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Clear Wheels?
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:53 am
by BlueCrush
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:11 am
by rebbierae
That's...uh.....interesting. Not sure I care for that at all, but it really is different. Is that your neighbor?
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:13 am
by redlava
Very interesting. I should get some to show off my Vibe's rusty black drum brakes.
Re: Clear Wheels? (rebbierae)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:19 am
by BlueCrush
Quote, originally posted by rebbierae »That's...uh.....interesting. Not sure I care for that at all, but it really is different. Is that your neighbor? No this was posted on a local forum it looks to be from a warmer climate as I can see Palm tree trunks.Other forums are guessing it is some type of Lexan but no one knows who makes them. Obviously they would be for show. There is no venting for the brakes and they would never be clean.
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:19 am
by Raven
Yes sir, I like it, I like it a lot.
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:23 am
by rebbierae
Oh yeah, good point....there aren't many palm trees in the Cities. They are just a bit 'showy' for my taste.
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:04 am
by damronjr
Wow, that is crazy, but I think they look awesome! I agree they would be impossible to keep clean and wouldn't help the brakes any, but they do look awesome for show. I am little worried about how strong they would be too.
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:06 am
by ArcsVibe
I wonder how much they would set you back? Trust me they wouldn't last long here in Montreal with our potholes lol.....
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:42 am
by Mr. Poopypants
Those are freakin' awesome!
Re: Clear Wheels? (Mr. Poopypants)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:47 am
by damronjr
Now someone is saying on MO that it is a photochop, but I want to see the original if it is just to make sure.
Re: Clear Wheels? (damronjr)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:33 am
by Toolman
The front brakes on a 350z should be dual caliper, in this photo they are single caliper. This is an abvious photoshop!
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:46 am
by michiganguy
wonder if you could attach wipers to them to keep them clean?
Re: (michiganguy)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:16 am
by Altus
Yup - I'd say that's a photochop too folks.... seriously doubt any clear substance readily available could handle that kind of strain.
Re: (Altus)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:29 am
by Atomb
Quote, originally posted by Altus »Yup - I'd say that's a photochop too folks.... seriously doubt any clear substance readily available could handle that kind of strain.on the second picture, you can see the reflection of the rim from that ugly black boxy thing parked next to it....it may be possible. i know in some steel mills they use special clear panels in the pulpit which are 'blast proof'. they have lugs bolted into some of the panels supporting parts of the structure....so i wouldn't say it's 'impossible'.
Re: Clear Wheels? (Toolman)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:43 am
by binary
Quote, originally posted by Toolman »The front brakes on a 350z should be dual caliper, in this photo they are single caliper. This is an abvious photoshop!It appears to have a dual piston calipers up front. I would take a guess as it's some sort of acrylic or polycarbinate.
Re: Clear Wheels? (binary)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:54 am
by Mavrik
if its a photochop, its a damn good one. those rims are as sweet though. But I agree... poor brakes...
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:35 am
by Jaycie685
Those are fugly! Wouldn't they crack or even shatter at the slightest pothole? I definitely wouldn't spend my money on those!
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:19 am
by Toasted7
Look ma... no wheels! *sorta*
Re: Clear Wheels? (BlueCrush)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:31 pm
by ColonelPanic
Hey look kids, p1mp1n' gunmetal wheels, just add brake dust!
Re: Clear Wheels? (Toolman)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:42 pm
by tahoan
Single caliper with a dual piston. You cannot see the pistons from these views. Pistons are between the brake pad and the rotor.
Re: Clear Wheels? (tahoan)
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:46 pm
by Toolman
Look at the outside of the caliper, one hole. When they drill the piston hole in the caliper they have to also drill through the outside part because the whole assembly is one peice. I see only one hole in the front, this = single piston= a obvious chop!
Re: Clear Wheels? (Toolman)
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:01 am
by 4X4CHICHI
I don't know about obvious. but I couldn't find anything on the web.