[s-cars] UU---Wheels, deals, camber plates, and pads(long)

[Keith Maddock]

A very interesting subject...  Recall the RS4 "soft wheels" which are supposedly that way on purpose to protect fragile suspension components.

I'd be interested to hear more discussion on this, as I swapped over from soft OZs to hard SSR's on my car a year ago, not just for improved looks and reduced unsprung weight, but because I was tired of bending rim lips when driving around Detroit....

Cheers,
Keith

Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474    -   -   keith.maddock at trw.com


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Guys

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Speaking of that pothole encounter I'd like to discuss hard vs soft wheels.
My TSWs are a soft wheel and that combined with the 2nd generation 2Bennett
camber/caster plates allowed my suspension to absorb the blow of the pothole
without damaging any suspension components. All that was required was a new 4
wheel allignment and 1 new rim and I was on my way. Unfortunately, my rims were no
longer available so I had to go with a new set of rims but since these have
just been released, I shouldn't have that problem if I go through with this
again. Another CO Mafioso who had a similar experience with hard rims and ended
up with numerous bent suspension pieces. I guess the saying that you pays your
money and you takes your chances really does apply here. I don't know who came
out better but I just didn't like the sound of bent pieces.

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