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    View Poll Results: Which set?

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    • Use the regular Intense 5!

      8 53.33%
    • Use the 1 off set!

      7 46.67%
    Results 1 to 14 of 14
    1. #1
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      Feb 2005
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      1 off Bonspeed vs. Intense 5

      Hey everyone,

      I know I posted this in the multimedia forum, but I think it should be here.

      Basically, Bonspeed messed up when they cut my wheels, and put the lug holes BETWEEN the spokes instead ON the spokes.

      I can have then use correct centers, or use these... either way they are going to be welded this week.

      What does everyone think?

      Max

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    2. #2
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      i am always up for one off parts, especially the subtle stuff.
      POLITICIANS & DIAPERS BOTH NEED TO BE CHANGED, AND FOR THE SAME REASON!

    3. #3
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      I like the mistake better myself!
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    4. #4
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      Use the mistake assuming they will give you a discount!

    5. #5
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      one off!
      The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

    6. #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by 69rs
      Use the mistake assuming they will give you a discount!
      I like the second pic best

    7. #7
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      What happens if you need another rim in the future? Say from a flat or curb damage. Would they miss drill another one?

    8. #8
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      I like the look of the mistake myself but I have to raise the question on strength. The lug holes are removing a lot of material from the web between the two spokes and I think this may cause a weak cross-section. I have to tell you to pass on these dude. If they would guarantee they won't break and kill you, go for it, but they won't do that so make them do it right.
      Limecuda's point is an excellant one also...
      Mark
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    9. #9
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      Quote Originally Posted by astroracer
      I like the look of the mistake myself but I have to raise the question on strength. The lug holes are removing a lot of material from the web between the two spokes and I think this may cause a weak cross-section. I have to tell you to pass on these dude. If they would guarantee they won't break and kill you, go for it, but they won't do that so make them do it right.
      Limecuda's point is an excellant one also...
      Mark
      Mark,

      Excellent point about the strength. I was wondering that myself.. it seems that half of the lug hole is in the solid portion, and half is in the webbing. I am going to speak to them about the issue of strength, and ask about Limecuda's point as well.

      I am liking the mistake, myself . BUT, at 120mph I don't want to find about weaknesses

      --Max

    10. #10
      Join Date
      Mar 2005
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      hello neighbor

      Im like the lugs in the spoke personally, thats why I went with the Bonspeed Huntingtons.. Good luck with the finished product. I just got mine in last Friday, took quite a long time. Well worth the wait..

      Looks like you live around the corner from me. I am in Seminole too.. Here is thread of my progress

      https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...light=bonspeed

      See you around town.

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by asmith1968
      Im like the lugs in the spoke personally, thats why I went with the Bonspeed Huntingtons.. Good luck with the finished product. I just got mine in last Friday, took quite a long time. Well worth the wait..

      Looks like you live around the corner from me. I am in Seminole too.. Here is thread of my progress

      https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...light=bonspeed

      See you around town.
      Cool! I'm about ready to build an egine? Know a good machine shop?

      I live near the beach on Park before the bridge.

      I went with the holes between because I wanted to break up the angular-ness of the wheel up just a tad. Plus, I think it will make the spokes look longer.

      I also heard from Bonspeed through my wheel guy. He said the wheel welds will break before the centers do. If you need Bonspeed, talk to Joel at customrevolution.com

      -Max

    12. #12
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      i just picked up some bonspeed crokus wheels for my camaro
      18 and 20's for my rs camaro

      amazing quality

    13. #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by 4RS FED
      i just picked up some bonspeed crokus wheels for my camaro
      18 and 20's for my rs camaro

      amazing quality
      I can't wait. I'm practically drooling now that I have a picture of MY wheels in the making, not just a regular 'ol clipart.

      Max

    14. #14
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      Mar 2005
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      engine builder..

      i live on oakhurst road.. real close.. what a small world.

      Dave pletcher built mine. He built and dynoed it for me.

      NBS fabrication did all the cage work. The do some great work.




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