Halibrand Magnesium 427 Wheels

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by Lew Ledyard

Would Fran's be made by M&A? If so, count me in for a set.

It's been noted many times that Fran uses M&A.
I'm gonna call Fran soon. I'll ask a bunch of questions and post what he is comfortable with being public.

[rodneym]

I just spoke with Fran Kress.

He uses Dow 7.
He will run the sets with or without powdercoated centers. The lips will be machined for the gold center/machined lip look. Or he can coat the whole wheel in powder.
Any backspacing.

So, Fran is very flexible with the wheels and has a loyal following of customers who speak his praises. And if you've been to some SAAC events, you've seen him.

Now for the pill.
The wheels are $1,100 OUCH. Whoops, I meant EACH.
Expensive? Yes. Reliable source? Yes.
Shipping is estimated at $30 EA, UPS.
Fran needs a 50% deposit to start.
He would like to run 50 sets.
If you want a set, call him. 412-441-5750.
He intends to collect deposits before having a firm manufacturing date. Just so you know.
3 month lead time.

Are we ANY better off than we were before this thread?
I'm willing to take my lumps if anyone feels like throwing stones.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I'm willing to take my lumps if anyone feels like throwing stones.

Nope, I'm just gonna let it slide.

[Lew Ledyard]

"The wheels are $4,100 OUCH. Whoops, I meant EACH."

$16,400 per set of 4?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Lew Ledyard

"The wheels are $4,100 OUCH. Whoops, I meant EACH."

$16,400 per set of 4?

Man, for that kind of dough he ought to throw in a free FFR kit with it....

[lovehamr]

Originally Posted by Lew Ledyard

"The wheels are $4,100 OUCH. Whoops, I meant EACH."

$16,400 per set of 4?

Generaly speaking I like Fran but, if correct, that is F'ing retarded.

[rodneym]

This is from post #238 dated 2/3/11

Originally Posted by rodneym

He uses Dow 7.
He will run the sets with or without powdercoated centers. The lips will be machined for the gold center/machined lip look. Or he can coat the whole wheel in powder.
Any backspacing.

The wheels are $1,100 OUCH. Whoops, I meant EACH.
Expensive? Yes. Reliable source? Yes.
Shipping is estimated at $30 EA, UPS.
Fran needs a 50% deposit to start.
He would like to run 50 sets.
If you want a set, call him. 412-441-5750.
He intends to collect deposits before having a firm manufacturing date. Just so you know.
3 month lead time.

Fran's consistent. Remember, the mention of $1,000 per wheel was a "pre-order" price. We lost that, but the rest is the same.

Rodknock - I'll find out about M&A and COBRA II. You know, you can call him too. You need to get his address and mail that check in!