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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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Impressive.

Good find.
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Excellent find, thanks.

Helps explain why RAYS forged wheels are so expensive, but also so good
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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also shows why Prodrive wheels are the price they are compared to lower grade std cast copies

still too dear though

well spotted robo
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Shows the flowforming that Speedline use too
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Very nice.
Did a project involving sand casted racing wheels made by DYMAG. There is so much involved in producing the right wheel.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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excellent find thanks for sharing
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