These Wheels are sick..HRE? That a good wheel?
03-01-2006, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Auto RnD
ok
so hre's are more show wheels.
they have actually been banned from track because there have been instances where they would break.. and they would break often.
so hre's are more show wheels.
they have actually been banned from track because there have been instances where they would break.. and they would break often.
Can you post some links with supporting evidence? I pretty much bought them for the look. I'm more into the show look, even though I still have a long way to go before the Z has good "show car" quality.
03-01-2006, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
humm...1 post. Are you the seller of that set? 
For the record - I'm trying to get to 500....
03-01-2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
is UT consider midwest?
03-01-2006, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Auto RnD
ok
so hre's are more show wheels.
they have actually been banned from track because there have been instances where they would break.. and they would break often.
so hre's are more show wheels.
they have actually been banned from track because there have been instances where they would break.. and they would break often.
Links? I am from the Cobra community and have never heard a bad thing about HRE's. Not calling you a liar, but would like to see for myself.
03-01-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
you sure? Utah is the West
Here you go...
http://www.abcteach.com/Maps/midwest.htm
03-01-2006, 11:04 AM
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I remember seeing something about HRE wheels breaking while autocrossing also. On an audi or vw. I am researching now( think the rim snap apart from the hub of the rim mid spoke!).
3:35PM est update http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1951222 still looking for the right thread
3:35PM est update http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1951222 still looking for the right thread
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03-01-2006, 01:13 PM
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here are a few threads it is more widespread in the higher hp cars
some bimmers a few vipers and a few vettes.
HRE and KINESIS Have had issues with this
http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=40476
http://forums.audiworld.com/lrqc/msgs/41036.phtml
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/p...?t=28536&pp=40
hope some of those links help...
some bimmers a few vipers and a few vettes.
HRE and KINESIS Have had issues with this
http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=40476
http://forums.audiworld.com/lrqc/msgs/41036.phtml
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/p...?t=28536&pp=40
hope some of those links help...
03-01-2006, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Auto RnD
here are a few threads it is more widespread in the higher hp cars
some bimmers a few vipers and a few vettes.
HRE and KINESIS Have had issues with this
http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=40476
http://forums.audiworld.com/lrqc/msgs/41036.phtml
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/p...?t=28536&pp=40
hope some of those links help...
some bimmers a few vipers and a few vettes.
HRE and KINESIS Have had issues with this
http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=40476
http://forums.audiworld.com/lrqc/msgs/41036.phtml
http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/p...?t=28536&pp=40
hope some of those links help...
03-01-2006, 02:51 PM
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<QUOTE> Interesting tid-bit. Talking to IMSA and Viper Racing League stewards. found HRE's are banned ...
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Posted by Mike S on 2005-06-05 20:17:58
by both due to too many failures.
NINE, yes NINE failures in one race weekend Vipers.
Apparently the PCA is on their way to banning HRE's as well.
The racers have always called them "Fools Fashion" and I thought that was a little rough until I started seeing them fail at track events and how easily they bend and corrode.
Then, after Leslie had problems with hers corroding and I spoke with one of the owners, I realized quickly they were WAY out of reality as to strength and design.
Wasn't really surprised that they were banned (was at the meeting), but was surprised at ALL the problems reported.
Unreal for such an expensive wheel.
Apparently tolerances are sooooo poor that the tires often rotate on the wheels themselves as the rims are often slightly too small.
Mike S</QUOTE>
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Posted by Mike S on 2005-06-05 20:17:58
by both due to too many failures.
NINE, yes NINE failures in one race weekend Vipers.
Apparently the PCA is on their way to banning HRE's as well.
The racers have always called them "Fools Fashion" and I thought that was a little rough until I started seeing them fail at track events and how easily they bend and corrode.
Then, after Leslie had problems with hers corroding and I spoke with one of the owners, I realized quickly they were WAY out of reality as to strength and design.
Wasn't really surprised that they were banned (was at the meeting), but was surprised at ALL the problems reported.
Unreal for such an expensive wheel.
Apparently tolerances are sooooo poor that the tires often rotate on the wheels themselves as the rims are often slightly too small.
Mike S</QUOTE>
03-01-2006, 04:37 PM
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I'm sorry.......has anyone ever seen rules from any racing division that HRE wheels are banned? Can't you get copies of the rules somewhere? Why are we listening to "I talked to ....and he said....the steward told him....."? Can someone post the rule that says HREs are banned?
03-01-2006, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by barthelb
I think they are ugly wheels. They do not compliment the Z's design or shape. Some Volks or many other rims would workout better than those.
03-02-2006, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by maxpowers
Its obvious this guy is the seller. The last thing you want to do in an auction is inform half the enthusiast community potentially creating bidding wars.
For the record - I'm trying to get to 500....
For the record - I'm trying to get to 500....
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