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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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can i drill new holes??

would it be adviced to drill new holes in my rims i spent 1,000 on a set of rims and i really dont have the money to get it done so i was gonna do it!! any trouble with that
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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If it is done by a wheel professional it should be fine. Go by the professionals recommendations.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Don"t Do It Yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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If I had $1,000 to spend on wheels, I would get a set with the correct bolt pattern & offset to begin with. Then I would spend the remaining $500 on beer.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Definately not a DIY job. If you're off by even a little on one hole you could throw the wheel out of balance and do some damage. Breaking lugs/studs/bolts is not good.
Ever race your own wheel down the street? It's kinda funny until you nose dive and jack knife.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazdo
If I had $1,000 to spend on wheels, I would get a set with the correct bolt pattern & offset to begin with. Then I would spend the remaining $500 on beer.
same here ebay style and then belmont beverage for the rest
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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lol yeah i think i might just take it somewere ..this one old man wants like 400$ for f***ing wheel adapters so im like nah ...do yall know were any websites for this kinda stuff is?? i have a tire a wheel place close to my hose... and i took auto body for about 4 years soo i know how to u a bench drill soo thats y i said i could do it but i think i will just go somewere
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Hell no don't use a bench drill on those, damn, go talk to your local tire people they should be able to direct you to a professional.

This is not a job for anyone but a wheel professional.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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ok .......fu** it who wants to get drunk than???!!!!!
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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What type of rims did you buy? And for a Grand how come you didnt check to make sure they fit?

No offense or anything just asking?
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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eneki umm i told them what bolt pattern it was and they sent me the wrong ******* one i was sooo pissed soo now i cant return them and i am stuck with them and i have to figure out what to do
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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What do you mean you cant return them?

Its there fault! Correct?

It doesnt work like that, if they send you the wrong one, then by all means they are the ones that needs to correct it.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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nope called and asked they said they had a 30 day return policie and i called them on the 30th day thats fucked up isnt it
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Doesnt the 30th day count in a 30 day period?
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Go talk to the BBB that 30 days doesn't cover their mistake, that's always there problem.

Don't take that crap, and I'm ready for some beer.

Where are you in Ohio
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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This is what I would do,

Call and ask for the owner or manager
Tell him what happened including being told they wouldnt accept return
Tell them that if they don't make THEIR mistake right, you will go to BBB, and post about them in every forum in the Internet.

Hell I'll call them and advise them I heard about them from you and will never buy from them because of this crap.

Who are they, it should be known what they do to their customers
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:11 PM
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yup im in ohio come on lets get drunk aussiesmg.. nope i guess it doesnt count
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Oh yes that 30th day in a 30 day period counts. Aussie is rigth call them and ask for the owner/manager.

Thats bullcrap!! Post the business, we have the right to know who does crappy business!
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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I have this funny feeling there is more to the story than the company sending out the wrong wheels,and then not taking them in return.I don't think any company would treat a paying customer like that especially if it was beyong the 30 days.Also if you are spending $1000 on wheels with a company I would think they would take pretty good care of you.Come clean there is more to this story.

Oh yeah don't drill the wheels yourself.That sounds like a really bad idea.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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http://www.adaptitusa.com/index.asp?...ATS&Category=3


good place for wheel adaptors
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Are those trustworthy?
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Where are you in Ohio? I've got 3 days left of my vacation and I could go for a good barby...

LokiRX7.1 and I drove about two hours to hang with Aussie and talk for like six hours. You're definately coming round with all of us.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Are those trustworthy?

i personally dont know but someone on here had the link and they said they were pretty good...it beats $400..they look strong enough for me
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 83rx7boy92
i personally dont know but someone on here had the link and they said they were pretty good...it beats $400..they look strong enough for me
I don't know... I'd feel kinda scared to take some hard corners with those but I never tried it or anything so I can't say much.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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yea same here...well look how thick they are..i think they would hold up good..but you never know..you think they would still be selling them if they were faulty?
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