Thread: $1000 Mg wheels ????

Originally Posted by Hammer

Yes, you can have it. But you have to wait till my wife is back with it. No returns.

No returns on what - the car or the wife?

Originally Posted by Bikeoholic

They are real. I have been working with the engineer on this project for a few months now. Oh jeez... I have a feeling I'm going to inundated with with mail and phone calls now.

To be honest, I had planned on posting some info about these here, but was waiting for testing to be complete. I can tell you that the engineer that is behind this project is brilliant with magnesium. These wheels will be DOT approved and perfectly safe for use on... yes, even Michigan roads.

I had painted prototypes at my house last week. They look friggin killer !

Understandably, there are certain details about this project I'm not at liberty to talk about yet, so please spare me the "I wanna tour the plant" remarks for now. Rest assured, they are being manufactured in Michigan. Anything related to application, test results, specifications, price, etc., I will be more than happy to answer.

Did I say they look friggin' KILLER !?!?!?!?

So you were slower than a ......

The blue ones are a bit heavier but faster CBRVFR

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

So you were slower than a ......

The blue ones are a bit heavier but faster CBRVFR

Originally Posted by Hammer

We do not understand him either.

I am a constant IQ test and you scored low

Originally Posted by bda116

I would have pruchased these a year ago.
What kind of bearings do these use? I was amazed at the difference between how the stock wheels spun when mounted and the Carrozzerias I purchased. The bearings in those wheels are very high quality.
Then there's the weight savings, which as you mentioned is very nice.

At the moment, it looks like All Balls All Balls Racing Home will be the supplier. We've also talked about offering a ceramic bearing upgrade at an additional cost.

DP

All Balls?

Before I insult it, is that your company?

I think I could be easily talked into taking a set.

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I think I could be easily talked into taking a set.

Not that I'm trying to talk you in to them or anything... but if you consider a comparison of a ti exhaust system to these mag wheels:

They will both shave about the same amount of weight off the bike, but the wheels are rotating mass vs. the exhaust which is static. The difference is spinning mass causes gyroscopic effect. You reduce the weight of the wheels, and you not only take the weight off, but you also reduce the gyroscopic effect they produce. Hence, the effect of the weight savings is magnified.

They both look awesome, but everybody and their brother has a cool exhaust. How many people with a sportbike actually have cool looking aftermarket wheels? So the cool factor is higher with the replacement wheels.

They both aid in acceleration. About a wash in this category because while the exhaust ups the horsepower, the lighter wheels reduces the amount of horsepower required to spin them.

They both help quicken stopping power by reducing the amount of weight you need to stop. The wheels, however, magnify this effect because of the aforementioned reduced gyroscopic effect, where as the exhaust simply takes static weight off.

They both improve handling, but again the static weight vs. rotating weight is the key. You will notice a much bigger improvement in handling and suspension action when you take rotating weight off vs. the static weight of an exhaust.

They both cost about the same... at least OUR wheels do.

So in summary... you forked out some loot for the exhaust. It seems a no-brainer to do it again for roughly double the advantage of the exhaust.

Have I convinced you yet?

DP

What would be the chances of getting a set in Repsol orange?

If these wheels are half as good as you say, I am sold. How long is the deal for the $198 savings on the hubs.

Originally Posted by Hammer

They are not superstock legal I bet.

Not by the rule book I have for CCS or CMRA.

Originally Posted by Hammer

You have a track addiction to pay for, so you cannot afford it.

I seem to remember smoothrideronli drives a, what is it? US$80,000.00 BMW?
He should be able to shell out US$1000.00 with the same effort I fill up the tank in my bike for US$8.00.

Anyways, it's starting to sound like perhaps we could put together a group buy for a reduced price.

Hmm, so when are they available for the 2004 ZX-10's of the world? I need me a nice gold set

Originally Posted by ONEvcs

I seem to remember smoothrideronli drives a, what is it? US$80,000.00 BMW?
He should be able to shell out US$1000.00 with the same effort I fill up the tank in my bike for US$8.00.

Anyways, it's starting to sound like perhaps we could put together a group buy for a reduced price.

I dont know about the same effort...unless of course you feel the same pain when the monthly payment comes around...

Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

I dont know about the same effort...unless of course you feel the same pain when the monthly payment comes around...

Yeah, I'm so sorry for you having to pay all that money... Ahhhhhgggg, never mind, I'm just jealous...

Originally Posted by Bikeoholic

Not that I'm trying to talk you in to them or anything... but if you consider a comparison of a ti exhaust system to these mag wheels:

They will both shave about the same amount of weight off the bike, but the wheels are rotating mass vs. the exhaust which is static. The difference is spinning mass causes gyroscopic effect. You reduce the weight of the wheels, and you not only take the weight off, but you also reduce the gyroscopic effect they produce. Hence, the effect of the weight savings is magnified.

They both look awesome, but everybody and their brother has a cool exhaust. How many people with a sportbike actually have cool looking aftermarket wheels? So the cool factor is higher with the replacement wheels.

They both aid in acceleration. About a wash in this category because while the exhaust ups the horsepower, the lighter wheels reduces the amount of horsepower required to spin them.

They both help quicken stopping power by reducing the amount of weight you need to stop. The wheels, however, magnify this effect because of the aforementioned reduced gyroscopic effect, where as the exhaust simply takes static weight off.

They both improve handling, but again the static weight vs. rotating weight is the key. You will notice a much bigger improvement in handling and suspension action when you take rotating weight off vs. the static weight of an exhaust.

They both cost about the same... at least OUR wheels do.

So in summary... you forked out some loot for the exhaust. It seems a no-brainer to do it again for roughly double the advantage of the exhaust.

Have I convinced you yet?

DP

Yes. And I already have a titanium exhaust, so I'll just eat my cake.

Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

How long is the deal for the $198 savings on the hubs.

+1. Let's get a group buy rolling.

Originally Posted by ONEvcs

Yeah, I'm so sorry for you having to pay all that money... Ahhhhhgggg, never mind, I'm just jealous...

Hey I am about to get Hammers car...maybe I let you drive it for only $5.

Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Yes. And I already have a titanium exhaust, so I'll just eat my cake.



+1. Let's get a group buy rolling.

Will they give us a discount?

Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

Hey I am about to get Hammers car...maybe I let you drive it for only $5.

as long as I don't have to keep it...

Originally Posted by Hammer

But look how hard you work, putting up with 4 wheelers, plain whites in the middle, cocaine cowboys, shipping guys who have little man syndrome and dispatchers that would rather climb a tree and tell a lie than stand on the ground and tell you the truth. All in the name of money. Why do you do this? So you can leave it to a wife that probably cheated on you when you were at work anyhow.

Go ahead, buy a set and live a little. You deserve it. If you cannot enjoy the $$ you are making then why work.

that story from personal experience?
although I really like these wheels and its a sweet deal I think suspension is next on my list.

Originally Posted by Bikeoholic

So I shouldn't say things like buying a set of these wheels for $1098.00 would help you accelerate faster, stop quicker, turn faster, look way cooler, and be envied by everybody on this forum and around your neighborhood. Name one other product for your bike that can do all that for only $1098.00.

DP

no you shouldn't cause I already know that and don't need to be reminded of what I'm gonna get for my money.

and you mentioned the Ti exhaust, I only paid $975 for the exhaust, pc3 and custom fuel map

but if you need a guinea pig to test them I'm willing to take the chance.

Suspension is a better mod than wheels.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Suspension is a better mod than wheels.

yup especially since I have taken out all the preload front and rear and still come no where close to getting the sag set. I'm just way too light even for the stock light springs.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Suspension is a better mod than wheels.

I agree...but damn those wheels are a great deal!

$1098 is a great deal for a set of Mg wheels. Especially if they turn out to be reliable and tough.