Custom wheels - as if just choosing wheels wasn't hard enough!

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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those are really nice...
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Thank you for sharing! I like the choice you went with. The picture updates are awesome!
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:58 AM
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 04:36 AM
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Now that was cool!

That video with the choice music made cutting of metal so suspenseful!
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MyocyteX
Very cool project.

I have always thought if I had the opportunity to do something like this, I would remake the '08 sport rims in 20's with aftermarket offsets and more 'concave.' Infiniti really nailed it with that wheel from a design perspective. I like your 10 spokes for the same reasons. Nice work!
Dude I completely agree with you. That would be freakn sikk to get the stock 08 19" rims in 20" with concave and sikk offsets I would get a set so fast wouldn't be funny.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Great to see another pro designer on here! I used to work for 3D Industrial Design out in LA, and for Stuart Karten Design in the Marina. It is fascinating to be a part of the process, as you described, and nothing short of miraculous to have access to the latest equipment. Most fun for me was designing Hot Wheels for Mattell - cars and toys all in one.

I love your concepts!

When it comes to wheels, I'm an old fashioned BBS-style mesh guy.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Sick. In for the final product
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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sorry about the lack of updates, the wheels finally arrived from California!!!

here are a couple of phone pics of them:





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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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and straight into the studio for a shoot with my mate James behind the lens :





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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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Wheels look awesome!

What were the final size and offsets you went with? Are they a staggered setup?

Congrats on a project well done.
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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first render from the photoshoot today.

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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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What was the final weight and price?
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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final price was around $4,500.... but that was with shipping & taxes to bring them over the Australia... not sure how much they charge for the US market, but since they are made in cali can imagine they might be a bit cheaper.
Very reasonable, since i originally priced ADV.1's are they were a fair bit more for something off the shelf.

Weight - not sure on exact weight, but they feel alot lighter than my 18" Volk GT-C's.. which are 2" smaller.

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very cool! awesome job on the wheels!
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