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Track wheels finally here!
Peskarik:
I take these comparisons of sprung and unsprung weight with a bit of salt.
Taking off 96kg of sprung weight is taking off 96kg of tangible weight.
Changing alloys is taking off 15kg of tangible unsprung weight, and then we have the multiplier, which Hurdy puts at 5 (96/19), but some other guy may put at 6 or 3..
Changing from MonzaII to Alleggerita I feel the car moves somewhat smoother over rough surface, that's all I tangibly feel. Improved acceleration, deceleration - maybe, as I still lost 15kg of static weight.
Are there any tests that show how changing alloys improves things? (acceleration/deceleration/lap time etc)
Are there any tests that show that 15kg of unsprung weight loss is equivalent to say 96kg of sprung weight loss? (acceleration/deceleration/lap time etc)
So far it is all hearsay evidence, somehow, don't you think?
RedRobin:
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Regardless of the theory and science, those who have lighter weight wheels all report that driver feedback from the road is much improved.
They better not be lying! WhiteGTI!!!!!
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: Poverty on September 05, 2009, 01:58:25 pm ---
Surprised not more people have gone the 17" route when it comes to track alloys.
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....17's are certainly reckoned by most to be better than 18's on track but that doesn't mean that 18's aren't any good.
Hurdy and Chris would know better than myself, but lighter weight is probably the first consideration and 17's will always be lighter than 18's in the same wheel design.
I've chosen 18's for my OZ Allegerita's rather than their 17's, for aesthetic reasons. My car is basically a 5-door 'Fast Road' car which occasionally will do track. But I'm the sort who likes plenty of feedback regardless of where I'm driving.
Janner_Sy:
--- Quote from: Hurdy on September 05, 2009, 05:00:39 pm ---
--- Quote from: davo01 on September 05, 2009, 04:55:16 pm ---what size brakes do you have on hurdy?
ive gone for 18" track wheels with r888s
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They are TAR-OX 10 pots with 2 piece 330mm discs :happy2:
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WHAT!!!! :surprised: bloody hell, ibet they have some stopping power, lol
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: simonskerton on September 05, 2009, 08:49:03 pm ---
--- Quote from: Hurdy on September 05, 2009, 05:00:39 pm ---
--- Quote from: davo01 on September 05, 2009, 04:55:16 pm ---what size brakes do you have on hurdy?
ive gone for 18" track wheels with r888s
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They are TAR-OX 10 pots with 2 piece 330mm discs :happy2:
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WHAT!!!! :surprised: bloody hell, ibet they have some stopping power, lol
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....Sy, if you read any of Hurdy's threads about his big willy waving turbo plans you'll see that he's going to need all the stopping power he can get!
:happy2:
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