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Old 12-26-2010, 09:33 PM
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where on dezods site is the option for the $300 deposit? and have they finalized specs? it really needs to be 17x9 30 offset....my opinion
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Originally Posted by 1989menace
where on dezods site is the option for the $300 deposit? and have they finalized specs? it really needs to be 17x9 30 offset....my opinion
Offset is the question of concern with caliper clearance.
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Old 12-28-2010, 12:32 AM
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Paul, any idea what the offset might be? i just really want that concave look which my current rpf1's dont have thats why i figured a 30 or lower offset would be sick. however if you think clearing the caliper might be an issue im pretty sure most of these people would still want them and just use like a 5mm spacer to clear the caliper if it would work. just my thoughts..idk if everyone else agrees or not but 35 offset doesnt really make the wheel that custom to me..besides the fact that there just a lil wider instead of a 17x8 set thats 35 offset which is what they already offer. o and my slow self just saw the link on the last pg for the deposit..lol
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This is 17 by 8.5 with a 30 offset so .5 of a inch will look slighty better just to give everyone a idea
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This looks like a great deal!

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so anyone drop a deposit down yet?
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Originally Posted by 1989menace
Paul, any idea what the offset might be? i just really want that concave look which my current rpf1's dont have thats why i figured a 30 or lower offset would be sick. however if you think clearing the caliper might be an issue im pretty sure most of these people would still want them and just use like a 5mm spacer to clear the caliper if it would work. just my thoughts..idk if everyone else agrees or not but 35 offset doesnt really make the wheel that custom to me..besides the fact that there just a lil wider instead of a 17x8 set thats 35 offset which is what they already offer. o and my slow self just saw the link on the last pg for the deposit..lol
If people are willing to run spacers, then I would go for the 30.
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paul how much more lip/concave will a 30 or lower offset have over a 35mm.. I read somewhere before that 17x9 all have same faces its just offset and backspacing that changes, im not sure if that was accurate either.
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Originally Posted by Ace83
paul how much more lip/concave will a 30 or lower offset have over a 35mm.. I read somewhere before that 17x9 all have same faces its just offset and backspacing that changes, im not sure if that was accurate either.
Wheel will be straight spoked and unlike the one depicted above. This straight spoke shaves clearance off of the caliper by a decent amount (from initial talks and measurements, 5-10mm). This means the offset needs to be lowered to accommodate accordingly. This was the case with some STi owners.
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Old 12-29-2010, 07:20 PM
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Confirmed that the +35 will work just fine. I am now opening the pre-order screen for all.

http://www.dezod.com/pd-enkei-rpf11.cfm

As promised......

Link on first page too.
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so everyone must pay full or at least the $300 deposit before these rims goes into production correct? then would Paul keep us informed on how many people have paid so far so at least we know that its getting there?
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He's ordering 15 after the 1st of the year, regardless of how many people pay up until that point. The wheels are coming for sure.
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i voted for sbc
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^ powdercoat ftw.. not much interest on SBC due to price
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but surely powercoating cost more afterward.. hmm
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Originally Posted by drivenTC
so everyone must pay full or at least the $300 deposit before these rims goes into production correct? then would Paul keep us informed on how many people have paid so far so at least we know that its getting there?
2 sets sold. 13 left.
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Hey Paul ill make my $325 deposit this fri or maybe a lil sooner....by when do i have to pay the full amount? 90 days after?
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Originally Posted by 1989menace
Hey Paul ill make my $325 deposit this fri or maybe a lil sooner....by when do i have to pay the full amount? 90 days after?
Right around the time the wheels hit the shore here in the US. (circa 90-120 days from now)
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oh man hope theres still sets available, will be putting down deposit on tuesday.
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