quote:Originally posted by RRS1:
Was referring to the grainy pitted look of the original 7-8". If the original 10's are naturally finished better quality, that's okay.
No, they have a better finish on the machined surfaces.
The space between the gussets is a little strange. Like the mold of the surface there was never really finished or polished?
I think it was just that they were originally intended for racing, not to show on the showroom floor?
It's difficult to explain or even photograph. You need to see a set in person to get the picture.
IF you can find a set, grab them.
The caution on aged magnesium is the correct "text book" response, but so far I haven't heard of one wheel failing.
The American Torq Thrusts like on the Shelby team Trans Am cars by contrast typically are a myriad of cracks through the castings.
There is just a difference in quality. Even the magnesium alloy used on the Campi's is better.
Those folks just knew what they were doing. Very high level of engineering.
Stuff coming out of Southern California of the day seem to be largely Mom & Pop, balls of their a sses companies.