What is the status of your vehicle?

[Mike Flitcraft]

Nice lookin car there. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Robert_USM]

Here is a picture of the new University of Strathclyde Motorsport lightweight 1 piece alloys.

Enjoy.

[colin s]

Sexy!

Seriously though, hows this years coming along?

[Robert_USM]

Actually here is a real preview of the 07 wheel assembly.

[Didier Beaudoin]

Wow... Do you have an idea of the flex of the wheel center during acceleration and cornering?

[Robert_USM]

I was not involved in the design of these so i am trusting the guys it is ok.

It is a good grade of aluminum to counteract the loss of material, i couldnt give you a number, but its 7000 series i think.

[Didier Beaudoin]

With a 7000 series aluminum, you'll get a better yield and ultimate strenght, but still the same Young modulus. Therefore, there should be no difference in stiffness. If some of your teammates know any numbers considering the wheel center flex, I'd be interested in seeing them.

[Jersey Tom]

Wow! That is ballsy thin section on that center. I'd love to hear numbers on toe and camber stiffness. Really, really important aspect of the wheel assembly. Lose heaps of grip otherwise.

[JuicedH22]

I hear nickel plating is a good way to add stiffness and grip....



lol, just playin with ya tom

[Gasperini]

Originally posted by Robert_USM:
Here is a picture of the new University of Strathclyde Motorsport lightweight 1 piece alloys.

Enjoy.

Originally posted by colin s:
Sexy!

Seriously though, hows this years coming along?

Nice wheels, and thanks for Colin. He's a helpful guy.