I have emailed and called these folks several times over the past two weeks at different hours. All I get is a machine stating how busy they are and, if you leave a name and #, they will get back to you. Nothing, nobody calls or answers emails. Not exactly confidence inspiring - what can you add about this Co.?
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
I have gotten in touch with them once. They are extremely busy all of the time from what the guy on the phone was telling me. He didn't mind answering my questions though.
Also, I just checked their site and really like...
Update: I finally rec'd a return call from IM on Fri 4/16. Talked about placing an order but, because there were a few unanswered questions, I asked that they call ME back Mon. 4/19. No prob, I was told. Guess what? No call today, and this was a 4 figure order. Sheesh. [dunno]
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
Several things, actually, but mostly suspension and unsprung weight items. IM equaled the best price + free S&H on 5Zigen Fn01r-C's, although availability is the biggest issue. Pretty much every wheel in every container on the way from Japan, or here waiting to clear Customs, is already spoken for. I'm actually negotiating with another Co. as well to shave me (+3's from the (+32)'s in their stock so I don't have to wait. Regardless, weight is only 19lbs for the 18x8.5 (+3 and the hyperblack color shown below is not quite as dark in person, more like a dark hypersilver. Very nice. And, from the pics I've seen, they look mighty fine on a Diamond Graphite G35. Originally had hoped to mount the very lightweight Toyo Proxes T1's, but they don't make a 255/40-18 or a 245/45-18, my two preferred sizes for this offset. So...looks like I'll be settling for another tire.
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
Dholly...I don't think those wheels will work over the brembo's with that offset (+38MM) in fact I know they won't(Looked at those wheels)....You need at MOST +30mm. If you're looking for the 5 spoke look, get the Nismo LM-GT4's they fit PERFECT over the Brembo's... Too little offset is no good either...too much stress on the lugs...
If you can't get these, here is another wheel you may be interested in if you want the 5 spoke look...I almost bought these before grabbing the Nismo's....18x8.5 +35mm offset 5/114.3 bolt pattern..Discount Tire has these IN STOCK for around $260 ea.
Thanks, but I'm trying to stay lightweight and, although I think it looks ok in HS, I don't want to clean Enkei RPM2's. There really are not alot of reasonably priced 18" lightweights available. I may spend $120 extra to get some Fn01r-C's shaved now rather than wait a month.
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
Yep, no question some of the forged wheels are beautiful AND light. But, since my financial priorities lie elsewhere, most are just too rich for my blood. Heck, if I can get a quality, cast light weight for half the price, I got $$$ for sways, shifters, coilovers etc. Plus, if I ever curbed a set HRE's or IForged, I'd be sick to death. Not to mention out another $500+. I also wanted to keep the cost of my aftermarket wheels and tires equal to, or less than, the oem replacement cost in case they need to be replaced via insurance claim (i.e., stolen or accident). Sometimes practicality is a curse.
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
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's from the (+32)'s in their stock so I don't have to wait. Regardless, weight is only 19lbs for the 18x8.5 (+3
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