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Title: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: filthy on 27 April 2009, 19:48: Hey guys and gals, I've been wondering how much of a market there is for banded steels....I know about wide-wheels etc and I know that people ask about them on various forums all the time, but would those people put their money where their mouths are?

I was chatting to my engineering guys today about it and they can band them no problem...now, I trust these guys implicitly to do a top notch job as they're right at the top of their game and do a lot of OEM work for various car manufacturers, so there's no concerns as to the quality or the safety of the work

I haven't got to talking about prices yet, but I'll be looking at undercutting the competition .....I'm gonna get a set made for myself and then I'll decide for sure if I'm gonna go through with it, but for now, I'm just gauging interest

So...any thoughts?
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: Andy! on 27 April 2009, 20:56: I'm not sure there would be a huge market. That said, the only thing stopping me getting some is the price, seems a lot for a fairly straightforward bit of engineering.
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: spunkymonkey on 27 April 2009, 21:05: Quote from: Andy! on 27 April 2009, 20:56
I'm not sure there would be a huge market. That said, the only thing stopping me getting some is the price, seems a lot for a fairly straightforward bit of engineering.

+1

You see guys on ed38 selling them for like £600 which seems a lot considering they are 2nd hand. They look cool when painted right though!!
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: filthy on 27 April 2009, 22:29: Yeah, that is a lot of money! I'm more realistic with my prices! Theres a guy on volkszone trying to get £1000 for a set!!!!!!!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 27 April 2009, 22:45: I think two years ago, maybe there was.

In today's economic climate, I think you'll be swamped with proverbial tyre kickers and time-wasters.
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: Wayne on 27 April 2009, 23:54: I think the biggest issue is a lot of people believe they are illegal.
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: --Dubber789-- on 27 April 2009, 23:59: When i finally get a mk2 these will be the first things i purchase, i dont no why but i just love them

Ive seen a mk2 on here, it has small bumpers and banded steelies .. i just love it. :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: rob026 on 30 April 2009, 11:59: I love them would have a set if it didnt cost so much, there well over priced :sad:
Title: Re: Is there a real market for banded steels?
Post by: filthy on 30 April 2009, 19:00: Thanks for all the input guys, some valid points there, I'll get my own set made up and I'll keep you all posted! :smiley: