Who is icode and what do they do?
09-25-09 | 02:59 PM
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09-25-09 | 03:09 PM
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The wheels in the picture you posted are BBS RE-Mg's. They might be the most amazing wheels of all time designed for a street car. They are some of the only forged magnesium wheels you can find outside of F1 and as such they are extremely expensive. I believe they are only available from BBS Japan.
The IS-F fitment is said to weigh 8.2kg and 8.6kg front and rear. This translates to about 18lbs and 19lbs. They say the "genuine" wheels weigh 24.5lbs and 26.8lbs for comparison.
-Patrick
The IS-F fitment is said to weigh 8.2kg and 8.6kg front and rear. This translates to about 18lbs and 19lbs. They say the "genuine" wheels weigh 24.5lbs and 26.8lbs for comparison.
-Patrick
.I'd really like to see what the OEM design weighs in Mg instead of Al. Still, of all the wheels I've seen on the F, I like these BBS the best. If money were no object, I'd be ordering a set.
09-25-09 | 04:49 PM
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The wheels in the picture you posted are BBS RE-Mg's. They might be the most amazing wheels of all time designed for a street car. They are some of the only forged magnesium wheels you can find outside of F1 and as such they are extremely expensive. I believe they are only available from BBS Japan.
The IS-F fitment is said to weigh 8.2kg and 8.6kg front and rear. This translates to about 18lbs and 19lbs. They say the "genuine" wheels weigh 24.5lbs and 26.8lbs for comparison.
-Patrick
The IS-F fitment is said to weigh 8.2kg and 8.6kg front and rear. This translates to about 18lbs and 19lbs. They say the "genuine" wheels weigh 24.5lbs and 26.8lbs for comparison.
-Patrick
09-25-09 | 05:12 PM
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That actually sounds a little heavy for true magnesium wheels. Dymags are about a kilo lighter, and the BBS site showing the RE Mg wheels doesn't say anything about weights .
I'd really like to see what the OEM design weighs in Mg instead of Al. Still, of all the wheels I've seen on the F, I like these BBS the best. If money were no object, I'd be ordering a set.
.I'd really like to see what the OEM design weighs in Mg instead of Al. Still, of all the wheels I've seen on the F, I like these BBS the best. If money were no object, I'd be ordering a set.
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09-25-09 | 05:42 PM
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RE-Mg's are ridiculously amazing wheels right down to having special centercaps. To add a little bit more to the unobtanium factor, these wheels are an exclusive icode version with a special finish.
In regards to the weight, these are street wheels and are designed and built as such so they aren't directly comparable to magnesium racing wheels. Carbon rims are another thing altogether and it's hard to fault the Dymags for function (looks, on the other hand...). I actually happen to be the person behind Dymag's partnership with Mosler Automotive, another company that puts performance before aesthetics.
-Patrick
In regards to the weight, these are street wheels and are designed and built as such so they aren't directly comparable to magnesium racing wheels. Carbon rims are another thing altogether and it's hard to fault the Dymags for function (looks, on the other hand...). I actually happen to be the person behind Dymag's partnership with Mosler Automotive, another company that puts performance before aesthetics.
-Patrick
09-26-09 | 11:59 PM
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Been looking through the blog and Ive come to the verdict that im probably going to be spending lots of money if any of these products hit the us market. Either that or trade a Japanese guy F for F lol... The products in the Blog have me so jealous
09-27-09 | 01:26 AM
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Makes me so happy that I drive an F.