Who says Volks dont go on BMWs

Quisp · 10-26-2008, 07:53 PM

I saw this on Bimmerforums. Gues not everyone thinks Volks are just for ricers...
BMW Technical Partnership with RAYS Wheels for Debut in 2009 ALMS

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RAHAL LETTERMAN RACING ANNOUNCES TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH RAYS WHEELS FOR NEW BMW AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES PROGRAM TO DEBUT IN 2009

HILLIARD, Ohio (October 22, 2008) – As Rahal Letterman Racing continues to prepare for its first year with its new BMW GT2 program in the American Le Mans Series, it today announces that it has partnered with RAYS Wheels in a technical agreement that will see the high-end wheels used on the new BMW M3 next season.

“We are proud to become technical partners with Rahal Letterman Racing and BMW North America,” said RAYS Overseas Marketing Director for RAYS, KJ-Yamaguchi. “We pride ourselves with providing the best performing wheels on the highest of motorsport stages and the Rahal Letterman team provides the perfect match to our first entry into ALMS.”

The new BMW M3, with RAYS Wheels, is set to make its 2009 racing debut in the American Le Mans Series’ season kickoff event – the historic Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring – to be held March 18-21.

“When entering the top level of production car racing it is key to deploy a top level approach,” said BMW North America Motorsports Manager Martin Birkmann. “This holds true for the people involved but also for the competencies of the technical partners that make significant contributions to the success of the program. Rays is a great partner and its wheels represent the top echelon of race and performance car engineering.

“When undertaking a new project such as this, you want to align yourself with people that can perfect your program, and our partnership with RAYS Wheels will do that,” said team co-owner Bobby Rahal. “RAYS and BMW both hold themselves to high standards and use all their resources to provide efficient, lightweight products that not only hold up to the rigorous competitive demands of the race track, but are eye-catching and draw attention from everyone that experiences them.”

RAYS Co. Ltd, established in 1973, is a world-class manufacturer of high end forged and cast wheels for both high-level OEM and aftermarket. Most known for their patented mold forging technologies, RAYS has continually strived to bring meaningful wheel products that not only improve on the appearance of the vehicle, but provide an improved driving experience and safety through the highest technology. The application of the highest technology enables RAYS to offer wheels that have the most effective blend of lightness, durability, rigidity and safety. Their wheels are manufactured and tested 100% in house and verified on the racetrack. RAYS participates in the highest level of motorsport, which includes F1, ALMS, Lemans, Super GT, WTCC, BTCC, Touring car, and more.

The BMW Team RLR squad is still undergoing preparations for its inaugural ALMS season. More information, such as a driver lineup and a testing schedule, will be released in the coming weeks.

Kev · 10-26-2008, 08:03 PM

TE37s are nice but not my cup of tea though. I like the bronze set on ra2fanatic's car.

kuvesh · 10-26-2008, 08:16 PM

i just think those style of rims are just to old school for me

Mr. 5 · 10-26-2008, 08:46 PM

I don't think volks are for ricers at all.
They are a great wheel.

vegasspeed · 10-26-2008, 09:06 PM

Volk makes a great wheel. It is one of the few performance wheels out there. HRE's and DPE's are more about looks than performance in my book. DPE makes some nice 1 piece forged wheels but the 3 piece wheel is stricly for looks. If you want lightweight than Volk, Work and BBS aren't too shabby.

ZJP · 10-26-2008, 09:54 PM

Not my style on a BMW

m2kev · 10-27-2008, 02:54 AM

volks! not my style at first, but ive grown to love em!

and thats a huge wing!

E91_E88_E21 · 10-27-2008, 06:05 AM

don´t suit bmw IMO

BES335xi · 10-27-2008, 07:16 AM

Not feeling that lo0k at all...Volks Ok but the car looks like a honda. loolol

Park2670 · 10-27-2008, 08:57 AM

I love that car. I think they look good on there.

pdjafari · 10-27-2008, 09:33 AM

I think those rims are the least of that m3s worries, the 'kit' on their is horrendous...of course its functional unlike the many kits we own

Perpetrator · 10-27-2008, 09:54 AM

Volks

Volks are quality wheels, regardless of what image people associate them with.

Nikolas · 10-27-2008, 10:00 AM

Volks are incredible wheels. Very light and made very well. You also pay for that quality.

josephr25 · 10-27-2008, 10:04 AM

I think they are running a non-staggered wheel setup, because the rear looks way recessed. It's probably the lighting - there's no way in hell they would be running non-staggered.

The car is a racecar - for the most part looks are thrown out of the window.

Park2670 · 10-27-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdjafari

I think those rims are the least of that m3s worries, the 'kit' on their is horrendous...of course its functional unlike the many kits we own

That is the ALMS racecar. Its not a street driven car. Look all over the internet and you will find a lot of information about it.

mtechnik3 · 10-27-2008, 10:37 AM

That is one mean ALMS GT2 M3, and I can't wait to attend the races next year.

I like the more traditional look though. I'd love a set Advan RS wheels and believe they are suited track cars. Rays has unbelievable quality, and lightweight to boot. But, for the hardcore ALMS racing GT2 M3 the gunmetal BBS was the way to go....and they looked sick too.

cliverman · 10-27-2008, 10:39 AM

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wj4 · 10-27-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I don't think volks are for ricers at all.
They are a great wheel.

+1. Ricey would be something like Tenzo. Volk is top quality stuff.

pdjafari · 10-27-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Park2670

That is the ALMS racecar. Its not a street driven car. Look all over the internet and you will find a lot of information about it.

No $hit? Is that really a race car??

It's staggering the ignorance on this forum by some members. Just b/c its a race car, doesnt mean it cant be ugly. Regardless, if you actually read my post, you'd see I stated 'its functional' meaning what?? Either read my post completely or GTFO

e92phreak · 10-27-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wj4

+1. Ricey would be something like Tenzo. Volk is top quality stuff.

e92phreak · 10-27-2008, 10:59 AM

but good article.

Park2670 · 10-27-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdjafari

It's staggering the ignorance on this forum by some members. Just b/c its a race car, doesnt mean it cant be ugly. Regardless, if you actually read my post, you'd see I stated 'its functional' meaning what?? Either read my post completely or GTFO

The good news is that you are 100% a complete ass behind a keyboard. Good job

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Quisp Does not play well with others 80 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	Who says Volks dont go on BMWs I saw this on Bimmerforums. Gues not everyone thinks Volks are just for ricers... BMW Technical Partnership with RAYS Wheels for Debut in 2009 ALMS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RAHAL LETTERMAN RACING ANNOUNCES TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH RAYS WHEELS FOR NEW BMW AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES PROGRAM TO DEBUT IN 2009 HILLIARD, Ohio (October 22, 2008) – As Rahal Letterman Racing continues to prepare for its first year with its new BMW GT2 program in the American Le Mans Series, it today announces that it has partnered with RAYS Wheels in a technical agreement that will see the high-end wheels used on the new BMW M3 next season. “We are proud to become technical partners with Rahal Letterman Racing and BMW North America,” said RAYS Overseas Marketing Director for RAYS, KJ-Yamaguchi. “We pride ourselves with providing the best performing wheels on the highest of motorsport stages and the Rahal Letterman team provides the perfect match to our first entry into ALMS.” The new BMW M3, with RAYS Wheels, is set to make its 2009 racing debut in the American Le Mans Series’ season kickoff event – the historic Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring – to be held March 18-21. “When entering the top level of production car racing it is key to deploy a top level approach,” said BMW North America Motorsports Manager Martin Birkmann. “This holds true for the people involved but also for the competencies of the technical partners that make significant contributions to the success of the program. Rays is a great partner and its wheels represent the top echelon of race and performance car engineering. “When undertaking a new project such as this, you want to align yourself with people that can perfect your program, and our partnership with RAYS Wheels will do that,” said team co-owner Bobby Rahal. “RAYS and BMW both hold themselves to high standards and use all their resources to provide efficient, lightweight products that not only hold up to the rigorous competitive demands of the race track, but are eye-catching and draw attention from everyone that experiences them.” RAYS Co. Ltd, established in 1973, is a world-class manufacturer of high end forged and cast wheels for both high-level OEM and aftermarket. Most known for their patented mold forging technologies, RAYS has continually strived to bring meaningful wheel products that not only improve on the appearance of the vehicle, but provide an improved driving experience and safety through the highest technology. The application of the highest technology enables RAYS to offer wheels that have the most effective blend of lightness, durability, rigidity and safety. Their wheels are manufactured and tested 100% in house and verified on the racetrack. RAYS participates in the highest level of motorsport, which includes F1, ALMS, Lemans, Super GT, WTCC, BTCC, Touring car, and more. The BMW Team RLR squad is still undergoing preparations for its inaugural ALMS season. More information, such as a driver lineup and a testing schedule, will be released in the coming weeks. Attached Images __________________
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vegasspeed Captain 80 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT coupe Montego Blue Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	Volk makes a great wheel. It is one of the few performance wheels out there. HRE's and DPE's are more about looks than performance in my book. DPE makes some nice 1 piece forged wheels but the 3 piece wheel is stricly for looks. If you want lightweight than Volk, Work and BBS aren't too shabby. __________________ 335i coupe Montego Blue Dinan stage 3 tune, Advan RS wheels 350whp/365wtq 1994 Brooklands Green Acura NSX Comptech Supercharged 390whp/300wtq
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mtechnik3 Colonel 415 Rep 2,475 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (23)	That is one mean ALMS GT2 M3, and I can't wait to attend the races next year. I like the more traditional look though. I'd love a set Advan RS wheels and believe they are suited track cars. Rays has unbelievable quality, and lightweight to boot. But, for the hardcore ALMS racing GT2 M3 the gunmetal BBS was the way to go....and they looked sick too. __________________ 2020 /// M2 Competition Past: 2016 435i ZHP Edition \| 2013 335i \| 2011 135i \| 2008 328i \| 2006 325i Last edited by mtechnik3; 10-27-2008 at 10:55 AM..
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