How much are my real Saleen Speedlines worth?

Javi

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ARdoller said:
other than the center caps being from Saleen, what makes the authentics, regardless of which model, any different from the replicas? i mean if they look the same, and dont have any less of structural integrity, whats the point in paying twice as much for them as opposed to the replicas?

so you might aswell drive a Fobra, they look the same? :dontknow:
 

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i just dont understand why someone would pay an extra $400-600 for authentic wheels when the replicas are no different.

i dont understand what youre trying to say in reference to "fobras"... granted they may be replicas, but its not like its a misbadged car that doesnt perform like what its badged to in every way.

if youre paying an extra $400-600 for a set of wheels that are exactly the same in every way to the replicas, other than the simple fact that they rolled out of the factory under a Saleen, id have to think you're retarded.
 

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ARdoller said:
other than the center caps being from Saleen, what makes the authentics, regardless of which model, any different from the replicas? i mean if they look the same, and dont have any less of structural integrity, whats the point in paying twice as much for them as opposed to the replicas?

Authentic Saleen wheels have "saleen" stamped into the outside of the wheel. Out of the two well known styles (94-98 Paul
pictured) and 99-04 (what most people refer to as saleen wheels) one of them has "saleen" stamped onto a spoke, and
the other has them stamped onto the face (in between spokes). If I'm not mistaken, the 94-98 style has it stamped on the face
between spokes, and the 99-04 style is on a spoke.
 

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ARdoller said:
other than the center caps being from Saleen, what makes the authentics, regardless of which model, any different from the replicas? i mean if they look the same, and dont have any less of structural integrity, whats the point in paying twice as much for them as opposed to the replicas?

To my knowledge, these wheels have never had replicas manufactured.

Also, the quality of OEM style wheels in terms of casting, chrome plating, etc. is superior to the aftermarket ones.

Paul.
 

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Paul said:
ARdoller said:
other than the center caps being from Saleen, what makes the authentics, regardless of which model, any different from the replicas? i mean if they look the same, and dont have any less of structural integrity, whats the point in paying twice as much for them as opposed to the replicas?

To my knowledge, these wheels have never had replicas manufactured.

Also, the quality of OEM style wheels in terms of casting, chrome plating, etc. is superior to the aftermarket ones.

Paul.


Those wheels should bring a pretty penny Paul .

That's the reason i went with OEM 01 Cobra's for that reason even though they may be a 17x8 i feel better knowing a Huge corporation made them.
 

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they don't make replica speedlines.. and if they are Magnesium ones, they say it on the lip of the wheel..
 

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DFG_Pimpin said:
they don't make replica speedlines.. and if they are Magnesium ones, they say it on the lip of the wheel..

they did at one point make a replica of the speedline here's an old pic of my car with a replica set

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