How Long Does Team III Take....

blykins · #1 (**permalink**) 11-18-2003, 05:32 PM

To make a set of wheels? If I order a set, what's the average wait?

CowtownCobra · #2 (**permalink**) 11-18-2003, 06:02 PM

I don't know. But its worth the wait! Pic's in my galary

Dwight · #3 (**permalink**) 11-18-2003, 06:55 PM

CALL PAULA AT FINISH LINE AND ASK.

turnpike boy · #4 (**permalink**) 11-18-2003, 06:57 PM

...about 8 weeks IF you buy 15" wheels; bets are off for 17"ers.

The boss there promised my wheels in 4 weeks. In his defense, he did have what sounded like plausible excuses during weeks 5 thru 8. Waiting at that point was pretty tough, but when they arrived I can honestly tell you it was worth the wait.

Maybe he's found a more-reliable casting shop - if so, then maybe you'll get 'em quicker. But, damn, they sure do look good.

mj_duell · #5 (**permalink**) 11-18-2003, 07:16 PM

A long, Long time, but worth the wait! I love my wheels!

--Mike

wizard · #6 (**permalink**) 11-18-2003, 07:36 PM

Along time, yes. Worth the wait, I guess.
Two of my spinners could have been polished out better. I understand he doesn't do polished centers any more.

TonyMadrid · #7 (**permalink**) 11-19-2003, 02:40 PM

I ordered mine from Paula at Finish Line and she said it would take 3 to 3-1/2 weeks and she was right on target. took 3 weeks. Worth the wait!!

Tony

Highland Daytona Racing · #8 (**permalink**) 11-19-2003, 11:53 PM

Hey guys,

We use T-3 wheels exclusively because of their excellent quality and finish. I have not experienced the wait times you guys are expressing here, maybe because you have gone through someone else to get them, I have waited 2 weeks at best.

My suggestion would be to call Scott directly as the price is the same anyway, you may get them faster that way. Also, Scott is by far one of the best guys I've had the pleasure of dealing with in our industry next to Don Scott of course, and he will always take care of you.

FYI: Some years back we had an unscheduled crash test with one of my Company Coupes. It was a 70+ mph direct hit into a 3" steel pipe which was of course painted black sticking up from the black top approx. 2'. Long story short, the hit tore off the nose along with the pass front suspension and of course the wheel, the wheel taking about 90% of the actual force. The outer wheel rim itself was dented inward about 1.5", the dents overall length was about 3" all told. The wheel was tested and tested 100% true! Yeah, I couldnt believe it either, but its true. So, when I say Scotts wheels are excellent its not just because there pretty. Also Scott re-rimed it for me for free, after I showed him the pictures of my baby's condition.

PS: No, I wasnt driving!

Rick

n559br · #9 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 04:41 AM

It took me 6 weeks to get mine. Like everyone says it was worth the wait. I really like their new lug nut covers.

ben

Chics LI · #10 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 09:51 AM

Rick,
How long does it take to get Torque Thrust version T3 wheels?

Tom S.

turnpike boy · #11 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 01:22 PM

Well, Rick, seems mfgrs. get substantially better treatment than the rest of us. I did order directly thru Scott; pull info off his website for ordering, gave him my credit card info on that sheet, was told by Scott to figure on a maximum of 4 weeks till they would be in my hands and then waited fully eight (8) weeks for delivery. After four weeks I called him about every third day to try and get updates (and maybe push a little...). Scott generally answered the phone, was always genial, but described how he was unable to get any foundry to cast the center sections without flaws, cracks, etc. - that he had been thru (at that point) about 20 different foundries and was at their mercy. Having had some experience with similar ventures I was inclined to believe him; after all, he did answer the phone and was willing to talk to me. Further, I was told it was a good thing I wanted 15" wheels as getting the 17" centers was proving damn near impossible. Good thing indeed, I suppose, but nevertheless it took every minute of 8 weeks. Should have had them in September and got them in November. We get snow here. I guess I should have ordered them earlier on.

Scott did tell me that if anything should happen to a wheel, he could straighten them or replace the rim....but FREE was most certainly not a part of the conversation. I bought only 4 wheels....I suspect you buy a few more than that. Do you think that may be why you are able to extract more-timely deliveries and extended service?

PSB · #12 (**permalink**) 11-20-2003, 01:37 PM

I bought mine (17 inchers) through Finish Line - got the wheels in three weeks. Spinners took another 3 weeks.

Pete