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Fastco Canada launches Braelin (video)
Monday, May 07, 2012
The luxury wheel market has grown at roughly the same rate as the luxury car market. With the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Lamborghini owners slapping on dubs as though they were the ultimate expression of uniqueness and standing, wheel brands have been multiplying their high-end offerings to meet the growing demand.
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Fastco Canada : The ins and outs (video)
Monday, April 30, 2012
I feel it to be very important to
showcase Canadian companies such as
ourselves. Fastco is one such company and because it is automotive related, we like them and we're HUGE fans. Hence why we've got more cool material for you.
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Big Bird gets rubber
Monday, April 02, 2012
"Got my wheels lined up, grab a stick of juicy fruit, now I'm lookin' for some rubba!" I came up with that all on my own...
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Alloy wheels for Big Bird
Monday, March 26, 2012
Smell that? No, not that. That's last night's chili-bean burrito supreme... sorry. That odour is spring. OK, not that either; that's the neighbour's dog's business from January... Spring is here and with the return of clement weather comes the cars, the nice ones that we store away, keeping them safe from all of the ugly that is winter. Invariably, these precious automobiles have one element in common that makes or breaks the entire appearance of said car: the wheels.
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VIDEO: Transportation solutions for the disabled at the Detroit Auto Show
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Life isn't easy when personal mobility requires the use of a wheelchair. Fortunately, many companies offer solutions for the disabled, and can adapt several types of vehicles to accommodate wheelchairs. Our man Kevin 'Crash' Corrigan takes a quick look at some of them, ranging from the Nissan NV to the Dodge Grand Caravan.
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How to take care of your wheels
Monday, September 26, 2011
Different types of finishes on wheels dictate and require different types of care. Ian Pavelko, Director of Product Development at FastCo, lets us know what to do to keep them shiny and new.
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The benefits of buying Replika wheels
Monday, August 22, 2011
Loving the "stock" look of your beloved luxury car need not end in winter with ugly steel wheels. Replika wheels offer a range OE copies that sustain the car's design philosophy. Ian Pavelko from FastCo breaks it down for us.
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The luxury wheel
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
"Bling" is what this category of wheels is all about. By definition, this encompasses many shapes and sizes however all have the same goal: to be stared at. FastCo's Director of Product Development explains.
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What is wheel offset?
Thursday, September 01, 2011
It is possible that you've never heard of the term but it does make a difference in driving performance as well as styling.
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Tuning/performance wheels
Monday, August 29, 2011
These wheels are some of the most popular types and designs for those looking to spruce up their rides. Ian Pavelko from FastCo tells us more about them.
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What does TPMS mean?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
This feature is an important part of the safety accessories included with most modern cars. FastCo's Director of Product Development explains what they do to keep you on the straight and narrow.
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What is the centre bore?
Monday, September 12, 2011
The centre bore needs to perfect in order to avoid annoying vibrations on today's modern cars. Ian Pavelko from FastCo explains.
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What is a mag wheel?
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Do you know why they call them "mag" wheels? Do you really know what they are? FastCo's Director of Product Development reveals all.
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What type of fasteners does your car need?
Monday, September 05, 2011
What is a fastener you ask? They're also known as wheel bolts and are certainly crucial to keeping wheel and car in contact. Beyond that, they are far more complex than you might imagine. Listen to Ian Pavelko from FastCo to find out more.
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Fastco Canada : More than meets the eye
Friday, June 10, 2011
This article is part 2 in a series of stories on Fastco, a Canadian alloy wheel company established in Vaudreuil-Dorion, located west of the Island of Montreal. You can get acquainted with the company by reading up on their origins by clicking here.
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HRE Performance Wheels now in Europe
Sunday, January 30, 2011
American manufacturer of custom wheels HRE Performance Wheels has announced the opening of a European division in Stuttgart, Germany, to distribute their products in the European Union, North Africa and several ex-USSR countries, including Russia.
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The heritage behind Mercedes-Benz wheel design
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Obviously without wheels a vehicle is going nowhere - this simple observation not only describes the basic technical requirement for a properly functioning motor car, but also highlights the importance of the wheel as part of a powerful vehicle design.
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Wheels For Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Cleveland, OH - Alcoa Auto Wheels is providing advanced lightweight wheels for the V12 Vantage - billed by Aston Martin as its most exhilarating sports car.
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BMF Wheels Expands Product Line and Launches New Designs at SEMA
Monday, November 02, 2009
ORANGE, CA, - BMF Wheels will be releasing a brand new design and fitment for the lifted and leveled truck market at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV, November 3 - November 6. The new offering will be a 24x10.5 named the "M-80". It features a seven inch rim lip, TMPS sensor compatibility, 4.75 inch backspacing and our patent pending machining process in "Death Metal" black finish. The 24x10.5 is marketed toward the lifted truck enthusiast that demands the best and most unique wheels on the road today. The M-80 is available in 17x9 and 20x9 fitments as well.
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911 Turbo II Wheels for the Panamera
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is enlarging the range of customisation options for the new Panamera with new wheels in particularly sporting design: The new 20-inch forged wheels come in the same design as the wheels on the new 911 Turbo, standing out through five striking, highly polished double spokes, titanium-coloured, painted spoke flanks and the rim centre star to give these light-alloy wheels a unique twin-tone look.
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Volkswagen Virtual Wheel Fitting
Friday, August 21, 2009
Dreieich, - With the interactive configurator for wheels and complete wheels Volkswagen Accessories provides drivers with the ability to virtually equip their vehicles with a variety of wheels or complete wheels either on the Internet or directly at their Volkswagen partner. The three dimensional system offers customers a decision-making aid prior to making their purchase, enabling them to virtually test a diverse range of models.
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Audi of America Endorses Haweka Wheel Balancer Tooling
Friday, August 07, 2009
This month marks the beginning of a campaign by Audi of America to implement the use of Haweka wheel balancer tooling. The Special Tool and Equipment Program, which is available to all U.S. and Canadian Audi Dealers, will now offer Haweka brand flange plates.
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Gone is the dash-mounted flower vase in the latest version of Volkswagen's Bug. Gone too is much of its cutesiness, replaced by a notable degree of sportiness intended to broaden the Beetle's target market by attracting male attention.
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