Acute Performance | Adv1 SL Series

acuteperformance · 11-21-2011, 02:38 PM

Hi Everyone,

I'm proud to announce Adv1's newest lineup the SL Series. What's the big deal? Well, the wheels are built to each car's specific load rating which means each wheel has just enough material to be safely used on that car and that car only. In the end, you get the lightest, strongest wheel possible for your specific car. For more detailed information check the second picture.

Download the Complete Brochure in PDF Format
http://acuteperformance.com/adv1/Adv...L-Brochure.pdf

Questions? Let me know

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance - Authorized Adv1 Dealer

MR///M3 · 11-21-2011, 08:46 PM

I got that brochure in my e-mail today. I really like the 1 piece track specific SL's... I'm sure they are extremely expensive though. Especially with titanium lug nuts coming standard (I think they are ~$800 separately)

acuteperformance · 11-22-2011, 12:58 AM

The Track Specific SL is pretty expensive. 6 wheels are needed along with 2 tires. Then a front and rear wheel are intentionally destroyed for testing purposes.

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

BMW Fanatic · 11-22-2011, 02:52 AM

PM me pricing info for the 52.1SL and 5.1SL, 19x11 REARS and 19x10 FRONTS, most aggressive offset available for our cars.

MR///M3 · 11-22-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuteperformance

The Track Specific SL is pretty expensive. 6 wheels are needed along with 2 tires. Then a front and rear wheel are intentionally destroyed for testing purposes.

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

Holy crap. They make you pay for the extra wheels for testing purposes? and why the 2 tires?

acuteperformance · 11-22-2011, 02:49 PM

Tires are mounted to the rims to do load testing and pushed to failure. Yes they do make you pay for the extra wheels. It would be near impossible and too big of an investment to test all styles on all possible cars. Track Specific SL is definitely not for everyone, just another option Adv1 is putting out there for folks who demand the lightest and strongest wheels for their car.

BTW, this is also why BBS FI wheels are only made for a few applications.

chris s · 11-22-2011, 03:06 PM

Maybe so...but BBS doesn't require the purchase of additional wheels for "testing". That sounds sketchy, sorry...

acuteperformance · 11-22-2011, 03:14 PM

Why does it sound sketchy? Let me try explaining again.

BBS FI = 1 Style
Adv1 SL = 6 Styles

BBS only had to test 1 front and 1 rear wheel.
Adv1 would have to test 6 front and 6 rear wheels.

Now, for example, let's say BBS FI only works for 3 car models: 996 TT, M3, 997 TT. Each car model has different load ratings. That would mean BBS had to have tested 6 wheels (3 Models * 2 BBS FI).

Now onto Adv1. Adv1 is stating they can make it for any car model you want. Imagine if they had to front this cost themselves it would be a lot more than 6 wheels tested.

Does that make more sense and less sketchy?

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris s

Maybe so...but BBS doesn't require the purchase of additional wheels for "testing". That sounds sketchy, sorry...

MR///M3 · 11-22-2011, 07:06 PM

would this be under $10k (for 6 wheels and 2 tires)?

Singletrack · 11-22-2011, 08:24 PM

One piece track wheels look very nice.

acuteperformance · 11-22-2011, 08:36 PM

Here's an example of what Track Specific SL is capable of. An 18x12 wheel for a Lamborghini Gallardo came in around 18lbs.

To be honest, TS SL is not for everyone -- certainly not for me. Prices at MSRP start at $24,000 for a set of 6 which is going to be laughable and unreasonable for most of us, but believe me, there are dedicated track folks who will pay for it. Adv1 knows the price is high but they also don't intend this to be a high demand wheel just another unique option for a niche crowd.

I'd say if you like the designs, stick with the Standard SL which MSRPs at $7500.

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

Vudoo4u2 · 12-23-2011, 11:44 AM

so to be clear...this "reputable" company, is asking the customer to front the cost of wheel testing?

seems like something a wheel company should be fronting themselves if they want to operate. or maybe it's that with a price tag of 24k msrp...there isnt enough margin?

I'm actually shocked to see this. It would be like a restaurant requiring you to order 2 steaks so they could verify the quality of the meat before eating the second one.

acuteperformance · 12-23-2011, 12:56 PM

Not exactly. Did you read post #8? It clears up some of the issues.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...92&postcount=8

Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

It would be like a restaurant requiring you to order 2 steaks so they could verify the quality of the meat before eating the second one.

11-21-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
acuteperformance Drives: 08 335i \| 03 996 TT \| 10 GTR Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 867 iTrader: (14)	Acute Performance \| Adv1 SL Series Hi Everyone, I'm proud to announce Adv1's newest lineup the SL Series. What's the big deal? Well, the wheels are built to each car's specific load rating which means each wheel has just enough material to be safely used on that car and that car only. In the end, you get the lightest, strongest wheel possible for your specific car. For more detailed information check the second picture. Download the Complete Brochure in PDF Format http://acuteperformance.com/adv1/Adv...L-Brochure.pdf Questions? Let me know Michael Owner Acute Performance - Authorized Adv1 Dealer
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11-21-2011, 08:46 PM	#2
MR///M3 e90post veteran Drives: '12 M3, '09 335, '11 Mini R56 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ Posts: 1,348 iTrader: (4)	I got that brochure in my e-mail today. I really like the 1 piece track specific SL's... I'm sure they are extremely expensive though. Especially with titanium lug nuts coming standard (I think they are ~$800 separately) __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution

11-22-2011, 02:52 AM	#4
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,874 iTrader: (9)	PM me pricing info for the 52.1SL and 5.1SL, 19x11 REARS and 19x10 FRONTS, most aggressive offset available for our cars. __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.

11-22-2011, 03:06 PM	#7
chris s Brigadier General Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 4,564 iTrader: (8)	Maybe so...but BBS doesn't require the purchase of additional wheels for "testing". That sounds sketchy, sorry... __________________ 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, fully loaded... ESS NA V2 Tune, Akra/Challenge Sport, KW Sleeve, OEM GTS rims, Volk TE37 SLs 2008 e92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| AW/BLK Extended...SOLD!

11-22-2011, 07:06 PM	#9
MR///M3 e90post veteran Drives: '12 M3, '09 335, '11 Mini R56 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ Posts: 1,348 iTrader: (4)	would this be under $10k (for 6 wheels and 2 tires)? __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution

11-22-2011, 12:58 AM	#3
acuteperformance Drives: 08 335i \| 03 996 TT \| 10 GTR Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 867 iTrader: (14)	The Track Specific SL is pretty expensive. 6 wheels are needed along with 2 tires. Then a front and rear wheel are intentionally destroyed for testing purposes. Michael Owner Acute Performance

11-22-2011, 02:49 PM	#6
acuteperformance Drives: 08 335i \| 03 996 TT \| 10 GTR Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 867 iTrader: (14)	Tires are mounted to the rims to do load testing and pushed to failure. Yes they do make you pay for the extra wheels. It would be near impossible and too big of an investment to test all styles on all possible cars. Track Specific SL is definitely not for everyone, just another option Adv1 is putting out there for folks who demand the lightest and strongest wheels for their car. BTW, this is also why BBS FI wheels are only made for a few applications.

11-22-2011, 08:24 PM	#10
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 12 AW X5d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,800 iTrader: (3)	One piece track wheels look very nice. __________________ Singletrack's M3 iND/Singletrack's X5d

11-22-2011, 08:36 PM	#11
acuteperformance Drives: 08 335i \| 03 996 TT \| 10 GTR Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 867 iTrader: (14)	Here's an example of what Track Specific SL is capable of. An 18x12 wheel for a Lamborghini Gallardo came in around 18lbs. To be honest, TS SL is not for everyone -- certainly not for me. Prices at MSRP start at $24,000 for a set of 6 which is going to be laughable and unreasonable for most of us, but believe me, there are dedicated track folks who will pay for it. Adv1 knows the price is high but they also don't intend this to be a high demand wheel just another unique option for a niche crowd. I'd say if you like the designs, stick with the Standard SL which MSRPs at $7500. Michael Owner Acute Performance

12-23-2011, 11:44 AM	#12
Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It's bobsled time Posts: 2,798 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.00]	so to be clear...this "reputable" company, is asking the customer to front the cost of wheel testing? seems like something a wheel company should be fronting themselves if they want to operate. or maybe it's that with a price tag of 24k msrp...there isnt enough margin? I'm actually shocked to see this. It would be like a restaurant requiring you to order 2 steaks so they could verify the quality of the meat before eating the second one. __________________ Canon 14 F2.8 L II : Canon 50 F1.2 L : Canon 24-70 F2.8 L : Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS/L : Canon 5D Mark II : B+W Filters : Photo Whore

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