New Wheels

integraworks · 04-03-2011, 12:30 PM

Just picked up some newly customized BBS / BWM wheels for my Z. Looking forward to a LOT less time spent cleaning these compared to the OEM #293s that are on there now.

Z4@Phuket · 04-03-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by integraworks

Just picked up some newly customized BBS / BWM wheels for my Z. Looking forward to a LOT less time spent cleaning these compared to the OEM #293s that are on there now.

What do you mean "customized" ? do u mean chrome?
Nice wheels

rmorin49 · 04-03-2011, 02:10 PM

I am not in to chrome wheels but I do like the design, similar to the M3 CSL wheels. How much do they weigh? Are they staggered fitment?

integraworks · 04-03-2011, 04:21 PM

Customized in that they took stock BBS/BMW wheels, polished them, 3 x chromed, then polished again. The vendor told me they are approx 24lbs each and yes they are staggered.

integraworks · 04-03-2011, 04:22 PM

I struggled with the sheer amount of chrome too, until I superimposed them on an image of my blue z. Then I pulled the trigger fast. I will send photos once they are mounted on the car.

Frank Costanza · 04-04-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by integraworks

I struggled with the sheer amount of chrome too, until I superimposed them on an image of my blue z. Then I pulled the trigger fast. I will send photos once they are mounted on the car.

Post some updated pics with them on when you get a chance.

integraworks · 04-12-2011, 05:56 PM

Well after 5+ years of "ebaying" and after having purchased over 40 items ranging from a couple of dollars to multi-thousand dollar camera equipment, I have finally been burned.

The BBS / BMW wheels arrived from the 'vendor' and I took them straight to my pro installer to be balanced. All four wheels are bent, 3 of them so badly that they are completely unusable.

I have contacted him and he has indicated he will refund my money when he receives the wheels back (shipped across the continent at my expense) which I hope is the case. With shipping, duties, taxes, brokerage fees etc I will still be out nearly $1000 on this deal. What a pain.

RichardC · 04-12-2011, 06:06 PM

Sorry to hear that.

lux good · 04-13-2011, 07:30 AM

You've got the guys address as you're going to send the wheels back to him...right? So send in a team of heaviess to get your costs back, I would for a grand!!

RichardC · 04-13-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by integraworks

I have contacted him and he has indicated he will refund my money when he receives the wheels back (shipped across the continent at my expense) which I hope is the case.

Did you pay by paypal? I would start a paypal dispute if you have concerns about him refunding your money.

integraworks · 04-13-2011, 06:38 PM

I have started a paypal dispute... will let you know how it all turns out.

rmorin49 · 04-14-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by integraworks

I have started a paypal dispute... will let you know how it all turns out.

The threat of very, very, very negative feedback on Ebay might help convince this "vendor" to refund all of your costs. This is the right thing to do. What kind of feedback did this vendor have on Ebay?

integraworks · 04-14-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorin49

The threat of very, very, very negative feedback on Ebay might help convince this "vendor" to refund all of your costs. This is the right thing to do. What kind of feedback did this vendor have on Ebay?

I checked him out as best I could before buying. I have an email thread from him where he stated that the wheels were checked and straight & tru. (NOT)

He only had under 200 reviews, but 98% were positive. One negative review called him out for selling bent wheels and getting the refund was a big hassle.

I have recorded video of the wheels on the balancer as well as send a bunch of high def images back to the vendor.... no word back from him yet.

If I don't get a positive response from the vendor then I can open a full claim with PayPal and (hopefully) get a refund from them.

integraworks · 05-10-2011, 06:14 PM

Well finally some good news... after much wasted time, a few arguments, and a long dispute resolution process I have managed to get a full refund from the ebay vendor who sold me these bent rims.

I did have to eat the return shipping costs, but in the end I have learned the age old rule "when it seems to good to be true, it usually is"

Caveat Emptor!

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integraworks Private 17 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Customized in that they took stock BBS/BMW wheels, polished them, 3 x chromed, then polished again. The vendor told me they are approx 24lbs each and yes they are staggered.
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integraworks Private 17 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I struggled with the sheer amount of chrome too, until I superimposed them on an image of my blue z. Then I pulled the trigger fast. I will send photos once they are mounted on the car.
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integraworks Private 17 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Burned.... Update on those wheels Well after 5+ years of "ebaying" and after having purchased over 40 items ranging from a couple of dollars to multi-thousand dollar camera equipment, I have finally been burned. The BBS / BMW wheels arrived from the 'vendor' and I took them straight to my pro installer to be balanced. All four wheels are bent, 3 of them so badly that they are completely unusable. I have contacted him and he has indicated he will refund my money when he receives the wheels back (shipped across the continent at my expense) which I hope is the case. With shipping, duties, taxes, brokerage fees etc I will still be out nearly $1000 on this deal. What a pain.
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integraworks Private 17 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Well finally some good news... after much wasted time, a few arguments, and a long dispute resolution process I have managed to get a full refund from the ebay vendor who sold me these bent rims. I did have to eat the return shipping costs, but in the end I have learned the age old rule "when it seems to good to be true, it usually is" Caveat Emptor!
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