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Rusty |
Apr 6 2004, 02:31 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
A quick welcome to Tom and Jean from Revolution Wheels. They produce 15 and 17 inch wheels for our 914s.
I see they've posted in the 914 Resources forum already. Welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
StratPlayer |
Apr 6 2004, 02:35 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yes welcome, and thanks very much for thinking of a deal on the RZX wheels, wonder how many to get a deal on those wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Revolution Wheels |
Apr 6 2004, 03:18 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 2-April 04 From: Kingman, Arizona Member No.: 1,879 |
Thank you for the warm welcome!
Just as with the 15" Millennium we need just 4 sets to be ordered to get the factory to gear up to machine the wheels and offer the discount. If we were to get as many as 15 sets ordered, we can offer an even greater discount. Let me just explain that once the CNC machines are set up the greater the volume of wheels, of the same type, that are ordered the better the price I get and pass along to you! |
rick 918-S |
Apr 6 2004, 03:25 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Welcome, do you have a link to a site or some pictures to post? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
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StratPlayer |
Apr 6 2004, 03:28 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
try this http://www.revousa.com/
Go to page 3 of this thread for some recent pictures http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...2&t=10062&st=40 |
URY914 |
Apr 6 2004, 07:55 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,647 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I've had two sets of RFX's for 10+ years. 15 x7s with 5" backspace will allow you to run 205/50s.
Never-ever had a problem with them. Paul |
TimT |
Apr 6 2004, 08:10 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Question for Tom@revousa...
Why no 16's? also I may need some thing like 17X9 and 17X11 perhaps.. 18's Ill have to find which size take off rubber is becoming available... I noticed you made distinctions between rally/race and road wheels... are the 3 piece wheels "race" wheels? and will they be available in various width offsets, and diameters? FWIW Fikse wont sell us rim halves anymore...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fighting19.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fighting19.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) We have dropped large coin with Fikse, and now they want the wheels sent back to them...to be resized!!!... Thats BS!!! |
djm914-6 |
Apr 6 2004, 08:25 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
This one looks pretty sweet!
(IMG:http://www.revousa.com/images/Feature914.jpg) Hmmm, can I get some 22s with 5 lug spacing to fit a 914. So who's with me to help get the price down? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Seriously though, it's nice to see companies catering to our little cars. Nice site too. I love the Alfa and 2002. |
StratPlayer |
Apr 6 2004, 08:52 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Brett W |
Apr 6 2004, 11:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
What do the 15s and 17s weigh?
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maf914 |
Apr 7 2004, 06:27 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(TimT @ Apr 6 2004, 06:10 PM) Question for Tom@revousa... Why no 16's? I've wondered the same thing, since the RFX style used to be listed on their site as available in 16". Is the non-availability just to reduce stock in the US? I have a set of Revolution RFX 6.5" x 15" that I purchased directly from Revolution in England while working in Germany. They are good wheels and 205/60 tires fit very nicely. Mike |
Revolution Wheels |
Apr 7 2004, 11:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 2-April 04 From: Kingman, Arizona Member No.: 1,879 |
Good Morning,
I'll try to answer all your questions to date. Revolution has not produced a 16" wheel for some time due to very low demand, with one exception, a 9x16 that is very popular in Germany. We are always looking at the market to see what we may design for the future, and must be resourceful enough to cover the specialty market that we cater to. Although Revolution has been around since 1967, it is a relatively small company in the wheel world and this has a benefit in that we can produce wheels for cars like yours when most major players play to the masses, the downside is that we must limit our range to what we know will sell so we may stay in business! In the last year and a half, the folks in the UK have taken a hard look at what they want to do in the future and some of these new products are coming out this year, such as the Millennium. There will be others to follow. The 7x15 Millennium Sport wheel weighs about 18 pounds and the 7x17 RZX Sport wheel weighs about 21 pounds. The design parameters such as caliper clearance, spoke design, incredible strength and durability dictate what the final weight is. The wheels are made with prime alloy, are heat treated and shotpeened. We will have a 3 piece 15" 4-Spoke Race wheel later this year and as soon as I have the data on it we will post it on our web site. Thank you, Tom |
Brad Roberts |
Apr 7 2004, 02:16 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Tom,
Brad Roberts here from High Permance House in Redwood City Ca. (NorCal) When is a good time to call and chat with you ? I have a wheel design that I was shopping to Japanese manufacturers. I would be extremely happy if we could do them stateside. The design would not only sell to the 914 crowd but to the 4 lug VW crowd as well. B |
Revolution Wheels |
Apr 7 2004, 02:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 2-April 04 From: Kingman, Arizona Member No.: 1,879 |
Hi Brad,
Our office hours are 9 to 5 PST Monday through Friday, and I am occassionally here on Saturday. You can call 800-872-5894. Thanks, Tom |
Gint |
Apr 7 2004, 05:53 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE I have a wheel design that I was shopping to Japanese manufacturers. I would be extremely happy if we could do them stateside. Right on! I want to see this deal work out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
Mueller |
Apr 7 2004, 06:00 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Right on! I want to see this deal work out. if I am correct, these rims are made in the UK, so more than likely, any new design would be cast there as well.... can we get a "business" trip out of this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Revolution Wheels |
Apr 7 2004, 06:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 2-April 04 From: Kingman, Arizona Member No.: 1,879 |
Our wheels do come from the UK...as for that business trip, maybe we better wait until the exchange rate gets back to normal...hopefully!
Thank you, Tom |
Dave Bell |
Apr 7 2004, 06:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 27-November 03 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 1,398 Region Association: None |
Nice looking wheels...
My calcs show a 205/50/17 coming out at almost exactly stock rolling diameter and a 205/40/17 coming out about 7% undersized. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Dave Bell |
Apr 7 2004, 06:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 27-November 03 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 1,398 Region Association: None |
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StratPlayer |
Apr 7 2004, 07:19 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
We drumming up enough business yet to get the group buy on the RZX wheels???
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