Fikse FM/5 Wheels
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Bowling Green KY
You can also PM him. I think it's "DannyG". He was very helpful and responsive for me.
I can't imagine why you would want to have a conversation regarding a purchase with anyone other than "FIKSE"!
It's their product! Your questions regarding "fitment" need to be discussed with a person that "understands" the product! Fikse would likely refer you to a "dealer/reseller" for the buy and it's certainly likely you might be able to "swing a deal" with a reseller. Fikse I'm sure has reseller agreements with their dealers and it's their obligation not to "undersell" their "reseller"! It's a bit easier these days to deal with a "reseller" that understands he's relying on a buyer who "wants" the product and doesn't "NEED" the product.
Now, if there's not a dealer/reseller in the area you might be treated very well by Fikse direct!
It's their product! Your questions regarding "fitment" need to be discussed with a person that "understands" the product! Fikse would likely refer you to a "dealer/reseller" for the buy and it's certainly likely you might be able to "swing a deal" with a reseller. Fikse I'm sure has reseller agreements with their dealers and it's their obligation not to "undersell" their "reseller"! It's a bit easier these days to deal with a "reseller" that understands he's relying on a buyer who "wants" the product and doesn't "NEED" the product.
Now, if there's not a dealer/reseller in the area you might be treated very well by Fikse direct!
I also tend to believe warranty issues might be a little easier dealing with in this regard. FYI there are lots of stories about how great Fikse's warranty policy is, if you have a problem just send em' back in, no questions asked. Keep this in mind if buying something OTHER than Fikse.Thanks, everyone. I received a quote of about $3800 for all-black Fiske FM/5s. That's a good bit more than I want to pay and, frankly, should be paying for wheels. Currently, I am running all black (NO polished rim) C5 Z06 wheels on the car. I have lowered the rear, and while I like the wheels a great deal and the total "stealth" look, I have been thinking that a set of these Fiske wheels on a lowered front would REALLY look terrific---you know how it is. I think in the not too distant future I will just lower the front a bit (perhaps install the VetteBrakes adjustable spring), and use the money for upkeep, etc., and be happy with the stealth look I already have and how it will be improved with the lowered front.
Cheers,
/s/ Chris
Cheers,
/s/ Chris
The price you were quoted for the Fikse's was a pretty good deal. How much were you expecting to pay for good wheels??
Quality costs money.
Why do you think every other C4 you see on the road has ZR-1/CE 5-spokers or C5 Z06 wheels....because their owners don't want to pay the price for quality wheels. They want cheap Taiwanese reproductions, instead.
I just can't understand that mindset....
Larry
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not easily impressed....
Quality costs money.
Why do you think every other C4 you see on the road has ZR-1/CE 5-spokers or C5 Z06 wheels....because their owners don't want to pay the price for quality wheels. They want cheap Taiwanese reproductions, instead.
I just can't understand that mindset....
Larry
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not easily impressed....
Before solid axle swap
After swap
Last edited by DVNCI; Dec 30, 2008 at 11:20 AM.
