spec3 catback on my 240 that i got from them...and im SURE their wheels are just as up to par as ANY other major japanese manufacturers on the market (like volk and work and advan) vaughn gitten from formula D ran buddy clubs racing spec dampers in his personal S13 after buddy club asked him to...his reviews were nothing but positive...he also mentioned how smooth they were __________________ *DorkiDori Clothing* Fun Clothing for a Fun Sport END OF PRODUCTION SHIRT SALE!!! EXCLUSIVE COLORS!!! GET EM BEFORE THEYRE GONE!!! Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

05-07-2008, 11:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
dorkidori_s13 Yes, pink is the new black ;) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 26 Posts: 1,460 Trader Rating: (15)	for everyone whos voting yes...how many wheels would you be interested in buying??? __________________ *DorkiDori Clothing* Fun Clothing for a Fun Sport END OF PRODUCTION SHIRT SALE!!! EXCLUSIVE COLORS!!! GET EM BEFORE THEYRE GONE!!! Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

05-08-2008, 12:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
revolutionz_s13 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0)	arent these the exact same thing as the kosei K1 wheels?

05-08-2008, 01:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
PhAtXSuMo Im The Pho King Man Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal//Anaheim Hills Age: 18 Posts: 925 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: PhAtXSuMo	if they were 4 lug then yes =P __________________ 1993 Honda Accord EX - Sold 1991 Nissan 240SX LE - Sold 2000 Honda S2000 SuMo Review

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05-08-2008, 04:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
revolutionz_s13 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0)	whoops, my mistake. The old P1 Racings were made by Kosei, or they shared the design or something like that....here is a pic of the old P1's.. http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/p1r/p1r_content.html The wheels you pictured are the P1 Racing SF

05-08-2008, 05:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
Dustxking Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 360 Age: 19 Posts: 154 Trader Rating: (0)	I love both designs :-D. Going 5 lug just for these.

05-08-2008, 08:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
emersonLP Step 2: ??? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 23 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: emersonLP	get some 18"ers and I might be down __________________ Me- "what the f*ck did we do to my boost controller" Brandon-"I dunno?"

05-08-2008, 09:29 AM	#20 (permalink)
240trainee TEAM PTERO!!!1!!1!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 3,709 Trader Rating: (1)	I highly doubt I could afford them, but I voted, would be cool wheels to have available. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

05-08-2008, 11:50 AM	#22 (permalink)
drift freaq Aya JDM and 32! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Hollywoooood! Posts: 9,966 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: drift freaq	Ah check again guys Kosei and Buddy club are from the same wheel manufacture and the Kosei are lightweight forged as well. They are the same wheel. Sorry but its true Socal240sx.org did a big group buy on them years ago for Gun Metal ones back when 16in's were the shit. Same company end of story. __________________ 1991 Silver Blue Fastback VQ35HR project in the works! http://www.autoilluminati.com

05-08-2008, 12:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
B Love Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 844 Trader Rating: (0)	Thats kinda expensive. I used to work there and I know for a fact that we diddnt have any offfsets in stock that would be good for 240. Since Ive been gone that could have changed but I doubt it. So if you do have to "special order" those it will be more and you have to wait for the next container. But good luck they are pretty dope wheels if you want some crazy light shit order the QF. those cost more but come in doper offsets

05-08-2008, 12:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
dorkidori_s13 Yes, pink is the new black ;) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 26 Posts: 1,460 Trader Rating: (15)	alright...well i guess the majority of people dont really want to pay for these wheels...im gonna close to the poll now i appreciate the input...was hoping for a bit more of a positive response to these great wheels...but i guess ill just keep wishing to offer these =( __________________ *DorkiDori Clothing* Fun Clothing for a Fun Sport END OF PRODUCTION SHIRT SALE!!! EXCLUSIVE COLORS!!! GET EM BEFORE THEYRE GONE!!! Bought something from me??? POST A REVIEW HERE!!!

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