FS: 3pc Gunmetal Fikse FM10's -- Pic Heavy

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Wheels: Fikse FM10
Sizes: 17x9.0 rear, 17x8.5 front
Offsets: Unknown. Perfect E36 fitment though. No spacers needed.
Color: Powdercoated gunmetal centers, polished lips, and powdercoated stealth black barrels
Location: Holliston, MA
Price: Lowered to $1300

All 4 lips were repolished earlier this year and only have about 750 miles on them since then. One of the front wheels is damaged and repairable. All of the others are in very good condition. Scroll for more details on each individual wheel. Before the sale, I will go over all four lips briefly.

On car with no spacers or anything:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/p0cketpenguins/autocross%20042509/P1012033.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_IMKU0RysgSk/SfUW_zHBZwI/AAAAAAAAB80/22gr4vNDuwY/s512/P1012212.JPG

All of the wheels together:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0675.jpg


Wheel #1
17x8.5
Few blemishes on lip and center
Disassembled
Only the inner barrel is painted
Lip is a little dirty but will look like new with a little cleaning
Very minor pitting

Pictures:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0679.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0677.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0678.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0680.jpg



Wheel #2
17x8.5
Assembled
Worst condition of all 4
Only the inner barrel is painted
The lip needs to be repolished because a dog urinated on it :mad
The lip has a minor bend in it that you can see visually but did not affect ride quality at all
The barrel has a little bend and crack in one spot that needs to be welded and trued (I was quoted $20 to get it welded and about another $100 to get it true)


Pictures:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0682.jpg

The oxidation on the lip:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0681.jpg

The bend/crack:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0683.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0684.jpg


Wheel #3
17x9.0
Very few blemishes on lip and center
Disassembled
Inside/outside of barrel is painted
Excellent condition overall

Pictures:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0685.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0686.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0687.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0689.jpg


Wheel #4
17x9.0
Very few blemishes on lip and center
Assembled
Does not come with tire
Inside/outside of barrel is painted
Excellent condition overall

Pictures:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0690.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0691.jpg



Misc.
The lips are 2" wide at all four corners

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0695.jpg

Here's a picture showing how the lips from a 17x9 and a 17x8.5 are the same

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0694.jpg

Gunmetal center:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0696.jpg

Some of the paint chipped off around the center caps from removing them because the powdercoating made the inner diameter a little bit smaller on the center section of the wheel. Here's a picture of the worst one

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/adstock40/Fikse%20FM10/DSC_0692.jpg

Thanks,
Adam

[savage217]

Very nice wheels and wont take much to fix either. Bump for some rare wheels and good seller. Can't believe you're selling them.

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Bump

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Last tire was dismounted today. Ready to ship out immediately :)

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$1350

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$1300

[Butler]

Someone jump on these before I do! I wouldn't mind having another set :devillook

bump for a very fair price.

[riffman12]

hmm if I didn't need a clutch I'd be all over these. wonder what width I'd be at with my lips :devillook

good luck with the sale.

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hmm if I didn't need a clutch I'd be all over these. wonder what width I'd be at with my lips :devillook

good luck with the sale.

17x9.5f 17x10r :eyecrazy
They'd be perfect offsets too


Someone jump on these before I do! I wouldn't mind having another set :devillook

bump for a very fair price.

Thanks :)

I really wish I could keep them but I have motor swap plans and can't afford to have 4 wheelsets.

edit: I'd also consider trades for Kosei K1's + cash

[Montreal e36]

Trade u for mah Gottis

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Trade u for mah Gottis

Nah, sorry. I need cash for a motor swap as stated above. Thanks though. :)

[Butler]

What other sets of wheels do you have? Im just wondering. PM me if you dont want to clutter your FS thread.

free bump.

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PM'd

[Jwright]

Does anyone know (roughly) how much it would cost to have these repaired? Love the rims..

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Does anyone know (roughly) how much it would cost to have these repaired? Love the rims..

Your best bet is to buy a new barrel, which is $250. The very minor bend in the one lip never effected the ride quality and doesn't need to be repaired.

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Still for sale :)

[BadBoostedBmwM3]

Your best bet is to buy a new barrel, which is $250. The very minor bend in the one lip never effected the ride quality and doesn't need to be repaired.

Where would one buy a barrel?? I thought fikse was out of business...

Anyways, free bump. BTW, how did you go about polishing the lips?? I would like to do mine.

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Where would one buy a barrel?? I thought fikse was out of business...

Anyways, free bump. BTW, how did you go about polishing the lips?? I would like to do mine.

Forgeline has taken over for Fikse repairs so I believe you should be able to get parts from them but I've also heard that Jongbloed Racing Wheels and thatcher might be able to get parts too.

I spent about 24 hours polishing all four lips last winter. I started with a very low grit because I there was some pitting and a few deep scratches I wanted to get out but I eventually moved my way up to 800, to 1200, a wet sand 1200, and finally to a wet sand 1600. I could have went to a 2000 grit but I couldn't find it at my local hardware store and I already had all the other sandpaper at home, so I didn't bother. After that, I used some metal polish that I applied with a Mother's powerball which I regret doing because it scratched my lips a little and then went through with a little drill attachment polishing wheel with polishing compound which really made them shine. If you don't already have some, get some Wheel Wax. From what I've heard, it's by far the best wheel wax out there and will help protect the lips after spending hours upon hours on them. They looked wayyyyy better after the polish than they do in the pictures because they're all pretty dirty right now and just need to be cleaned up a little.

[ethirtysixmiii]

Kodiak Motorsports Inc. Acquires Fikse Brand. (Abbotsford, BC) – January 8, 2010.
Kodiak Motorsports Inc. announces the acquisition of Fikse assets. Kodiak Motorsports Inc. has been in the wheel business for over 10 years. No stranger to high performance, Kodiak supports countless professional race teams in both the US and Canada with their race wheel needs. Fikse Wheels will be the perfect addition and the two brands will compliment each other perfectly.
“I plan to deliver the same high quality wheels Fikse customers have enjoyed for years but with a new and refreshing business model.” says owner Daryle Redlin, “It’s a great opportunity to continually advance the state of the art – while also offering industry-leading customer service and support.”
Fikse Wheels is targeted to launch into full production on March 1st 2010. The company will offer the same timeless wheel styles as before but with many new fitments and styles coming online as well. Be on the lookout for the very long awaited 19” and 20” modular and monobloc fitments from Fikse Wheels. On a familiar note, Will Anthis will remain Sales Manager for Fikse Wheels. “I am excited to have the opportunity to continue offering sales and service for a product I truly believe is the best money can buy.” says Will. Fikse Wheels manufactures modular and monobloc wheels for motorsport, aftermarket, and original equipment customers.

:)

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:alright

So I guess you're all set for center caps? Sweet :)

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I've decided to keep these. They're too nice of wheels to sell for so little $$$

I'm planning on fixing them and setting them up as a square 17x9 setup.

Thanks :)