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MaLo03
11-05-2006, 03:02 PM
Seen this on e-bay...Think there worth it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Mercury-Marauder-Wheels-Rims-Crown-Victoria-BrndNew_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcate goryZ43958QQihZ009QQitemZ19004 7106630QQrdZ1
Peter
11-05-2006, 03:08 PM
There replicas go to your local dealer and ask how much for OEM rims, these look nice though :)
Agent M79
11-05-2006, 03:09 PM
$600.00 for a set of 4 according to the description.

Though I can't find it now, I think these have popped up before. While they look right, they aren't made in a way that would let you widen them but they are ok as is. Hopefully the same info will resurface in this thread.
MaLo03
11-05-2006, 03:17 PM
There replicas go to your local dealer and ask how much for OEM rims, these look nice though :)
Yes, they are knockoffs. If I remember, OEM Dealer price is about 450.00 each wheel.
OneBADLsE
11-05-2006, 03:22 PM
Yes, they are knockoffs. If I remember, OEM Dealer price is about 450.00 each wheel.

correct. :stupid:
MaLo03
11-05-2006, 04:05 PM
:stupid:
Thanks for your .02 cents
SergntMac
11-05-2006, 04:10 PM
Cast aluminum, not forged. Also not clearcoated. But, as winter wheels with skinner tires on them, a good start on problem solving.

It's true they cannot be widened, a problem with cast wheels. But, they should be just as strong as the OEM wheel for every day use. Also good for experimenting with different treatments, such as powdercoating, chrome plating, variety in color schemes, ect.

BTW, the genuine "real deal" OEM Marauder wheel is available from Ford Racing for 399.00 each.
Seneca
11-05-2006, 04:14 PM
Cast aluminum, not forged. Also not clearcoated. But, as winter wheels with skinner tires on them, a good start on problem solving.

It's true they cannot be widened, a problem with cast wheels. But, they should be just as strong as the OEM wheel for every day use. Also good for experimenting with different treatments, such as powdercoating, chrome plating, variety in color schemes, ect.

BTW, the genuine "real deal" OEM Marauder wheel is available from Ford Racing for 399.00 each.
Hmmm... Powder coating... Very interesting..
ckadiddle
11-05-2006, 07:27 PM
............. Also not clearcoated. ............

That's what I was thinking reading the ad. Wonder how they'd look powder coated to match body color? Or gloss painted and clear coated to match the body color?

This afternoon we used Turtle Wax Ice to polish Blue Thunder in prep for MVIV, I made sure to use it on the wheels. Stock wheels shined up awesomely! I think I love them just the way they are..... but ya never know...