360 Forged presents.. A Straight Carbon Revolution!!!

J08M3 · 12-16-2008, 12:43 PM

I like a lot of the 360 wheels, but I can't wait for then stupid CF on everything trend to pass.

M2MG17 · 12-16-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

I like a lot of the 360 wheels, but I can't wait for then stupid CF on everything trend to pass.

+1 I love carbon but i agree that this serves no function but to add weight to the wheels.

Krueger///M3 · 12-16-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross305

Yea.... a full CF wheel would not be ideal and would crack fairly quick.

Carbon fiber is not too strong by itself. Thats why its always overlayed. Once used as an enforcement material carbon fiber Exponentially increases the tensile modulus of the material used. Instead of using 5 inch thick aluminum on something you can use 2.5 and treat it in carbon fiber and it will be half as light and just as strong if not stronger.

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Originally Posted by chasem3

+1 I love carbon but i agree that this serves no function but to add weight to the wheels.

Read the above quote...

Richie18 · 12-16-2008, 01:15 PM

Carbon fiber style works when it accentuates something, not when it is entirely made from it.

Dymag wheels knows how to make a good looking carbon fiber wheel.

Irb Digital · 12-16-2008, 01:17 PM

CF is here to stay my friend, until a better technology shows up. The newest airplanes, best race cars, etc... employ it everywhere they can. It's expensive to manufacture the cost will probably always be expensive, but its advantages over most other materials being used is amazing.

Speedtrap · 12-16-2008, 01:17 PM

man...that looks really really expensive

Richie18 · 12-16-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Irb Digital

CF is here to stay my friend, until a better technology shows up. The newest airplanes, best race cars, etc... employ it everywhere they can. It's expensive to manufacture the cost will probably always be expensive, but its advantages over most other materials being used is amazing.

He's referring to the carbon fiber look (the carbon fiber weave), not the strength and weight benefits it brings. Of course no one wants to get rid those benefits.

Nate@IND · 12-16-2008, 01:42 PM

Nice rims and new office

MMMorish · 12-16-2008, 01:51 PM

Not too crazy about them!

swamp2 · 12-16-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

I like a lot of the 360 wheels, but I can't wait for then stupid CF on everything trend to pass.

+1, absolutely.

09E92M34ME · 12-16-2008, 03:31 PM

cool design but too much CF for my taste.

J08M3 · 12-16-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Richie18

He's referring to the carbon fiber look (the carbon fiber weave), not the strength and weight benefits it brings. Of course no one wants to get rid those benefits.

Exactly.

Krueger///M3 · 12-16-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Carbon fiber overlays on top of metals are totally poseur. CF is for strength, stiffness and low weight in structural applications.

I would agree if it was simply an overlay, but what camaroross was saying is that they use the carbon as a structural element, allowing them to use less metal on the wheel. I think that 18 pounds is great for a 19" wheel.

Boost Gomez · 12-17-2008, 03:14 AM

Is it just my imagination or do I spy some orange peel on the finish?

Irb Digital · 12-18-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Richie18

He's referring to the carbon fiber look (the carbon fiber weave), not the strength and weight benefits it brings. Of course no one wants to get rid those benefits.

Gotcha. I totally agree though. If you look at the reason in my post for the edit, I stated overlays are dumb. It doesn't matter how light it is, if its lighter without it. It is interesting though, if it is a structural piece, and allows them to use less aluminum, and strengthen/lighten the wheel at the same time. I'd love to hear their description.

AW_M3 · 12-18-2008, 12:40 PM

can any1 PS this on the M3

BMWDEMON · 12-18-2008, 12:47 PM

nice looking wheel but I am over the CF trend...I know a few people who are not though! They will love you for this!

good job.

m

Ryan@IND · 12-19-2008, 05:25 PM

Nice looking wheels. Good Job Guys!

///M PWR 00 · 12-19-2008, 06:06 PM

pics on any car?

Socale92 · 12-19-2008, 10:44 PM

spokes remind me of older hamann designs, nice work though, cf looks amazing!

camaross305 · 12-21-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M PWR 00

pics on any car?

Not and M but here ya Go

Socale92 · 12-21-2008, 09:36 PM

to me they belong strictly on show cars

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Richie18 New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Carbon fiber style works when it accentuates something, not when it is entirely made from it. Dymag wheels knows how to make a good looking carbon fiber wheel.
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Irb Digital Lieutenant 13 Rep 458 Posts Drives: ///M E90 MANual Jerez Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	CF is here to stay my friend, until a better technology shows up. The newest airplanes, best race cars, etc... employ it everywhere they can. It's expensive to manufacture the cost will probably always be expensive, but its advantages over most other materials being used is amazing. Last edited by Irb Digital; 12-16-2008 at 01:20 PM.. Reason: EDIT: I do agree with most of you on the carbon overlay. As my buddy King Tut said, "it's lighter without it"
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12-21-2008, 09:36 PM	#44
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