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  1. evolDiesel
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    Mercedes AMG monoblocks - what's the verdict?

    06-03-2012 01:49 PM #1
    I have a 'thing' for AMG monoblocks on VW's. What's the verdict? Does anyone know if they are as heavy as they look; like Huff heavy?

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    06-03-2012 03:03 PM #2
    Real merc wheels are very heavy. They need to be to handle the heavy ass cars.
    My old amg Sclass wheels were marketed as "lightweight" optional wheels and they weighed 29lbs per wheel.

    Reps will be a bit lighter.
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    06-03-2012 03:54 PM #3
    Who cares? They look awesome
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    06-03-2012 05:54 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by RomanML320 View Post
    Who cares? They look awesome
    Tdi guys really care about wheel weight...
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    06-03-2012 05:57 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by gtboost View Post
    Real merc wheels are very heavy. They need to be to handle the heavy ass cars.
    More like to save $$$ for production..
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    06-03-2012 05:59 PM #6
    Mine didn't seem much heavier than the Denvers I had on but then again I didn't care much because they look bad ass.

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    06-03-2012 07:25 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by gtboost View Post
    My old amg Sclass wheels were marketed as "lightweight" optional wheels and they weighed 29lbs per wheel.
    gtboost - You were right. I had the guy selling a set on CL weigh one and he said it came in at 30Lbs. My 18" TSW Sakata 5's are 22Lbs. I can't justify a 37% jump in rotational weight just for bad-assadry . That said... they look freakin amazing on a MKV right ?
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    06-03-2012 07:40 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by Andy P View Post
    Tdi guys really care about wheel weight...
    Andy P - No doubt man; fuel econ killer, but beyond that - not everybody can calculate moment of inertia but most every dude can tell you what a $hit ton of rotating weight does to the fun factor
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    06-03-2012 08:07 PM #9
    They instantly make your car as fast as any AMG model of your choosing.

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    06-03-2012 08:34 PM #10

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    06-03-2012 08:43 PM #11
    Did someone say Aero II's?


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    06-03-2012 10:55 PM #12
    ^everytime i see them wheels i cry simply because they are beautiful
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    06-03-2012 11:34 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by bryangb View Post
    They instantly make your car as fast as any AMG model of your choosing.
    only if its the special mercedes step up car with the pistons and valves
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    06-03-2012 11:36 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by choey View Post
    ^everytime i see them wheels i cry simply because they are beautiful
    Those are my friend's. Just refinished the faces white. And the gold bolts... They're gorgeous

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