Pics request of Rota D2 Gold on Yellow S2k
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oh btw just curious .. that pic w/ the HRE wheel being damaged .. why is the center cap not HRE?
Not saying that HRE is top quality (because it's not .. and I've owned numerous sets) .. just curious.
Not saying that HRE is top quality (because it's not .. and I've owned numerous sets) .. just curious.
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Originally Posted by al4t1gbundy,Dec 22 2008, 08:26 AM
I am arguing about WHY CANT THEY DESIGN THEIR OWN? So putting a twist on popular wheels and branding it Rota wheels instead of "knock-offs" is so hard to do? There is a solid design from implicating off a design to COPYING a design.
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Originally Posted by al4t1gbundy,Dec 22 2008, 08:26 AM
Obviously you and other pro-rotas here are oblivious to my point. I hope to god one day you open a company and do all the R&D to come up w/ a "hit" product and then a company comes along who does none of the "risk" and just pretty much undercuts your products.
BTW do you support Chinatown products such as NIkkee or Guccini? Or do you love it when Kia makes cars that look like benz or hondas?
I am sure when you see those you are giving them a
for "great capitalism" moves! Are you also supporting them?
I am not arguing about how more supreme the original wheel is (I was trying to say quality of their morals not products).. nor am I arguing about the quality of the rotas.
I am arguing about WHY CANT THEY DESIGN THEIR OWN? So putting a twist on popular wheels and branding it Rota wheels instead of "knock-offs" is so hard to do? There is a solid design from implicating off a design to COPYING a design.
Please understand this. Making a cheaper products for those who can't afford it is a good idea. Making a cheaper product that is branded in your name is awesome. Making cheaper product to look 99% like a wheel equals
And to answer your question with a question. Why can't it just not be a copy? Is there no creativity in the world anymore?
BTW someone mentioned about how this is not going to change .. and they're right. I don't see how you guys can support such a company.. but of course that's IMO.
BTW do you support Chinatown products such as NIkkee or Guccini? Or do you love it when Kia makes cars that look like benz or hondas?
I am sure when you see those you are giving them a
for "great capitalism" moves! Are you also supporting them?I am not arguing about how more supreme the original wheel is (I was trying to say quality of their morals not products).. nor am I arguing about the quality of the rotas.
I am arguing about WHY CANT THEY DESIGN THEIR OWN? So putting a twist on popular wheels and branding it Rota wheels instead of "knock-offs" is so hard to do? There is a solid design from implicating off a design to COPYING a design.
Please understand this. Making a cheaper products for those who can't afford it is a good idea. Making a cheaper product that is branded in your name is awesome. Making cheaper product to look 99% like a wheel equals
And to answer your question with a question. Why can't it just not be a copy? Is there no creativity in the world anymore?
BTW someone mentioned about how this is not going to change .. and they're right. I don't see how you guys can support such a company.. but of course that's IMO.
*cough* bull shit *cough*
Work Wheels
Looks exactly like the Cragar S/S wheels to me...
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^ lol that is a good find ....
Guys - Work's ENTIRE line-up is not composed of replicas. They actually do attempt to make some of their wheels "Work" wheels.
But I do realize there will be little cracks here and there that you guys will find. The overall big point though is what the company's main goal(s). Does a company attempt to distinguish their wheels so consumers will recognize those of that brand or does the company attempt to not distinguish and play on the look-a-like factor?
And Crank: I am sure that the (5-spoke) wheel has tons of designs, but again the point here is does the company make any attempt to make it Rota wheels (instead of look like volk wheels?). There can be an argument if say that Rota has a couple of wheels here and there that resemble some models, but they are NOT hiding the fact that they are not attempting to make Rota.
Again all IMO .... happy driving peoples.
Guys - Work's ENTIRE line-up is not composed of replicas. They actually do attempt to make some of their wheels "Work" wheels.
But I do realize there will be little cracks here and there that you guys will find. The overall big point though is what the company's main goal(s). Does a company attempt to distinguish their wheels so consumers will recognize those of that brand or does the company attempt to not distinguish and play on the look-a-like factor?
And Crank: I am sure that the (5-spoke) wheel has tons of designs, but again the point here is does the company make any attempt to make it Rota wheels (instead of look like volk wheels?). There can be an argument if say that Rota has a couple of wheels here and there that resemble some models, but they are NOT hiding the fact that they are not attempting to make Rota.
Again all IMO .... happy driving peoples.
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Originally Posted by txs2knoah' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:17 PM
Please do not complain about coping companies..
insight fenders - spoon fender
insight fenders - spoon fender
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haha can anyone here photoshop kyowa kr206 in Gold on a spa yellow? before you guys even say anything, I can't afford volks and I would be happy with any decent looking aftermarket wheels. BTW i dont even have a s2k yet but I just found a spa yellow one I'm interested in buying