What's Up With Fikse? - Page 7 - Lateral-g Forums

elitecustombody · #61 10-14-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ItDoRun

Well, I just got off the phone with my dealer and my money and his money is secure. Now, I've lost 8 weeks and am back at square one.

Have you checked wth HRE or CCW? You'll probably save good half of $$ if you go with CCW, can't say that for HRE, but they have alot better selection of styles than Fikse or CCW

speedjohnston · #62 10-14-2009, 03:07 PM

I just ordered another pair of Forgelines through prodigy customs. Beautiful wheels, great price and the best customer service. I got my last 2 wheels in about 3 weeks and I think that was only because I added tires to my order last minute.

ItDoRun · #63 10-14-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by musclecarjohn

So that means no wheels...?

No wheels.

ItDoRun · #64 10-14-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by elitecustombody

Have you checked wth HRE or CCW? You'll probably save good half of $$ if you go with CCW, can't say that for HRE, but they have alot better selection of styles than Fikse or CCW

I haven't even thought about it yet. Too bummed right now.

buickfunnycar.com · #65 10-14-2009, 04:48 PM

So then Fikse is no more...?

**Rybar** · #66 10-14-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by musclecarjohn

So then Fikse is no more...?

That Royally Sucks

Lenie · #67 10-14-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Lenie --

Says right on my posts -- top right hand side BELLEVUE, WA !!

Love your car by the way!

Poulsbo was our weekend home away from home many many years of weekends on the "da boat"!

I guess I just need to open my eyes a little wider

Maybe one day we'll run in to each other intentionally. Until then, I need to get this car done. Yeah, Poulsbo's right down the road as the crow flies.

Lenie · #68 10-14-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruning Auto Design

We're having a similar problem with another wheel manufacturer.

We ordered a set of Enkreuz wheels for a customer in April, yes April... and are still waiting. I paid the final balance at the end of August since the wheels were finally completed. Yes, the wheels took way way too long, but I talked to Scott at Forgeline (the actual manufacturer) and he verified that they shipped the wheel centers at the end of July. Enkreuz does the final assembly "in house."

We call, email, and text message on a daily basis and Enkreuz continues to come up with a new excuse every time. They told us yesterday that the wheels shipped last Thursday, but I can't get a tracking number from them (or a call back for that matter...) We'll see what happens.

Any recon squids live near Irvine California???

And I like those wheels, bummer. TJ, Tim, good to see you on the board again. Hope all is going well.

whiplash911 · #69 10-14-2009, 05:38 PM

im not sure this is going to help - but i have a friend who is part of TRG (the racers group - factory supported porsche team involved in the Koni challenge and the Grand American Rolex GT Series) they are product development for and use Fikse wheels.

I placed a call to him after i read this and as soon as i hear back ill post his response

BRIAN · #70 10-14-2009, 06:33 PM

What I do not get with the wheel delay deal is the hoops are all bought from the same suppliers. They use the same centers no matter what wheel width. So the operations needed are drill lug pattern, finish and install in hoop. I am lost why this takes 4 months?

I Think the wheel Co's just do not want to outlay the money to stock inventory of centers? Honestly it is tolerated and became Industry norm but if there is demand bump up production and maybe stop trying to squeeze every penny out of every order.

If there is another reason don't bash just explain why? It really shouldn't be accepted policy. It can take less time to have a car painted. Compare the labor hours.

I hope all works out and there are plenty of other wheel Co's CCW delivers very fast and answers their phones.