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Wow! I admire the work been put into it and it looks really nice. Although the combo colour is not for me but looks like a really good paint job.. Hats off to you . Where are you based? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Buddyclub SF looks interesting but they offer up to ET30... 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

I should have a look at tarmacsport or save a bit more or may have to save up more. ( As I just bought some suspension so now want to have wheels... Never ending.)) Although been looking at wheels in Japan.. Anyone have any idea on cost to bring a set across? Good discussion and some interesting points. Achieving the mark will means the design is feasible and likely to be ok. The likes of TUV style testing have a small test sample size. Then they also have a wheel "Family" extension where based on worst case assumptions they don't have to test all wheels. For example, one wheel with different PCD and offset. Not sure they are require to test wheels from every mould either as it ran out of life. As each mould is ever so slightly different. On top, they are tested to any samples at time of submission to test. It could be the best case sample or in the middle of whatever. Therefore the question of margin remains. Not discrediting the merit of the standard/test but certainly it has its short fall. Aside from testing, how the maker control the parameters and how robust the control is the key. For example mould temperature to ensure good flow and how the cooling is controlled for cast wheels. Porosity is almost unavoidable and the control of material is critical from furnace operation and type of casting employed. Method of detection and the equipment used is another area. About the place where it breaks, you are right spoke closer to hub will tends to be crack starting point as that's the highly stressed area of a wheel, from fatigue and impact point of view. You will see that most wheels would have smaller spoke section as it move towards the rim flange and in hub area a lot more material for this reason. On the point of hardness, a wheel painted once and twice will see hardness has been raised. Of course like you mentioned pending on the temperature it is subject to.

Don't put much heat to the wheel for the painting, as the hardness of the wheel is critical to be certain range. Powder coating/painting can affect the hardness(due to heat applied). Too hard your wheel will become brittle. Also if you are machining the wheels be mindful as a minmum to make sure it still satisfy standard dimension which you can refer to JATMA or European standards to be on the safer side.

Jet and Rt totally agrees you get what you pay for. Jet I have no confident is because JR themselves never answered my enquiry. Of course the flow forming /forging rims will be more expensive and weight can be save as they can afford to thin out some area due to material property. Casted wheel is a bit cheaper. Although casted wheel the material is like dried cucumber --> brittle if not done right. Without going into much science of it, aside from design the biggest part is the variation control in production. Unless physically go and watch their manufacturing process no supplier will give us the whole production flow to evaluate. However if we know any of the casted wheel supplier carries out heat treatment that would be a good starting point. . As non heat treated wheel will have lower fatigue resistance. If possible always asks what static wheel load they are validated for will give a little bit more comfort. While we on this topic.. Just to share, if ever going for refinish wheels becareful. As heat applied in secondary painting can have effect on hardness, hardness increase => less elastic! => Crack. Although my original question is the application and experience as I'm aware of the VDC and any rubbing issues.. As this is the valuable experiences that you guys have and share... As always much appreciated for the help on here. For budget up to £1k I think it is reasonable? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Jet I contacted Japan Racing before. I asked them some fundamental questions they never came back to me. Despite they do look nice but not confident. For casted wheel I want to make sure they are heat treated and amongst other things lol 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Any suggestion for a good concave? Im a big sucker for concave rims lol 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Yea indeed too many to choose from. I send enquiry to Bola and ask about their wheels. As I'm a bit pedantic about wheels so wanted to dig deeper about their designs..... 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Jet how you find the 275? As I find the 350z take quite a bit of commitment to get it sliding. (Compare to a GT86)... Just want to make sure it is not too grippy? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Good info Ekona and much appreciated. My consideration is highly not to ruin the balance of the car as there is nothing worst to ruin the fun! In the case I should maybe run 9J front and 9.5J Rear to stay within the recommended range for the width. In the case of offset do you or anyone have any recommendations? Considering ET20 all round? Issue with fender likely? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Hi all, been doing some reading online about the wheel and tyres. There are so many opinions however I am trying to narrow down to what will work and suit my needs. Therefore I would like to ask for your experience on this topic and help me to make a right choice. Background - Car will be dropped around 25mm - Function is important although look is a benefit - 18in is preferred as dont want (too much additional mass) as I don't have a good bank balance for forge rims. Current thoughts:- Square setup seems to dial out some understeer. considering 18 x 9 or 9.5J ET20 all 4. Anyone have any experience with this also selection of tyre size that can share? The car is used on the road and some sprited driving. Track does not occurs at the moment but maybe considered. I understand VDC will be an issue with square setup but how severe with this issue in terms of driving. I assume would means VDC kicking in too early potentially?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=182111121020&alt=web Guys and girls this is not the exact link as I bought the last one. However most places still sell them for well over this price so still cheap. As heads up, I just find the last set on Amazon for £290 brand new!. Keep your eyes peeleed! 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

If you are using for look reason shouldn't be a problem. Can't comment if they are good or bad, unless you start looking into the detail. If I put my technical hat on then the way to tell is by looking at the burst pressure, and the material performance but be later I would say most wouldn't disclose... 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

If your talking about the springs, estimate at 2500 miles tops. I was meaning both. Had to catch a flight but seems the shock is sold already :o 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

How long they have been on the car and the mileage covered? Thanks 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Which year is the car? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Just wondering if the UR one made of Steel or Aluminium? I do wonder OEM or UR one is stiffer. Just as a speculation but suspect the OE one considering the pressed steel sheets. The UR once I think the design pit the center beam in twist... Zmanalex, do you have any thought on this? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Hopefully Clark and other trader will spot this and give me a shout. . Cheers Ekona... Question I see some decat pipe are supported and some aren't any view on this if it makes a real difference? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Dear all, I have bought a pair of silenced decat but after reading a bit it seems a spacer is needed otherwise EML may come on.... I wonder if anyone can recommend where to get the spacers that works well? Cheers 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

It is the rear section. The pipe has been welded bewfor by the previous owner... 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Did you get yours from US directly? 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Thanks guys.. Wish I have the cash for the Tomei... Still want a single exit! For now got myself a ebay special to patch me through go get MOT done.... Will feedback later how it goes... 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Really would be interested to know more 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€

Yea I might have to go for a custom one given the timing.... Or anyone close to Bedford area have a OEM one to spare. I wonder if anyone know any places in UK stock a single exit as that means I can save myself some time re-doing it again... Thanks in advance 我從使用 Tapatalk çš„ Nexus 6 發é€