Originally Posted by FFD Motorsport (Post 42928068)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/...34378811_b.jpgEVO 2 - Hyper Silver

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8651/...7d11bd7a_b.jpgEVO 2 - Graphite

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7508/...a9950695_b.jpgEVO 2 - Satin Black

Originally Posted by FFD Motorsport (Post 42953057)

Big brake kit guys should take note! EVO2s will clear the Stoptech ST60R BBK (Trophy Kit) ;)

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When we designed the kit, we took many brake considerations into account to help with a variety of brake fitments (OEM and aftermarket) the result? A generous amount of clearance and the concave spoke design that you see.

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Of course design is one thing, verification is another and I'm happy to show the proof of concept :D

Some of you may recognize the brakes from Arthur's car in the photos (Build thread here: Alcoolaid's Build thread.

He runs the LIC flares in the rear give plenty of clearance for the 10" width. Usually Arthur runs at 12mm spacer in the rear (18x10 +35 wheels), but since our demo tires are only 255's and generally this car sees much more tire, we put on a 24mm spacer for the purpose of demonstration.

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Originally Posted by FFD Motorsport (Post 42955362)

I thought this might be something cool to post. There are a few videos floating around displaying how flow formed wheels are made, but its always cooler when it's your own video ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrFNsRcpqjw

** Make sure you hit the HD button

Flow Form Manufacturing

The EVO2s are constructed through a flow forming process (also known as roll rim forging) where a rough casting is work shaped into the wheel barrel. When the wheel is spun and formed into the barrel shape, the grain structure that is created by the forming process adds strength to the barrel of the wheel. When the grain structure of the barrel is aligned it retains a higher strength than when it is random such as through older manufacturing methods such as gravity or low pressure castings. The advantage of using a hybrid process to form the wheel shape is that we can keep manufacturing costs low while keeping the high strength advantages of the forming process.
Since the grain structure of metals is not a common topic, perhaps an example of something more common such as carbon fiber can be used as an example of grain structures. The weave pattern in carbon fiber materials essentially uses the same principles as the fibers have strength in tension and so the fibers are overlapped to take advantage of the strength in multiple directions.

Most customers think of minimum weight when selecting a wheel. While this is true to a certain extent, a property that is often overlooked is the wheel stiffness. What I mean by this is that to a certain point, a wheel will flex and bend. Some wheels due to their nature of design will bend when going over large potholes or jumping kerbs on track for instance. These wheels are classified as having low stiffness, and while are usually very lightweight the trade-off is that they will tend to bend much more thus reducing driver feedback and response. Our wheels have a very high stiffness due to the spoke design and the flow formed construction providing great feedback and a robust wheel at a reasonable weight.

Originally Posted by Stumpygt86 (Post 2085132)

16x8 is what I am after

Originally Posted by venturaII (Post 2085374)

Same here... ET+35 to +40 would be perfect. Those would look super-chunky with a 245 tire.

Originally Posted by BRZZZZZZZZZZ (Post 2085625)

Also Joe if you make those 18X10s fit on your FRS your a mad man and I want to see it next summer at auto x lol.