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Old 04-14-2016, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryne
I don't think you have to have ridiculously expensive wheels to be considered an enthusiast - that may be more so an elitist..
I don't necessarily think that's true. If something is a deep passion, you're going to want the best out of it...not mess with small hassles. Wanting the top line or best quality is feeding that passion and not settling. You experience with the TSWs...you learned your lesson and upgraded. So when people throw these "elitist" comments around, take it from people's experience as to not settle for sub-par quality, make it worth your while or don't even do it.
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Old 04-14-2016, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by VenomGT9
I don't necessarily think that's true. If something is a deep passion, you're going to want the best out of it...not mess with small hassles. Wanting the top line or best quality is feeding that passion and not settling. You experience with the TSWs...you learned your lesson and upgraded. So when people throw these "elitist" comments around, take it from people's experience as to not settle for sub-par quality, make it worth your while or don't even do it.
I wholeheartedly disagree with you. I rode XXRs (slay me now) on my TL, and the fitment was great, and the quality was not as bad as what some tried to make it to be. I am a full enthusiast of cars, despite what wheels may be purchased (more or less).


Look at it this way, our G, and another man's Ferrari. Just because his is more expensive, does that mean he's more of an enthusiast? Not by any means.
Old 04-14-2016, 12:41 PM
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Totally agree, enthusiasm is not based on the price you pay.
Old 04-14-2016, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by VenomGT9
I don't necessarily think that's true. If something is a deep passion, you're going to want the best out of it...not mess with small hassles. Wanting the top line or best quality is feeding that passion and not settling. You experience with the TSWs...you learned your lesson and upgraded. So when people throw these "elitist" comments around, take it from people's experience as to not settle for sub-par quality, make it worth your while or don't even do it.
one could also sniff your cork - why put expensive wheels on an 11 year old car? why dont you get a newer car before tarting up one that's so long in the tooth?

dont be a cork sniffer.
Old 04-14-2016, 12:54 PM
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Maybe he's passionate about his 11 year old car?
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Originally Posted by slartibartfast
Maybe he's passionate about his 11 year old car?
I was just making a point about acting snobby and elitist.
Old 04-14-2016, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by slartibartfast
Maybe he's passionate about his 11 year old car?
Maybe it's the combination of the passion and enthusiasm.
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Originally Posted by VenomGT9
I don't necessarily think that's true. If something is a deep passion, you're going to want the best out of it...not mess with small hassles. Wanting the top line or best quality is feeding that passion and not settling. You experience with the TSWs...you learned your lesson and upgraded. So when people throw these "elitist" comments around, take it from people's experience as to not settle for sub-par quality, make it worth your while or don't even do it.
Here's the difference...

Enthusiasts enjoy something and share that enjoyment with others.

Ex. "Those wheels aren't my taste, have you considered these other options? Here is a nice set of quality wheels with a similar style at your $2k price point"

Elitists make snobbish remarks to anything they deem lesser.

Ex. "Volks, Stock, or drive your car off a cliff. Preferably drive your car off a cliff."
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Originally Posted by Ryne
Here's the difference...

Enthusiasts enjoy something and share that enjoyment with others.

Ex. "Those wheels aren't my taste, have you considered these other options? Here is a nice set of quality wheels with a similar style at your $2k price point"

Elitists make snobbish remarks to anything they deem lesser.

Ex. "Volks, Stock, or drive your car off a cliff. Preferably drive your car off a cliff."
Valid. I hate elitists...
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I'm a language elitist. Cars, not so much.
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Originally Posted by supreme
Valid. I hate elitists...
Does that make you an elitist of elitists?
Old 04-14-2016, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VenomGT9
The 5k set in reference is produced by Work...soooo
It's "a" vs "b". Both seems to be made by Vertini. Whatever the hell that is. lol
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Originally Posted by VenomGT9
And how many folks here are wetting their panties over CV3 and sc5s and other basic 5 spoke wheels looking exactly like option B...how does that make a statement?
There are plenty for under 2k...that can get you a lot of options in all honesty. If that's your price range, I would definitely knock Niche, Verde, Voss, Vertini off your list. Check around the other forums, quality used sets are out there and you'll be better off than risking a cracked junker in order to save $300.
Don't knock the cv3r Wheels bruh!
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Originally Posted by Ryne
Here's the difference...

Enthusiasts enjoy something and share that enjoyment with others.

Ex. "Those wheels aren't my taste, have you considered these other options? Here is a nice set of quality wheels with a similar style at your $2k price point"

Elitists make snobbish remarks to anything they deem lesser.

Ex. "Volks, Stock, or drive your car off a cliff. Preferably drive your car off a cliff."
Very well said Ryne!
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Old 04-14-2016, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kennyz424
Don't knock the cv3r Wheels bruh!
But you're not making a *statement*, bro. You needs to floss yo whip.

I tend to buy wheels that *I* like, and IDGAF if they don't score big points in Internet ****-measuring contests.

I do like the look of CV3's, and will probably get them or something similar.
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