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[Blitz]

I would say exotic wise, the Kyosho E46 BMW M3 CSL and the UT BMW GTR are pretty safe choices.  Can't remember what the CSL wheels were based off of but the GTR's wheels are BBS.  Those are pretty classic Euro wheels.  I'd play with a few diameters and offsets.  You'd have plenty of orders just in those two...especially in Aluminum.

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[imitenotbecrazy]

Yeah I would love some quality BBS's in the states. I could think of a few wheel types that would probably be popular and be relatively easy

[corrupted]

Blitz, on 31 January 2011 - 05:53 PM, said:

I would say exotic wise, the Kyosho E46 BMW M3 CSL and the UT BMW GTR are pretty safe choices.  Can't remember what the CSL wheels were based off of but the GTR's wheels are BBS.  Those are pretty classic Euro wheels.  I'd play with a few diameters and offsets.  You'd have plenty of orders just in those two...especially in Aluminum.

imitenotbecrazy, on 31 January 2011 - 05:56 PM, said:

Yeah I would love some quality BBS's in the states. I could think of a few wheel types that would probably be popular and be relatively easy

Thanks for the input. If you have pics to go with the names that would be great. My exotic collection is very limited so I'm going to have to invest in some cars also.

[imitenotbecrazy]

BBS LM's Id say these are the most popular BBS wheel

[RARE 5.0]

Bmw CSL wheel

[got556]

Corrupted,

W/out forgoing aluminum, if you would just mold those CSL wheels or BBS LM's or LM-R's, or the likes and mass produce them I'm guessing you would sell a crap ton.  I could be wrong but I highly doubt it.  Heck just make the faceplate resin, use your aluminum barrels/lips, and you could sell them at $30 to $40 a pop all day long.  German guys are selling them for 25 to 35 euros on top of shipping from Germany.  What's that work out to? $50 USD or so?  I'm just saying that I think you would have a very nice corner in the US aftermarket wheel section for 1:18's.

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mrm, on 31 January 2011 - 08:35 PM, said:

I don't want to hijack the thread from corrupted, but I'll be making the two aforementioned wheels together with 8 other designs. They should be available by the end of February. I am just in the process of setting everything up.

Pm sent

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mrm, on 31 January 2011 - 08:35 PM, said:

I don't want to hijack the thread from corrupted, but I'll be making the two aforementioned wheels together with 8 other designs. They should be available by the end of February. I am just in the process of setting everything up.

Oh yes I remember seeing them in a post. I think.

[bruinne]

BBS LM and the CSL wheels are your best bet, but if you could put CL63 AMG wheels to that, oh my...

[RSIevolution]

I want to post here something important fot all custom makers. Some time ago, i wanted turbochargers in 1/18 scale for a project of mine. Corrupted is the man for this part (and for many other parts too). Before this, the most successful turbo i had seen was at the Nissan 350Z Nismo biturbo from Muscle machines. and my luck was there: Corrupted had copied this particular turbine. So i ordered 10 parts and i proudly post a photo after i painted the turbo:



Thanks Corrupted once again, and good luck with your aluminium wheels... Can't wait to order some sets.....

[corrupted]

Thanks, nice job on the paint. What ya gunna put them in?

[got556]

How's the rear subframe coming along?

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got556, on 03 February 2011 - 08:51 PM, said:

How's the rear subframe coming along?

I kinda got offtrack on it for a while with car builds and parts orders. Also started some new products that have taken a lot of my time lately. I'll be back on them shortly.

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corrupted, on 03 February 2011 - 08:47 PM, said:

Thanks, nice job on the paint. What ya gunna put them in?

the first is already in my R33 project:  http://www.diecastxc...-project-white/

[corrupted]

That looks sweet. Nice job.

[corrupted]

Just finished another type of wheel. I'll be getting a price tomorrow to see how much it will cost to have a bunch made. I know these are just wheels with holes in them, but I did say I was doing the easy ones first, LOL.

[imitenotbecrazy]

:occasion14: they look like theyre good quality. Im definitely interested in getting some wheels once production starts up and some other designs come out. I could see putting these on lots of old muscle!

Edited by imitenotbecrazy, 16 February 2011 - 07:44 PM.

[khalid]

cool keep going nice start GOOD LUCK

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imitenotbecrazy, on 16 February 2011 - 07:44 PM, said:

:occasion14: they look like theyre good quality. Im definitely interested in getting some wheels once production starts up and some other designs come out. I could see putting these on lots of old muscle!

I hope to have an answer and better samples in another 10 days or so.

khalid, on 20 February 2011 - 12:14 AM, said:

cool keep going nice start GOOD LUCK

Thanks, I think this will nbe a good thing. Working on exotic wheels soon too. Another post though.

[got556]

Hey bro, Tuesday when the post office re opens after the holiday I'll be getting those wheels out to you

[diecastcity]

wonderful idea and fantastic craftsman.

[corrupted]

I combined original torque thrusts with aluminum outer rings that can be adjusted for the offset by the user. These will fit the GMP slicks or the original firestone or goodyear tires. Any interest in these?, I'll have them available soon.

[mairandeddy]

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mark, on 30 January 2011 - 01:25 PM, said:

corrupted, on 30 January 2011 - 09:58 AM, said:

Ducati-900SS, on 30 January 2011 - 09:53 AM, said:

corrupted, on 30 January 2011 - 09:18 AM, said:

Thanks everyone

mark, on 29 January 2011 - 10:55 PM, said:

Oh man!  Look at you with the milling machine.  I'm like, now how can I make my craftsman drill into a lathe!     :giggle
Mark

I think I've tried this. OK, put the drill on the ground and kneel on it. Then take a screw driver or file and work the aluminum. There ya go(This doesn't actually work).

Poor man's lathe!

Sean

I've even tried to turn my drill press into a mill, LOL. That didn't work out so well either.

Poor man's lathe is right!  You know exactly where I'm coming from...

Mark

Takes me back to my attempts to drill holes for patch-bays (DOWNWARDS)into ally blocked on 2x2 wood batons, only to go right through and get the end of the drill bit tangled in the pile of the carpet - AND A RESULTING HOLE!!) - and a HEAP of explanations to the missus as to how it was an accident beyond my control...   

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mairandeddy, on 06 March 2011 - 06:37 PM, said:

Takes me back to my attempts to drill holes for patch-bays (DOWNWARDS)into ally blocked on 2x2 wood batons, only to go right through and get the end of the drill bit tangled in the pile of the carpet - AND A RESULTING HOLE!!) - and a HEAP of explanations to the missus as to how it was an accident beyond my control...   

Ohh man... I know where you're coming from.