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Originally Posted by ASSALBERT
lol, refusing to purchase a good product based on the viewpoints of a companies employee doesnt make you look too mature either. I just reread the article and didnt see anything that came off as crude or unprofessional. I totally agree with alot of things he said, its a known fact that the only wheels that these "copy cat" companies can sell are replica designs of other established wheel manufacturers. AND lets not forget the fact that these companies are STILL copying new wheels being put out by those established manufacturers. Although one thing I will agree with you on is that atleast one of these "copy" wheel companies should have been approached to voice their opinion on the topic, although I dont think they would have had much to say either way...
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Originally Posted by jadewbj
The only things that he said that could be considered as unprofessional would be where he calls out the fake wheel makers for stealing designs.
I know lots of people say that is only so many ways to make a 5-spoke wheel but the issue is that they don't even try to make it different. If they put a little twist on it or something to change the look that would be one thing.
I for one don't want to trust what keeps my car on the road to be build by someone trying to build it as cheap as possible.
If you were to go bungie jumping would you want the fastener that holds the cord to the bridge to be made by a company with strict regulations and standards or by someone who makes it look like the other companies part but with cheaper and with lower standards and regulations?
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Ok then you must have skimmed thru it lightly... I'll quote the completely obvious example. Others are a little more subtle
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Originally Posted by Ed Lee
I’ve worked at countless trade shows where owners of knock off companies come up to our show booths and take pics of our wheels (yes I’ve kicked out plenty and you know who you are #@$@#%) and run off, ready to go back and make a fakie.
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You're gonna say that in an interview, LET ALONE not ask it to be edited or redacted before going to press? Not one person I know would do that where I work (Microsoft), let alone a general manager.
In contrast, I will say Alex kept his point and kept on message without coming off negatively.
Lastly... Please don't assume that you folks have knowledge of me, or over me, as I wouldn't do the same of you. I've been into cars since before many people on this forum had a license at all.
I've been an INSTRUCTOR for HPDE for 2+ years and have been doing track days for 6+. I've raced on Rotas, CCWs, BBS, TSWs, and a handful of knockoffs, etc. I've seen the good bad, and ugly. Of my experience I will say this... I think wheels that are 600+ per wheel ARE overpriced. Especially when TSW can make a rotary forged wheel that's light, durable, looks good, original, and fit all the requirements and then some of any engineering standard ... but cost $200-300 a wheel. TO BE CLEAR. I'm not saying Mackin or Enkei doesn't make quality wheels. I'm saying I believe a lot of Volk, gram light, etc is overpriced. Enkei actually is pretty reasonable.