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So...who wants new rims?

Old Sep 1, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Carbon Fiber Rims

They weight in at........ 6 (SIX) lbs. That's pretty amazing. I wonder what's the price tag though....
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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i think i saw this on a car magazine..CF rims..yeah they're pretty SWEET! but the price tag isnt...cant remember but the price was really expensive...
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Figures though....but at 6lbs a piece....it'll look nice and be light! Unlike the 20lb aluminum "racing" rims manufacturers tote around nowadays.
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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the price i'm sure is insane, and idk if i would trust them to hold up to potholes and such on the street.

i'll stick with motegi trak lites that weight in at 12lbs
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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One chuck hole or curb stone and more than likely Bye, Bye for that rim you did in..Not for me...

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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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12 lbs arent bad. How much for a set?
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Being CF, they should withstand a lot of impact.


I dunno though. While I like a CF hood on a black car, I hate when the car has CF. Its just overkill on the color clash if you want my opinion.
-CF dash pieces are alright if not overdone too.


Im gonna say $3k a wheel. [8D]
 
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Carbon fiber is just not practical for wheel use at all...
http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carb...ance-material/

 
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Would look sweet but I wouldnt trust their reliability
 
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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$30k a set?

ill take two.
 
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