So I need a drag wheel that is street friendly...
10-14-2009, 02:06 PM
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Weld isn't in business any longer are they? I thought there was a thread that dlove started on here about the prostar design being made by a new wheel company that bought weld out after Greg Weld passed away.
Weld makes a very good wheel, one of the few companies I would even put on my car.
As for convo's not being available in the right backspacing.. that's why you can have axles narrowed
Weld makes a very good wheel, one of the few companies I would even put on my car.
As for convo's not being available in the right backspacing.. that's why you can have axles narrowed
10-14-2009, 02:20 PM
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Weld isn't in business any longer are they? I thought there was a thread that dlove started on here about the prostar design being made by a new wheel company that bought weld out after Greg Weld passed away.
Weld makes a very good wheel, one of the few companies I would even put on my car.
As for convo's not being available in the right backspacing.. that's why you can have axles narrowed
Weld makes a very good wheel, one of the few companies I would even put on my car.
As for convo's not being available in the right backspacing.. that's why you can have axles narrowed
Weld Racing is very much in business. They have been since 1967. If they wern't in business, how could they have just released 12 new R/T series wheels for late model F-Bodies!
The wheels that dlove posted about were Greg Welds. Completely different company. Their "dragstar" wheel was a copy of Weld racings Prostar wheel. After Greg Weld passed away, the company was bought out by this Race Star Industries place, and they have made some changes to the wheel, and are going to release them shortly. The thing I don't like about those wheels is their egg shaped uni-pattern bolt design. Their one wheel fits anything from 5x4.5 to 5x4.75 to 5x5 with the only thing changing is the shape of the washer. I can't see it being very safe at higher speeds.
10-14-2009, 02:35 PM
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I recall a thread with the bogart guy(SMJ) saying just because they say don't drive them on the street doesn't mean they aren't strong. Thn went on saying he believes his wheels are strong then most street wheels on the market. I also believe the bogarts are repairible if you bend one...
10-14-2009, 03:30 PM
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I recall a thread with the bogart guy(SMJ) saying just because they say don't drive them on the street doesn't mean they aren't strong. Thn went on saying he believes his wheels are strong then most street wheels on the market. I also believe the bogarts are repairible if you bend one...
10-14-2009, 03:46 PM
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I love the R/T's but at $400 a wheel they're a little to rich for my blood. It would take me about 4 months of saving to be comfortable buying those. The street lites you can almost get all 4 for the same price. I also might wait for the the new RSI wheels to see what those are about since they have a similar price with the street lites.
10-14-2009, 10:31 PM
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We can build street/strip wheels in our Bogart Bolted configurations.
Both front and rear wheels are still a direct fit. They are NOT a drag wheel; they are designed as a street/strip wheel...just as other similar styles are intended.
They are the still the lightest of the street/strip combo' on the market and they have the largest front wheel backspace of them all (up to 1/2" more for 4th gen Camaro's)which tucks the wheel inward under the fender well better than others.
They are slightly more expensive than billet specialties, but less expensive than welds new street/strip wheel.
We carry a 3 year warranty. We have not updated the website fully yet, but we can build you ANY bolted style wheel from the P1 section. Don't see a bolted wheel you like and yet like a non-bolted style...we can turn the non-bolted wheel style you prefer into a bolted wheel.
4bangermustang, you may have misread or misunderstood a previous discussion. My statement of our most durable wheels that you're referring to would be our road race wheels...which are a completely different animal vs. a street/strip or drag wheel.
Our wheels are not for everyone. If you're interested in a budget cast wheel, we and others cannot compete with Chinese designs...but you get what you pay for.
I'd be happy to discuss our products further for anyone interested. Feel free to call me during normal business hours of which I can address each person’s concerns personally.
BTW, NicD we can try to accommodate you with a setup that can be used for the stock configuration and Strange brakes. We can also offer you a solution when you're ready for the Strange brakes. We offer exclusive Strange Engineering specials for our Bogart wheel customers.
Both front and rear wheels are still a direct fit. They are NOT a drag wheel; they are designed as a street/strip wheel...just as other similar styles are intended.
They are the still the lightest of the street/strip combo' on the market and they have the largest front wheel backspace of them all (up to 1/2" more for 4th gen Camaro's)which tucks the wheel inward under the fender well better than others.
They are slightly more expensive than billet specialties, but less expensive than welds new street/strip wheel.
We carry a 3 year warranty. We have not updated the website fully yet, but we can build you ANY bolted style wheel from the P1 section. Don't see a bolted wheel you like and yet like a non-bolted style...we can turn the non-bolted wheel style you prefer into a bolted wheel.
4bangermustang, you may have misread or misunderstood a previous discussion. My statement of our most durable wheels that you're referring to would be our road race wheels...which are a completely different animal vs. a street/strip or drag wheel.
Our wheels are not for everyone. If you're interested in a budget cast wheel, we and others cannot compete with Chinese designs...but you get what you pay for.
I'd be happy to discuss our products further for anyone interested. Feel free to call me during normal business hours of which I can address each person’s concerns personally.
BTW, NicD we can try to accommodate you with a setup that can be used for the stock configuration and Strange brakes. We can also offer you a solution when you're ready for the Strange brakes. We offer exclusive Strange Engineering specials for our Bogart wheel customers.
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10-18-2009, 04:29 PM
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So the Centerline Convo Pros will clear LS1 brakes without modification?
Does anybody know if the Convo ETs (draglite style) will clear as well?
Also, anybody know what the pricing is on either of those? They don't list it on the website.
Does anybody know if the Convo ETs (draglite style) will clear as well?
Also, anybody know what the pricing is on either of those? They don't list it on the website.
10-18-2009, 04:43 PM
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Talked to Steve at SJM on friday afternoon and talked about a set of bolted D10s made for a street/strip app and I will probably be ordering some on Monday or Tuesday. I like tucking the front tires in more and maybe changing up my rear offset a minor amount to suite my combo. Might try and squeek in the strange front brakes as well if it's in my budget but I might have to wait on that.
10-18-2009, 05:20 PM
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Talked to Steve at SJM on friday afternoon and talked about a set of bolted D10s made for a street/strip app and I will probably be ordering some on Monday or Tuesday. I like tucking the front tires in more and maybe changing up my rear offset a minor amount to suite my combo. Might try and squeek in the strange front brakes as well if it's in my budget but I might have to wait on that.
so will the other D10's get sold off?
Chad
