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Does Anyone Know this 355 Wheel?

Discussion in '348/355' started by BrandSB, Jan 6, 2010.

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  1. BrandSB

    BrandSB Karting

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    Does anyone know the cost and availability of this wheel? I believe it's distributed by Dimex in Germany but I'm having difficulty making the connection. Any distributers in the US? Contact info in Germany or the U.S. would be greatly appreciated.
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  2. ferrari 512 tr

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    i dont
    but they look beautiful
     
  3. since-15

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    Where do you get the front lip?
     
  4. johan6504

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  5. 355in5

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    personally never thought anything looked better than the stock 355 wheels, until now.
     
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    they remind me the 360CS wheels.

    It does look good on this 355 though.
     
  7. ferraribarcelona

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    Really nice!!!
     
  8. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Agreed, the front lip and wheels are gorgeous! I thought a few years ago an Fchatter (maybe Xavier?) tried to buy these items and could never make contact with the manufacturer. The look closest to the 18" 360 Challenge (not 19" Stradale) wheels, I think.... but the small multi-piece screws are a nice blend with 360 modulars. Me like.
     
  9. geno355

    geno355 Karting Silver Subscribed

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    UConn Husky F1 Rookie

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    That's a sweet looking wheel Steve! I never looked at changing wheels before...but if those were available I could be tempted.
     
  11. TheOnlyest

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    My name is also Steve... and I am also from Plymouth, MI!

    Live in Vegas now tho... Grew up near Ann Arbor Trail and Canton Center Rd... Graduated from Canton High in '85, moved to Vegas in '99.

    GO WINGS!!!! please? lol
     
  12. BrandSB

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    Yeah, I've been gazing at them for awhile. I need to have mine refinished and was thinking about them as a possible option but, unfortunately, no luck so far. I was hoping that maybe one of our German members might have some experience with Dimex...I'll try contacting them again.....maybe a group buy opp?? :)
     
  13. BrandSB

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    Hmm, can't be possible, two Steves from Plymouth, MI :D (actually I'm a transplant)...just snowed 4 inches here today which I'm SURE you miss....how's the weather in LV? Please don't tell me you drove your car today....
     
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    I like that wheel, very sharp looking
     
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    I don't think they have a U.S. "connection." I did buy some clear Euro side turn signals from them a couple of years ago, although I was in Germany at the time.

    http://www.dimex-group.com/en/home/home.html


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  16. TheOnlyest

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    ummm.... low 60's in Vegas, yup, I drive my car almost everyday... all year ;-)
    I miss snow about as much as I miss NOT having a Ferrari!
     
  17. sunline

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    I bought the "Fiorano" wheels directly from the Imola Racing in Germany several years ago. Your wheels are the "Challenge" model. They shipped them directly to me without any intermediary. Still very expensive but IMO one of the best looking wheels available for the 355. I can check my receipts to see if I have an e mail address. They were very accomodating as I had one of the few 355's with a "wide track" rear axle which is a few mm wider than normal 355 rear track and the 11" wheels they normally sell did not fit my car.
     
  18. F355Bob

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    I had the same problem with my 95. I have HRE and the rear track on my car was wider than all the other 355's with the same wheels and offset. They had to mill the hub area of the wheel so it would fit in the wheel well. What serial # is your 355? An early model?
     
  19. chris_berger1

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    They are the Imola Racing Challage III

    Dimex group sells them direct and here is the contact info and web page:

    DIMEX Automobile GmbH
    Fritz-Haber-Straße 3
    65203 Wiesbaden
    Germany

    Phone: +49 (611) 505606-0
    Fax: +49 (611) 505606-99
    E-Mail: info8 (at) dimex-group.com
    http://dimex-group.com/en/tuning/imola/
     
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    Do all 94-95's have a wider track then?

    I agree, those wheels are hotness.
     
  21. sunline

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    I would have to check the serisal number, but it is a 96 spider
     
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    Those wheels do look awesome!
     
  23. BrandSB

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    Dimex finally responded to me with pricing......the wheels run as follows based on size and width:

    18".....$1,500-1,800
    19".....$1,800-2000
    20".....$2,100-$2,300

    Prices are approximate and are per wheel.
     
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    Good looking wheels. But not at THOSE prices.
     
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    That's the GruppeM airbox from Japan- I'm running that on my car.

    Makes a noticeable bit of difference in midrange torque- the car pickups an almost 'turbo-Boost" style "oomph" around 4-5K...also the sound is incredible- it adds a throaty roar to the shriek of the exhaust at high RPMs that's pretty cool- I know on the dyno they say it's 10-15 HP at 8K, but the real meat is in the mid-revs.
     

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