Magniesium Or Carbon Fiber?
04-23-2008, 03:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siboii08 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Never seen that wow.. Impressive</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is that what you were referring to? I think I read correctly, cars like the Carerra GT have like CF wheels, no need for them on a Civic. Thanks to the Iraq War the cost of CF has gone up considerably anyways so you're looking at an increase over normal price.
For example, the ITR wheels I have are 11.5 lbs a piece, that's like ~6-7 lbs lighter per wheel from stock. And they don't cost an arm and a leg
Is that what you were referring to? I think I read correctly, cars like the Carerra GT have like CF wheels, no need for them on a Civic. Thanks to the Iraq War the cost of CF has gone up considerably anyways so you're looking at an increase over normal price.
For example, the ITR wheels I have are 11.5 lbs a piece, that's like ~6-7 lbs lighter per wheel from stock. And they don't cost an arm and a leg
04-23-2008, 05:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheMuffinMan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks to the Iraq War the cost of CF has gone up considerably anyways so you're looking at an increase over normal price.: </TD></TR></TABLE>
Are you sure you aren't confusing carbon fiber with kevlar?
As for the wheel question forged magesium wheels area grip and If I owned a set they would be for track use only. I had a set of forged 5Zigens and at $500 a wheel you can imagine how pissed I was when I bent 2 of them. Can you imagine if I was rolling on magnesium and damaged just 1?
Because magnesium is so brittle they crack, they dont really bend. So you really cant repair a mag wheel like you could an aluminum wheel. What about a carbon fiber wheel, once it cracks that's it.
Are you sure you aren't confusing carbon fiber with kevlar?
As for the wheel question forged magesium wheels area grip and If I owned a set they would be for track use only. I had a set of forged 5Zigens and at $500 a wheel you can imagine how pissed I was when I bent 2 of them. Can you imagine if I was rolling on magnesium and damaged just 1?
Because magnesium is so brittle they crack, they dont really bend. So you really cant repair a mag wheel like you could an aluminum wheel. What about a carbon fiber wheel, once it cracks that's it.
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04-23-2008, 05:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Are you sure you aren't confusing carbon fiber with kevlar?
As for the wheel question forged magesium wheels area grip and If I owned a set they would be for track use only. I had a set of forged 5Zigens and at $500 a wheel you can imagine how pissed I was when I bent 2 of them. Can you imagine if I was rolling on magnesium and damaged just 1?
Because magnesium is so brittle they crack, they dont really bend. So you really cant repair a mag wheel like you could an aluminum wheel. What about a carbon fiber wheel, once it cracks that's it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope, not confusing it, I spoke with Carbon Tech? (believe that's his name) regarding it. Carbon Fiber price has gone up substantially due to the military buying it.
*edit* I believe you may not be thinking of it's uses - Aircraft being the biggest one
Are you sure you aren't confusing carbon fiber with kevlar?
As for the wheel question forged magesium wheels area grip and If I owned a set they would be for track use only. I had a set of forged 5Zigens and at $500 a wheel you can imagine how pissed I was when I bent 2 of them. Can you imagine if I was rolling on magnesium and damaged just 1?
Because magnesium is so brittle they crack, they dont really bend. So you really cant repair a mag wheel like you could an aluminum wheel. What about a carbon fiber wheel, once it cracks that's it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope, not confusing it, I spoke with Carbon Tech? (believe that's his name) regarding it. Carbon Fiber price has gone up substantially due to the military buying it.
*edit* I believe you may not be thinking of it's uses - Aircraft being the biggest one
04-24-2008, 03:54 AM
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Well it's to late I just bought them they rang me up 13.5.. And they make much diffrence, I did my research they put it on a bone stock evo.. Just on gains he got 35 more HP out if it.
04-24-2008, 05:14 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siboii08 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well it's to late I just bought them they rang me up 13.5.. And they make much diffrence, I did my research they put it on a bone stock evo.. Just on gains he got 35 more HP out if it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
wat?
wat?
04-24-2008, 07:16 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siboii08 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well it's to late I just bought them they rang me up 13.5.. And they make much diffrence, I did my research they put it on a bone stock evo.. Just on gains he got 35 more HP out if it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm sorry, are you seriously trying to say you paid 13500 for wheels and that they give you horsepower?
Just trying to get this straight.
**** if wheels give you 35 hp, I guess stickers MUST give you at least 15hp a pop
I'm sorry, are you seriously trying to say you paid 13500 for wheels and that they give you horsepower?
Just trying to get this straight.
**** if wheels give you 35 hp, I guess stickers MUST give you at least 15hp a pop
04-24-2008, 08:41 AM
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Ok. There is no way rims that went for 13.5 give you 35 hp. Hell if that is the case and you want to get more power. Take that money that you spent on RIMS and put it toward a turbo kit, supercharger. Hell you can buy both if you wanted for that price. Post some pics on these new wheel.
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04-24-2008, 09:34 AM
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The guy is totally Full of S**t! Obviously.
But, look at all of his "mods" on his car that is 3 months old. What a moron.
siboii08- There is no such thing as yellow JDM fogs for an '08 Civic Si. Those P.O.S.'s you bought (if you even actually have them), are really CDM, made it China.
*I seriously doubt that this child even has an '08 Si.*
But, look at all of his "mods" on his car that is 3 months old. What a moron.
siboii08- There is no such thing as yellow JDM fogs for an '08 Civic Si. Those P.O.S.'s you bought (if you even actually have them), are really CDM, made it China.
*I seriously doubt that this child even has an '08 Si.*
04-24-2008, 09:39 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2008fijibluesi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The guy is totally Full of S**t! Obviously.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siboii08 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Heres the thing i want to turbo charge it but... $ is that problem any suggestions for a cheap turbo </TD></TR></TABLE>
he can't round up a few thousand for a decent turbo kit, but he claims he bought these wheels.
btw. siboii08, what "stage 2" cams are you running?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siboii08 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Heres the thing i want to turbo charge it but... $ is that problem any suggestions for a cheap turbo </TD></TR></TABLE>
he can't round up a few thousand for a decent turbo kit, but he claims he bought these wheels.
btw. siboii08, what "stage 2" cams are you running?
04-24-2008, 09:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IT GUY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
he can't round up a few thousand for a decent turbo kit, but he claims he bought these wheels.
btw. siboii08, what "stage 2" cams are you running?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah...lol....and you know that if he had all the money he pretends to throw around (or knew anything about cars), he'd definitely name the specific CAI he has...and the cams for that matter.
he can't round up a few thousand for a decent turbo kit, but he claims he bought these wheels.
btw. siboii08, what "stage 2" cams are you running?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah...lol....and you know that if he had all the money he pretends to throw around (or knew anything about cars), he'd definitely name the specific CAI he has...and the cams for that matter.
04-25-2008, 03:53 AM
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I didnt mean the accual 35 hp gain but you know what i mean.. And i have an ebay cai... i have nothing to hide I just got my SC... and I know a fair share about cars nothing rediculous i have people put my stuff on.. as you can see this is my project car believe it or not.. i have a other daily driver.. And i got hooked up on the wheels .. and i got buddy club cams... since i dont know much i wouldnt know the diff between my fogs....again i dont know that much... you guys could talk all the s*it you want but not one of you si's will come close to me in a race... Dont believe me i got one? ill take a picture with it
04-26-2008, 01:26 PM
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You act (and type) like you are 12 years old. Better tie some fireworks to your back, to beat me on your huffy.
I can't wait to see how you prove you have BC cams, Hondata (Hondata what?..reflash? sticker?), and the Stage 2 clutch (another no name brand?).
I can't wait to see how you prove you have BC cams, Hondata (Hondata what?..reflash? sticker?), and the Stage 2 clutch (another no name brand?).
04-27-2008, 12:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by djarch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I eh... can't believe someone would use an ebay intake and buy a Comptech SC.
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Exactly...and not name the brand of "stage 2 racing clutch". Total
"Track day" was yesterday. Where are the pics?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Exactly...and not name the brand of "stage 2 racing clutch". Total
"Track day" was yesterday. Where are the pics?
