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The Stig · 11-07-2011, 11:42 AM

:( I'm sorry PQ. I just can't understand how Savini is still in business when these are the kinds of wheels they put out.

garcmol · 11-07-2011, 12:56 PM

Like I told John, I believe that these "internet specials" were sort of an outlet store. The actual storefronts that stock these wheels could no-way-in-hell stay open for business selling crap like this. However, with the faceless internet, I could sell you a polished turd and just never reply to an email or private message.

Mailing wheels back and forth, paint peeling, vibrating, leaking air (WTF??), etc etc and STILL not right is all bullshit.

I hope this thread never dies.

Side note: You don't have your GM 21s any more?

PQ · 11-13-2011, 08:54 PM

Tire flat again.

Bump

The Stig · 11-13-2011, 09:07 PM

:(

do you think nitrogen would help?

PQ · 11-13-2011, 09:10 PM

No.

Leaks too much.

*mlee* · 11-13-2011, 09:11 PM

Ughhhhh... that's got to be getting old... sounds like a new bead of RTV on the inside where the wheel bolts together is needed... or is it just leaking from the bead like before...

PQ · 11-13-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Ughhhhh... that's got to be getting old... sounds like a new bead of RTV on the inside where the wheel bolts together is needed... or is it just leaking from the bead like before...

Still from the beads. They can't get it to seal. Said I need to take them to have the lips reground and refinished.

The Stig · 11-13-2011, 09:15 PM

I'm telling you. Make yourself some bar stools

garcmol · 11-14-2011, 11:45 AM

Exotic cooler transport

Dr Jkel · 11-14-2011, 11:57 AM

I am all for making a thread where we can complie all these stories so people can get the full idea of this product.....

If a vendor pushes this product I would be leary of them as well.

rico-2SS · 11-21-2011, 09:46 AM

I am so glad I found this thread while doing research on a set of wheels for my car.
Some of you are very forgiving/nuetral with your post.
Maybe so to keep the thread open.
I feel your pain and thanks for sharing.
I think I will be staying away from Savini - as I want to drive my car and not trailer it when I start to make more shows.

Now that I have seen the bad - I need to look for the good experiences with a wheel.

PQ · 11-21-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rico-2SS

I am so glad I found this thread while doing research on a set of wheels for my car.
Some of you are very forgiving/nuetral with your post.
Maybe so to keep the thread open.
I feel your pain and thanks for sharing.
I think I will be staying away from Savini - as I want to drive my car and not trailer it when I start to make more shows.

Now that I have seen the bad - I need to look for the good experiences with a wheel.

I wish there was a way to let everyone know at one time.

As you're shopping, just remember, if you order on-line you have little way to be protected. It's a gamble.

rico-2SS · 11-23-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

I wish there was a way to let everyone know at one time.

As you're shopping, just remember, if you order on-line you have little way to be protected. It's a gamble.

I know PQ - I think when I look at the super charger I will talk with the shops around here and see what they have to say about their experiences. Maybe a good wheel shop around.

I have a shop that I am really interested in doing the work on the motor and body and something special may be in the works for the car if it worked out.

BTW - thanks for the post again - sorry for the trouble

I hope to be on the site more - its good to see some old C5'ers
Your car looks sweet and will be on new wheels soon.
Have a good turkey day and tell Bonnie I said Hi.
Be safe

PQ · 11-23-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rico-2SS

I know PQ - I think when I look at the super charger I will talk with the shops around here and see what they have to say about their experiences. Maybe a good wheel shop around.

I have a shop that I am really interested in doing the work on the motor and body and something special may be in the works for the car if it worked out.

BTW - thanks for the post again - sorry for the trouble

I hope to be on the site more - its good to see some old C5'ers
Your car looks sweet and will be on new wheels soon.
Have a good turkey day and tell Bonnie I said Hi.
Be safe

You bet.

11-07-2011, 11:42 AM	#505
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	:( I'm sorry PQ. I just can't understand how Savini is still in business when these are the kinds of wheels they put out. __________________

11-07-2011, 12:56 PM	#506
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Like I told John, I believe that these "internet specials" were sort of an outlet store. The actual storefronts that stock these wheels could no-way-in-hell stay open for business selling crap like this. However, with the faceless internet, I could sell you a polished turd and just never reply to an email or private message. Mailing wheels back and forth, paint peeling, vibrating, leaking air (WTF??), etc etc and STILL not right is all bullshit. I hope this thread never dies. Side note: You don't have your GM 21s any more? __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

11-13-2011, 08:54 PM	#507
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Tire flat again. Bump __________________

11-13-2011, 09:07 PM	#508
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	:( do you think nitrogen would help? __________________

11-13-2011, 09:10 PM	#509
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	No. Leaks too much. __________________

11-13-2011, 09:11 PM	#510
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,490 View My Garage	Ughhhhh... that's got to be getting old... sounds like a new bead of RTV on the inside where the wheel bolts together is needed... or is it just leaking from the bead like before... __________________

11-13-2011, 09:15 PM	#512
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I'm telling you. Make yourself some bar stools __________________

11-14-2011, 11:45 AM	#513
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Exotic cooler transport __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

11-14-2011, 11:57 AM	#514
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	I am all for making a thread where we can complie all these stories so people can get the full idea of this product..... If a vendor pushes this product I would be leary of them as well.

11-21-2011, 09:46 AM	#515
rico-2SS Thx TZD. Drives: 2010 Supercharged Custom Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,100 View My Garage	I am so glad I found this thread while doing research on a set of wheels for my car. Some of you are very forgiving/nuetral with your post. Maybe so to keep the thread open. I feel your pain and thanks for sharing. I think I will be staying away from Savini - as I want to drive my car and not trailer it when I start to make more shows. Now that I have seen the bad - I need to look for the good experiences with a wheel.

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