More Reasons to choose ForgeLine and LGMotorsports
09-10-2008, 07:37 PM
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More Reasons to choose ForgeLine and LGMotorsports
Hi guys,
There has been a little bit of talk about wheel strength and design on aftermarket wheels so I thought I would share some words from the guys at ForgeLine, and share some of our experiences as well.
"From the President of Forgeline:
Our strength and durability testing begins at the design stage using advanced FEA computer stress analysis to test each and every new design under a simulated load and optimize it before machining ever begins. The finished products are then physically tested to exceed SAE J2530 standards and real-life racing variables, not just street variables, are used for such test criteria. All that is great, however our most tried and true method of testing is 15 years of racing experience. Laboratory testing cannot compare to what we actually learn from 3000 lb cars racing for 24 hours on the high banks of the Daytona Speedway. That is knowledge that very few wheel companies actually have.
David Schardt
Forgeline Motorsports, LLC"
As you all know, we have ran ForgeLine wheels on our race cars from the IMSA GT3 cars, World Challenge GT, to our high performance customer Z06 track and street cars.
HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Give me a ring at the shop, or PM and I would be more than happy to spec. out a custom built set of wheels just for your Corvette, or any high performance fitment!
There has been a little bit of talk about wheel strength and design on aftermarket wheels so I thought I would share some words from the guys at ForgeLine, and share some of our experiences as well.
"From the President of Forgeline:
Our strength and durability testing begins at the design stage using advanced FEA computer stress analysis to test each and every new design under a simulated load and optimize it before machining ever begins. The finished products are then physically tested to exceed SAE J2530 standards and real-life racing variables, not just street variables, are used for such test criteria. All that is great, however our most tried and true method of testing is 15 years of racing experience. Laboratory testing cannot compare to what we actually learn from 3000 lb cars racing for 24 hours on the high banks of the Daytona Speedway. That is knowledge that very few wheel companies actually have.
David Schardt
Forgeline Motorsports, LLC"
As you all know, we have ran ForgeLine wheels on our race cars from the IMSA GT3 cars, World Challenge GT, to our high performance customer Z06 track and street cars.
HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Give me a ring at the shop, or PM and I would be more than happy to spec. out a custom built set of wheels just for your Corvette, or any high performance fitment!
09-10-2008, 10:37 PM
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Former Vendor
Beautiful wheels no doubt and of superb quality.
I just cannot fathom how the best wheel brands on the market can cost so frigging much though for a chunk of aluminum.
Not meaning to be mean, I really just cannot comprehend it and I can comprehend most anything, really
I have actually asked more than one manf (not this one) and none have ever given much of a solid answer, mostly just a tap dance around the issue.
I would love to hear why they cost so much and if convinced would be much more prone to buying them (I spent over $100k on parts in the last 10 months, money is not the only issue for me)
No offense meant to anybody, any manf, any vendor, I just want a solid reason to spend the money I work my **** off to make
Sincerely,
Rick
I just cannot fathom how the best wheel brands on the market can cost so frigging much though for a chunk of aluminum.
Not meaning to be mean, I really just cannot comprehend it and I can comprehend most anything, really
I have actually asked more than one manf (not this one) and none have ever given much of a solid answer, mostly just a tap dance around the issue.
I would love to hear why they cost so much and if convinced would be much more prone to buying them (I spent over $100k on parts in the last 10 months, money is not the only issue for me)
No offense meant to anybody, any manf, any vendor, I just want a solid reason to spend the money I work my **** off to make
Sincerely,
Rick
09-11-2008, 06:47 AM
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Team Owner
Beautiful wheels no doubt and of superb quality.
I just cannot fathom how the best wheel brands on the market can cost so frigging much though for a chunk of aluminum.
Not meaning to be mean, I really just cannot comprehend it and I can comprehend most anything, really
I have actually asked more than one manf (not this one) and none have ever given much of a solid answer, mostly just a tap dance around the issue.
I would love to hear why they cost so much and if convinced would be much more prone to buying them (I spent over $100k on parts in the last 10 months, money is not the only issue for me)
No offense meant to anybody, any manf, any vendor, I just want a solid reason to spend the money I work my **** off to make
Sincerely,
Rick
I just cannot fathom how the best wheel brands on the market can cost so frigging much though for a chunk of aluminum.
Not meaning to be mean, I really just cannot comprehend it and I can comprehend most anything, really
I have actually asked more than one manf (not this one) and none have ever given much of a solid answer, mostly just a tap dance around the issue.
I would love to hear why they cost so much and if convinced would be much more prone to buying them (I spent over $100k on parts in the last 10 months, money is not the only issue for me)
No offense meant to anybody, any manf, any vendor, I just want a solid reason to spend the money I work my **** off to make
Sincerely,
Rick
Well I guess cast vs forged, made here vs. 2 bucks an hour in China, no EPA, tolerances, weight, strength, finish, rent on a building and standing behind a product not hiding behind an ocean.
They are not "Lipstick on a pig" as they have been saying. I guess like wearing gold jewlery vs. plated gold jewlery and more. They are the real deal. Anyone racing on Chinese rims?
Last edited by John Shiels; 09-11-2008 at 06:50 AM.
09-11-2008, 11:07 AM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
When you are working with a custom built wheel such as a ForgeLine these are all custom built to your specifications. Not being a 'production' line increases build time and costs.
Check out this link for an informative look at how they are built.
FORGELINE TV
Check out this link for an informative look at how they are built.
FORGELINE TV
09-11-2008, 09:52 PM
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09-11-2008, 10:19 PM
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