Review: Adaptec Speedware 5x112 to 5x114.3 Adapters

[RPF1]

I thought they merged and essentially the same company...

I could be wrong..

 

[Antagon3]

I got a set of adaptec adapters before they joined with motorsports tech and they were much more detailed with dimples in the side and the size machined into the adapter.

I have also bought direct from motorsports tech and they look much like this, adaptec customer service is much more pleasant but the cost difference may not be worth it. There was an $80 difference.

Yeah I've seen those adapters, back when they had their old supplier. Like I said, I don't think they actually do anything other than slap their name on someone elses product and profit.

RPF1, what did they charge you? It used to be 360 from adaptec, and 280 if bought through motorsport-tech.

 

[Elliott]

OT but op is it your car that is in a wobble bolt demo on youtube?
edit..yes it is.. squerspokes.com:wink:

 

[RPF1]

Yeah I've seen those adapters, back when they had their old supplier. Like I said, I don't think they actually do anything other than slap their name on someone elses product and profit.

RPF1, what did they charge you? It used to be 360 from adaptec, and 280 if bought through motorsport-tech.

Wait so you are saying who is slapping whos name on the adapters??
For my particular set I was quoted $320 shipped..

OT but op is it your car that is in a wobble bolt demo on youtube?
edit..yes it is.. squerspokes.com:wink:

Yeap that's me :biggrin:

 

[Antagon3]

Wait so you are saying who is slapping whos name on the adapters??
For my particular set I was quoted $320 shipped..

Motorsport Tech has been around for over 25 years, no idea about Adaptec. I shouldn't have said anything to begin with, I feel like I'm shitting up your thread.

I love your car, especially the splitter up front. :thumbsup:

 

[RPF1]

Maybe you should check this out..
http://www.stanceworks.com/2011/08/adaptec-speedware/

Nahh not at all.. this thread is about anything related to their adapters. All inputs are welcome.. and thank you

 

[Antagon3]

Maybe you should check this out..
http://www.stanceworks.com/2011/08/adaptec-speedware/

Nahh not at all.. this thread is about anything related to their adapters. All inputs are welcome.. and thank you

Says they got acquired by MST, interesting

 

[mkvgtiiiii]

Was the $320 for just two or for all four?

 

[RPF1]

Was the $320 for just two or for all four?

All 4 with all hardware of course.

 

[tomshouse516]

Motorsports tech cost me $240 shipped

It was $320 for my adaptec adapters but they were the old nicer style ones.

 

[RPF1]

Motorsports tech cost me $240 shipped

It was $320 for my adaptec adapters but they were the old nicer style ones.

How long ago was this?

 

[daigo]

hmmm, I wonder how much will it cost for overseas shipping... I want to attach JDM wheels, since I live in Japan!!

 

[RPF1]

hmmm, I wonder how much will it cost for overseas shipping... I want to attach JDM wheels, since I live in Japan!!

You should contact them on their facebook page.. they do a lot of overseas orders, so it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Flared]

Says they got acquired by MST, interesting

Adaptec Speedware was owned by fifteen52 and recently sold to MST.

IMO you do everyone at Adaptec and fifteen52 a disservice by suggesting it was merely a middle-man "slap the Adaptec name on it and mark it up" proposition. As has been mentioned here, excellent Adaptec customer service was part of the product, along with a massive understanding of the various dos and don'ts of the adapter spacer game. FWIW, many respected and popular brands use outside suppliers. What if APR doesn't make their exhausts in-house? What if Rotiform doesn't own the factory that makes their wheels?

MST is no slouch, either, of course, and IMO it made perfect sense for them to take over the Adaptec name. :thumbsup:

 

[Cbus mkv]

do they still make 15mm ones, i can only find 19mm ones?