Subject	where's our resident automotive engineer? now I am really
Posted by	Zrevolver on September 05, 2005 at 6:42 PM
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In Reply To	I guess it's not an issue, but I would be worried about posted by robo (sebring1970) on September 05, 2005 at 06:32 PM
Message	perplexed about this wheel-flex concept, because you could do some serious damage if what you say is true. However the car can only pull so many lateral G's (resulting in supposed flex of the wheels) at any speed, so it theoretically can be done at 35 mph if cornering hard enough. So you guys are saying the wheels flex at the spokes, resulting in basically a "telescoping" of the wheel rim in relation to the hub? I cant imagine that possible without the wheels cracking at the point where the spokes meet either the center or the rim. Otherwise wouldnt they, overtime become fatigued and get "sloppy" resulting in moderate fishtailing at lower cornering loads? You guys are freaking me out, as if normal Z paranoia isn't bad enough.
Follow Ups	Grind off Caliper logo to fit front wheels ?? - WildBillZx 17:33:40 09/05/05 i believe someone a couple months back painted them on their - Zrevolver 17:39:16 09/05/05 is it really wise to use a wheel with one millimeter - robo (sebring1970) 17:50:58 09/05/05 I could be dead wrong but if wheels did actually flex - Zrevolver 17:58:08 09/05/05 The studs are attached to the hub. The flex points - Guapo 18:02:30 09/05/05 nobody wants to see your stoptechs you lousy showoff!! - Zrevolver 18:12:20 09/05/05 I guess it's not an issue, but I would be worried about - robo (sebring1970) 18:32:11 09/05/05 where's our resident automotive engineer? now I am really - Zrevolver 18:42:49 09/05/05 I have a hard time imagining that the wheel does NOT - robo (sebring1970) 18:49:16 09/05/05 If you think about the whole wheel + tyre package.. - AaronJB 19:06:46 09/05/05 of course, a flexed tire won't rub the brake caliper - robo (sebring1970) 19:28:52 09/05/05 Well.. - AaronJB 19:33:31 09/05/05 yes, I agree. Like I said, maybe it's all in my head but - robo (sebring1970) 19:50:06 09/05/05 wheels cannot be subject to deformation, so 1mm of clearance - Zrevolver 21:10:31 09/05/05 now that I think about it with actual brain cells... - Zrevolver 21:09:01 09/05/05 I think you are overestimating how rigid a wheel is. (n/m) - Guapo 21:12:47 09/05/05 i must agree. - dogpile 21:17:07 09/05/05 so you guys really believe that the force a 3200+ lbs car - Zrevolver 21:30:49 09/05/05 yep - dogpile 21:39:29 09/05/05 They HAVE to flex some, otherwise they would be - Guapo 21:40:11 09/05/05 You're going to need a basic understanding of physics... - Kenny 22:14:51 09/05/05 ok, fine professor email your wheel manufacturer and ask for - Zrevolver 23:20:38 09/05/05 PS - Zrevolver 23:25:31 09/05/05 whatever (n/m) - Guapo 23:29:39 09/05/05 ...my wheel company is defunct :( (n/m) - dogpile 07:57:43 09/06/05 When you're ready to act like an adult, I'll reply. (n/m) - Kenny 23:44:51 09/05/05 when you learn to be less condescending you will be - Zrevolver 21:26:56 09/06/05 Then grow up and solve both our problems. (n/m) - Kenny 09:33:45 09/07/05 i have 1mm or less of clearence between my wheel spoke - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 19:43:14 09/05/05 good creative concept on the sig - robo (sebring1970) 19:52:24 09/05/05 Thanks... yea it was a pain in the ass... - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 20:22:52 09/05/05
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