Opinion - these ACS Type IIs easily fixed?

[rscheiring]

Any thoughts on whether these are fixable?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38662

Doesn't look too bad, but I've bought wheels like this before (some old BBSs) and spent twice what I paid just having them restored/repaired.

[UNHCLL]

the weld/crack and split section makes them expensive to repair

[tobybmw]

Those can be fixed as long as you go to a reputible wheel repair shop but I would estimate the cost to be near $300+ for both wheels to be fixed and painted.
Andy

[schnitzer teil-jäger]

wheel halves are selling occasionally on ebay.de for over 300€ each. at that rate you should by a good set. Be afraid......or carry a big wallet.
w

[rscheiring]

thx guys :D

[rscheiring]

Well, I bought 'em. Should be here next week. :? Once they're fixed, I'll post (with some pics).

[LikeCDoos]

what car are you putting them on?

[M-technik-3]

Re: Opinion - these ACS Type IIs easily fixed?

Any thoughts on whether these are fixable?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38662

Doesn't look too bad, but I've bought wheels like this before (some old BBSs) and spent twice what I paid just having them restored/repaired.

Check out RimPRO Inc. based in Tewksbury Mass. at www.RimPRO.com and tell them Chapel sent you. He works with them from time to time.

[bwanac]

yeah a lot of the rimpro guys are on the NE forum at dtm. They are a wild bunch!

[schnitzer teil-jäger]

You did well getting them off ebay. I was going to snipe those babies. Just to get two for that price is great. My plan was to get these and then buy some 17*10 from europe. You did well.
wes

[rscheiring]

what car are you putting them on?

On my M6. Doing a driving school (at LRP in March, yipes!) and don't want to use the crappy TRX setup. Besides, I just replaced 2 rear tires for the TRXs at $221 each + shipping from Tirerack - they are metric so there is only one choice).

Here is the M6 when I bought it It was newly rebuilt when I got it, and just doing aesthetic stuff to it:

[rscheiring]

Thanks for the reference. I just emailed them pics of the repair. Its on the inside, so it shouldn't need to be repolished after welding.

Once I get them fixed, I'll let you know how it worked out. I'll also post some pics with them on (its on the stands right now).

[rscheiring]

Just picked up the wheels after repair/straightening. It took a few tries to find a place that could do it. The Wheel Shop in Windsor Locks CT did them. $125 each (just 2 needed it). Also got a couple new tires for $250. The wheels/tires cost $450 shipped. So final tally is about $1,000. Not cheap, but considering these wheels were $1700 each new, I'm pretty happy.

I'll post some pics next week when they go on the car.

[UNHCLL]

Rob-
If you need another TRX, we have a basically brand new one sitting in the shop. We want to get rid of it!!! 8)

Chris

[rscheiring]

Thanks Chris, but my trx's are all in good shape and have new rubber. Not that I plan on using them anymore now that I have the ACS's!