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Forgeline 1 11-09-2010 09:09 AM

Forgeline Center Lock System
 
Attention all forum members,
Check out the new center lock system from Forgeline!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3cnJgbBoLc

The system is available for most any application, is custom built to your specifications and will make your car as unique as it deserves to be. Each center lock system is machined to match the exact tolerance of your custom built Forgeline wheels.

We are currently running 3-4 weeks production on new orders.

Contact your local Forgeline distributor or us directly if you have any questions.

As always, we want to thank the Pro Touring community for all the support you have shown us here at Forgeline.

camcojb 11-09-2010 09:30 AM

very nice setup Scott!

Jody

ProdigyCustoms 11-09-2010 09:39 AM

Thanks for posting. These are going to be super popular.

Steve1968LS2 11-09-2010 11:45 AM

Damn.. if I had known I would have gone this route.. pretty cool. :thumbsup:

Blake Foster 11-09-2010 03:08 PM

well just order another set..... come on you gotta keep up here :thumbsup:

GregWeld 11-09-2010 05:37 PM

Frank!

We'll have to talk buddy -- I need a set like this for the S63!

coolwelder62 11-09-2010 06:28 PM

WOW!! those are cool.I bet they cost more than my house.:lol:

ProdigyCustoms 11-09-2010 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 315553)
Frank!

We'll have to talk buddy -- I need a set like this for the S63!

Just call me.

XcYZ 11-10-2010 05:23 AM

Wow, I love that setup.

Bryce 11-10-2010 07:45 AM

These are awesome!

How much weight does this add to the overall system?

ProdigyCustoms 11-10-2010 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5280/4 (Post 315676)
These are awesome!

How much weight does this add to the overall system?

The centerlock only adds a few LBS to the total un sprung weight.

The Moment of Inertia is the main concern in wheel weight. The Moment of inertia is what effects the acceleration and braking. The Moment of Inertia is not affected by weight in the center of the wheel. Weight around the outer perimeter of the wheel affects the Moment of inertia.

Imagine swinging a rock on a string in a circle and trying to stop it when you stop spinning it. the lighter the rock, the quicker it will start swinging and the faster it will stop. This is where options like Titanium hardware (around the perimeter of the wheel) are very important.

Yes overall wheel weight is important, but losing 1 LB of hardware weight on the outer ring of the wheel is a much bigger benefit then gaining few in the center of the wheel is a deficit.

68protouring454 11-10-2010 02:01 PM

Looks killer.
what happens to brake caliper clearance etc when you have a near flat wheel?
like say a 18x10 with 8 inch backspacing, can it be done?
18x11 with 7.25 bs, and clearance for monoblock calipers?

ProdigyCustoms 11-10-2010 02:55 PM

These go mostly on Porsche and other high end cars so brake clearance is enough to clear Brembo. We can clear ZO6 brakes which I think stick out more then Baer mono blocks, would need a template though

68protouring454 11-10-2010 05:05 PM

ok, sounds good. i know some wheel companies loose caliper clearance when thinning the mounting pad down, which i assume is what they do to make up for the thickness of the adapter.
cool part.

Bryce 11-11-2010 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms (Post 315735)
The centerlock only adds a few LBS to the total un sprung weight.

The Moment of Inertia is the main concern in wheel weight. The Moment of inertia is what effects the acceleration and braking. The Moment of Inertia is not affected by weight in the center of the wheel. Weight around the outer perimeter of the wheel affects the Moment of inertia.

Imagine swinging a rock on a string in a circle and trying to stop it when you stop spinning it. the lighter the rock, the quicker it will start swinging and the faster it will stop. This is where options like Titanium hardware (around the perimeter of the wheel) are very important.

Yes overall wheel weight is important, but losing 1 LB of hardware weight on the outer ring of the wheel is a much bigger benefit then gaining few in the center of the wheel is a deficit.


Frank, you are talking to an engineer, I know all about MOI. HAHA. And I totally agree with what you are saying. I was just wondering if this is one of those cool things, but doesnt add much performance. If it adds weight with no other gain.....

It is really freaking cool. And I have a perfect project these should go on.

JohnC 11-28-2010 07:05 AM

Very cool...now we just need a 5-spoke in the competition series...:_paranoid :D


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