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Darth_Emma · 08-11-2011, 12:51 PM

My shop was relieved when I put the Forgelines on my car.

Dr Jkel · 08-11-2011, 02:01 PM

Oh I am having enough vehicle problems right now......LOL Just ask Kel about Mr Hyde, LMAO...Now THAT AINT FUNNY...TRUST ME......AGAIN HOPEFULLY THAT WILL be resolved real soon.

Dr Jkel · 08-12-2011, 07:10 AM

Supposedly my wheels ( according to the e-mail from Savini through BFXAUTO since today is Aug 12) have been shipped back to me but oddly I have not received a tracking number. Go Figure.

*The Stig* · 08-12-2011, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

Supposedly my wheels ( according to the e-mail from Savini through BFXAUTO since today is Aug 12) have been shipped back to me but oddly I have not received a tracking number. Go Figure.

You're going to need a set of waders soon to get through all the BS they're throwing at you

garcmol · 08-12-2011, 07:44 AM

I really hope they're right. I'll loan you my 20"s if it goes on too long. I still have 2 sets of 18"s in the garage!

Oh, I did get your email the other day. I'm not on that one too often. Looked like a generic response to an articulated question. Just sad.

Dr Jkel · 08-12-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

You're going to need a set of waders soon to get through all the BS they're throwing at you

Yeah, I know what you are saying. I think they play the wear down game and just try to wear you down, but that is not for me I will keep after them till they eirther make it right or give me my money back.

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Originally Posted by garcmol

I really hope they're right. I'll loan you my 20"s if it goes on too long. I still have 2 sets of 18"s in the garage!

Oh, I did get your email the other day. I'm not on that one too often. Looked like a generic response to an articulated question. Just sad.

Oh this is their last chance to make this right, then we will start the process of getting my money back.

Well at least my car is REALLY CLEAN now. I don't think I can polish it anymore, LOL

PQ · 08-12-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

My shop was relieved when I put the Forgelines on my car.

I think EVERYONE will be relieved when I get mine swapped.

Darth_Emma · 08-12-2011, 09:23 AM

Somehow this is just so wrong.

My wheels are just fine now and I can't get anybody to even hardly look at them and I'm only asking half what I paid.

I'm such a moron for having bought them in the first place. But then, hind sight is always 20-20.

PQ · 08-12-2011, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Somehow this is just so wrong.

My wheels are just fine now and I can't get anybody to even hardly look at them and I'm only asking half what I paid.

I'm such a moron for having bought them in the first place. But then, hind sight is always 20-20.

I've definitley used mine more but at what cost?

Suspension problems galore. ALL unexplained.

Were they all the wheels? Who knows? But never had a problem before the wheels.

I know that telling the truth about Savnini won't help us sell them but it must be done.

*The Stig* · 08-12-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

Yeah, I know what you are saying. I think they play the wear down game and just try to wear you down, but that is not for me I will keep after them till they eirther make it right or give me my money back.

That was Chevrolet's game plan when I was having brake problems with Eleanor (old 2010 camaro), but I just kept bugging them and kept calling, eventually they said screw it. Then they bought me a new car

*not to thread jack, just wanted to give an example that the "wear 'em down" strategy is common and you have to stick up for yourself and not buy their BS*

Berean · 08-12-2011, 09:52 AM

I think I've figured out what the problem here is. These wheels are designed and built by Tom Savini.

PQ · 08-12-2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

I think I've figured out what the problem here is. These wheels are designed and built by Tom Savini.

I don't get it???

*The Stig* · 08-12-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

I don't get it???

me neither

Berean · 08-12-2011, 10:02 AM

Google/Youtube is your friend.

Dr Jkel · 08-12-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

I think EVERYONE will be relieved when I get mine swapped.

I know in my house this is a VERY sore subject. Wheel conversations are off limits right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Somehow this is just so wrong.

My wheels are just fine now and I can't get anybody to even hardly look at them and I'm only asking half what I paid.

I'm such a moron for having bought them in the first place. But then, hind sight is always 20-20.

Wrong is an understatement, this is criminal. I think we all feel like idiots Em so you are in good company. Luckily yours are fine now, but I in good concious could not sell them to someone knowing they vibrate. If they come back and vibrate I will demand a refund, not that it will do any good but I will make noise till they do.

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Originally Posted by PQ

I know that telling the truth about Savnini won't help us sell them but it must be done.

True, True, True...... I look at it more in a way of seeing someone driving drunk and just saving other people a bunch of heartache.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

That was Chevrolet's game plan when I was having brake problems with Eleanor (old 2010 camaro), but I just kept bugging them and kept calling, eventually they said screw it. Then they bought me a new car

*not to thread jack, just wanted to give an example that the "wear 'em down" strategy is common and you have to stick up for yourself and not buy their BS*

Well if you play P**** then you get F*****! Unfortunately trying to be a nice guy does not work in todays society. Not many businesses have integrity and they only understand pressure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

I think I've figured out what the problem here is. These wheels are designed and built by Tom Savini.

Hell I think Tom would have done a better job.....

Darth_Emma · 08-15-2011, 11:27 AM

I finally sold my Savini wheels on ebay. I only lost $5000 on them.

Berean · 08-15-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I finally sold my Savini wheels on ebay. I only lost $5000 on them.

Your ad said "High-quality 3-piece forged wheels".

Isn't that false advertising?

Darth_Emma · 08-15-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

Your ad said "High-quality 3-piece forged wheels".

Isn't that false advertising?

My wheels were fine once they were refinished with powdercoat. I was making the distinction between 3-piece forged wheels vs. cast wheels. I would never misrepresent an item I am selling. Please don't insinuate otherwise.

Dr Jkel · 08-15-2011, 11:45 AM

Wheels are supposed to be back to me tomorrow.

Found out something interesting.

ZINIK WHEELS
Address: 1150 N RED GUM ST STE G AKA SAVINI FORGE Tel: 8667794646
City: ANAHEIM State: CA Zip: 92806

Savini Forged
1150 N RED GUN ST STE G
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
8867794646

Guess Savini is branching out..........

Berean · 08-15-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

My wheels were fine once they were refinished with powdercoat. I was making the distinction between 3-piece forged wheels vs. cast wheels. I would never misrepresent an item I am selling. Please don't insinuate otherwise.

Lighten up. Sheesh. I put the little laughing guy after the post so you would know i was teasing.

Darth_Emma · 08-15-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

Lighten up. Sheesh. I put the little laughing guy after the post so you would know i was teasing.

Sorry about that. But, I almost feel guilty for selling them after all the issues others are having.

Dr Jkel · 08-15-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Sorry about that. But, I almost feel guilty for selling them after all the issues others are having.

That is the whole reason that if my wheels are not 100% right then I want a refund. Just do not want to send my problems to someone else. Luckily in your case the problems were fixed and it was a finish problem not a vibration problem but I know what you are talking about.

brada · 08-15-2011, 01:05 PM

wow ! .. that suck. :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I finally sold my Savini wheels on ebay. I only lost $5000 on them.

brada · 08-15-2011, 01:07 PM

the funny thing is that i used to use ZINIK way back anf they were pretty good wheels. .. i wonder how intertwined these companies are?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

Wheels are supposed to be back to me tomorrow.

Found out something interesting.

ZINIK WHEELS
Address: 1150 N RED GUM ST STE G AKA SAVINI FORGE Tel: 8667794646
City: ANAHEIM State: CA Zip: 92806

Savini Forged
1150 N RED GUN ST STE G
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
8867794646

Guess Savini is branching out..........

Dr Jkel · 08-15-2011, 01:17 PM

Maybe they were Zinik first and then went to Savini. I am unsure.

Funny little story I was watching a program about Unique who is based in Miami who does high end cars for mainly professional athletes, celebrities etc......they were doing a Range Rover for CC Sabathia ( Yankees Pitcher) and a Ferrari and they were putting Savini wheels on the Range Rover. Well first off the wheels came painted the WRONG color......imagine that. But it happens.

I really wonder if CC Sabathia has any issues with the paint falling off or the wheel vibrating.....hmmmmmmm.

08-11-2011, 12:51 PM	#201
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,322 View My Garage	My shop was relieved when I put the Forgelines on my car. __________________

08-11-2011, 02:01 PM	#202
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,598	Oh I am having enough vehicle problems right now......LOL Just ask Kel about Mr Hyde, LMAO...Now THAT AINT FUNNY...TRUST ME......AGAIN HOPEFULLY THAT WILL be resolved real soon. __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

08-12-2011, 07:10 AM	#203
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,598	Supposedly my wheels ( according to the e-mail from Savini through BFXAUTO since today is Aug 12) have been shipped back to me but oddly I have not received a tracking number. Go Figure. __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

08-12-2011, 07:44 AM	#205
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,550	I really hope they're right. I'll loan you my 20"s if it goes on too long. I still have 2 sets of 18"s in the garage! Oh, I did get your email the other day. I'm not on that one too often. Looked like a generic response to an articulated question. Just sad. __________________ 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)

08-12-2011, 09:23 AM	#208
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,322 View My Garage	Somehow this is just so wrong. My wheels are just fine now and I can't get anybody to even hardly look at them and I'm only asking half what I paid. I'm such a moron for having bought them in the first place. But then, hind sight is always 20-20. __________________

08-12-2011, 09:52 AM	#211
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,441	I think I've figured out what the problem here is. These wheels are designed and built by Tom Savini.

08-12-2011, 10:02 AM	#214
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,441	Google/Youtube is your friend.

08-15-2011, 11:27 AM	#216
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 13,322 View My Garage	I finally sold my Savini wheels on ebay. I only lost $5000 on them. __________________

08-15-2011, 11:45 AM	#219
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,598	Wheels are supposed to be back to me tomorrow. Found out something interesting. ZINIK WHEELS Address: 1150 N RED GUM ST STE G AKA SAVINI FORGE Tel: 8667794646 City: ANAHEIM State: CA Zip: 92806 Savini Forged 1150 N RED GUN ST STE G ANAHEIM, CA 92806 8867794646 Guess Savini is branching out.......... __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

08-15-2011, 01:17 PM	#225
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,598	Maybe they were Zinik first and then went to Savini. I am unsure. Funny little story I was watching a program about Unique who is based in Miami who does high end cars for mainly professional athletes, celebrities etc......they were doing a Range Rover for CC Sabathia ( Yankees Pitcher) and a Ferrari and they were putting Savini wheels on the Range Rover. Well first off the wheels came painted the WRONG color......imagine that. But it happens. I really wonder if CC Sabathia has any issues with the paint falling off or the wheel vibrating.....hmmmmmmm. __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

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