03-13-2018, 05:34 PM | #21 |
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03-13-2018, 05:36 PM | #22 |
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These wheels aren’t for everyone, and neither our the aluminum wheels. But if you think there isn’t a market for these, well then you don’t understand the mass market. The good news is that you aren’t paid to know that though The reasoning is that they allow for a set of beadlocks to be had for $50 with the option of adjustable hubs included and other aftermarket options if those don’t suit you. It is also a product that hobby shops and online stores can stock on their shelves for resale to customers unlike the Chinese wheels. These wheels are made in Taiwan, like the shocks. We don’t have injection molding machines here. |
03-13-2018, 06:07 PM | #23 | |
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03-13-2018, 06:48 PM | #24 |
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The only thing metal on my Bombers beadlocks are the hardware and SLW hub I like the new Incision beadlocks. Great for a factory glue on replacement on a new RTR or the weight conscious build! |
03-13-2018, 07:06 PM | #25 |
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Nice looking wheels. Seeing how they hold up will be key. Proline wheels aren't cheap, as is basically anything in this hobby. Explain the pricing for any of it. Recouping the investment in the first year I suppose. The thing will most likely come out of this, knock-offs like the aluminum wheels. Best kind of flattery I suppose. Gotta look into those shocks.
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03-13-2018, 07:30 PM | #26 | |
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03-13-2018, 08:09 PM | #27 | |
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Any chance that you guys might offer the 2.2 Method 105s in grey/black like you do with the 1.9 Method 105s? Last edited by Inspector86; 03-13-2018 at 08:38 PM. | |
03-13-2018, 08:52 PM | #28 | |
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03-13-2018, 09:51 PM | #29 |
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Looks great to me!! I build ALOT of rigs and is very good to have many great options such as this! |
03-13-2018, 09:55 PM | #30 |
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Hoping the beadlock ring is the same bolt pattern as the old Axials, that means you can pretty them up with aftermarket rings from, say, LURC... Put a wide enough ring on 'em and no-one will notice you're running plastic, anyway! |
03-14-2018, 12:10 AM | #31 | |
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03-14-2018, 06:41 AM | #32 |
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My biggest gripe with forking over $50 for plastic wheels is that once I trash the hex, I'm out $50. This design allows for an aluminum center piece, so I think your investment is a little safer, or at the very least, you can just replace the center section and not lose your whole investment. Good design. Last edited by Jim85IROC; 03-14-2018 at 06:56 AM. |
03-14-2018, 06:43 AM | #33 | |
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| Re: Vanquish is on Fire! I remember. You made custom, plastic beadlock wheels back when the plastic wheel field wasn't nearly as flooded. It made sense. You sold the company and then the next owner quickly shuttered it. Is that correct? I don't see it in operation anymore. Quote:
I'd like to know how you justify the costs of your shocks and wheels. Let's start with the shocks. First, what's the OD of the shock body? In the past Vanquish justified the above average pricing with the Made in the USA claim. In this case that's out the window since these products are made in Taiwan. These shocks are priced at $50 for 2 which puts them right up against the top of the line Proline PowerStroke shocks. Will they be as good as the PowerStrokes? Last edited by JatoTheRipper; 03-14-2018 at 06:51 AM. | |
03-14-2018, 06:56 AM | #34 | |
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03-14-2018, 08:15 AM | #35 |
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I'm not here to bash, also talking shocks in the tire section, but I agree with Jato on the shocks, won't be on my rigs. Neither will the Powerstrokes for that matter. If you had longer lengths that others don't already offer, that may be another story, you would posess the unobtanium and could price accordingly. No licensing $$$$$$$$ on these either, right? It should be interesting to see how the threaded shock bodies hold up. Good idea with the set screw. Anyhow, VP has a loyal following, you make high quality parts, so many peeps will purchase these for sure, as to have the latest and greatest VP product. All is good.
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03-14-2018, 05:21 PM | #36 | |
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The actual selling points were fresh designs and nearly any width and offset you wanted. I had no idea what the market for plastic wheels was at that time. He's still doing small parts. I would guess that the wheels were too time consuming. | |
03-14-2018, 05:28 PM | #37 | |
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And, just because it's made overseas doesn't mean it was made on the cheap. I'm currently awaiting an order I placed two weeks ago from a place that sells inexpensive parts. They've managed to screw up 4 or 5 times since I gave them my money and still haven't shipped anything. I didn't pay much, so I didn't expect much, but definitely more than what I've gotten so far. | |
03-14-2018, 05:36 PM | #38 |
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Harley, consider this idea. Make wheels in 2.2 format, and build them so the face could be attached to either straight thru 2.2 beadlock or have a short course back half option. One wheel does both rigs. Injection molded. You'll sell them like hotcakes, you've already got the licensing. $50 for 4 will sell all day long. Just a thought.
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03-14-2018, 06:44 PM | #39 |
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I really like the hub cab cover and overall design, but my brain hates wheels with an even number of spokes.
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03-14-2018, 08:06 PM | #40 | |
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Proline, Kyosho, etc. have amazing shocks and amazing customer service. Vanquish is making it so they have a lot to live up to with these shocks with their pricing. | |
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