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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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i need some help finding my dream wheels

i was wondering if anyone could confirm the fact that exel ennios are weak and bend easily, because if that is in fact not true, they are my dream wheel.
http://www.exelwheels.com/ennio.htm#
i love the metal surface that isn's just silver painted, and i absolutely love the 5 star double spoke design that goes to the outside of the rim. i believe these are replica's of the flik lex's( id also be just as happy getting my hands on those, but i cannot find a pair for sale). My question was, (ive searched on the web for 2 hours now)does anyone know of a pair of wheels that looks very similar. I do not like the same 5 star double spoke design that is on the inside of the rim. Can anyone confirm or deny the rumors about the enios?
here is a pick of what i like
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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I suppose this doesn't help.......but to me it looks like it wouldn't as strong as it would if the spokes didn't attach so close to the outside edge of the wheel. Still, I assume they have to pass some sort of strength test.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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mine are similar and strong.....
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Those do look sturdy.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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fikse Profil 5S:

DRE LS5:
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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They look similar to the Ferrari F430 wheels..
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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You guys have some baller taste in wheels!

Very pricey stuff you guys have listed just posted up!!!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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they look like Advan replicas
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Nice but non of those push to the outer lip like he's looking for............
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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My man is dreaming of some low budget wheels, not high end wheels like posted HRE, DPE or FISKE. One of those HREs probably cost the price of a set of Onion wheel. Instead of the "Onion" wheel I'd look into the ER's Flik line or Rotas, both kinda budget minded wheels and well respected in track and auto-x circles.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Advan Model 5's to be exact.

and replicas would be:
ADR Battle
Rota Battle
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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YESS!! you are a wheel god! lol but much appreciated. any one care to comment on the build quality of the rota's? am i safe to buy them ( i do very little track driving, but my street driving some days may as well be track driving .
also, does anyone know as to the legit-ness ( i think i just made up a word?) of this web-site?
http://www.jaydm.com/battle.htm
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by howsoonisnow1985
My man is dreaming of some low budget wheels, not high end wheels like posted HRE, DPE or FISKE. One of those HREs probably cost the price of a set of Onion wheel. Instead of the "Onion" wheel I'd look into the ER's Flik line or Rotas, both kinda budget minded wheels and well respected in track and auto-x circles.
If you're going to dream, dream big

jaydm.com is legit for Rotas
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by soccerbummer1104
YESS!! you are a wheel god! lol but much appreciated. any one care to comment on the build quality of the rota's?
haha, I'm just here to help. I was surprised no one had mentioned the Model 5's being that they are exact replicas. If I had the money I'd look for some genuine Advans.

As to the quality, you'll find that people have mixed opinions about them... being that rota makes replicas of quality wheels and offers them at a cheap price so in turn... well you know the rest...

Its a toss-up I wouldnt be willing to take with my MINI.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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A lot of people here run Rota wheels, and I haven't seen anything bad here before. I think you'd be safe with them.
 
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