Rota wheels, any quality issues?
piscorpio
02-16-2002, 03:20 PM
I am possibly getting a set of Rota wheels, and I just wanted to find out if there are any quality issues with them? Any input is welcome, let me know if you have a set, if you like them, how durable they have been, etc. Thanks guys!
xivera
02-16-2002, 07:24 PM
Slipstreams or....?
You pay for what you get... And, Rotas are pretty cheap.
They're not perfect... I read that a guy broke his Rotas on another board. :(
You pay for what you get... And, Rotas are pretty cheap.
They're not perfect... I read that a guy broke his Rotas on another board. :(
piscorpio
02-17-2002, 10:01 AM
slipstreams
A guy broke them!? What do you mean "broke"? How did he do it?
Anyway, I liked them because they are cheap and still light, two very desirable features to me. :D
A guy broke them!? What do you mean "broke"? How did he do it?
Anyway, I liked them because they are cheap and still light, two very desirable features to me. :D
igo4bmx
02-17-2002, 12:24 PM
i don't hear many complaints from people who have them.. i think you'll be safe getting them..
... no velox vx-8r??
... no velox vx-8r??
xivera
02-17-2002, 04:21 PM
Originally posted by igo4bmx
... no velox vx-8r??
That's what I'm saying! Does this guy want this or that? Or, maybe... :D
The guy drove them hard on a pothole-ridden street...
... no velox vx-8r??
That's what I'm saying! Does this guy want this or that? Or, maybe... :D
The guy drove them hard on a pothole-ridden street...
igo4bmx
02-17-2002, 04:23 PM
Originally posted by xivera
That's what I'm saying! Does this guy want this or that? Or, maybe... :D
The guy drove them hard on a pothole-ridden street...
piscorpio should get one 16" vx-8r, 1 roteslipstream, 1 kosei K1, and one RH cp-035.... then he will be happy!
That's what I'm saying! Does this guy want this or that? Or, maybe... :D
The guy drove them hard on a pothole-ridden street...
piscorpio should get one 16" vx-8r, 1 roteslipstream, 1 kosei K1, and one RH cp-035.... then he will be happy!
piscorpio
02-17-2002, 04:47 PM
HAHAHAHA!!! You guys know me too well. Theres just too many choices!
Velox - I think Id rather go with 15" so these get ruled out, plus igo4bmx stole my thunder on these. :D
Racing Harts - Way too expensive, I dont think Ill be spending that much on wheels for a while...maybe if I get a second job.
Kosei - I actually never really liked these, ya they're light and cheap, but....
Rotas - seem to be right on for me (at this time anyway) they are cheap, they come 15", they're light, and they look pretty good (at least I think so, and i can get them in bronze, which is the color Ive been wanting for a while)
You guys happy now! :flipa:
So xivera, getting back to what you said, how did this guy "break" his Rota slipstreams?
Velox - I think Id rather go with 15" so these get ruled out, plus igo4bmx stole my thunder on these. :D
Racing Harts - Way too expensive, I dont think Ill be spending that much on wheels for a while...maybe if I get a second job.
Kosei - I actually never really liked these, ya they're light and cheap, but....
Rotas - seem to be right on for me (at this time anyway) they are cheap, they come 15", they're light, and they look pretty good (at least I think so, and i can get them in bronze, which is the color Ive been wanting for a while)
You guys happy now! :flipa:
So xivera, getting back to what you said, how did this guy "break" his Rota slipstreams?
xivera
02-17-2002, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by piscorpio
So xivera, getting back to what you said, how did this guy "break" his Rota slipstreams?
pothole(s)... I believe...
So xivera, getting back to what you said, how did this guy "break" his Rota slipstreams?
pothole(s)... I believe...
BondVT
02-17-2002, 05:15 PM
I too have been looking at the Rotas, namely the Sub-zero. Good looking wheel. $100/wheel in 15" variety too. :D
Beyond Imagination
02-17-2002, 08:52 PM
I just purchased some 15" Rota Slipstreams ... I can tell you how they are quality wise when I recieve them ...
piscorpio
02-17-2002, 11:59 PM
Originally posted by xivera
pothole(s)... I believe...
But what actually happened to the wheel? Bent rim, broken spoke, did it just explode on contact? :D
pothole(s)... I believe...
But what actually happened to the wheel? Bent rim, broken spoke, did it just explode on contact? :D
piscorpio
02-18-2002, 12:00 AM
Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?
Side note: igo4bmx, did you ever post pics of the vx-8r's on your car?
Side note: igo4bmx, did you ever post pics of the vx-8r's on your car?
xivera
02-18-2002, 08:29 AM
Originally posted by piscorpio
But what actually happened to the wheel? Bent rim, broken spoke, did it just explode on contact? :D
Explode on contact... That's a good one! :hehehe:
Broken spoke, Subzero wheel... ;)
But what actually happened to the wheel? Bent rim, broken spoke, did it just explode on contact? :D
Explode on contact... That's a good one! :hehehe:
Broken spoke, Subzero wheel... ;)
igo4bmx
02-18-2002, 08:34 AM
Originally posted by piscorpio
Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?
Side note: igo4bmx, did you ever post pics of the vx-8r's on your car?
i haven't bought tires cuz i'm broke as a joke
Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?
Side note: igo4bmx, did you ever post pics of the vx-8r's on your car?
i haven't bought tires cuz i'm broke as a joke
Beyond Imagination
02-19-2002, 12:28 AM
Originally posted by piscorpio
Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?
I actually got mine off eBay ... I paid a little too much for them $475 shipped ... I found out a day after I bought them that I can get them for $400 shipped somewhere else ... If you're interested I can direct you to a person you can talk to ...
Hey Beyond Imagination, where did you order yours, and how much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?
I actually got mine off eBay ... I paid a little too much for them $475 shipped ... I found out a day after I bought them that I can get them for $400 shipped somewhere else ... If you're interested I can direct you to a person you can talk to ...
Speedaddicts
02-19-2002, 10:24 AM
groupbuycenter.com just had a buy on these..very cheap....but i think it ended on the 17th.....
Racing Rice
02-21-2002, 09:05 AM
I have the C8s, they are pretty nice wheels for the price. The powder coating finish is a little easy to scratch if you arent careful, and they dont have a huge selection when your talking about offset which means you might have rubbing issues.. But Id pay another set.
bbpro
03-03-2002, 07:48 AM
Is car stuff really cheaper where i live?
I got my Rota Mantis 17's for less than 270 (yes, that's 4 of them), plus Bridgestone Potenza S02 Pole Position 215/40ZR17's for like 380 (of course 4 of them, too). What does that come out to...67.50 per wheel and 95 per tire? Nice, huh?
Everytime I ask about something and include the price, people always say it's a steal. Did you know i could get Splitfire Triple Platinum plugs here for $8 each?
Damn, this is so cool. :D
I got my Rota Mantis 17's for less than 270 (yes, that's 4 of them), plus Bridgestone Potenza S02 Pole Position 215/40ZR17's for like 380 (of course 4 of them, too). What does that come out to...67.50 per wheel and 95 per tire? Nice, huh?
Everytime I ask about something and include the price, people always say it's a steal. Did you know i could get Splitfire Triple Platinum plugs here for $8 each?
Damn, this is so cool. :D
piscorpio
03-03-2002, 10:48 AM
Originally posted by bbpro
Is car stuff really cheaper where i live?
I got my Rota Mantis 17's for less than 270 (yes, that's 4 of them), plus Bridgestone Potenza S02 Pole Position 215/40ZR17's for like 380 (of course 4 of them, too). What does that come out to...67.50 per wheel and 95 per tire? Nice, huh?
Everytime I ask about something and include the price, people always say it's a steal. Did you know i could get Splitfire Triple Platinum plugs here for $8 each?
Damn, this is so cool. :D
Where exactly is this promise land of cheap goods?? :D
Is car stuff really cheaper where i live?
I got my Rota Mantis 17's for less than 270 (yes, that's 4 of them), plus Bridgestone Potenza S02 Pole Position 215/40ZR17's for like 380 (of course 4 of them, too). What does that come out to...67.50 per wheel and 95 per tire? Nice, huh?
Everytime I ask about something and include the price, people always say it's a steal. Did you know i could get Splitfire Triple Platinum plugs here for $8 each?
Damn, this is so cool. :D
Where exactly is this promise land of cheap goods?? :D
bbpro
03-04-2002, 06:34 PM
Originally posted by piscorpio
Where exactly is this promise land of cheap goods?? :D
MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Great beaches and babes, too!:D
Filipinos who live abroad actually tell relatives who visit to buy car stuff here. There's a stretch called Banawe Street that'll make you piss with delight. Ask any car-loving Flip, if you know any. I think Xivera is one, right, Xiv?;)
Where exactly is this promise land of cheap goods?? :D
MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Great beaches and babes, too!:D
Filipinos who live abroad actually tell relatives who visit to buy car stuff here. There's a stretch called Banawe Street that'll make you piss with delight. Ask any car-loving Flip, if you know any. I think Xivera is one, right, Xiv?;)
piscorpio
03-04-2002, 11:11 PM
Originally posted by bbpro
MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Great beaches and babes, too!:D
Filipinos who live abroad actually tell relatives who visit to buy car stuff here. There's a stretch called Banawe Street that'll make you piss with delight. Ask any car-loving Flip, if you know any. I think Xivera is one, right, Xiv?;)
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D
MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Great beaches and babes, too!:D
Filipinos who live abroad actually tell relatives who visit to buy car stuff here. There's a stretch called Banawe Street that'll make you piss with delight. Ask any car-loving Flip, if you know any. I think Xivera is one, right, Xiv?;)
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D
bbpro
03-05-2002, 07:32 PM
Originally posted by piscorpio
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D
I don't know about turbos, but here's another one to make you drool:
A guy i recently met chucked a TYPE R engine into his 5th gen Civic.
Cost of engine: 5000. He had it turboed afterwards, too. :eek:
Is that cheap or what? :D
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D
I don't know about turbos, but here's another one to make you drool:
A guy i recently met chucked a TYPE R engine into his 5th gen Civic.
Cost of engine: 5000. He had it turboed afterwards, too. :eek:
Is that cheap or what? :D
xivera
03-07-2002, 08:30 PM
Originally posted by piscorpio
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D
Not anytime soon... but, my bro and my Dad are going this Apr/Mar.
Perhaps, I should ask them to pick up something from Banawe St.?
Originally posted by bbpro
I don't know about turbos, but here's another one to make you drool:
A guy i recently met chucked a TYPE R engine into his 5th gen Civic.
Cost of engine: 5000. He had it turboed afterwards, too. :eek:
Is that cheap or what? :D
CTR or ITR? :confused:
ah yes, I "know" him....oh xivera, going to the phillipines anytime soon???? (how cheap are turbos over there!?!) :D
Not anytime soon... but, my bro and my Dad are going this Apr/Mar.
Perhaps, I should ask them to pick up something from Banawe St.?
Originally posted by bbpro
I don't know about turbos, but here's another one to make you drool:
A guy i recently met chucked a TYPE R engine into his 5th gen Civic.
Cost of engine: 5000. He had it turboed afterwards, too. :eek:
Is that cheap or what? :D
CTR or ITR? :confused:
piscorpio
03-09-2002, 12:22 AM
Originally posted by xivera
Not anytime soon... but, my bro and my Dad are going this Apr/Mar.
Perhaps, I should ask them to pick up something from Banawe St.?
Nah, not unless you are buying! I am pretty much tapped out right now, so I won't be buying any new goodies for awhile. I do still have a few loose ends to tie up before I start saving for the turbo. (slotted rotors, new pads, possibly an exhaust, rear strut ties.) Maybe the next trip!! :D
Not anytime soon... but, my bro and my Dad are going this Apr/Mar.
Perhaps, I should ask them to pick up something from Banawe St.?
Nah, not unless you are buying! I am pretty much tapped out right now, so I won't be buying any new goodies for awhile. I do still have a few loose ends to tie up before I start saving for the turbo. (slotted rotors, new pads, possibly an exhaust, rear strut ties.) Maybe the next trip!! :D
xivera
03-09-2002, 12:37 AM
Originally posted by piscorpio
Nah, not unless you are buying! I am pretty much tapped out right now, so I won't be buying any new goodies for awhile. I do still have a few loose ends to tie up before I start saving for the turbo. (slotted rotors, new pads, possibly an exhaust, rear strut ties.) Maybe the next trip!! :D
Ohhhh... You thought that I meant that I should get them to get something for you!? Yeah, right! :D I was thinking getting something for myself but, I wouldn't know what...
Anyway, I'm tapped also... sorta...
Nah, not unless you are buying! I am pretty much tapped out right now, so I won't be buying any new goodies for awhile. I do still have a few loose ends to tie up before I start saving for the turbo. (slotted rotors, new pads, possibly an exhaust, rear strut ties.) Maybe the next trip!! :D
Ohhhh... You thought that I meant that I should get them to get something for you!? Yeah, right! :D I was thinking getting something for myself but, I wouldn't know what...
Anyway, I'm tapped also... sorta...
bbpro
03-11-2002, 12:47 AM
Originally posted by xivera
CTR or ITR? :confused:
CTR I think. Teg engines are harder to come by here.
CTR or ITR? :confused:
CTR I think. Teg engines are harder to come by here.
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