WTB; Chrome Firehawk Wheels ?? anyone know where i could get em?
01-14-2008, 07:18 PM
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WTB; Chrome Firehawk Wheels ?? anyone know where i could get em? i need a set of firehawk wheels like paris hilton needs a hamburger...... help me out i need to complete my firehawk with the wheels that were meant for it......
i might let em go.
01-14-2008, 11:21 PM
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I have a set... I have a set, came of my 99', none are curbed, all have the famous pitting on the back side, one has some sort of "pitting" (corrosive eating away of the metal) on the inside that would need repair. If I had to guess, the last owner thought fix-a-flat was the save all and did not know it was just a temporary fix, the tire shop that un-mounted them said he thinks the guy used two cans too and whatever is in that stuff found a pin hole in the plating and ate away at the aluminum about the size of the width of a pencil eraser and about 1/8" - 1/16" deep. I would have never known about this if I would not have un-mounted the tires. If I was going to keep them I would have that area sanded down to bare metal, filled via welding, then ground flush and re-balanced, a good wheel shop can repair that. these will come with SLP center caps too since some dick stole mine one night. I would rate 3 of them an 8/10 and that one a 6/10 due to the pit I mentioned above. I would not feel safe driving on it like it is knowing that is there and I would not suggest the next buyer does either. If your in TX, price is $450 for all 4 which will include Fed-X ground shipping w/insurance, non negotiable, price is what it is. Paypal works but NO CC's. Here are some quick pics, Pm if you want more, thanks.
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01-14-2008, 11:37 PM
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I have a set, came of my 99', none are curbed, all have the famous pitting on the back side, one has some sort of "pitting" (corrosive eating away of the metal) on the inside that would need repair. If I had to guess, the last owner thought fix-a-flat was the save all and did not know it was just a temporary fix, the tire shop that un-mounted them said he thinks the guy used two cans too and whatever is in that stuff found a pin hole in the plating and ate away at the aluminum about the size of the width of a pencil eraser and about 1/8" - 1/16" deep. I would have never known about this if I would not have un-mounted the tires. If I was going to keep them I would have that area sanded down to bare metal, filled via welding, then ground flush and re-balanced, a good wheel shop can repair that. these will come with SLP center caps too since some dick stole mine one night. I would rate 3 of them an 8/10 and that one a 6/10 due to the pit I mentioned above. I would not feel safe driving on it like it is knowing that is there and I would not suggest the next buyer does either. If your in TX, price is $450 for all 4 which will include Fed-X ground shipping w/insurance, non negotiable, price is what it is. Paypal works but NO CC's. Here are some quick pics, Pm if you want more, thanks.
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01-15-2008, 11:20 AM
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not all have pitting....although I religiously cleaned the barrels whenever I washed/detailed the car so no amount of brake dust ever had a chance to sit for very long.
mine are in perfect shape, but I'm not selling them either
They are sitting in the garage all polished and covered up with the original SZ50's on yet.
mine are in perfect shape, but I'm not selling them either
They are sitting in the garage all polished and covered up with the original SZ50's on yet.
01-15-2008, 11:42 AM
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not all have pitting....although I religiously cleaned the barrels whenever I washed/detailed the car so no amount of brake dust ever had a chance to sit for very long.
mine are in perfect shape, but I'm not selling them either
They are sitting in the garage all polished and covered up with the original SZ50's on yet.
mine are in perfect shape, but I'm not selling them either
They are sitting in the garage all polished and covered up with the original SZ50's on yet.
im jealious.....
01-15-2008, 05:17 PM
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15 hi-res pics coming your way in three emails, plmk
Thanks!
BTW-to you other hawk wheel owners, I was surprised to find chrome flaking on the inside of the wheels where you never see, seem to think this was caused by fix-a-flat, if your storing wheels w/tires and you have the mean$ & time, you might want to have them broke down just to look in there one day for peace of mind. I would, but thats me.
Thanks!
BTW-to you other hawk wheel owners, I was surprised to find chrome flaking on the inside of the wheels where you never see, seem to think this was caused by fix-a-flat, if your storing wheels w/tires and you have the mean$ & time, you might want to have them broke down just to look in there one day for peace of mind. I would, but thats me.
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01-15-2008, 06:54 PM
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I have set a I'm riding on now that are nice with tires. New wheels and tires will be here later this week and then I will announce when I can put them up for sale. Just figured I would mention in case something doesn't work out with haulin or cajun or anyone else is reading this thread and is interested in a set. I'm not trying to hijack or stop any current sales. I'm just putting it out there because I know its hard to find a set for sale.
01-15-2008, 09:42 PM
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Are you talking about my personal email, or PM her on ls1tech??
my personal email has a huge capacity, i have to be able to receive cad drawings all day..
