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So Cal Camaro · 07-27-2011, 05:17 PM

Savini was at a recent event here in So. Cal. and one of our group was considering wheels from them. I don't have any experience with Savini, but just reading the people who have, I warned him to check out the threads for complaints and tread carefully, so they probably lost a sale that day. It sucks to pay a lot and not get quality product in return.

PQ · 07-27-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Savini was at a recent event here in So. Cal. and one of our group was considering wheels from them. I don't have any experience with Savini, but just reading the people who have, I warned him to check out the threads for complaints and tread carefully, so they probably lost a sale that day. It sucks to pay a lot and not get quality product in return.

I know a lot of people out there. Mainly from this forum. Lot of people who are kinda tight with the Savini guys. So I don't give this negative info lightly. It's the only product I've spoken this way about. (as far as the product it's self) And yet I feel compelled to.

If you consider the odds of a product being problematic, you consider a middle of the road product to have some problems but not a lot. You consider a product that is supposed to be THE BEST. That you pay THE MOST for, you figure that problems would be few and far between. And yet everyone I personaly know who bought Savini wheels have had issues. Some less vocal than others. And I know of no less than 4 people OTHER than myself. That's 100% have had issues and MULTIPLE issues.

The product is a sham. Plain and simple. My paint was put on top of shiny chrome.

garcmol · 07-27-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CaniacFan

OMG, I know what kind of money these wheels cost you, PQ and Darth Emma just to name a few and it's enough to Supercharge my Camaro.

No kidding....and then some. Between the three, you could have a Camaro LS

Darth_Emma · 07-27-2011, 08:30 PM

My Forgeline wheels arrive tomorrow. My 22" Savinis are coming off my car. I'm eating an $8k loss.

Berean · 07-27-2011, 09:05 PM

Sheesh, again?

I followed the whole PQ episode. The thing that struck me was that Savini made him eat hundreds of dollars (at least) in shipping costs for something that was their problem.

That alone said a lot about the kind of company they are.

If I were Dr Jkel, I would be demanding my money back immediately and not fooling around with them. The longer you let them drag this out, the more it will cost you in the end.

Hopefully you have written proof that they agreed to a refund after the first fix attempt. If so, hold them to it immediately.

stikSS · 07-27-2011, 09:16 PM

I'm thinking a few hundred for a plane ticket to take out a couple grand on someones ass...

Just sayin..

coolman · 07-27-2011, 09:24 PM

I'm glad that I never got sucked into these way over priced wheels. I'll take my Foose nitrous rims any day over this crap. I paid $2,700 with tires and they work great and still look great.

johndawg · 07-27-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

My Forgeline wheels arrive tomorrow. My 22" Savinis are coming off my car. I'm eating an $8k loss.

wow... really sorry to hear that.

I want to get some wheels, but I'm getting cold feet. May just get mine power-coated.

johndawg · 07-27-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by coolman

I'm glad that I never got sucked into these way over priced wheels. I'll take my Foose nitrous rims any day over this crap. I paid $2,700 with tires and they work great and still look great.

That's my second choice... Glad to hear those are working for ya.

bob vogel · 07-27-2011, 09:44 PM

great write up. i hope people think about what you are saying.i've been to there shop in person, that was all i had to see.

Berean · 07-27-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bob vogel

great write up. i hope people think about what you are saying.i've been to there shop in person, that was all i had to see.

Care to elaborate?

bob vogel · 07-27-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Berean

Care to elaborate?

when i talk to them things did not go well. it's a long story but when you are face to face with someone you have to go with your instincts.....

PQ · 07-27-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bob vogel

when i talk to them things did not go well. it's a long story but when you are face to face with someone you have to go with your instincts.....

This is no surprize at all.

CamaroKid300 · 07-27-2011, 10:06 PM

I couldn't imagine $8k for wheels.

Hell, I'd just like $1000 for some used SS rims and tires from here off the website.

07-27-2011, 05:17 PM	#15
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Savini was at a recent event here in So. Cal. and one of our group was considering wheels from them. I don't have any experience with Savini, but just reading the people who have, I warned him to check out the threads for complaints and tread carefully, so they probably lost a sale that day. It sucks to pay a lot and not get quality product in return. __________________

07-27-2011, 09:16 PM	#20
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	I'm thinking a few hundred for a plane ticket to take out a couple grand on someones ass... Just sayin.. __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

07-27-2011, 10:06 PM	#28
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	I couldn't imagine $8k for wheels. Hell, I'd just like $1000 for some used SS rims and tires from here off the website. __________________ Stock...For Now.

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Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,439	Sheesh, again? I followed the whole PQ episode. The thing that struck me was that Savini made him eat hundreds of dollars (at least) in shipping costs for something that was their problem. That alone said a lot about the kind of company they are. If I were Dr Jkel, I would be demanding my money back immediately and not fooling around with them. The longer you let them drag this out, the more it will cost you in the end. Hopefully you have written proof that they agreed to a refund after the first fix attempt. If so, hold them to it immediately.

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coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	I'm glad that I never got sucked into these way over priced wheels. I'll take my Foose nitrous rims any day over this crap. I paid $2,700 with tires and they work great and still look great.

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bob vogel Drives: 2010 rs ss Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: calif Posts: 796	great write up. i hope people think about what you are saying.i've been to there shop in person, that was all i had to see.