Going back to the subject of wheels...
06-21-2008, 09:48 AM
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Going back to the subject of wheels...
Bob kinda relit my brain the other day and I went back to the RS4 ideas. Then last night I had a vision...
Looked something like this...
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/Choice01.jpg">
Now, I know just about everyone loves the look of the OEM wheel and wishes there was a lightweight version of that. However it does not lend itself to be the lightest and strongest design - not to mention that everyone and their cousin have a replica on the market.
The 10 Spoke RS6 Style from an engineering stand point would work extremely well - no lip, even number of equal length spokes. It could feasibly be 3/4 to 1lbs per inch in a 19 x 9.5. It also keeps in line with the OEM "look".
Thoughts?
Looked something like this...
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/Choice01.jpg">
Now, I know just about everyone loves the look of the OEM wheel and wishes there was a lightweight version of that. However it does not lend itself to be the lightest and strongest design - not to mention that everyone and their cousin have a replica on the market.
The 10 Spoke RS6 Style from an engineering stand point would work extremely well - no lip, even number of equal length spokes. It could feasibly be 3/4 to 1lbs per inch in a 19 x 9.5. It also keeps in line with the OEM "look".
Thoughts?
06-21-2008, 11:13 AM
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Just need 10 to start...
Minimum order is 40 - 10 sets. The break down can be all a single color or can do a 20/20 split minimum (can increase fomr there dpending on demand). So If you guys are in let me know so I can decide to move forward. It would be 10% up front, an additional 50% at the time mfg begins and the balance at arrival. Timeframe of 90 - 120 days (to satisfy testing and any changes on the prototypes.)
Satin Gunmetal Finish:
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Satin Gunmetal Finish:
1. JELRS4
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Silver Finish:
1. Silver Fun
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06-21-2008, 11:19 AM
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I just don't like it on the RS4
Then to reduce it to a 19" means a clean sheet anyway.
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/RS4Invidia01-1.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/RS4Invidia02-1.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/RS4Invidia01-1.jpg">
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/RS4Invidia02-1.jpg">
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06-21-2008, 07:49 PM
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That looks like the RS4 "DTM" style wheel. IMO, it makes the RS4 look more like the S4.
<center><img src="http://www.hartmannwheels.com/originals/angle-RS4-DTM_18_inch_replica_wheels.jpg"></center><p>
Not a good thing. Widebody cars need a wheel with a "concave" design. Flat spoked wheels make the car look less wide.
Not a good thing. Widebody cars need a wheel with a "concave" design. Flat spoked wheels make the car look less wide.