DoogyRev Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/worlds-first-3d-printed-titanium-wheels-just-insane-look/ These look a bit busy . . and prob a bitch to clean Sure there will be some other exciting designs coming out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 OOOOOO - those look crap 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 And will it hold up under force as it's doing 200mph? Or will it just crumble. I seem to remember the original Audi TT alloys wheels buckling at 70mph on corners due to being made incorrectly and the wrong strength required calculated. They had to recall them all as the cars would just flip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I think its quite smart. Not in that its particularly pretty but smart in that you can in effect build wheels of much more intricate design than before. Be interesting to see them tested but if they are literally pieces of titanium bolted together it should retain its integrity - i mean if no one said your wheels were 3d printed and said here are some titanium wheels we would assume they would be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: And will it hold up under force as it's doing 200mph? Or will it just crumble. I seem to remember the original Audi TT alloys wheels buckling at 70mph on corners due to being made incorrectly and the wrong strength required calculated. They had to recall them all as the cars would just flip. Wasn't the Audi 'flip' due to a pressure difference over the rear axle at speed. So they added the small spoiler at the rear to help stop it from becoming a plane? EDIT - That ^^ may have just been an internet myth Oh, and those wheels look awful! Edited November 15, 2018 by mattross1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 15 hours ago, mattross1313 said: Wasn't the Audi 'flip' due to a pressure difference over the rear axle at speed. So they added the small spoiler at the rear to help stop it from becoming a plane? EDIT - That ^^ may have just been an internet myth Oh, and those wheels look awful! NY times printed it as real so dunno. https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/20/automobiles/audi-offers-tt-fix-after-5-deaths.html Your explanation was nearer to want they've said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 modern = more complex = more headache. Interesting design but overly busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I genuinely hope that the overly busy design was intentional to demonstrate what is possible rather than because anyone thought it looks good. But then some people like the the looks of the Fiat Multipla, so who knows.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I like the Multipla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Had a manifold on my supercharged MX5 3D printed, more airflow, more efficient, cheaper, lighter and could take more heat.... If the wheels are that much lighter, why not - just not that design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Ekona said: I like the Multipla You would.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 hmm wonder how much they weight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldjanner Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Picture of it as just the wheel I think it looks quite good, when you see it on the car though Would look smart as one of those glass topped wheel coffee tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Can you imagine how long it would take to clean those wheels. The thought of doing a full decon in preparation for a ceramic type coating would fill me with dread. I'm thinking along the lines of boxer shorts and socks...... doesn't matter how nice they look, if the label says dry clean only, FORGET ABOUT IT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I think it would be very quick and easy to clean those wheels, tbh. I'd use this process: 1. Fill 2x buckets with warm water and mild detergent. 2. Get ready with 1x soft wheel brush, 1x detail brush and 1x soft microfibre. 3. Set up a hose with an adjustable spray nozzle, and set the aperture to approx 35deg exit angle. 4. Lightly mist the wheels with pure water. 5. Realise that you're now looking directly at them, that they're f***ing hideous, then quickly rip them off the damn car and chuck them in the bin. 6. Put some decent wheels on, and book Specsavers asap as clearly you need to if you bought those wheels in the first place. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I think I'd go with a slightly different, more streamlined technique myself: 1. Look at wheels to see if they're dirty. 2. Realise that you're now looking directly at them, that they're f***ing hideous, then quickly rip them off the damn car and chuck them in the bin. 3. Sell/abandon the car. You clearly can't be trusted with the responsibility if you bought those wheels in the first place. Plus you probably shouldn't be driving anyway given your obvious medical infliction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 16 hours ago, StevoD said: hmm wonder how much they weight I guess thats the very question of why they have come to be, but when you have carbon and magnesium, can you get much lighter, or is it a cost thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I suspect it's more a "because we can" thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Would probably make a great potato masher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 3D Printed Calipers anyone? I guess a few more manufactures will be on the band wagon now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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