Billet Specialties Street Lite Direct Fit 15x10 rear Is avail for Shipping in 2 weeks
07-13-2008, 06:05 PM
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the first 3 pics were from a cell phone cam on the car, you can see the clearence at the caliper.
With this being the weekend, and being busy i was not able to get them on a car, i will have pics and vids loaded up in the next few days of the wheel mounted up on the car.
With this being the weekend, and being busy i was not able to get them on a car, i will have pics and vids loaded up in the next few days of the wheel mounted up on the car.
07-13-2008, 08:52 PM
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They looks good and I seen these first hand since we did the final test fit.
We will have a set on a killer 427/N20 NBM SS as soon as the fronts become available.
talk to you soon J
BTW:98catfish...you having a bad day? if you don't care so much for the wheel or price that's fine, but why garbage up the thread? leave it alone man
We will have a set on a killer 427/N20 NBM SS as soon as the fronts become available.
talk to you soon J
BTW:98catfish...you having a bad day? if you don't care so much for the wheel or price that's fine, but why garbage up the thread? leave it alone man
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07-13-2008, 10:11 PM
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What are you his girlfriend? I never said I didnt like the wheel, I just dont like getting screwed Just because they can. And the same goes for you.. your the one that pulled me back into this thread. I already spoke my peace and was through with my rant untill you started your ****...... So you leave it the hell alone...Man
BTW What makes you think your opinion is any more important than mine?
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07-13-2008, 10:52 PM
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WTF!!!! I just talked to BS a month ago and they said they DID NOT and WILL NOT have a street lite wheel that would fit the fbody for quite some time. Explain to me how you have them and how they are almost double what they should cost?!
07-13-2008, 11:10 PM
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07-13-2008, 11:14 PM
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I am not sure who you spoke to at billet Specialties, But if you have there name if you could possible pass that along it would be greatly appreciated so i can follow through with what you were told.
And the Pricing has been explained a few times already, even the regular 15x10 without any Markup was more then half of this wheel.
And the Pricing has been explained a few times already, even the regular 15x10 without any Markup was more then half of this wheel.
07-13-2008, 11:20 PM
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no one is slamming Anyone here. if he was given some Misinformation, i would like to know about that so i can get to the bottom of that. i have this wheel as i was working with BS on the development of this wheel for the ls1.
here this was posted in may. The time frame was off a little on weeks. as was the price by 20.00
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes/900827-billet-specialties-wheels-fit-stock-ls1-brakes.html
07-13-2008, 11:59 PM
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They looks good and I seen these first hand since we did the final test fit for Jay.
We will have a set on a killer 427/N20 NBM SS as soon as the fronts become available.
talk to you soon J
BTW:98catfish...you having a bad day? if you don't care so much for the wheel or price that's fine, but why garbage up the thread? leave it alone man
We will have a set on a killer 427/N20 NBM SS as soon as the fronts become available.
talk to you soon J
BTW:98catfish...you having a bad day? if you don't care so much for the wheel or price that's fine, but why garbage up the thread? leave it alone man
07-14-2008, 11:07 AM
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No unfortunately I dont remember his name.....but from the sounds of it he probably doesnt work there anymore. Hes obviously a complete asshat, and generally people like that dont stay employed very long....or they have already put him incharge of something. Well its their loss in the end, everything that he told me when I spoke to him made me go spend my money somewhere else.
07-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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It appears to me they had to have a custom made hoop for the centers to be put in. I am not in the wheel manufacturing business so I have no clue. But I would imagine the hoops in general are pretty generic item that can be mass produced. Do all manufacturers make their own hoops? Or is that something that is usually just bought from a hoop manufacturer?
If that is the case, they had to have this specific hoop made to fit one and only one make and model of car. So I am sure they have time and money invested in R&D as well.
That would be like expecting to get a tailored suit for the same price as getting on at a department store.
If that is the case, they had to have this specific hoop made to fit one and only one make and model of car. So I am sure they have time and money invested in R&D as well.
That would be like expecting to get a tailored suit for the same price as getting on at a department store.
07-14-2008, 01:38 PM
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I'd be interested in the rears if they could make a 17" front runner since I have big brakes up front and the 15s won't clear. I see they make a 17x7 and that might work, but Greg Weld makes a 17x4.5
07-14-2008, 07:45 PM
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Pics of rear posted on car here.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/954169-car-pics-15x10-streetlite.html#post9737791
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/954169-car-pics-15x10-streetlite.html#post9737791
07-14-2008, 11:12 PM
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So for the poor suckers that Jegs told the wheels would fit LS1s and did not, like myself, and would not refund my money because I slightly scratched the inside of the wheel trying to put them on, then who had to purchase $1300.00 worth of Aerospace brakes to get the wheels to fit. Is someone going to refund my $1300.00 now? You know like Billet Specialties? I called them and they said "well those are all we sell, I suppose they did not know they were comming out with this LS1 wheel a month and a half ago HUH!!! when I bought mine, I even had Jegs tell me they were the only wheel they offer. F@#$'n crooks. I have done my best to drag there name through the mud every chance I get. Are you also selling the cobbeled up Lugs and washers they claim they recomend for those wheels, what a JOKE! And the front 15x3.5 fit like a glove also...NOT!
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07-15-2008, 06:22 AM
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So for the poor suckers that Jegs told the wheels would fit LS1s and did not, like myself, and would not refund my money because I slightly scratched the inside of the wheel trying to put them on, then who had to purchase $1300.00 worth of Aerospace brakes to get the wheels to fit. Is someone going to refund my $1300.00 now? You know like Billet Specialties? I called them and they said "well those are all we sell, I suppose they did not know they were comming out with this LS1 wheel a month and a half ago HUH!!! when I bought mine, I even had Jegs tell me they were the only wheel they offer. F@#$'n crooks. I have done my best to drag there name through the mud every chance I get. Are you also selling the cobbeled up Lugs and washers they claim they recomend for those wheels, what a JOKE! And the front 15x3.5 fit like a glove also...NOT!
It seems from what you posted you only Contacted Jegs and They are the ones that gave you the run around,the issues and not return your wheels, Not Billet Specialties. Months ago it was Known at Billet Specialties that the wheels Would not fit in the rear, and the fronts would need to be ground down.
It was posted Here on Ls1tech that the Rears would not Fit without Drag Brakes and the Fronts Needed To be ground down with a Stock Ls1 caliper.
07-15-2008, 06:37 AM
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I contacted Billet Specialties more then once during thsi whole ordeal, I do not remember the names of the clowns I spoke to, I was EXTREAMLY PISSED OFF,but always got the same BS stories. Was told oh I will have so and so call you back, NOBODY called, I called them back. Trust me if I tell you I got the run around I did, Jegs even contacted them and then called me, neither place would return those Junk wheels so I am stuck with them, and out the $1300.00 for the brakes, give me a day or so I will remember the names of whom I spoke with. Then Billet Specialties told me Oh we manufacture our own special lugs for those wheels I will send you out a set, Yea right they sent me some cobbeled up Mcguard lugs and washers that were 3 sizes to small for the wheel. NEVER,NEVER again. I am just pre Warning the LS1 guys to beware, and what they are in store for. And if your selling them as a dealer, Its your name thats going get drug through the mud with them, Its not worth it. Now whos refunding my money? And atleast saving whats left of there reputation? BILLET SPECIALTIES SUCKS!!!
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07-15-2008, 07:04 AM
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I contacted Billet Specialties more then once during thsi whole ordeal, I do not remember the names of the clowns I spoke to, I was EXTREAMLY PISSED OFF,but always got the same BS stories. Was told oh I will have so and so call you back, NOBODY called, I called them back. Trust me if I tell you I got the run around I did, Jegs even contacted them and then called me, neither place would return those Junk wheels so I am stuck with them, and out the $1300.00 for the brakes, give me a day or so I will remember the names of whom I spoke with. Then Billet Specialties told me Oh we manufacture our own special lugs for those wheels I will send you out a set, Yea right they sent me some cobbeled up Mcguard lugs and washers that were 3 sizes to small for the wheel. NEVER,NEVER again. I am just pre Warning the LS1 guys to beware, and what they are in store for. And if your selling them as a dealer, Its your name thats going get drug through the mud with them, Its not worth it. Now whos refunding my money? And atleast saving whats left of there reputation? BILLET SPECIALTIES SUCKS!!!
From what you have Posted, You contacted Jegs and asked some tech questions, Purchased the wheels From Jegs, Received them and they did not fit. So you contacted Jegs for a return which they denied, Then contacted Billet Specialties for them to make it right on your end since they produced the wheels, which you bought from jegs.
I am sure you will try and bash me for this, But you should be bashing Jegs as Billet Specialties makes a Quality Product. Many people have Purchased the wheels and Love them, Along with the Quality. And asking for a refund is Really Far fetched here, Since you should really be talking to Jegs. If there was a Quality Control issue with the wheels i can see the Manufacture getting involved if Jegs would not. If it is a Fittment Issue that Jegs told you would Fit, That is also on Jegs.
Please PM me your name so i can look into this further at Billet, As all Calls of this nature have a Paper trail.
And The lugs, I have used them, No issues with them. Larry from Speed inc has them, I dont think he has had an issue with them either.