tim si Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 im very interested in these too.id like to see what theyre gonna cost though and if they will fit with factory struts+springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakergavin Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hi,Still working on price. They are completely new wheels with heat treated centre castings and are a genuine 3 piece so can have other shells fitted to vary width and offsets. My car has been used to measure off for these and it has stock suspension. I have been alerted to the DOT taking an interest in the wheels so I need to get my paperwork in place with them prior to offering them as a GP. Thanks for all the comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Dont Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Weight? ......Sooo.. the weights are approximately 7.5kg (16.5lbs) each. I say approximately because they were measured on my old rotary dial bathroom scales....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Dont Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I know I read that but when I came back into this post I forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I know I read that but when I came back into this post I forgot. lol...you are forgiven. Anyone know how much the stock wheels weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Setup a tripod and do some nice before and after pics....side, front, and rear shots....Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexNYC Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Great Job, they look great. Keeps us updated with pic and all info. can 18" be done too? if not 17 is fine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convette Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Props for following through with this. I'll be down for a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) Im not big on the bolts (non smooth spokes) but it's a 3 piece so your not going to get away from this. How about a nice finish polish on the faces of the spokes so we don't have to polish new wheels? IE Lips and spokes match in finish Edited August 3, 2009 by jszucs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblock12 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 i would like a set but i don know if ill be able to afford them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'd like to see a matching finish too. I also prefer the look of black insets vs grey... makes the shine 'pop' even more. How about a nice finish polish on the faces of the spokes so we don't have to polish new wheels? IE Lips and spokes match in finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestforQuest Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Will these be designed for Autocross applications? Meaning, will they be able to withstand the stresses of regular Autocross runs? I'm very interested in these. Keep us updated on expected pricing. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm am intrigued. I want a set. Keep us updated on a price Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsimurph Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Now that is exactly what we need; I am anxiously awaiting the cost..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 im down for a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DzNutz Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Looks like Im going to need to spend MORE money on the SQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t hall Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 width and offset for a flatty? $$$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakergavin Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi, I have talked to the manufacturers about the idea of doing the grey bits in black and polishing the spokes. Doing the grey bits in any color and then machining the front face is entirely possible, but then polishing the machined bits is not really a happening thing. This is because all the polishing is done manually and it risks (guarantees) damaging the colored bits. ( and costs a bunch more) My intention was to have them all finished with a clear polyurethane so you wouldn't have to be polishing the lips all the time to keep them ultra shiny but if this process is left off it would be easy ,for those who want to, to polish the spokes while those who want them with the stock diamond machined look can have that. If they were going to be supplied with the recessed bits painted, then some sort of consensus would have to be reached on the color. There is also the possibility that I could get them powdercoated with a mirror finish powder after they have been assembled. There is also the possibility of supplying them all as an unassembled kit with assembly instructions, which would make the wheels cheaper and the shipping cheaper. This would allow people to apply their own flair to the finishing before assembly... Give me your thoughts and preferences. As to the question on whether they are strong enough for autocross. The answer is yes. They are made by a supplier who makes wheels for such things as Formula A/5000 cars, Lotus Elise & 211, and are an OEM supplier to a supercar manufacturer. Of course if you go banging them on kerbs or against the ground you are going to damage them! I haven't got a flatty to measure up for widths and offsets, but if you want to give me some they could be made. The price is the same regardless of width. At the moment only 17's can be done as the tooling for the 18's would cost another bunch of money and the machinery to make them isn't big enough to make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsimurph Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi, I have talked to the manufacturers about the idea of doing the grey bits in black and polishing the spokes. Doing the grey bits in any color and then machining the front face is entirely possible, but then polishing the machined bits is not really a happening thing. This is because all the polishing is done manually and it risks (guarantees) damaging the colored bits. ( and costs a bunch more) My intention was to have them all finished with a clear polyurethane so you wouldn't have to be polishing the lips all the time to keep them ultra shiny but if this process is left off it would be easy ,for those who want to, to polish the spokes while those who want them with the stock diamond machined look can have that. If they were going to be supplied with the recessed bits painted, then some sort of consensus would have to be reached on the color. There is also the possibility that I could get them powdercoated with a mirror finish powder after they have been assembled. There is also the possibility of supplying them all as an unassembled kit with assembly instructions, which would make the wheels cheaper and the shipping cheaper. This would allow people to apply their own flair to the finishing before assembly... Give me your thoughts and preferences. As to the question on whether they are strong enough for autocross. The answer is yes. They are made by a supplier who makes wheels for such things as Formula A/5000 cars, Lotus Elise & 211, and are an OEM supplier to a supercar manufacturer. Of course if you go banging them on kerbs or against the ground you are going to damage them! I haven't got a flatty to measure up for widths and offsets, but if you want to give me some they could be made. The price is the same regardless of width. At the moment only 17's can be done as the tooling for the 18's would cost another bunch of money and the machinery to make them isn't big enough to make them. Machined finish with painted grey bits and a clear poly is just fine with me and the way I think they look best. Additionally, a "kit" is no problem either. I just need to see them on your car to get a visual... as far as what offsets you picked and what they look like. I am not interested in anything that gets noticed by non-enthusists, or rubs on the bodywork, or looks like some West Coast Customs hooptie, if you catch my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Flatty offsets are the same as wide body fronts so someone with a flatty would just buy 4 fronts. No need for a whole new wheel. As far as colored insets on the wheel.... ick. Stick with the stock grey, keep it an original looking wheel. Big props to you for doing this. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblock12 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 yeah big props for sure. let me know when you find out a ball park price. and have you figured out the max tire width and offset we can run with stock setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow... Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem0ntsi Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi, I have talked to the manufacturers about the idea of doing the grey bits in black and polishing the spokes. Doing the grey bits in any color and then machining the front face is entirely possible, but then polishing the machined bits is not really a happening thing. This is because all the polishing is done manually and it risks (guarantees) damaging the colored bits. ( and costs a bunch more) My intention was to have them all finished with a clear polyurethane so you wouldn't have to be polishing the lips all the time to keep them ultra shiny but if this process is left off it would be easy ,for those who want to, to polish the spokes while those who want them with the stock diamond machined look can have that. If they were going to be supplied with the recessed bits painted, then some sort of consensus would have to be reached on the color. There is also the possibility that I could get them powdercoated with a mirror finish powder after they have been assembled. There is also the possibility of supplying them all as an unassembled kit with assembly instructions, which would make the wheels cheaper and the shipping cheaper. This would allow people to apply their own flair to the finishing before assembly... Give me your thoughts and preferences. As to the question on whether they are strong enough for autocross. The answer is yes. They are made by a supplier who makes wheels for such things as Formula A/5000 cars, Lotus Elise & 211, and are an OEM supplier to a supercar manufacturer. Of course if you go banging them on kerbs or against the ground you are going to damage them! I haven't got a flatty to measure up for widths and offsets, but if you want to give me some they could be made. The price is the same regardless of width. At the moment only 17's can be done as the tooling for the 18's would cost another bunch of money and the machinery to make them isn't big enough to make them. I personally would not want colored accents other than the stock gunmetalish grey, however I would want options to have some serious negative offset, would this be possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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