Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! ....
10-10-2005, 11:16 AM
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Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! ....
I know Rota's are real popular especially with the ITR track crowd for the weight savings and price, but be sure to check all your spokes thoroughly at the track 
caused by hard cornering at Infineon Raceway
caused by hard cornering at Infineon Raceway
10-10-2005, 11:24 AM
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Re: Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! .... (eMpAtHy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eMpAtHy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's one of the reasons why i think the slipstreams would make a better track tire. fat spokes!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Less spokes to check!
Less spokes to check!
10-10-2005, 11:25 AM
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Re: Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! .... (eMpAtHy)
True that. I vouch for the slipstreams. Sometimes trying to be to light might not be able to take the force that you need for the track. Wow, I would be pissed if that happened to me. Different rims for different purposes.
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10-10-2005, 11:54 AM
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Re: Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! .... (typer_696)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by typer_696 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">True that. I vouch for the slipstreams. Sometimes trying to be to light might not be able to take the force that you need for the track. Wow, I would be pissed if that happened to me. Different rims for different purposes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
what qualifies you to 'vouch' for them? that's a big responsibility... you going to refund someone when something *does* happen to a slipstream?
being light has nothing to do with this. when have you seen a light/forged wheel do this? (and rotas are not forged) "lightweight" cast wheels less weight with smaller spokes may have this problem. and it seems that rota has had 'bad runs' before with certain wheels. that doesn't mean it won't happen to any other wheel, but i think people are more confident (rightfully so) with a forged wheel.
force required? more like extreme temp change on the wheel over and over again, the strength of the material and design, and its ability to deal with these extreme temperatures over and over.
chris - who does not like when people throw around some kind of self-certification that a product is 'good enough' or capable of certain things just because nothing bad has happened to them yet.
what qualifies you to 'vouch' for them? that's a big responsibility... you going to refund someone when something *does* happen to a slipstream?
being light has nothing to do with this. when have you seen a light/forged wheel do this? (and rotas are not forged) "lightweight" cast wheels less weight with smaller spokes may have this problem. and it seems that rota has had 'bad runs' before with certain wheels. that doesn't mean it won't happen to any other wheel, but i think people are more confident (rightfully so) with a forged wheel.
force required? more like extreme temp change on the wheel over and over again, the strength of the material and design, and its ability to deal with these extreme temperatures over and over.
chris - who does not like when people throw around some kind of self-certification that a product is 'good enough' or capable of certain things just because nothing bad has happened to them yet.
10-10-2005, 12:07 PM
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Re: Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! .... (xjohnx)
if some one is too worried about tracking their R with rotas. maybe they should get spoon..
i personally have shitstreams i am scared to take my car to track with those rims
but this is not first time seeing rota like this
i personally have shitstreams i am scared to take my car to track with those rims
but this is not first time seeing rota like this
10-10-2005, 12:36 PM
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yes they are Rotas and who remebers the Blue Suburu that had a rota break on the track a few years back? I heard Rota covered all the damages, can anyone verify that?
10-10-2005, 12:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flux »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I will never drive on a track in anger with anything other than forged wheels... (repeat 3x)</TD></TR></TABLE>
what about stock ITR rims..?
would u drive in anger at track? with stock rims?
what about stock ITR rims..?
would u drive in anger at track? with stock rims?
10-10-2005, 12:49 PM
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Re: (Flux)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Flux »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I will never drive on a track in anger with anything other than forged wheels... (repeat 3x)</TD></TR></TABLE>
I feel at peace when i'm on the track
I feel at peace when i'm on the track
10-10-2005, 12:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GUILOTINE »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes they are Rotas and who remebers the Blue Suburu that had a rota break on the track a few years back? I heard Rota covered all the damages, can anyone verify that?</TD></TR></TABLE>
You mean to the wheel or to the car? Both?
I would imagine getting a replacement wheel would be no prob to prevent threads like these...but fixing the car too, that would be a bold company move. Id be impressed.
You mean to the wheel or to the car? Both?
I would imagine getting a replacement wheel would be no prob to prevent threads like these...but fixing the car too, that would be a bold company move. Id be impressed.
10-10-2005, 12:50 PM
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Re: Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! .... (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wheels are wear items on track cars. Forged or not. Clean and Inspect them regularly for cracks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I wonder if there is some kind of warranty issues here? Maybe improper casting?
I wonder if there is some kind of warranty issues here? Maybe improper casting?
10-10-2005, 12:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FULL-Race_B18C5 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">holy hell..ive never seen anything like this happen...sorry man..hope rota imberses you for the damage... 
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Thanks for your concern but those aren't mine, I stole the pic from a thread over at Honda.hybrids.jp
</TD></TR></TABLE>Thanks for your concern but those aren't mine, I stole the pic from a thread over at Honda.hybrids.jp
10-10-2005, 12:51 PM
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Re: Repost: Rota C8 Owners Beware! .... (Haleiwa-Brando)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Haleiwa-Brando »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I wonder if there is some kind of warranty issues here? Maybe improper casting?</TD></TR></TABLE>
On track there are no warranties on anything. Its up to the driver to make sure his equipment is up to the task at all times
I've seen rota replace wheels before when they've failed, but I wouldt expect them to.
I wonder if there is some kind of warranty issues here? Maybe improper casting?</TD></TR></TABLE>
On track there are no warranties on anything. Its up to the driver to make sure his equipment is up to the task at all times
I've seen rota replace wheels before when they've failed, but I wouldt expect them to.