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April 23, 2006
Closing in on 220 MPH
In case you're wondering what the latest is out at the Maxton Mile, we're now hearing that people are reaching speeds just shy of 220 MPH. Riding a "naturally aspirated Suzuki Hayabusa" (which when we last heard of it was on Dymag cast magnesium 5-spokes), Dave Owen is shooting for 220.55 when the weather clears up.
There's also a video taken on board where you can see for yourself what it's like to clear 200 on two wheels.
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Vivaldi Racing Update
A little late getting to an update on Scott Smart 's Wins at Donington on Apirl 8th. Scott's podium first place was a first for Team Vivaldi Racing who are using Dymag's 7 Spoke Forged Mag wheels in the British SuperBike (BSB). Scott held off strong competition in round 2 during a very wet race to gain his 4th ever career win in BSB.
Unfortunately, luck didn't hold this past Monday in Thruxton as "gremlins" decended upon the team. We all wish them luck as they look forward to Oulton Park Apirl 29th.
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April 02, 2006
Mosler MT900s, first production car on Dymag wheels
(the Mosler 900S with aluminum wheels, we'll post picutres of the new carbon rims when we get them)
Mosler Automotive announced that their 900s will come standard with Dymag carbon fibre wheels. With carbon rims and a magnesium hubs, the total weight of the four wheels reduces weight significantly over the existing forged aluminum wheels on the current car. More importantly, weight on the rim is increased due to rotational forces so anything that can be saved on the wheels has significant impact to things like handling and acceleration,
“The Dymag carbon/magnesium wheels have nearly half as much rotational inertia as forged aluminum wheels,” says company founder Warren Mosler. “And, of course, pursuant to our imperative for total performance, the large savings in unsprung weight improves handling and ride qualities as well as our already extreme acceleration, braking and cornering.”
- the auto channel
We couldn't agree more vigorously!
UPDATE: Autoblog has posted pictures of the Mosler and the wheels on their site.
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