Light wheels=good mod for increased acceleration?
05-12-2007, 05:15 PM
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So I just kind of learned about the whole unsprung weight idea and how bad it is to have mucho unsprung weight-would getting really light rims be a big increase (relatively big I mean as far as smaller mods go) in acceleration>? And if so what are the lightest wheels out there within a semi-reasonable price. I mean I am sure someone makes ultra ultra light wheels for 10k but I am talking somewhat reasonable pricing
05-13-2007, 09:55 AM
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The Dinan wheels are 19lbs a piece and reduce the weight by 47lbs total for the car. The bad part is that they run you 1299 per wheel. Their exhaust runs 1499 and is lighter than the standard one as well. They don't list the difference in weight though.
05-13-2007, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jcflys' post='423943' date='May 13 2007, 10:55 AM
The Dinan wheels are 19lbs a piece and reduce the weight by 47lbs total for the car. The bad part is that they run you 1299 per wheel. Their exhaust runs 1499 and is lighter than the standard one as well. They don't list the difference in weight though.
05-16-2007, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepyca31' post='423946' date='May 13 2007, 11:18 AM
the Dinan wheels are just fugly IMO but I guess they are for performance
05-16-2007, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepyca31' post='423796' date='May 12 2007, 08:15 PM
So I just kind of learned about the whole unsprung weight idea and how bad it is to have mucho unsprung weight-would getting really light rims be a big increase (relatively big I mean as far as smaller mods go) in acceleration>? And if so what are the lightest wheels out there within a semi-reasonable price. I mean I am sure someone makes ultra ultra light wheels for 10k but I am talking somewhat reasonable pricing
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My Ride: 545i SE Oct 03 (53 plate) 19" Alpina Classic rims
Quick question, apologies if this is a semi thread hijack...
can anyone tell me how much lighter the Alpina classic 19" rim is compared to stock?
(in the weights savings you mentioned above, does this take into account the presumably lighter tyre weight of a lower profile tyre? or is it for the rim only)
can anyone tell me how much lighter the Alpina classic 19" rim is compared to stock?
(in the weights savings you mentioned above, does this take into account the presumably lighter tyre weight of a lower profile tyre? or is it for the rim only)
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My Ride: Fully loaded Dinan Tuned E60 545i Sports Sedan, featuring Dinan high flow intake system, Dinan free flow exhaust, Dinan high flow throttle body, Dinan Stage 3 Performance Engine Management Software, Dinan camber plates, Dinan carbon fiber strut tower brace, Dinan 19" lightweight forged wheelset, Dinan/Brembo GT big brake system, Dinan Polished Aluminum Pedal Kit, BMW "M" footrest, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT's, OEM rear deck spoiler, OEM sun/wind deflector, OEM illuminated BMW door sills, debadged (official "Dinan 5 badging"/emblem earned).
Originally Posted by diveleader' post='425148' date='May 16 2007, 01:25 PM
Quick question, apologies if this is a semi thread hijack...
can anyone tell me how much lighter the Alpina classic 19" rim is compared to stock?
(in the weights savings you mentioned above, does this take into account the presumably lighter tyre weight of a lower profile tyre? or is it for the rim only)
can anyone tell me how much lighter the Alpina classic 19" rim is compared to stock?
(in the weights savings you mentioned above, does this take into account the presumably lighter tyre weight of a lower profile tyre? or is it for the rim only)
05-16-2007, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sleepyca31' post='423796' date='May 13 2007, 03:15 AM
So I just kind of learned about the whole unsprung weight idea and how bad it is to have mucho unsprung weight-would getting really light rims be a big increase (relatively big I mean as far as smaller mods go) in acceleration>? And if so what are the lightest wheels out there within a semi-reasonable price. I mean I am sure someone makes ultra ultra light wheels for 10k but I am talking somewhat reasonable pricing
Breaking and agility, not acceleration . In other words, you make better also the acceleration, but only a bit .
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