SteveL Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Roger Clark Motorsport car had some sort of carbon/alloy wheels on last year at TOTB. Can just about make them out in this photo. I can't remember the make, but these babies are £4K each ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I can't remember the make, but these babies are £4K each ! Yep I thought they wouldn't be cheap. I was talking to my mate who works at RB motorsport, and he said he wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't much change (£'s) from a proper WRC car to that thing. Awesome car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Very nice indeed. I saw a few sets of C/F wheels at Autosports show this year - very trick indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I can't remember the make, but these babies are £4K each ! Dymags me old fruit, very sexy, they would look good on your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Yep I thought they wouldn't be cheap. I was talking to my mate who works at RB motorsport, and he said he wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't much change (£'s) from a proper WRC car to that thing. Awesome car. Bloody `ell, seeing as a half decent, not TOO old WRC car is around the £300K mark upwards, that's a very expensive way to go not very fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Pretty wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Bloody `ell, seeing as a half decent, not TOO old WRC car is around the £300K mark upwards, that's a very expensive way to go not very fast PMSL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Who would you trust to fit tyres on these carbon fibre wheels? They're worth more than the standard car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I dont know - but I'd make sure they have a good insurance policy Edit: Came across an interesting article showing the testing process of CF wheels, and the process involved. The articles is based on CF wheels for freight trailers, but Im sure CF wheels for cars undergo similar testing/production methods. http://www.compositesworld.com/ct/issues/2004/April/449 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Rough estimate at the moment is close to £5,000 per wheel No definite launch date yet, but will update once I get more info. Group buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Rough estimate at the moment is close to £5,000 per wheel Group buy? Holy C**p thats more than my mortgage, thats me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Rough estimate at the moment is close to £5,000 per wheel Group buy? Cracking wheels thou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Cracking wheels thou 1. DamanC 2. 3. 4. 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 1. DamanC 2. 3. 4. 5. Pmsl @ Nic :eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 not to forget Roles Royce's cock up with carbon fiber jet engines though There was that but a set of car wheels wont have to withstand the massive centrifugal forces that a jet engine will provide over the many hours of service or will car wheels have FOD impact at 200mph+ ;) Airbus doesn't have to contend with curbs, tyre fitting machines and vandals. Their loadings are over a greater area, with the exception of bird strikes which the air industry do make a big deal about. True however they do have to contest with vandal baggage handlers and caterers who are always driving in to the aircraft The full carbon wheels through would have most probably be replaced if you did hit a curb as it would destroy them, and I cant imagine there being a composite repair for car wheels out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Only for the dream car then:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 There was that but a set of car wheels wont have to withstand the massive centrifugal forces that a jet engine will provide over the many hours of service or will car wheels have FOD impact at 200mph+ ;) . i think i can safely say my car wheels will suffer all the same forces that a jet engine would:tongue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 i think i can safely say my car wheels will suffer all the same forces that a jet engine would:tongue: Lol super burn outs....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Lol super burn outs....! super wheel hops more like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Now they made me want to get a supra again!! Until i saw the price........ flipin eck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 ........ flipin eck oh if you have to go on then ......but i may be sick;) nick at 5k a wheel you wont be shipping alot of them then?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 jesus christ, i'll just lose the aircon instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 jesus christ, i'll just lose the aircon instead You sure that's wise Matt? All the hot air that comes out of your mouth, it could get pretty toasty in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 You sure that's wise Matt? All the hot air that comes out of your mouth, it could get pretty toasty in there that was terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Check out LuckyP's post on this thread, £4k spent on CF rimmed Dymags: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=48&t=484050&i=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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