HRE Wheels Thread

[P1]

Originally Posted by TwinTurboXI

Funny to see this posted here as I just saw the vehicle in person at my local Mercedes dealer. It's a G63, not G55 btw.

This was Graham Rahals G63 right?

I'm not crazy about the color, Mercedes calls it Alien Green. But it is stunning.

Here's a link to the listing.

https://bit.ly/2SoZzzH

Asking price is laughable, especially with that config.

[StatenEye]

Originally Posted by HRE_Wheels

Haters? Guess you assume since this is a Bimmer forum we blindly hate on benz bc were all ignorant fools?

Would you wear a lime green tux with bronze sued shoes? Bc thats what this looks like. This color belongs on a smaller car, pretty much Lambo only and then it either silver or black wheels. Pretty sure 99% of adults would agree, even on a Benz forum... peace.

[HRE_Wheels]

Superformance takes the SEMA Show by storm with the unveil of its “Future GT Forty” GT40 super car - a custom GT40 MKI equipped with a competition-prepped twin-turbo Ford Ecoboost 3.5L V6 with custom MagnaFlow exhaust and more.

LAS VEGAS (October 30, 2018) – Superformance, the leading manufacturer of 1960s-era continuation sports cars, debuted a one-of-a-kind GT40 MKI today in the MagnaFlow booth at the 2018 SEMA Show. This purpose-built supercar pays tribute to the historic success of the Ford GT40, while incorporating design notes and the EcoBoost V6 powerplant from the current Ford GT. The press conference was hosted by TV star Cristy Lee, MagnaFlow’s Rich Waitas, with remarks by vehicle owners Doug and Marissa Campbell.

“The reaction to the ‘Future GT Forty’ has been mind-blowing,” Campbell said. “The idea for this car came to me while watching the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans - fast forward a year and a half later and we’re debuting it at the SEMA Show.”

The launch of this vehicle celebrates the 50th anniversary of the GT40’s first-place victory at the 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race and pays tribute to the modern Ford GT and its current success in the GT class of the European Le Mans Series. The Superformance GT40 MKI is the highest-quality continuation GT40 available and is the only GT40 Licensed by SAFIR GT40 that carries the original GT40-P-Series numbers. Built to exacting standards, the Superformance GT40 MKI has over two thirds of its steel monocoque chassis’ parts interchangeable with an original GT40 car.

When it came time to turn concept into reality, Superformance turned to the experts at V’s Performance in Orange, California to handle the engine build and installation. The “Future GT Forty” is powered by a 3.5L Ford EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 engine. A handmade and state of the art exhaust system was fabricated by the experts at MagnaFlow and the twin turbochargers were provided by Garrett Advancing Motion. HRE Wheels supplied the custom pin drive wheels which are wrapped in Michelin tires. Next, Ridetech provided its Shockwave air suspension to allow for an adjustable ride height. Fuel supply was provided by Aeromotive and HPS supplied the hoses for the vehicle.

Other parts include a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch, Dynamat sound insulation, Stitchcraft and Katzkin custom interior touches, DEI heat insulation, Speed Hut Custom gauges and a Quaife 5-speed transaxle. APR Performance fitted the vehicle with aero enhancements in the form of carbon fiber front canards and rear wing. The vehicle was detailed and given a paint correction by the car care experts at Meguiar’s. In addition to supplying the MKI rolling chassis, Superformance and Hillbank Motorsports also painted the current Ford GT livery, added the racing decals and fitted it with modern lighting front and rear.

The “Future GT Forty” is on display through November 2, 2018 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada in the MagnaFlow booth #23543, located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The “Future GT Forty” model is available for order immediately through Superformance. For more information on the “Future GT Forty,” Superformance and its full line of continuation vehicles, visit www.Superformance.com or call (800) 297-6253.

















What do you think about Superformance's "Future GT Forty"?

[Red Bread]

Hmm, no. Maybe hell no.

What's next? A 917 with a turbo 4? A P3 with a diesel?

The new GT really would be 62.7x cooler with the Voodoo instead of the stupid SHO/Raptor motor.

[HRE_Wheels]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Hmm, no. Maybe hell no.

What's next? A 917 with a turbo 4? A P3 with a diesel?

The new GT really would be 62.7x cooler with the Voodoo instead of the stupid SHO/Raptor motor.

9 times out of 10 I would normally agree with you, I'm a big proponent for having a V8 all day every day, but I think in this scenario whether you pick a somewhat unreliable V8 out of a Mustang, or picking a V6 out of a near half million dollar Supercar, you tend to lean towards the Supercar.

To each his own though, and to be honest they do make several iterations of the GT40 just in case you don't like this particular version with this motor, this is just a very special individual example.

[stbm5]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Hmm, no. Maybe hell no.

What's next? A 917 with a turbo 4? A P3 with a diesel?

The new GT really would be 62.7x cooler with the Voodoo instead of the stupid SHO/Raptor motor.

ignorance. that twin turbo v6 was 3rd, 5th and 8th in the GTE pro class at lemans...

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by stbm5

ignorance. that twin turbo v6 was 3rd, 5th and 8th in the GTE pro class at lemans...

Fantastic. But the actual GT40 used a V8. And finished a wee bit better than the stupid V6 ones.

[Grumpy Old Man]

I'm not a fan of the V6, maybe I'm just old school and think some things should just have a V8......having said that, that car is pretty sweet looking and it's a beast. The wheels are fantastic. I love the knock offs.

I need to figure out what wheels to put on my 993

[Alfisti]

Wouldn't the engine from the GT350 make a ton of sense?

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Wouldn't the engine from the GT350 make a ton of sense?

Not to stbm5. Apparently losing LeMans is pretty cool.

I'm personally waiting on a retro mod 917 with a 919 hybrid V4.

[stbm5]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Not to stbm5. Apparently losing LeMans is pretty cool.

I'm personally waiting on a retro mod 917 with a 919 hybrid V4.

lol. right. that v6 eco boost is a serious engine. it outperforms the v8 that was in the original.

“We ran the 5.0L Cammer V8 for 12 years,” said John Maddox, Sports Car Engine Program manager for RYRE. “But it no longer has relevance. We wanted Ford to support our program for the Daytona Prototype cars, so we moved forward with this, and [Ford] really liked the idea of EcoBoost being in a professional racing category. We’ve run [unrestricted] dyno tests close to 1,000 hp. When we set the 223-mph speed record at Daytona, the V6 was making 800 hp. And we ran 10 miles at WOT.” They’ve also run more than 14,000 simulated miles at Daytona. But IMSA rules limit the engine to about 600 hp with the use of 33.2mm restrictor plates fitted before each turbo. With such immense power and reliability, Ford realized this was the engine for the next GT supercar.

[HRE_Wheels]

HRE WHEELS PARTNERS WITH GE ADDITIVE TO CREATE FIRST 3D-PRINTED TITANIUM WHEEL
HRE and GE Additive’s AddWorks team have used Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technology to create a new prototype wheel made from an advanced titanium powder, unveiling the first automotive wheel to be made with this process.

Vista, Calif. (November, 2018) – HRE Wheels and GE Additive announced a partnership agreement today and unveiled the first titanium wheel created using EBM technology (a type of 3D printing). Known as “HRE3D+”, this new prototype wheel shows what the future of wheel technology will bring and how advanced materials like titanium can be harnessed to create complex designs.

The goal of the “HRE3D+” project was to test the capabilities of additive manufacturing in a practical application and to create a highly-sophisticated wheel design with an elusive material like titanium. With a traditional aluminum Monoblok wheel, 80% of material is removed from a 100-pound forged block of
aluminum to create the final product. With additive manufacturing, only 5% of the material is removed and recycled, making the process far more efficient. Titanium also has a much higher specific strength than aluminum and is corrosion resistant, allowing it to be extremely lightweight and to be shown in its raw finish.

There was an intensive design collaboration between the Vista, California based team at HRE and the GE AddWorks team out of Ohio. Using design queues from two existing models of HRE wheels, the two companies worked together to create a stunning example of what is possible with additive manufacturing.

The wheel was produced on two Arcam EBM machines - Q20 and a Q10 in five separate sections,, then combined using a custom center section and titanium fasteners.

"This is an incredibly exciting and important project for us as we get a glimpse into what the future of wheel design holds,” said HRE President Alan Peltier. “Working with GE Additive’s AddWorks team gave us access to the latest additive technology and an amazing team of engineers, allowing us to push the boundaries of wheel design beyond anything possible with current methods. To HRE, this partnership with GE Additive moves us into the future.”

“HRE prides itself on its commitment to excellence and superior quality in the marketplace. It was a natural fit for AddWorks to work on this project with them and really revolutionize the way wheels can be designed and manufactured,” said Robert Hanet, senior design engineer, GE Additive AddWorks


EBM Printing: Electron Beam Melting is an additive technology that uses and electron beam to melt and fuse fine layers of titanium powder into a solid. These fine layers are built up one at a time to create the full design.


Titanium Powder Bed: The additive design is built up in a bed of fine titanium powder which results in very little wasted material, unlike traditional subtractive methods like machining from a solid forging.


Powder Recovery: The excess titanium powder is removed to reveal the final design and recycled for future parts.



Support Removal: Temporary internal support structures are printed along with the part to provide support to the structure and to facilitate extremely complex designs. These are removed by hand and recycled after printing.


Post Machining: Mating surfaces and threads were CNC machined post-printing to ensure tight tolerances of assembly. Compared to traditional machining from forgings, this post-processing is minimal.


Hand Finishing: The tops of the spokes were hand brushed to create a beautiful decorative finish. Because Titanium has excellent corrosion resistance, no additional powder-coat or clear-coat was necessary.


Cleaning: Due to the minimal machining and finishing, cleaning is a simple process simply to remove any oils or remaining powder.


Assembly: All the parts were hand-assembled into a carbon-fiber rim barrel using titanium fasteners.



























The “HRE3D+” wheel will be on display from November 13-16 on GE Additive’s booth (D30) at the form next tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. For more information on HRE Wheels, visit https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/concepts/hre3d

About HRE Performance Wheels:
HRE designs, engineers and manufactures 3-piece and 1-piece forged aluminum alloy wheels for Racing, Performance & Luxury cars and SUVs in their San Diego, California-based, TÜV-approved facility. HRE’s built-to-order wheel sets offer a customized choice of offsets, widths and finishes, resulting in a uniquely personal style and performance solution for each customer’s application. HRE wheels are sold through select high-end car dealerships, specialty retailers and performance companies worldwide. For more information, visit www.hrewheels.com or call an HRE wheel expert at (760) 598-1960.


About GE Additive:
GE Additive – part of GE (NYSE: GE) is a world leader in additive design and manufacturing, a pioneering process that has the power and potential to transform businesses. Through our integrated offering of AddWorks additive experts, advanced machines and quality materials, we empower our customers to build innovative new products. Products that solve manufacturing challenges, improve business outcomes and help change the world for the better. GE Additive includes additive machine providers Concept Laser and Arcam EBM; along with additive material provider AP&C. EBM machines create dimensionally accurate parts quickly and efficiently by using a high-power electron beam for high melting capacity and productivity. The EBM process takes place in vacuum and at high temperature, resulting in stress-relieved components with material properties better than cast and comparable to wrought material.

[stevenvillatoro]

Bundled with a set of robotic elves to clean brake dust from the innumerable nano-nooks and crannies?

[IanMan]

Incredible! How much does this wheel weigh?

[GOLFFRR]

futuristic indeed. very cool

[Suds]

How many Bitcoins is that?

[Viffermike]

Nifty exercise in structural tech that plainly has practical applications ...

... but seriously: Good luck keeping those clean.

Does anyone else think it's ironic that a Swedish tech company is making wheels for a company with the Swiss cross in its logo -- and that its test-mule car is British?

#EUThatStinks

[Kreester]

Swedish tech company making HRE wheels? What company is it?

[gabriel.psd]

Originally Posted by Kreester

Swedish tech company making HRE wheels? What company is it?

It’s in the post. GE Additive.

[Curt2000]

Originally Posted by Suds

How many Bitcoins is that?

LoL, these wheels are so futuristic they can only be designed by AI and sold via Bitcoin

[Blksnowflake]

No, just because cleaning will be a punch in the balls and hurt my back and no one will be able to repeatedly clean them to my standards.

Look nice though.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

I sure love me some titanium, but I question how strong a printed wheel is. I'm guessing not as strong as a forged billet wheel.