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Old 11-28-2011, 08:20 AM
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Here's a sneak peak at our new RAD5 design available in 18" and 19" sizes.

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Old 11-28-2011, 08:57 PM
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Would like to see more photos of the RAD5 with and without hardware.

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Old 11-28-2011, 09:26 PM
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Would like to see more photos of the RAD5 with and without hardware.

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Ron, all of the RAD series of wheels feature the hidden hardware. We've sent the first RAD5 wheels to Orlando for the Performance Racing Industry show this week. I'll get some pics and post later this week when I get down there.

Thanks for your interest!
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Old 11-29-2011, 08:02 AM
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I used to run a set of Fikse FM10s and enjoyed them or felt I got my money's worth.

If you talk to some of the motorsport guys (guys who get paid to do this sorta racing thing), they may have some things to share as to why the newer products just may be better than others as it's all in the details.

On a related note, don't we have to pay duty fees for all things imported from Canada? I just haven't gotten a quote from either company and likely won't for a while, but who knows. I'm hoping we have more options out there so will keep an eye out for F43.
The FM/10 was a great classic wheel. Originally developed and began production in 1994. One of the drawbacks is the FM/10 uses 20 bolts or fasteners. We use (30) on all of our wheels and feel (30) is better suited for heavier applications such as G-Machines and newer sports cars.

What's so unique to Formula 43 is that we manufacture our own rim halves or barrels in house. Most modular wheel companies purchase these from a couple of different suppliers here in the US or out of the country. You might have noticed that most other companies talk about the new features they created on the center section, but never any technical updates or changes to the rim halves or barrels.

We'll have a video out in the next couple of weeks that will give you better understanding on how the barrels are made and our manufacturing process.

Feel free to contact myself or Detroit Speed for fitment questions and pricing.

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Old 11-29-2011, 08:49 AM
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Ewww yeah those RAD5's look very nice... Cant wait to see more pics of those.
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Old 11-29-2011, 03:52 PM
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I'm very happy with the RAD14 wheels on my Firebird. Travis and Ralph at Formula 43 are great guys. I really appreciate their attention to detail and drive for a quality product. I was at their shop and took a few pics of my wheel centers being machined. Watching the inner and outer rim sections being cold formed from flat stock was amazing!
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Old 11-29-2011, 06:40 PM
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Travis,

Beautiful wheels! I'm really diggin those rad 5 wheels.

Why do you not have a vendor on the west coast? I bet driverz Inc would represent your brand well. Just a thought.
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