AMT Forged 997TT photoshoot
#31
However, we have seen some color inconsistency in actual Porsche OE caps.
We are very reluctant to sell chrome for the Porsche applications. (I will have the website fixed).
We have tested extensively and found that frequently the chroming process, no matter who does it, has a negative impact on the strength of the aluminum alloy, as much as a 30% reduction. The actual cause has been traced to something called "cathodic inefficiency". I'm no chroming expert so I won't elaborate on the causes.
The phenomenon of the weakening aluminum is called Hydrogen embrittlement. There are ways to mitigate this problem by baking the part for hours after the electroplating, but then we have to heat treat the part again.
So, we build the Tech1 series to be very lightweight, optimizing the wheels for the intended vehicle. We heat treat the alloys so that the metal properties are "outstanding". And we don't want to do anything that might negatively impact the part. So please don't ask us to do chrome.
#36
We had a wheel for the ISF but it was a 20"....send me an email with your details, i'll send you a photo
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#37
Close-ups of detail
Guys I have seen the AMT's in perso and this is no lie. The backpad section's machine work is a thing of beauty! Absolutely NO extra material, thus NO extra weight.
HRE P series are more for the look, and ease of installation (worry free, no leaks, etc). AMT's are actually engineered for the weight savings that we come to expect from a 1pc Forged wheel
HRE P series are more for the look, and ease of installation (worry free, no leaks, etc). AMT's are actually engineered for the weight savings that we come to expect from a 1pc Forged wheel
I thought all of you might be interested in some close up pics of the lightening work.
Apologies in advance for the lame photo quality.
#39
Nice machine work. Now we see why they are so light.
#40
Is there any updates on those wheels and any new pics with new finishes ???
I am thinking which style wheel to should I get and in which finish for GT silver TT...
Now I am in btw textured black, textured chargoal or regular chargoal in size 19...
I am thinking which style wheel to should I get and in which finish for GT silver TT...
Now I am in btw textured black, textured chargoal or regular chargoal in size 19...
#41
Color comparison
I have attached some images comparing the black and charcoal colors. The choice is yours. I think either color looks great on a silver car.
#43
Wow...looks cool...I think I will go for matte chargoal but not sure which design yet...
Which wheel look more agressive and bigger in real life ???
Do they all have same offesets ... Cause to ME 109 look like it has more agressive offsets then 110 ???
Which wheel look more agressive and bigger in real life ???
Do they all have same offesets ... Cause to ME 109 look like it has more agressive offsets then 110 ???
Last edited by GT RUS; 02-14-2009 at 01:16 PM.
#44
Offsets and spoke curvature are the same between the 109 and 110 in the same sizes.
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