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Factory Reproductions · 12-20-2012, 03:58 PM

Hello Everyone,

UPDATE 5/23/2013

Wheel and wheel/tire packages are now in stock. Pictures, prices and more information is available at http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292326

On Monday December 17th we received a Cease and Desist letter from GM in regards to our replica of the ZL1 wheel. GM was issued a patent design for this wheel on November 8, 2012.

Factory Reproductions makes every effort to comply with all Federal and State laws, including U.S. Patent laws and as such we will not move forward with any sale of a ZL1 replica wheel.

We will still be offering 20x9, 20x10 and 20x11 wheels for the Camaro. We are working through changes to the design in order to preserve GM’s intellectual property rights. As we progress I will post renderings. I will also post new timelines for delivery as they become available.

UPDATE 1/16/2013

Below are renderings of our finalized design. Wheels will be available in May.

Sizes:20x9 ET +30, 20x10 ET +23, +35 and 20x11 ET +43

Finishes: Chrome, Gloss & Satin Black, Black Machine Face and Polished

UPDATE 2/4/2013 - Pricing

Style 41 Camaro5 Forum Member Pricing (set of 4)

20x9
Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat – $899.00
Painted & Machine Face – $799.00

20x9 and 20x10
Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat – $979.00
Painted & Machine Face – $839.00

20x10 & 20x11
Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat - $1099.00
Painted & Machine Face – $919.00

Shipping is additional

vincent.arsenault · 12-20-2012, 04:39 PM

do you know if there will be problems like "system alert in the dash" with the pressure of the tires? or it will still the same thing even tho they are repliqua?

Factory Reproductions · 12-20-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincent.arsenault

do you know if there will be problems like "system alert in the dash" with the pressure of the tires? or it will still the same thing even tho they are repliqua?

The redesigned wheel will be compatable with the OEM TPM sensors.

ssrs396 · 12-20-2012, 04:56 PM

Thank you for the update.

yotaman96 · 12-20-2012, 05:03 PM

Good to hear.

zkdreads · 12-20-2012, 05:35 PM

are we talking about another 2 or 3 months to redesign the wheel(to not copyright anybody) or yall are just going to hold off on creating these for right now

Factory Reproductions · 12-20-2012, 06:27 PM

We have started the redesign process. Once this is complete we will have to build new and or modify existing tooling. Once the tooling is complete we will start to cast wheels. I think we should have wheels tested and in stock to sell by May. I will keep this thread updated as we make progress.

Denis · 12-20-2012, 06:32 PM

Question is, how much different will the redesigns look then the factory originals?

Factory Reproductions · 12-20-2012, 06:38 PM

I will post renderings as soon as we finalize the design.

midnighter · 12-20-2012, 06:41 PM

Make them look better than the real deal, not less.

Denis · 12-20-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougfr

I will post renderings as soon as we finalize the design.

Sounds gooooood

Factory Reproductions · 12-20-2012, 06:45 PM

We will sure try

*mlee* · 12-20-2012, 06:48 PM

How bout some 17 or 18" rear wheels for drags...?

Synner · 12-20-2012, 07:22 PM

I'd still pay more for rotary forged.

12-20-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
Factory Reproductions Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chino, California Posts: 432	Update: Factory Reproductons and the ZL1 wheel Hello Everyone, UPDATE 5/23/2013 Wheel and wheel/tire packages are now in stock. Pictures, prices and more information is available at http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292326 On Monday December 17th we received a Cease and Desist letter from GM in regards to our replica of the ZL1 wheel. GM was issued a patent design for this wheel on November 8, 2012. Factory Reproductions makes every effort to comply with all Federal and State laws, including U.S. Patent laws and as such we will not move forward with any sale of a ZL1 replica wheel. We will still be offering 20x9, 20x10 and 20x11 wheels for the Camaro. We are working through changes to the design in order to preserve GM’s intellectual property rights. As we progress I will post renderings. I will also post new timelines for delivery as they become available. UPDATE 1/16/2013 Below are renderings of our finalized design. Wheels will be available in May. Sizes:20x9 ET +30, 20x10 ET +23, +35 and 20x11 ET +43 Finishes: Chrome, Gloss & Satin Black, Black Machine Face and Polished UPDATE 2/4/2013 - Pricing Style 41 Camaro5 Forum Member Pricing (set of 4) 20x9 Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat – $899.00 Painted & Machine Face – $799.00 20x9 and 20x10 Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat – $979.00 Painted & Machine Face – $839.00 20x10 & 20x11 Chrome and Polished w/Clear Coat - $1099.00 Painted & Machine Face – $919.00 Shipping is additional Attached Images Last edited by Factory Reproductions; 05-23-2013 at 05:17 PM.

12-20-2012, 04:39 PM	#2
vincent.arsenault Drives: Camaro 2SS 2010 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montréal (Terrebonne, Rive Nord) Posts: 47	do you know if there will be problems like "system alert in the dash" with the pressure of the tires? or it will still the same thing even tho they are repliqua? __________________ Camaro 2010 2SS - Inferno Orange

12-20-2012, 05:03 PM	#5
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	Good to hear. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

12-20-2012, 05:35 PM	#6
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	are we talking about another 2 or 3 months to redesign the wheel(to not copyright anybody) or yall are just going to hold off on creating these for right now __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

12-20-2012, 06:32 PM	#8
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Question is, how much different will the redesigns look then the factory originals? __________________

12-20-2012, 04:56 PM	#4
ssrs396 Drives: 68 vert 396 13 ls Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: cruising Posts: 373	Thank you for the update.

12-20-2012, 06:27 PM	#7
Factory Reproductions Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chino, California Posts: 432	We have started the redesign process. Once this is complete we will have to build new and or modify existing tooling. Once the tooling is complete we will start to cast wheels. I think we should have wheels tested and in stock to sell by May. I will keep this thread updated as we make progress.

12-20-2012, 06:38 PM	#9
Factory Reproductions Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chino, California Posts: 432	I will post renderings as soon as we finalize the design.

12-20-2012, 06:41 PM	#10
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Make them look better than the real deal, not less.

12-20-2012, 06:45 PM	#12
Factory Reproductions Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chino, California Posts: 432	We will sure try

12-20-2012, 06:48 PM	#13
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,501 View My Garage	How bout some 17 or 18" rear wheels for drags...? __________________

12-20-2012, 07:22 PM	#14
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	I'd still pay more for rotary forged.