Source for carbon fiber trim for M5? - Page 2

MGUY · 24th August 2006, 05:17

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Originally Posted by TCM

Hartge and AC Schnitzer are the only two offerings that I know of. They both do not come cheap. Hope this helps.

I think they charge half of the price just for the name!

Simon @ evosport · 25th August 2006, 18:42

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Originally Posted by NobleM400

If there's any trim to get in CF, I'd say this would be it:

We are a distributor for those Carbon wheels. Spec'ing out a set right now for M5/M6. We had a Porsche GT3 here with a set on them...14lbs for 18"!

NobleM400 · 25th August 2006, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Simon @ evosport

We are a distributor for those Carbon wheels. Spec'ing out a set right now for M5/M6. We had a Porsche GT3 here with a set on them...14lbs for 18"!

Ah, very nice, getting from directly from Dymag, or through Rennworx?

I'd love to get a set of these, but I think $2300+ per wheel may be a little rich for my blood.

Simon @ evosport · 25th August 2006, 23:47

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Originally Posted by NobleM400

Ah, very nice, getting from directly from Dymag, or through Rennworx?

I'd love to get a set of these, but I think $2300+ per wheel may be a little rich for my blood.

Dymag is build us a set of carbon wheels for our race car below (car will probably be at SEMA). But I will be working with Bill @ Rennworx for everything else. Certainly the value of these wheels for a race car are apparent. For a street car, they are $$ but if you can appreciate the value and effect of STRONG and VERY LIGHT on unsprung weight...especially on a heavy car, it's worth every penny!

thaichi808 · 26th August 2006, 00:53

i would give todd at stealth auto auto in west LA a call.. they did a magnificent job on my e39 touring. (888)-978-3258. pm me for pics.

cheers,
thaichi808

NobleM400 · 26th August 2006, 01:19

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Originally Posted by Simon @ evosport

Dymag is build us a set of carbon wheels for our race car below (car will probably be at SEMA). But I will be working with Bill @ Rennworx for everything else. Certainly the value of these wheels for a race car are apparent. For a street car, they are $$ but if you can appreciate the value and effect of STRONG and VERY LIGHT on unsprung weight...especially on a heavy car, it's worth every penny!

Ah great, will have to be sure to stop by your booth. I'm probably going to be spending most of my time at SEMA trying to convince the Caparo guys to import the T-1 as a rolling chassis, so they're usable on the street.

One guy with a Noble is getting his soon from Dymag (he's in the UK). I can't wait to see how that wheel works out. Costly, but you have to pay to play.

I honestly thought they'd be lighter, since AutoVelocity Inc originally claimed they'd be 8 lbs. Now Dymag/Rennworx is claiming:

18 x 8.5 = 13.5 lbs
18 x 10 = 15.7 lbs
18 x 10.5 = 15.9 lbs
19 x 9.5 = 16.7 lbs
20 x 12.5 = 19 lbs

That's impressive, but not crazy. For instance, the Volk TE37Mag is 12.9 lbs in 18 x 8.5.

Simon @ evosport · 26th August 2006, 02:17

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Originally Posted by NobleM400

Ah great, will have to be sure to stop by your booth. I'm probably going to be spending most of my time at SEMA trying to convince the Caparo guys to import the T-1 as a rolling chassis, so they're usable on the street.

Nice! That's definitely good use of your time.

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I honestly thought they'd be lighter, since AutoVelocity Inc originally claimed they'd be 8 lbs. Now Dymag/Rennworx is claiming:

Well couple things. Carbon is definitely stronger and more resilient than alum or mag. Also, from my understanding, the Dymag mag centers are NOT currently forged yet. They are supposed to be forged soon which should shave a bit more off. Plus, let's not forget the most important reason...the COOOOL factor

eMpwrd5 · 29th August 2006, 00:30

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Originally Posted by thaichi808

i would give todd at stealth auto auto in west LA a call.. they did a magnificent job on my e39 touring. (888)-978-3258. pm me for pics.

cheers,
thaichi808

i think i saw your car on the 405fwy south bound last week.. sweet ride!

thaichi808 · 29th August 2006, 03:02

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Originally Posted by eMpwrd5

i think i saw your car on the 405fwy south bound last week.. sweet ride!

Thank you for the kind words...was wondering if there are any type of e39 gtg's in the orange county/LA area?

cheers,
thaichi808

eMpwrd5 · 29th August 2006, 17:11

i would totally be down to do a 5er meet.. but i sold my 5. i think theres a 5'er meet every once in a while.. i dont now if the M5 guys are still doing meets. i could never make those because they were so far away and early in the morning..

you have sweet ride though.. i was staring at it as much as i could w/out getting into an accident. lol