3 down, 1 to go......

[Tomster]

I had the pleasure of working with a dealership to secure my third CF wheel.

I have one more to go. These will be my track and street wheels. A very special thanks to my good friend who keeps feeding me these leads.

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[Jmeo]

Excellent news Tom, only one left to get.

 

[Tomster]

I found the last wheel to compete my set. Ill do a full writeup to include the repair process.

Sneak peek.... it will look like new when I'm done.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Just curious - and you don't have to answer because it's $$$ related - but... how far below the retail price of a set of 4 are ya?

 

[Tomster]

Just curious - and you don't have to answer because it's $$$ related - but... how far below the retail price of a set of 4 are ya?

A set of 4 cost me $5200 and one of those wheels had a brand new tire on it. Thats a full set below the cost of one new wheel.

The ones I repaired are like new. The 4th wheel I picked up today will be the focus of a "how to" so that people can use their wheels and not be afraid of the cost of replacement. No more aluminum wheel scare tactics.

BTW, I did pick up a 5th wheel (front) a while back. It will be used as a spare.

Boom! Now the price of used CF wheels will probably go up when you see how easy it is to repair common damage.

Edited to add:

A new FP cup 2 probably runs 4 to 500 smacks. Deduct that from the number i threw out above.

 

[Blackbite]

Good score. I have been trying to track down CF wheels myself. I have missed on everyone I have found so far. Any advice. PM if you want.

A set of 4 cost me $5200 and one of those wheels had a brand new tire on it. Thats a full set below the cost of one new wheel.

The ones I repaired are like new. The 4th wheel I picked up today will be the focus of a "how to" so that people can use their wheels and not be afraid of the cost of replacement. No more aluminum wheel scare tactics.

BTW, I did pick up a 5th wheel (front) a while back. It will be used as a spare.

Boom! Now the price of used CF wheels will probably go up when you see how easy it is to repair common damage.

Edited to add:

A new FP cup 2 probably runs 4 to 500 smacks. Deduct that from the number i threw out above.

Good score. I have been trying to track down CF wheels myself and keep missing. Got any advice? PM me if you prefer.

 

[09cs]

I see a lot of the 350R wheels for sale on facebook, give the groups on there a shot

 

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I found the last wheel to compete my set. Ill do a full writeup to include the repair process.

Sneak peek.... it will look like new when I'm done.

I bet that guy invented a few new cuss words when he said hello to the curb.

 

[Cobra Jet]

A set of 4 cost me $5200 and one of those wheels had a brand new tire on it. Thats a full set below the cost of one new wheel.

The ones I repaired are like new. The 4th wheel I picked up today will be the focus of a "how to" so that people can use their wheels and not be afraid of the cost of replacement. No more aluminum wheel scare tactics.

BTW, I did pick up a 5th wheel (front) a while back. It will be used as a spare.

Boom! Now the price of used CF wheels will probably go up when you see how easy it is to repair common damage.

Edited to add:

A new FP cup 2 probably runs 4 to 500 smacks. Deduct that from the number i threw out above.

Definitely good work rounding them up to make a complete set!

Looking forward to your upcoming CF repair post!!

 

[Tomster]

Definitely good work rounding them up to make a complete set!

Looking forward to your upcoming CF repair post!!

Almost done. My wheel guy isn't working today, so I will use photos from some of my past repairs.

 

[Tomster]

I see a lot of the 350R wheels for sale on facebook, give the groups on there a shot

To complete my extra GT350R wheel set, I need one more front wheel.

 

[Warpath]

I found the last wheel to compete my set. Ill do a full writeup to include the repair process.

Sneak peek.... it will look like new when I'm done.

Awesome Tom, Glad you were able to get a full set!!

 

[Tomster]

here is the repair thread as promised.

How to repair exposed carbon fiber wheels. | 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (GT, EcoBoost, GT350, GT500, Bullitt, Mach 1) - Mustang6G.com

 

[09cs]

To complete my extra GT350R wheel set, I need one more front wheel.

I usually only see full sets for sale in the group, but will keep an eye out for a front

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