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[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by TeRRoRiFiC35

Seriously, still not one answer from ADV.1 over the concerns brought up?

I'm sure they feel it's better to keep their mouths shut at this point. Everything they say has been BS. I think they hope that it will just go away at some point.

[AlexTek]

Originally Posted by emthreeboy

NO you can still buy 3 or 2 - piece wheels with ease, but stick to proven companies that sponsor raceteams such as BBS, HRE, FIKSE, Forgeline etc... I doubt youll see ADV.1 wheels on the track and this is why!!!!!!

+1

[M3PO]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

I'm sure they feel it's better to keep their mouths shut at this point. Everything they say has been BS. I think they hope that it will just go away at some point.

In a situation like this, what can you say that won't be BS? It's better to "plead the 5th" and not say anything.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by M3PO

In a situation like this, what can you say that won't be BS? It's better to "plead the 5th" and not say anything.

That appears to be their current stance.

[positiveions]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

They are busy taking an advanced photoshop class.... that TUV certificate is long overdue and someone has to create it after all.

yep. They are hard at studying.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by eatrach73

yep. They are hard at studying.

YouTube videos take a long time to watch.

[tbone28]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

YouTube videos take a long time to watch.

[so gti]

let me chime in here because of 2 reasons.

1. OP is my friend
2. I am one of an Adv.1 customers

I thought it was fair for me to speak up here because of those 2 reasons and I can be pretty fair in this situation.

First of all, I have 19" 5.2.1 Monoblock for my B8 S4 Avant (originally bought the wheels for B8 A4 Avant I previously owned). Adv's customer service was ok. My order was delayed for several weeks but it was communicated through both Wheelboutique and Adv. The quality of my wheels are so far so good. I have no complaints.

This is where I come from.


Now, I have read almost all of emails from Adv to OP so far, and I know what OP has been through till today. Sadly, I have to conclude that Adv is not respecting the customer (OP). OP has already described series of issues and their responses, so you know how they neglected OP's experiences.

This is not MHT's (wheel supplier) problem. This is clearly an engineering problem, quality control problem, and management problem, which all comes down to ADV's responsibility.

I still cannot believe ADV insists that wheels are safe. OP took those wheels to number of reputable wheels shops in Japan to fix the problem. But they couldn't. That alone can tell you how badly the wheels were made. Till today, they haven't showed any proof that these wheels are safe.

Adv might have offered OP a refund. However, OP spent so much money and time to fix this problem and what Adv can offer is just a "refund"? I am not too sure about their customer service. Since OP is not asking anything other than refund which I think its quite generous of him, I shouldn't make this point but this is just crazy.

For my wheels, i haven't had any problems other than I have too much wheel balance stuck on my wheels for some reason , I do not have ANY complaints. However, it is very unlikely I would by a next set from them unless I stop hearing these quality and customer service issue against Adv.

Oh one thing, when they delayed my order for several weeks, they told me "Jordan, our president is aware of your situation and he will personally follow up this matter". From what I read from many other unhappy Adv customers thread including OP, it sounds like whenever an issue comes up, Adv people use this tactic "our president is aware of this". But I am not too sure what this really means. What is he actually following up? If he is following up all the problems, then the situation could have improved by now. But this is just my speculation.

Anyway, I hope the issue with OP get settled soon and he can look for a new set for his gorgeous car.

OP and my old car for the reference


IMG_9153 copy by So Lens, on Flickr

[PINHEAD]

re-blog'd to Asian car websites and forums

again. Im sure their mainland China customers will LOVE this thread and the last one.

[davedave]

i saw some vendor selling another branding look exactly like the ADV in GTR forum.

[aus]

I posted this thread on 6Speed and it got locked up with a PM from a mod saying because members there were screwed by Jordan/360, ANYTHING related to ADV is not permitted, even negative threads!!!

They must REALLY dislike them there.

What gets me is, why do company's like AA deal so closely with such a shady company????

.

[THE TECH]

Originally Posted by aus

What gets me is, why do company's like AA deal so closely with such a shady company????

.

It's cause people continue to buy and pay crazy money for cheap wheels.

You also have to remember that a couple threads on the internet will likely only be seen by what, 5-10% of possible buyers? They know that they have nothing to worry about...so far.

[PINHEAD]

Originally Posted by aus

I posted this thread on 6Speed and it got locked up with a PM from a mod saying because members there were screwed by Jordan/360, ANYTHING related to ADV is not permitted, even negative threads!!!

They must REALLY dislike them there.

What gets me is, why do company's like AA deal so closely with such a shady company????

.

Originally Posted by THE TECH

It's cause people continue to buy and pay crazy money for cheap wheels.

You also have to remember that a couple threads on the internet will likely only be seen by what, 5-10% of possible buyers? They know that they have nothing to worry about...so far.

they're both in Florida

[inandout]

Originally Posted by aus

What gets me is, why do company's like AA deal so closely with such a shady company????

.

Same reason E90post lets ADV be a sponsor. They will do whatever that makes money.

[Kwando]

Ignorance is bliss.

[b42]

Originally Posted by so gti

let me chime in here because of 2 reasons.

1. OP is my friend
2. I am one of an Adv.1 customers

I thought it was fair for me to speak up here because of those 2 reasons and I can be pretty fair in this situation.

Thanks for your support, so-san!


They had been on the L4P forum, and the thread has already been closed.
You can read their comment over there.

http://www.luxury4play.com/wheels-ti...s-quality.html

Yesterday I mailed them with their comment which was posted on the forum.

[Moxie]

Seems some L4P guys are clueless....

[PINHEAD]

Originally Posted by Moxie

Seems some L4P guys are clueless....

and unfortunately most M3Post member are just as clueless

[geneatals]

Originally Posted by inandout

Same reason E90post lets ADV be a sponsor. They will do whatever that makes money.

true...interesting how 6speed doesn't allow adv on their site..

[Brucewonder]

Originally Posted by geneatals

true...interesting how 6speed doesn't allow adv on their site..

cuz they banned 360 forged awhile back. Knowing ADV was just as shady

[dcho]

bump for justice

[Powerbeast]

I'm so glad I didn't go with there wheels (I was so close too)