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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise
Very concerning. Imagine if someone buys a set of imitation Brembos not knowing they're fake (for example, if bought used) and uses them on the track, and they fail in a hard 100+ mph braking zone. The result will not be pretty.
I have no issues if some company wants to create cheap knock-off BBKs, but don't try to pass them off as the real thing.
On imitation wheels, there's probably less chance for massive failure than with brakes, but I thought this video (Wedsport testing of imitation wheels) was enlightening. Sometimes it helps to see the difference visually.
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I find this video interesting because it shows the
WedsSport SA67r which is made with
WedsSports' AMF (Advanced Metal Forming) process. More commonly known as
Flow-form casting. WedsSports AMF wheels are known to be a quality wheel that are widely used in motorsports, and not a knock-off brand. Flow-formed processes have reached a point where these products are inexpensive enough for most people to reach. However many elitists will insist that only Forged wheels are "real" wheels and everything else is dangerous and cheap. This attitude shows lack of flexibility to allow new technologies and/or improvements in mfg processes to democratize technology. We also see this with other less expensive but effective products. It's easiest to spot when someone says "any part under $xxxx.xx is dangerous and people that use these parts are blah blah blah". There is certainly a middle ground, where newer tech makes previously price-prohibitive performance available to the masses. Being open minded enough to allow for that is equally as important as being a curmudgeon. I am not speaking about you @
DarkSunrise, but I do see it quite a bit, and it doesn't help new affordable tech being taken up so more and more people can come to enjoy this hobby.