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Started by _oz4fi_ , Aug 30 2012 07:07 PM

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#1 _oz4fi_

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Posted 30 August 2012 - 07:07 PM

I thought id share an email I got from neale wheels, famous now for producing those gorgeous 15" dished hotwires.
I asked if they knew what half of next year but I dont think they wanted to tell me because I never recieved a reply!











From: Neale Wheels ([email protected]) Sent: Friday, 17 August 2012 8:10:32 PM To: Ben ([email protected])









Ben Sorry No plans just yet for 18 inch, 17 " yes but stay tuned maybe next
year ???? regards mike

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From: "Ben" <>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 3:01 AM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: nealewheels.com.au: Custom hotwires

> This is an enquiry e-mail via http://www.nealewheels.com.au/ from:
> Ben <[email protected]>
>
> Hi I love your reproduction of the Hotwire wheel I was wondering if you
> can make them in a larger diameter of 18"
> If this is possible I will be interested in ordering a few sets.
> If you cannot do it can you suggest anyone that can?
> Thankyou

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Posted 30 August 2012 - 07:26 PM

Try 19"!
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Posted 30 August 2012 - 07:31 PM

it looks like photoshop gone wrong, i dont think they are a wheel that suits a big diameter. nice car though

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Posted 30 August 2012 - 07:40 PM

I think the wheels look better in the photo than they did in person.

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Posted 30 August 2012 - 08:13 PM

I think the wheels look better in the photo than they did in person.


Agreed

if they do the 17 with the right dish... they should look good

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Posted 31 August 2012 - 04:32 AM

I have a local wheel builder who can do either billet stuff to order, or also does casting work too...could always get a mold made of a hotwire and try to stretch it somehow so it still had the right look, without the odd looking wide step like those 19's above..lol.

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Posted 31 August 2012 - 11:32 AM

happy to post you a 14 x 7 or 8 to give it a go., I might have one with worn out stud holes.

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Posted 01 September 2012 - 08:02 AM

Only stumbing block is the $7500 - 8k or so for the cost to make the mold... (and remember that each size needs it's own mold.)

The billet blanks my guy uses are not really the right shape to slice up into a hotwire I don't reckon, hmmmm...

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Posted 01 September 2012 - 09:53 AM

Keep thinking,

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Posted 01 September 2012 - 10:27 AM

I always am. :)

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Posted 14 April 2014 - 06:12 PM

17x8 & 17x10 cast or billet Hotwires.... come on somebody!!   I'm sure there would be a demand due to easier tyre choice... Still baulking on buying those 2 piece 15's..


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Posted 14 April 2014 - 06:50 PM

17 x 7 Hotwires, with 185/35/17 tyres, yum


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Posted 05 May 2014 - 09:59 PM

Have you guys seen these custom made Hotwires? Looks like it's all been kept in the correct proportions.

 

I think they've done a damn good job!

 

 

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Posted 05 May 2014 - 10:24 PM

Nice, 22" looking too, and is that a XA Coupe. Dave I


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Posted 05 May 2014 - 10:28 PM

Nice, 22" looking too, and is that a XA Coupe. Dave I

 

It's an XB GS, I believe it's being built by Seven82motors up in Queensland.

 

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Posted 05 May 2014 - 10:32 PM

All righty then Adrian,

Thank-you for posting. Dave I

 

 

so New Hotwires are here


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Posted 05 May 2014 - 10:57 PM

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Hell it looks a lot better without the fraud bulky 1/4 panels. Actually with a zero overhang, new design on 1/4's and reshape on both ends (a little Pantera like) maybe an aussie fraud might look ok. :stirpot:  :stirpot: 

22" is just too big imo, but at least the dish and proportions are not out of whack. All part of the whole airbag dump in the weeds look thing ..... that I am not keen on. :shoot:


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Posted 05 May 2014 - 11:03 PM

Best coupe ford ever made looks pretty tuff

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Posted 06 May 2014 - 08:52 AM

Yep, they're a great shape Gene

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Posted 06 May 2014 - 10:28 PM

Now, we need to track down the Hotwires, to see how much they are, and what they weigh, and the sizes, this lot comes in. Dave I


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Posted 06 May 2014 - 11:34 PM

Now, we need to track down the Hotwires, to see how much they are, and what they weigh, and the sizes, this lot comes in. Dave I

 

Here's a link to their Facebook page, hope it helps.

 

https://www.facebook...166426696720856


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Posted 07 May 2014 - 12:00 AM

Thank-you Adrian,

I look now. Dave I


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