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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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17" FIREHAWK WHEELS---Will be made!

Ronal USA, announces that it will make one last, LIMITED production run of the POPULAR 17x9.5" R15 Firehawk wheels, and be ready, latest by DECEMBER.
Due to your overwhelming inquiries, we were able to re-work the mold, and will only get limited quantities.
We're extending a special SALE PRICE and guaranteed delivery w. a $150 Deposit for a set of wheels... The deposit will be applied to the total purchase price. If you place your order by Sept. 15, 2004--You will RECEIVE an additional $50.00 off your order.
SALE PRICED, at $250/ea/silver finish...other colors, chrome, more $$. This special is valid until Nov 15, 2004.
See the wheels at
http://www.ronalusa.com/r15/index.html
email us at
ronalusa@ronalusa.com
800-899-1212 to place deposit
We'll show the wheel this weekend at the Las Vegas Invasion Meeting, Camaro's-Firebirds..
WE also offer wheel/tire packages, mtd and balanced from $1595/set.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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I put this in the worng forum earlier.... but just for the heck of it:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=257843
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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but if you make a affordable 17" GTA wheel, 80billion more people would buy them. even non thirdgen owners.
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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but if you make a affordable 17" GTA wheel, 80billion more people would buy them. even non thirdgen owners.

I second that, only reason I want to swap rims I have now is because I don't feel my 16" gta's are big enough, although for now they are better than previous stock 15" rims.
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Aw man, looks like I have to save up some cash! I had given up hope of ever seeing those for sale again.
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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Oh by the way...do I need my deposit by November 15, or all the cash?
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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sweet , i wish i had 1000 bucks and another thirdgen to put those on .
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by MrDude_1
ok.


but if you make a affordable 17" GTA wheel, 80billion more people would buy them. even non thirdgen owners.

yep
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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Aw man, looks like I have to save up some cash! I had given up hope of ever seeing those for sale again.
Ha Ha Mitch, now you can stop bugging me for mine.
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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UH HUH, I know you were about to crack.
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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yeah, I just got an email about that... lost one customer- I already got my boyds and I'm now glad I didn't wait for these to go back into production...
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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some company should really jump on the gta rims, so many people out there want them
Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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I just ordered a set. I'm glad they went back into production. I have been trying to descide what rims to but for the last
2 months. I'm looking foreward to getting them.
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Great wheels, not that I have the money but I would probably buy some boyds if I did anyways. ... saw this on the ronal website and thought it was hilarious.. anyone got these on a 3rd gen lol
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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Great wheels, not that I have the money but I would probably buy some boyds if I did anyways. ... saw this on the ronal website and thought it was hilarious.. anyone got these on a 3rd gen lol

i know a girl that has thoes on her VW.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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Sweet, ronals rule!

I've seen a girl driving a sunflower with those daisy rims. All white with the yellow thing in the middle, was quite the funny.
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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TTT, got my deposit in on them and can't wait for them to ship. UPS man just dropped off 4 Nitto 555RII 275/40/17 tires. Should help mucho in the handling dept.
Old Oct 7, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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UPDATE on Firehawk Wheels...

FYI...the wheels are currently being manufactured and we can confirm they'll be available in NOV>
Also revised the webpage, so that you can pass this link on to others interested in the 17" Firehawk wheels/ and or TIRE Packages we offer. Standard Silver wheels, Chrome plated, and ANY custom paint combination is available..see more here--
http://www.ronalusa.com/r15/index.html
800-899-1212.
Old Oct 7, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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Gary
I placed my order already. I was wondering if the new batch will still have the small inner diameter that I've heard about. I plan on doing a c5 brake upgrade if it will fit.
Thanks for the info.
Kory
Old Oct 7, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Boy am I glad Gary isn't responding to the troll posting his side of the story. Gary was very polite on the PHONE, answered all my questions and I placed my order. I did email him once with a simple question first. That is how business is done. The internet makes this world alot smaller but the information from some people really has to be taken with a grain of salt. I am sure TGO members are looking past this kid

BTW after surfing the net I think the firehawk rims look just as good if not better on the camaros. The sharper edges of the camaro go very nicely with the bold firehawk R-15's.
Old Oct 8, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Gary was very nice to me as well. He even told me about the 50 buck discount, that I wasn't aware of.
I'm looking foreward to my rims.
Kory
Old Oct 8, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Originally posted by ditchbangr
Boy am I glad Gary isn't responding to the troll posting his side of the story. Gary was very polite on the PHONE, answered all my questions and I placed my order. I did email him once with a simple question first. That is how business is done. The internet makes this world alot smaller but the information from some people really has to be taken with a grain of salt. I am sure TGO members are looking past this kid

BTW after surfing the net I think the firehawk rims look just as good if not better on the camaros. The sharper edges of the camaro go very nicely with the bold firehawk R-15's.
Gary cant add so I'm sure he cant read either. How do you expect him to respond ?
:lala:

Read the other posts in the vendor reviews Mr. Business man, Gary has a lot to learn, and I'm no kid, was driving cars when you were still messing your pants.

Glad you got the rims, I'm sure they cost more than your ride, and thats cool too. Post some pics with your "bold firehawk R-15's"




Old Oct 9, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by MrDude_1
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but if you make a affordable 17" GTA wheel, 80billion more people would buy them. even non thirdgen owners.
Yep. All the time at shows I get asked if I'd be interested in selling. The second gen guys especially want the GTA rims.
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Since it has come to insults. I guess I am not worrying about every last penny like you. I like the look of the rims so I bought them. I am pretty sure my 91Z28 is worth more than 1K, it only has 33K miles and has never seen rain or snow, and I live in MN. Only gets driven from mid may to about now. My backups aren't bad either, 9K 04 nissan maxima and 04 F150 supercrew - just turned 1500 miles. Oh and when meet putzs like you I break out my 79 mustang with a 408W. Better be faster than a 6.77 in the 1/8 to keep up, pulling the front wheels and covering the 60' in mid 1.4's. I have a suggestion for your rim choice, the crager black D window wheels ought to fit your value priced budget. Check em out at summit.
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Not as bad as you'd think, 34, married no tickets.

Braces for oldest daughter are another thing. Saviing for that next spring.
Old Oct 9, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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First of all, there are advertisers who pay for ads, and thats how it should be done.

Second- this post got a little off track I'd say.

Since they are so popular, why not just leave them in production? Whats the point of discontinuing them and then bringing them back again and again?

Any questions or comments, PM me.

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