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  1. JPMM

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    #82 JPMM, May 1, 2016
    took off the NM titanium piece, it vibrated, and I am suspicious that its even titanium:eek6:
    Repainted my original M7 steel piece . Its made much better.
     

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    #83 Gil-galad, May 1, 2016
    There are a bunch of different grades of the alloys known as "commercially pure" (CP) titanium with vastly different properties. I have no idea what might be used in a heat shield. I'm guessing it's primarily for marketing purposes. I'm surprised we haven't seen any palladium alloy components yet (guess Iron Man cornered the market).

    Good day today to hang out in the garage and tinker. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #84 JPMM, May 3, 2016
    Ohlins

    It really looked and felt like stainless, without making a science project out of it ,it would have been real hard to test .

    Getting the Ohlins installed this month at Willis,:D
     
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    #85 miniturns, May 6, 2016
    Kind of getting car ready for black hills trip and general maintenance. So I changed my brake fluid last night. I think I can see the difference in the fluid. Think I will paint calipers tonight and new pads and rotors tomorrow
     

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    #86 miniturns, May 7, 2016
    While I was at it I thought I should get rid of this too.
     

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    #87 Gil-galad, May 8, 2016
    Replaced it with a straight pipe? :eek6: :devil:
     
  7. JPMM

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    #89 coralbear, May 17, 2016
    Gary, I really like those new wheels! Are they as sturdy as they look? What are they made of?

    -- Fred
    ('oldsbear' on NAM)
     
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    #90 Grizld700, May 17, 2016
    I've been running the same wheel (different color) for 2 years. No dents at all. I did get some curb rash (my own fault). I do recommend :Thumbsup:
     
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    #91 coralbear, May 17, 2016
    They are very light. I wondered about material and rigidity....
     
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    #92 Grizld700, May 17, 2016
    They are an aluminum alloy wheel so always use caution. That being said I have hit some good pot holes without damage.
     
  12. Gil-galad

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    #93 Gil-galad, May 17, 2016
    I've read that the RSe05s are cast and then "flow formed," a hybrid process in which low pressure cast aluminum is stretched and formed using heat and high-pressure rollers to shape the wheel. The stretching and forming process creates a thin and dense metal which has properties similar to forged aluminum.

    I didn't know this when I bought them, but I did know that (1) they came with a two-year materials warranty; and (2) they were universally liked and without complaint from MINI owners who had reported their experience with them. That was good enough for me. :wink:
     
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    #96 coralbear, May 17, 2016
    Great information, guys! Thanks very much :) I think a set are in Molly3's future.
     
  16. JPMM

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    #97 JPMM, May 18, 2016
    little a brag goin on here

    http://rayswheels.co.jp/products/wheel.php?lang=en&wheel=TE37

    http://rayswheels.co.jp/concept/technology.php?lang=en&tech=2

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    Using design mold-form forging technology to ensure high-performance products

    Not all forged wheels are produced using the same manufacturing method.
    Rays' forged wheels are made using design mold-form forging technology, which involves the use of a dedicated mold for each type of wheel and a differently shaped mold for each process.
    Requiring the use of advanced technology, this method is both labor-intensive and time-consuming, but Rays believes this to be the only forging method that fully exploits the intrinsic potential of forging.
     
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    #98 JPMM, May 25, 2016
    Ohlins getting installed at Willis tomorrow!

    Ohlins getting installed at Willis tomorrow!:D

     
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    #99 JPMM, May 29, 2016
    Ohlins

    The ohlins are installed! They are what I expected, but I was hoping for more. There is a ride quality improvement but not as dramatic as I was hoping for.I guess there is only so much a passive suspension can do .
     
  19. Gil-galad

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    #100 Gil-galad, May 29, 2016
    :useless


    (Yeah, I know...you posted pics back in #24. But I want to see those babies installed! :biggrin5:)

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  20. JPMM

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    #101 JPMM, May 29, 2016
    not much to see, I raised the rear up a little to help with fat tire rubbing issues , I'll take off the wheels and take a shot when I get my lug nut key back from Willis:rolleyes:
     
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