Digsy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I think its a combination of the heat and the manufacturing process/material of the wheel. The GT4 alloys are cast unlike the others in Mark's pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I think its a combination of the heat and the manufacturing process/material of the wheel. The GT4 alloys are cast unlike the others in Mark's pics. was going to say i thought that the standards were forged like the 19's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yeh thats true... you also dont know about hairline cracks or any possible internal corrosion on any wheels before you put them in for work.. heat will just expose the issue I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 true, will have a good chat with them when they go in. mad marky used them and he seemed veey happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I dont think it matters which way its formed more than metal they are made from there is quite alot of information available on the web, Im certainly no expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 just been on their website and they bake theres at around 200 c so should be fine as they aren't pushing near the 400 c mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zteve Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks guys there was a lot of usefull info put out there to consider when i eventually bite the bullet and get the job done. Appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawbhp Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Powdercoating will be fine as long as the process is done correctly. There is a list of recommended places on here somewhere, possibly in the FAQ section. I had my Rays powdercoated in satin black a few weeks ago by BJV Engineering, for £200 (on a GM car). That included dropping the car off, having 2 new rear tyres fitted, and collecting it 3 days later. Excellent service. They even dropped me at the station. Fitted some black wheel nuts and it all looks Pics to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 As the others have said, the problem is largely with the GT4 wheel and temps exceeding 200C/400F. I havent personally seen a set of Rays go, its mainly down to the process of PC or GT4 wheels in particular. My Rotas have been done twice and get some abuse including a few airfield days, nowt wrong with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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