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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Shhhh... NEW SSR - C type Comp replacement : F type

We are pleased to announce the addition of a new SSR wheel to our program.

The new wheel is the Type F / F-RS.



15” and 16” are Type F single piece SSF

17”, 18” and 19” are Type F-RS hybrid two-piece SSF

The new wheel is engineered to be stronger and lighter than the Type C / C-RS. On average the new wheel will weigh about .3 - .5 lbs. less for any given size.

The wheel will be slightly more expensive than the Type C
(final pricing has not been determined yet)

The wheel will be available in a flat black paint like is shown in the photo. We will look at adding any additional finishes next year.

Delivery for the new wheel will be early 2008 to be ready for the spring season.

call me directly

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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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OH SNAP!

edit: what's a hybrid two piece? I want them in 17.
 

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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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i think they are ssf forged and fused together?

hummmm.... says the kenchan.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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Damn, those do look nice. Any clue as to pricing for a set of 18s?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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I'm going to guess 500+ for 18s. If the 17s are in the $400 range i'm going for it. Reserve me a set alex?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkness
I'm going to guess 500+ for 18s. If the 17s are in the $400 range i'm going for it. Reserve me a set alex?
I know the comps were about $480/wheel for the 18s.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Gorgeous!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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*repeating to myself "I do NOT need three sets of SSRs for my MINI, I do NOT need three sets of SSRs for my MINI..."*

The type C-RSs that I have are 'hybrid' SSF, the original Comps were made from a single piece of metal, The Type C have two pieces, the wheel center to the front lip is one piece, the remaining rim from the drop center to the backside is a separate piece welded to the forward section. Not quite as 'elegant', but I think it ends up making a lighter wheel overall. Will the new rim be available in dark silv... uh, Anthracite? :impatient
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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dont feel bad, i have 2 full sets of SSR GT3's for my other car.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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I don't have any SSRs
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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OH. My. GAWD. My WIFE IS GONNA KILL ME.

How wide are they? FOr my own car, I would prefer silver, or a diamond black type finish.
 

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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkness
I don't have any SSRs
never too late to start now.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pl4ypl4y
OH. My. GAWD. My WIFE IS GONNA KILL ME.

How wide are they? FOr my own car, I would prefer silver, or a diamond black type finish.

but you already have volks, no? Keep them.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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yup...i have volks heheh....ok...yes...need....will.....power....

maybe I will ellicit the help of PGT to be my voice of reason and conscience
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pl4ypl4y

maybe I will ellicit the help of PGT to be my voice of reason and conscience
moi???

want to buy some BBS RV-F in Diamond Black with brand new RE01R's so I can get these SSR's?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
never too late to start now.
Well, in the spring in the case of the F types
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkness
Well, in the spring in the case of the F types
Or now, with some SSR Comps (See Sig)
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Or now, with some SSR Comps (See Sig)
I saw that and it is a absolute steal. I can't belive those haven't been snatched up yet. Sadly I'm going for the blacked out look
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PGT
moi???

want to buy some BBS RV-F in Diamond Black with brand new RE01R's so I can get these SSR's?
hey maybe my volks will be on the market soon .....nah...

but i could get these in silver 18x7.5's as winter wheels

and then maybe another set in black 15's for auto-x
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by pl4ypl4y
hey maybe my volks will be on the market soon .....nah...

but i could get these in silver 18x7.5's as winter wheels

and then maybe another set in black 15's for auto-x
And maybe a divorce after all of that.

Darkness, I can't believe it either.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Alex,

Silver or Diamond Black asap...please?!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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they're nice looking wheels, but are they really THAT nice?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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GREAT looking wheel! Will the spokes actually be concave as the picture shows???
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Those would look pretty sweet on Wanda.....
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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tempting..
please update me on a price for a set of 17.

Thanks
 
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