July 28, 2006
Artwork by Renworkx
Our US distributor Rennworx was so amazed at the weight savings of our carbon fiber wheels that he whipped up this really cool poster. There's a press release floating around where he lists the advantages of saving upwards of 70 lbs of weight.
The effect of carbon/magnesium wheels when fitted to the car is to reduce the gyroscope effect of the wheel and ultimately producing the following effects:1. Improved acceleration
2. Improved braking, reduced stopping distance
3. Lighter, sharper steering
4. Allows for softer damper settings giving more tire contact & therefore
better grip.
5. Tire temperatures are more stable
6. Improved wheel & tire balancing
They also look really sweet too! We found this image posted on a Japanese Porsche GT3 fetish site.
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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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March 05, 2006
Oncycles' Dymag ordering system
Our online distribution partner Oncycles.com has released a new online configuration mini-site to take the confusion out of deciding which Dymag wheels are right for your ride. It's as easy as 1-2-3 and 4:
1. Select your bike make, model, year, and wheel position (front or rear) which you would like to configure.
2. Next, you will be presented with the wheel styles that are available for your bike.
3. After making your wheel style selection, you will select your size and sprocket number.
4. Finally, you will be asked to select from the available list of colors for your chosen wheel style.
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February 27, 2006
Koenigsegg runs on Dymag
As the world gets ready for Christian von Koenigsegg's latest marvel to be unveiled tomorrow at the Geneva Car Show, we're pleased to announce that the Koenigsegg CCX is fitted with Dymag carbon fibre wheels. The CCR set some records so we'll be interested to see how the reviews on this model.
Rising from the ashes of their factory fire, Koenigsegg cars are now (fittingly) produced in a decomissioned Swedish Air Force hanger.
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November 23, 2005
Online Catalog
oncycles.com has put up a detailed site which lists many of the Dymag wheels and their options. You can also order the wheels directly from them over the phone or contact them via email.
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July 05, 2005
Dymag at Laguna Seca
For those of you heading to the Grand Prix event at Laguna Seca this weekend, be sure to stop by the Cycle Cat booth where they will be showing some of Dymag's wheels. The booth will be located just off the turn two side of Ducati Island.
Cycle Cat will introduce it's new, online shop, oncycles.com, which will feature Dymag's entire line and will also be offering some event-only specials. Also being demo'd at the booth will be our race starter and, Cycle Cat's exclusive UCS1 solo rearstand.
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May 17, 2005
KTM to supply Dymag on their new 950 Supermoto
Through an arrangement with KTM, the Austrian sportmotorbike maker, you can now purchase their new 950 Supermoto model with Dymag carbon fiber 5 spoke wheels. They also want to let you know that their top of the line 990 Super Duke can also be custom-fitted with these Dymag wheels through special order. Contact a KTM dealer for details.
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