Factory Reproductions 22" Replica wheels - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blacky · 01-21-2011, 03:46 AM

Long story but i only would like to tell that I bought wheels from Factory Reproductions and I only can put them into a trashcan.

End of the last year I bouhgt a set of wheels from an Ebay auction from Factory Reproductions. I bought a set of 9x22" and 10x22" wheels and additionally I had to pay a lot of money for shipping to germany, taxes and duty (more than 3000 Euro in total)

Some weeks later – suprise at the wheel shop: They told me that the wheels are new but they are not centered - the wheels are crap.
They balanced them with weights of more than 160g. After a test drive I really got angry. The car is shaking like a whashing machine. The steering wheel is shaking and if I am driving the car like this further damage at the car is highly probable.

After many emails to Factory Reproductions (they said i should use a Hunter balancer - what I have done with no better results) I sent them some videos I have made of the wheels on the balance machine. Since then they do not reply my mails.

My last chance was a „wheel-doc“. They told me that my the wheels are irreparable in an extend that it is impossible due to an shipping accident. It has to be it a result of a manufacturing error.

More then 2000 Euro went down the drain (wheels only)- i have only one good wheel and three are crap.

Thank you Factory Reproductions

here The Vids again, i can show more of this Vids , have more than one from each wheel

trunto · 01-21-2011, 08:13 AM

wtf??

Anyone else bought there? That sounds pretty shitty!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-21-2011, 08:30 AM

Man, this makes me so angry when people get treated like this. I'm not sure what recourse you have, but may all the good karma come your way so you can find a resolution. I am really sorry this has happend and hopefully NO ONE will buy their JUNK!
If possible, email them this link to this thread to show them all the bad publicity they are gonna get.

justa25thTA · 01-21-2011, 08:36 AM

I've got 20x9 Factory Replica's on all 4 corners and don't have any problems. Of course I bought mine from Discount Tire, so if I did have any problems they would take care of it. Sucks that the EBAY seller won't make it right. Dispute the transaction.

customkingz.de · 01-21-2011, 08:43 AM

Problem is, they don't even think of answering him, cause he is far away in Germany. They got the money and sent him trash.

Revo1 · 01-21-2011, 09:58 AM

Ooooo, that's not good at all....

Blacky · 01-21-2011, 11:42 AM

I think customkingz is right, that's a perfect example of how to rip off a customer abroad, struggling to get his money back due to the distance and different legislations.
Seems to be the perfect way, to make some money on stuff that usually would have found it's way to the junkyard.

Gotta start saving up again, hoping to get some decent wheels next year, best case....

Styx · 01-21-2011, 04:35 PM

That sucks, I was looking forward to get these in chrome.

stikSS · 01-21-2011, 05:55 PM

Here is a suggestion.... may not work or have the ability to, but its worth looking into.

Look for the local news channel that is in the same city as Factory Repros and see if they have a "trouble shooter reporter" or somebody that citizens can file their complaint with and they'll go to the business with camera in hand and put em on the spot explaining the reason why they are there.

Trust me, it works.... We have 2 local news channels and they both have these reporters and they get crap fixed and money refunded quickly. If nothing else, the news channel will put it all over the TV about them being a horrible company to deal with.

Just my .02 Sorry this has happened to you.

Alfieboy · 01-21-2011, 06:29 PM

complaint thru ebay

customkingz.de · 01-22-2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stikSS

Here is a suggestion.... may not work or have the ability to, but its worth looking into.

Look for the local news channel that is in the same city as Factory Repros and see if they have a "trouble shooter reporter" or somebody that citizens can file their complaint with and they'll go to the business with camera in hand and put em on the spot explaining the reason why they are there.

Trust me, it works.... We have 2 local news channels and they both have these reporters and they get crap fixed and money refunded quickly. If nothing else, the news channel will put it all over the TV about them being a horrible company to deal with.

Just my .02 Sorry this has happened to you.

Nice idea, Blacky should do so.

trunto · 01-22-2011, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stikSS

Here is a suggestion.... may not work or have the ability to, but its worth looking into.

Look for the local news channel that is in the same city as Factory Repros and see if they have a "trouble shooter reporter" or somebody that citizens can file their complaint with and they'll go to the business with camera in hand and put em on the spot explaining the reason why they are there.

Trust me, it works.... We have 2 local news channels and they both have these reporters and they get crap fixed and money refunded quickly. If nothing else, the news channel will put it all over the TV about them being a horrible company to deal with.

Just my .02 Sorry this has happened to you.

Great idea mate

Venom83 · 01-23-2011, 03:41 PM

Wohhow what an Bad story, have really think Factory Reproduktions is an fair company, but this it really the hardes thing i have read , i was shokked to see the videos, the wheels are really Crap
hope the Best for you

in germany , so an Campany would direktly closed , because they risk the Life of evere person in the Car

Blacky · 01-24-2011, 06:49 AM

not only You must be shocked, i was shokked after drifing with these wheels , after drifing 10 minutes you have no feeling in you fingers.

here i have upload an Video from the other rear wheel (left side), not so extrem like the right side but you can see its an radial runout. Have alot of this Vids, and you must think this are the NEW Wheels never mounted on the Car

01-21-2011, 03:46 AM	#1
Blacky Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 308	Factory Reproductions 22" Replica wheels Long story but i only would like to tell that I bought wheels from Factory Reproductions and I only can put them into a trashcan. End of the last year I bouhgt a set of wheels from an Ebay auction from Factory Reproductions. I bought a set of 9x22" and 10x22" wheels and additionally I had to pay a lot of money for shipping to germany, taxes and duty (more than 3000 Euro in total) Some weeks later – suprise at the wheel shop: They told me that the wheels are new but they are not centered - the wheels are crap. They balanced them with weights of more than 160g. After a test drive I really got angry. The car is shaking like a whashing machine. The steering wheel is shaking and if I am driving the car like this further damage at the car is highly probable. After many emails to Factory Reproductions (they said i should use a Hunter balancer - what I have done with no better results) I sent them some videos I have made of the wheels on the balance machine. Since then they do not reply my mails. My last chance was a „wheel-doc“. They told me that my the wheels are irreparable in an extend that it is impossible due to an shipping accident. It has to be it a result of a manufacturing error. More then 2000 Euro went down the drain (wheels only)- i have only one good wheel and three are crap. Thank you Factory Reproductions here The Vids again, i can show more of this Vids , have more than one from each wheel __________________ Last edited by Blacky; 01-21-2011 at 04:53 AM.

01-21-2011, 08:36 AM	#4
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	I've got 20x9 Factory Replica's on all 4 corners and don't have any problems. Of course I bought mine from Discount Tire, so if I did have any problems they would take care of it. Sucks that the EBAY seller won't make it right. Dispute the transaction. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

01-21-2011, 08:43 AM	#5
customkingz.de Drives: GM / Chrysler / Dodge Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Neumünster, Germany Posts: 10	Problem is, they don't even think of answering him, cause he is far away in Germany. They got the money and sent him trash. __________________

01-21-2011, 09:58 AM	#6
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Ooooo, that's not good at all.... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-21-2011, 11:42 AM	#7
Blacky Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 308	I think customkingz is right, that's a perfect example of how to rip off a customer abroad, struggling to get his money back due to the distance and different legislations. Seems to be the perfect way, to make some money on stuff that usually would have found it's way to the junkyard. Gotta start saving up again, hoping to get some decent wheels next year, best case.... __________________ Last edited by Blacky; 01-21-2011 at 11:59 AM.

01-21-2011, 08:13 AM	#2
trunto Low Rider Drives: Black Mamba (2011 2SS/RS) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CH Posts: 76	wtf?? Anyone else bought there? That sounds pretty shitty!

01-21-2011, 08:30 AM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Man, this makes me so angry when people get treated like this. I'm not sure what recourse you have, but may all the good karma come your way so you can find a resolution. I am really sorry this has happend and hopefully NO ONE will buy their JUNK! If possible, email them this link to this thread to show them all the bad publicity they are gonna get.

01-21-2011, 04:35 PM	#8
Styx Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 27	That sucks, I was looking forward to get these in chrome.

01-21-2011, 05:55 PM	#9
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	Here is a suggestion.... may not work or have the ability to, but its worth looking into. Look for the local news channel that is in the same city as Factory Repros and see if they have a "trouble shooter reporter" or somebody that citizens can file their complaint with and they'll go to the business with camera in hand and put em on the spot explaining the reason why they are there. Trust me, it works.... We have 2 local news channels and they both have these reporters and they get crap fixed and money refunded quickly. If nothing else, the news channel will put it all over the TV about them being a horrible company to deal with. Just my .02 Sorry this has happened to you. __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

01-21-2011, 06:29 PM	#10
Alfieboy Madman Drives: 2017 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RICHMOND VA Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	complaint thru ebay

01-23-2011, 03:41 PM	#13
Venom83 Drives: Opel Vectra I500 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thüringen/Germany Posts: 10	Wohhow what an Bad story, have really think Factory Reproduktions is an fair company, but this it really the hardes thing i have read , i was shokked to see the videos, the wheels are really Crap hope the Best for you in germany , so an Campany would direktly closed , because they risk the Life of evere person in the Car

01-24-2011, 06:49 AM	#14
Blacky Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 308	not only You must be shocked, i was shokked after drifing with these wheels , after drifing 10 minutes you have no feeling in you fingers. here i have upload an Video from the other rear wheel (left side), not so extrem like the right side but you can see its an radial runout. Have alot of this Vids, and you must think this are the NEW Wheels never mounted on the Car __________________

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