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Ben@WeaponX 01-19-2014 11:26 PM

Forged wheels look amazing on the C7
 
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Ben and I own WEAPON-X Motorsports. While we make and sell a lot of products, I have done THOUSANDS of wheels since 2010 for customers all over the world and have the lowest prices on the planet! I will give you my BEST quote up front on what you requested as well as some other options that you might like as well! I'm not the carpet salesman type who will give you my best price till someone else offers you something less and then all of a sudden find a little more savings for you trying to secure the deal. I have been a car enthusiast from the time I could walk, handed down from my father's love for Chevrolet and Corvettes and eventually a custom wheel fanatic and can recall 25 years ago flipping through SuperStreet Magazine, drooling over a set of twin spoke Momo monoblock wheels for months that I wanted so bad for my Stealth Twin Turbo. Ya know what, I never did get those wheels haha, but it's no surprise that I grew up a big kid and both of these loves have continued. :) It's not uncommon for me to have 3-4 sets of wheels for a car and go through them regularly. Now some of these are for street, track, and drag strip, but I do frequently change up the look too.

Now, I do have my own little boutique American made wheel line WEAPON-X Forged and it's no secret, that I have quite a few favorite brands like Forgeline, 360Forged, ANRKY, HRE, PUR, Strasse, Lite Speed, etc; however, I can get you any wheel you want! We offer wheels only or complete wheel and tire packages. Why should you want to consider a complete wheel/tire package? I always try to operate by removing steps and keeping it as simple as possible because with 4 businesses, 6 dogs, a lovely verrry supportive wife (tolerating all of my toys LOL), a sweet little 4yo and 2yo terror; my life is too busy as it is. So, why would you want to deal with hauling around wheels and trusting a tech making $15-20 bucks an hour at a tire store to mount your several thousand dollar forged wheels? Very few places have the touchless tire mounters like we have. One mistake and the lip is messed up, or the face is scuffed from not having fresh gaskets on the balancer cup. I always cringed (and have paid the price in the past) watching tires get mounted on custom wheels which is why I spent $15k on a Corghi, the same touchless tire mounting machine that Forgeline has (thanks for the recommendation Steve) as well as on the floor of nearly every major exotic car manufacturer and the Hunter Road Force Balancer! When you have the wheel manufacturer put the tires on, you remove that trip taking your new wheels somewhere to get tires mounted and either hauling them back or hauling the OEM wheels/tires back. You simply receive and inspect them at your house (before signing for them) and you can bolt them on in your driveway ready to roll! If the manufacturer happens to make the mistake, the wheels are there in their possession to refinish and mount to get to you. In addition, you get the tire setup you need as well, not what that specific tire store has.

NOW, here comes the big question - why should you buy wheels from me? Simple! Anyone can just chop money off of an MSRP and brag about saving you $X amount of money, but my focus is on your overall experience, from start to finish making sure you know ALL of your available options and you get exactly what you need for your intended usage. I'm an engineer by degree and spec my own offsets unless you have your own, or we can defer to the manufacturers' offsets whom I have a phenomenal relationships with, which always helps get you what you want, when you want it. :) But, most importantly, I have the firsthand experience because I've tested out these fitments on my own cars, so I know what works and what doesn't. My goal is to make sure you end up with what you need, not what someone was trying to sell you. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not going to try to steer you towards something else, if you're an "I know exactly what I want/need kind of guy" and this isn't your first rodeo, then great, but unless you spend your life around this, odds are I can show you something you might not have seen yet! ;)

The WEAPON-X Wheel Experience:
You need to be asked all of the right questions to ensure you get not just the style you're after, but also the size, finish, tires and fitment!

1. Wheel Style: I find out what wheels you like so I can make some other suggestions based on that style that you MIGHT like (so you don't end up with buyers remorse two months later), and if we end up back where we started, that's just fine. I frequently find that guys who reach out to me for wheels end up thanking me later for showing them a couple of other models they ended up liking even more.
Example: Juan's C7 ZR1 below on Forgeline EX1s! He was originally inquiring about one of their older designs and when I showed him this newer release, he was all over it and ecstatic for the recommendation!

2. Buyer's Needs: Next, we will discuss your order of importance, so you need to prioritize:
a - Looks
b - Performance/Weight
c - Cost
Example: For me, my street wheels go in this exact order. My race wheels would be Performance/Weight, Cost, and Styling. Everyone is different obviously, so you tell me how to help!

3. Intended Use: What do you plan to use these wheels for?
a - Street - summer only or year round?
b - Street/Occasional Track
c - Street/Occasional Drag/Roll Racing
d - Dedicated Track Racing
e - Dedicated Drag Racing
Example: Since I have a few sets of wheels, I focus on a, d, or e. But guys who don't want to keep swapping wheels or spend too much money, might be looking more closely at b or c.

4. Tires - Tires dictate wheel widths! This is one of the most overlooked questions, because this will dictate quite a few things, but mostly the width you should be running. If you "think" you want a 12" wide wheel, but the tire choice you're after is only a 305, you're going to end up with a stretched look if it is in spec, or buying new tires if it's not in spec. This is why we offer complete bolt on packages as well. You get the wheels, with tires mounted so you don't have to worry about them getting scratched during mounting, and you get the correct TPMS inside so you're not driving around with a light on your dash and that feeling in your stomach you're going to have to do it all over again since they put the wrong frequency in there.
Example: Some tires are summer only and maybe you drive year round and should be looking at an all season? Or you are doing a larger 21" wheel, there are very few options wider than a 325 unless you do the Pirelli 355 Lambo tire, which is 28" tall.

5. Recommended Sizes: A lot of the factors from #s 2-4 come into play herewith this, because you might LIKE the look of stock sized wheels; however, if you're racing, you need smaller diameter wheels, not just for performance, but also things the novice might not consider such as replacement tire costs, which are cheaper for smaller diameter wheels, even in racing tires. So, I will discuss the benefits of recommended:
a - Diameters - intended use vs. aesthetics
b - Widths - narrower up front for drag, wider up front for track, user call for street unless there will be some crossover
c - Offsets - if not racing, are you a stock offset kind of guy, a flush face kind of guy, or a max offset/max concavity kind of guy? Personally, I strive to have the top of the tire flush with the fender lip above it AFTER proper alignment! Stock wheels are often sunken in 6-8mm.
Example: Not to bring up Juan's ZR1 again, but he got a set of ADV1s for his previous Z06 from a popular wheel dealer around here who didn't cater to his needs, just did their typical offsets. What he got were wheels that stuck out of the wheel well and while he loved the style of wheel, he was NOT happy with the fitment at all and constantly complained of the rock chips thrown up the side of his Z, which was worse than they're notoriously known for from stock. It turned him off so much, that he wanted the stock ZR1 offsets (which were sunken in) due to his fears of being too aggressive. I took a couple dozen different pics of the offsets of my Forgeline VX1Rs on my ZR1 and had to reconvince him to trust me and do a few mm further out to flush the faces properly, because that's the look he wanted and ultimately exactly what I delivered!

From here, you will get my best quote up front and I will keep you abreast along the way until your wheels are on the way!


White C7 on Forgeline RB1s! Let me know if any of you guys want a set. They're working on a satin set for my C7 now! :)

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Ben@WeaponX 01-20-2014 11:44 AM

Three quotes out the door already this morning, let me know if any more of you guys are interested. Here are some more pics on some CTS Vs we did as well. I realize even the coupe isn't as sleek as our C7s, but you get the idea. You can see they do not get crazy aggressive with offsets that stick out of the fenders. The coupes have a nice 325 on the back and look great!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps02faccc8.jpg

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Kevin's awesome GA3s 19x12s with 325 rears!!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps15f2b666.jpg

Alex's 20x9 and x11 VX3Cs that will be in all satin black going on a black diamond sedan with a full CF V Power hood
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps5bc0754e.jpg

Just took the order for Pat's SC3Cs in 19x9.5 x12 with the gunmetal face and gloss black lip to match the V coupe. - I love this look and have been looking forward to seeing it on the right V
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps7d6cfcfb.jpg


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Here's a set on a black coupe with light weight Racing Brake rotors!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps3n64cs69.jpg

and a '14 wagon!



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Ben@WeaponX 01-26-2014 12:29 AM

Another set of Forgelines went in this week... don't miss out on yours! Only about 3-4 week lead time and can easily work out payment plans :)

Ben@WeaponX 01-30-2014 11:14 PM

my c7's Forgeline's are shipping tomorrow... I have one more set in the works for another guy and hopefully they'll be on the car next month. Let me know if you want a quote! I'll have some pics of Forgeline's 21" rear 3pc up tomorrow too!

Ben@WeaponX 02-04-2014 08:22 PM

OK, or a week from then... hopefully have them tomorrow on a 21" Forgeline rear!

rsvette12 02-04-2014 08:30 PM

Good luck Ben - they look awesome :)

mpuzach 02-04-2014 08:38 PM

These are HOT! What finishes are they available in? Also, do you have a full, straight side view shot that you can post?

Thx.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps422e466c.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 02-04-2014 10:28 PM

Thx here are the first 21" shots!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pszo79smyh.jpg

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Ben@WeaponX 02-04-2014 10:31 PM


Originally Posted by mpuzach (Post 1586092510)
These are HOT! What finishes are they available in? Also, do you have a full, straight side view shot that you can post?

Thx.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps422e466c.jpg

Those are the newest ones and they are beautiful indeed! You get get about any finish you could want! Shoot me an email or pm for a quote. I'm a top tier dealer with them and can't say enough about their fit/finish and quality!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pseficgew0.jpg

///ADMAN 02-05-2014 11:35 PM

Nice wheels. But, not very "lippy" for the size.

jr9170 02-06-2014 12:58 AM

Love the V coupe...:thumbs:

musclecar6 02-06-2014 04:42 AM

Those silver wheels on the 4 door sedans really look nice with concave feature. Not a fan of black wheels.

WKMCD 02-06-2014 07:49 AM

Will they take more tire without sticking out beyond the fender?

peter pan 02-06-2014 08:38 AM

Some really great looking wheels:rock:

Ben@WeaponX 03-24-2014 03:50 PM

get an order in today to get your wheels in time for spring! :)

Ben@WeaponX 04-22-2014 12:19 AM

Done 4 sets of Forgelines on C7s the past few weeks. We can do anything from 18-21" setups from x6" to x12" wide! PM or email me for a quote!

thedofuss 04-22-2014 01:17 AM

this car was made for upgraded wheels. maybe we could see some pics. maybe an online web site?

Ben@WeaponX 04-22-2014 01:32 AM


Originally Posted by thedofuss (Post 1586717121)
this car was made for upgraded tires. maybe we could see some pics. maybe an online web site?

sure, any brand specifically? what do you like from the above?

Ben@WeaponX 04-24-2014 02:17 PM

Forgeline's first C7 in a 20/21"

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Ben@WeaponX 05-04-2014 05:15 PM

I have the best Forgeline pricing out there! :) Did two more sets for C7s this month already! I have a set on my CTS V and a set of on my C7 and they're TOP NOTCH wheels.

We can do:
18x6, 18x11 drag pack
18x10 square set up track pack
18x9.5, 19x11.5 street for 325 rears
19x9.5, 20x11.5 street for 325 rears
19x9.5, 20x12 street for 345 rears
20x9.5, 21x12.5 street for 375 rears - yes I have proper offset, I have 375s on mine ;)

Feel free to PM for a best price :)

Ben@WeaponX 05-13-2014 08:29 PM

Second verse same as the first! lol

I have the best Forgeline pricing out there! :) Did two more sets for C7s this month already! I have a set on my CTS V and a set of on my C7 and they're TOP NOTCH wheels.

We can do:
18x6, 18x11 drag pack
18x10 square set up track pack
18x9.5, 19x11.5 street for 325 rears
19x9.5, 20x11.5 street for 325 rears
19x9.5, 20x12 street for 345 rears
20x9.5, 21x12.5 street for 375 rears - yes I have proper offset, I have 375s on mine ;)

Feel free to PM for a best price :)

Ben@WeaponX 05-14-2014 10:49 AM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1585965035)
White C7 on Forgeline RB1s! Let me know if any of you guys want a set. They're working on a satin set for my C7 now! :)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps422e466c.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps4c9dc1c4.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps1610c01d.jpg

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:rock:

Ben@WeaponX 05-15-2014 09:00 PM

A beautiful CRM C7 will be sporting some SE1s next month! Thanks for the order Jim :)

Ben@WeaponX 05-15-2014 10:59 PM

actually a lot... like...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps00b89903.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 05-17-2014 05:53 PM

I offer creative financing for you guys as well if you'd prefer to do these on a budget so don't be afraid to ask. I have the best pricing in the world on these and own a couple of sets myself so trust me you'll love them! ;)

Ben@WeaponX 05-18-2014 11:35 AM

David's C7 on GA3Rs ready for the track!
 
Some pics of David's C7 track wheels! These are a 19" setup GA3Rs

Show AND GO!

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Patriot77 05-18-2014 02:14 PM

Did you go with the Jeff Nowicki piece in the front grille on the white car??? No silver bar-Yeah.

Ben@WeaponX 05-18-2014 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by Patriot77 (Post 1586928231)
Did you go with the Jeff Nowicki piece in the front grille on the white car??? No silver bar-Yeah.

Not sure who that is bro, but most people just use vinyl wrap or paint there. Either would be practically free yourself or less than $100 for a shop to do.

Ben@WeaponX 05-23-2014 11:09 PM

Forgeline SC1s certainly look good! I've done a couple of sets of these on some CTS V coupes

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psa3a02226.jpg

neatwheels 05-24-2014 07:42 AM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1586819782)
I have the best Forgeline pricing out there! :) Did two more sets for C7s this month already! I have a set on my CTS V and a set of on my C7 and they're TOP NOTCH wheels.

We can do:
18x6, 18x11 drag pack
18x10 square set up track pack
18x9.5, 19x11.5 street for 325 rears
19x9.5, 20x11.5 street for 325 rears
19x9.5, 20x12 street for 345 rears
20x9.5, 21x12.5 street for 375 rears - yes I have proper offset, I have 375s on mine ;)

Feel free to PM for a best price :)

Hello,

Would like pricing of the 10 spoke for replacement on my C7 Z51.

Thanks...jim

Ben@WeaponX 05-24-2014 08:41 PM

What's up Jim? Of course I've got you covered ;)

JSibert 06-05-2014 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1586910593)

:cool::cool: Ben I just noticed this pic. I like!!!!

Ben@WeaponX 06-06-2014 08:21 PM


Originally Posted by JSibert (Post 1587067486)
:cool::cool: Ben I just noticed this pic. I like!!!!

haha you should buddy, it'll be you soon! :cheers:

JSibert 06-07-2014 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1587074970)
haha you should buddy, it'll be you soon! :cheers:

:thumbs:Shouldn't be much longer now!!!!

Ben@WeaponX 06-18-2014 02:56 PM

Another set of Forgelines on Cody's C7! Let me know if you guys are interested in a set. :rock:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psd18a6282.jpg

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Ben@WeaponX 06-18-2014 09:58 PM

Josh, this is what yours will look like! :)


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Ben@WeaponX 06-20-2014 07:21 PM

GA1 weekend goodness

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Ben@WeaponX 06-26-2014 05:22 PM

Decisions decisions

GA1
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...2c72c6c1ed.jpg

RB1
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3...Graphite-2.jpg

GT1
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z...prights_41.JPG

DE3C
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f...px-CROPPED.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 06-29-2014 06:30 PM

:woohoo:

Ben@WeaponX 06-29-2014 06:40 PM

My photographer Javier at work!

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Ben@WeaponX 07-04-2014 11:35 AM

Independence Day bump! :flag:

george vee 07-05-2014 08:56 AM

Marked

Ben@WeaponX 07-07-2014 11:06 PM

:rock:


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Ben@WeaponX 07-14-2014 04:45 PM

DE3Cs!

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Ben@WeaponX 07-15-2014 05:04 PM

Trans Smoke/Polished lip VX3Cs going on Bob's Silver Stingray with Shark Gray accents. Going to look great!

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Ben@WeaponX 07-20-2014 09:44 PM

These look great!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps79c4f39a.jpg

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Vetteman Jack 07-21-2014 06:56 AM

Forgeline has some very sharp looking wheels for the car. :yesnod:

Ben@WeaponX 07-22-2014 10:51 PM

Indeed :)

Ben@WeaponX 07-23-2014 10:35 AM

Hump Day Motivation
 
Whiteside's rendering of the C7 with GA1s with centerlocks

HOT HOT HOT!

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Ben@WeaponX 07-27-2014 03:56 PM

:thumbs:

Ben@WeaponX 07-30-2014 10:24 PM

A set of SE1s were delivered to a lucky guy in OH today! :rock:

A set of GA1s are on their way to a lucky guy in FL! :woohoo:

A set of VX3Cs are wrapping up for a lucky guy in WA! :D

You feeling lucky?? :thumbs:

Ben@WeaponX 08-03-2014 10:02 PM

Forgeline GZ3s against a TX sky
 
Higgs sent me this incredible shot of his C7 the Forgeline GZ3s I did for him... breathtaking!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...w6cx5m79-1.png

Ben@WeaponX 08-07-2014 10:37 PM

Jim's chrome SE1s
 
In a world black wheels are growing increasingly popular, Jim chose to keep the classic chrome look! Although Forgeline was about to pull their hair out with their chrome plater trying to get Jim his SE1s, they really turned out great. That chrome is such a nice compliment to the CRM paint.

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Ben@WeaponX 08-10-2014 05:29 PM

18x10" GA3 Track Spec squared up
 
I spec'ed these for Alan's C7 as he wanted a true square track setup! They turned out beautifully and weigh in at just 18lbs each. The 3pc wheels spec'ed like this will allow you to rotate the tires to all 4 corners getting some extra life out of them.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psb49aed51.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps0ed000e2.jpg

BeaZt 08-10-2014 09:35 PM

Has anyone done gold forgelines on a black C7?

Ben@WeaponX 08-10-2014 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by BeaZt (Post 1587565136)
Has anyone done gold forgelines on a black C7?


Originally Posted by BeaZt (Post 1587565136)
Has anyone done gold forgelines on a black C7?

You'd be the first! ;) You picturing one piece solid gold or three piece with a polished lip out of curiosity? A gloss gold or a satin gold? I've done gold 3 piece on a white CTS V coupe and they looked awesome!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/6u7ybahy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/ne5y9ysu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/9e5a6a3e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/02/7aba6age.jpg

BeaZt 08-10-2014 10:23 PM

One piece solid.

jpshark 08-10-2014 10:57 PM

http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps068393fe.jpg


I need something in white. Here's what your competitor offers. Do you have something similar to this? Thanks.

jr3 08-11-2014 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by jpshark (Post 1587565698)
http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps068393fe.jpg

I need something in white. Here's what your competitor offers. Do you have something similar to this? Thanks.

That's one of the best looking wheels for the C7.

Motohead279 08-11-2014 04:37 PM

I just picked up a set of Forgeline GA1s from Ben.
They are wrapped in Toyo 888's 315 on the rear and 265 on the front.

Motohead279 08-11-2014 04:40 PM

Another pic

Ben@WeaponX 08-11-2014 09:18 PM


Originally Posted by Motohead279 (Post 1587570600)
Another pic

Big boy! Those are probably the tires I'll do on those next Forgelines I'm after. Mine will have center caps though lol ;)

Motohead279 08-11-2014 11:02 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1587572908)
Big boy! Those are probably the tires I'll do on those next Forgelines I'm after. Mine will have center caps though lol ;)


Yeah, $500 center caps. :D

Ben@WeaponX 08-27-2014 10:09 PM

Jim a creative photo his buddy did with his CRM chrome SE1 combo!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps2b79b5de.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 08-30-2014 10:56 PM

Teaser shot of Bob's Trans smoke VX3Cs against the silver stingray with shark gray accents instead of the carbon flash. They look fantastic!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pse92dhbjj.jpg

Electron Mike 08-31-2014 05:33 PM


Originally Posted by Motohead279 (Post 1587570600)
Another pic

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-c7-image.jpg

Those look awesome and probably stick even better! What size wheels and tires did you go with? Had them on track?

Ben@WeaponX 09-07-2014 07:10 PM


Originally Posted by Electron Mike (Post 1587724689)
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-c7-image.jpg

Those look awesome and probably stick even better! What size wheels and tires did you go with? Had them on track?

Hi Mike,

Brian went with GA1R 19x9 and 20x11s on Toyo R888 with 265/315s. He has a supercharger on his C7, so he's making some good power. I'm not sure about the track yet. LMK if you want a mounted/balanced quote to your door! :thumbs:

Ben@WeaponX 09-16-2014 11:29 PM

Some pics of Bob's silver C7 with shark gray accents on trans smoke VX3Cs - a match made in heaven!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps6d49fe6a.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psa11e222b.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps901896d4.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps9986f8c4.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 09-20-2014 11:57 PM

Another silver!
 
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...186e66ab7a.jpg


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...b8f670e228.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 09-21-2014 10:22 AM

My GA3 drag wheels at the strip Friday
 
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psbntcnsc7.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psxfvz5fua.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 09-28-2014 02:13 PM

Client sent me a pic today of some GA3s we had Forgeline refinish for a weaponX sponsored track monster! :)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps3a0e95d3.png

Ben@WeaponX 09-29-2014 09:34 AM

RB1s are a personal fav!
 
These are actually a 20/20" setup with Michelin Super Sports on them. The Michelin Super Sport isn't a run flat like the OEM tires. They are a very wide tire with a section width wider than the 305mm listed and an actual tread width wider than other tires such as the 315 Toyo R888! They're a go to for the 20x11" rear wheel I do on these monoblocks.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psbba68d73.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 10-02-2014 06:16 PM

A great set of monoblock SE1s that Tony did. Let me know if you want a quote on a set :thumbs:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pse654a2d9.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 10-07-2014 08:28 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1587367440)
Trans Smoke/Polished lip VX3Cs going on Bob's Silver Stingray with Shark Gray accents. Going to look great!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pszo79smyh.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psochzqhpm.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psh1uqkjtp.jpg

Garrrrrrry these are calling your name! :D

Ben@WeaponX 10-10-2014 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by Little Red Corvette1 (Post 1588010067)
I bought a set of wheels off of Ben.
I consider it a donation to the cause.

I'm excited about those bro! Going to look good :)

Ben@WeaponX 10-19-2014 05:00 PM

It's a great day to watch some football and pick out some Forgeline wheels from the guy with the best pricing who's done more Forgeline C7 wheels than anyone! :thumbs:

http://www.forgeline.com

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps9c01140f.jpg

4GS7 10-19-2014 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1588077105)
It's a great day to watch some football and pick out some Forgeline wheels from the guy with the best pricing who's done more Forgeline C7 wheels than anyone! :thumbs:

http://www.forgeline.com

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps9c01140f.jpg

Those look awesome. What sizes are they?

Ben@WeaponX 10-19-2014 08:50 PM


Originally Posted by irvbulldogs72 (Post 1588078201)
Those look awesome. What sizes are they?

19x9.5 and 20x11.5 complete with Toyo R888 and TPMS. Let me know when you're ready! ;)

ERMRGRD 10-20-2014 11:34 AM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1588078466)
19x9.5 and 20x11.5 complete with Michelin Supersports and TPMS. Let me know when you're ready! ;)


These are Toyo R888 ;)

Cordes Performance Racing 10-20-2014 11:03 PM


Originally Posted by ERMRGRD (Post 1588081623)
These are Toyo R888 ;)

Ben is a photo stealing sum bitch! :hide:#iloveyounohomo

Ben@WeaponX 10-21-2014 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by Joe@CPR (Post 1588086359)
Ben is a photo stealing sum bitch! :hide:#iloveyounohomo

lol pastel pants sent that to me

Calif Vetteman 10-21-2014 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1587994065)
Garrrrrrry these are calling your name! :D

are these black chrome ?

Cordes Performance Racing 10-21-2014 09:19 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1588093127)
lol pastel pants sent that to me

lol!!

Ben@WeaponX 10-21-2014 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by Calif Vetteman (Post 1588093334)
are these black chrome ?

No, from some angles they appear that way though! They're a lovely transparent smoke face over their brushed finish with polished lips. They really look good in all light!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps9986f8c4.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pse92dhbjj.jpg

Calif Vetteman 10-21-2014 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by Ben@WeaponX (Post 1588093479)
No, from some angles they appear that way though! They're a lovely transparent smoke face over their brushed finish with polished lips. They really look good in all light!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps9986f8c4.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pse92dhbjj.jpg

I have a Z51 Torch Red due to be built 10-27. I would like to see those or a chrome on a T.R.

Ben@WeaponX 10-21-2014 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by Calif Vetteman (Post 1588093504)
I have a Z51 Torch Red due to be built 10-27. I would like to see those or a chrome on a T.R.

You'll be in luck, Gary's set is for a TR but I won't have pics for 3-4 weeks ;)

Dan12 10-21-2014 11:41 PM


Originally Posted by jpshark (Post 1587565698)
http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps068393fe.jpg


I need something in white. Here's what your competitor offers. Do you have something similar to this? Thanks.

I'm looking for the same. BBS F1 is the other but super expensive.

Ben@WeaponX 10-23-2014 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by Dan12 (Post 1588094423)
I'm looking for the same. BBS F1 is the other but super expensive.

You'd get rims, tires, TPMS, mounted and balanced for the cost of those ;)

The GA1Rs in white would look GOOD!


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...9157e4c4b5.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 10-25-2014 11:04 PM

How about some colors!
 
Although I couldn't do some of these, I sure can appreciate them! Others I would love to do but just never enough cars to do them on ;)

SC1 Monoblock Transparent copper
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...940585ef24.jpg

SC3 Transparent smoke center with Transparent Blue lips
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a204da9a63.jpg

VX3C Gunmetal center with Transparent Red lips
http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/h...49938344_n.jpg

VX3C Satin Bronze center with Brushed outer
http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/h...65319532_n.jpg

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c926c0bc7f.jpg

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...575205f7da.jpg

VX3C Transparent Copper centers with Polished lips
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...07e7d8c684.jpg

Transparent Smoke centers with Trans Blue lips
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f5d26b989d.jpg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...ed81460e46.jpg

VX3C - Satin center with Trans smoke lips
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f9659a5a80.jpg

These are the ones I'm considering, which are SO3P satin centers with brushed stainless lips
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...44a915d520.jpg

Steve Garrett 10-25-2014 11:08 PM

I agree with you, Ben. But those copper ones ARE gorgeous. Those would look great on a black C7.

Ben@WeaponX 10-27-2014 08:15 PM

yea I liked the trans smoke face with the blue lips myself, I do have some blue accents on the brakes and 427 badges ;)

Ben@WeaponX 10-28-2014 09:14 PM

Forgeline EV1s

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...9bcc34bf54.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 10-30-2014 09:51 PM

19/20" Transparent Smoke SE1 monoblocks


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...14c798f03c.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 10-31-2014 08:40 PM

With Forgeline being a half hour from us, I not only hold them close to my heart with hometown pride, but also their styles are just beautiful!

The newly released monoblock wheel is named the AR1, and will feature a deep cap similar to the GA1Rs that are on my CTS V. I'm already in talks with Steve there to make a set of these for my C7! Now to decide on a color?!

The GT3C is the 3pc version of the GT1 that I already loved and was talking to Steve about before the AR1. These have a nice concave center and I'm sure will look hot in a step lip too.

Forgeline has a variety of options available from basic blacks and silvers, to custom finishes that are jaw dropping like brushed, brushed/smoke, coppers, red, blue, green etc!

PM me for the best prices around from your #1 C7 Forgeline dealer :thumbs:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psd6ae918b.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pscb7bea11.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps3db4677e.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps94a82f64.jpg

Brandons72vette 10-31-2014 09:20 PM

post more of the 21' wheels. Wow love the look.

Ben@WeaponX 11-14-2014 05:17 PM

C7 with RB1s headed to SEMA!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psf91ef7c4.png

Ben@WeaponX 11-19-2014 11:01 AM

Ask me about the wheels you've been dreaming about!


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...8b5bd21aea.jpg



https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...77c9f3d446.jpg

Ben@WeaponX 11-23-2014 01:10 PM

AR1s
 
I'll have a set of these on a wide body C7 soon!

20x10 and 21x12.5

Let me know if you want to take advantage of the Forgeline sale through the end of the month! :thumbs:


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...7da83d6b4c.jpg

213 Z06 11-23-2014 04:28 PM

Love the five spoke!

MSG C5 11-23-2014 04:58 PM

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...psd6ae918b.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...pscb7bea11.jpg

Please clarify which model is this wheel? Is it available in current C7 Z51 offsets? Is it also available in the Transparent Smoke finish?

Also, any pictures of the RB1 Transparent Smoke finish wheels on either a Crystal Red or Laguna Blue Stingray?


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