Who is icode and what do they do?
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I have never seen a set of these wheels without the center cap so I can't say for sure. However, magnesium tends to corrode when not protected so what you're seeing could indeed be a plastic designed to prevent corrosion.
-Patrick
-Patrick
On another note, any chance of getting BBS Japan to make these wheels for Lexus applications:
Individual - Ultra-light - Forged
The new high end product line combines technology and a unique design to a perfect and individual match. The special technological manufacturing process reduces weight so that the FI in 19" x 8.75" weighs 7.4 kg (16.31lbs.) only! As a result the performance is increased significantly as well as driving comfort. The FI emphasizes the unique character of the car.
Technology:
Forged blank made of aviation quality aluminum alloy.
The design is 5 Axis CNC milled for a unique look for each car.
Specials:
Weight reduced by back milling between the spokes.
Flow formed inner rim for a maximum of stability at a minimum of weight.
Possibilities for individualization by different finishes and options like a stainless steel rim protector lip
Finishes:
Sport silver, ceramic polished or black/diamond cut.
The new high end product line combines technology and a unique design to a perfect and individual match. The special technological manufacturing process reduces weight so that the FI in 19" x 8.75" weighs 7.4 kg (16.31lbs.) only! As a result the performance is increased significantly as well as driving comfort. The FI emphasizes the unique character of the car.
Technology:
Forged blank made of aviation quality aluminum alloy.
The design is 5 Axis CNC milled for a unique look for each car.
Specials:
Weight reduced by back milling between the spokes.
Flow formed inner rim for a maximum of stability at a minimum of weight.
Possibilities for individualization by different finishes and options like a stainless steel rim protector lip
Finishes:
Sport silver, ceramic polished or black/diamond cut.
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-Patrick
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Duly noted. I'll see if I can find more information for you. I can tell you that typically JDM ECU's are designed to use much higher quality fuel than we typically find in the US. That being the case, even if we could confirm that the wiring harnesses are the same and the ECU is a direct plug-in, it still might not work for IS-F's here.
-Patrick
-Patrick
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Actually, it's just a well engineered hub centric ring. The centerbore in those wheels is quite a bit larger than the 60.1mm we have on the IS-F, so they need hubcentric ring to properly center the wheels and support the wheel hub interface.
On another note, any chance of getting BBS Japan to make these wheels for Lexus applications:
Current fitments are BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari. I'd hate to have to re-engineer the hubs on the F to fit 120 or 130 PCD. It would be a huge PITA.
On another note, any chance of getting BBS Japan to make these wheels for Lexus applications:
Current fitments are BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari. I'd hate to have to re-engineer the hubs on the F to fit 120 or 130 PCD. It would be a huge PITA.
At the present time there are no plans for BBS Japan to have the FI wheels sold here unfortunately.
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As their name implies, BBS Japan focuses on the Japanese market. We have access to their wheels through our Japan office.
BBS USA does have plans to sell those wheels here, they simply aren't available yet.
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450 whp
Notice that the Max 450 PS is developed at 8000 rpm (defiantly a cam and ecu unlock) also consider the gearing and speed developed 8000 RPM at only 250KPH - not sure which gear the roll up was completed in.
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Duly noted. I'll see if I can find more information for you. I can tell you that typically JDM ECU's are designed to use much higher quality fuel than we typically find in the US. That being the case, even if we could confirm that the wiring harnesses are the same and the ECU is a direct plug-in, it still might not work for IS-F's here.
-Patrick
-Patrick
8000 rpm is 24+m/sec mean piston speed. I wouldn't want to do that to my street engine. OEM red line spec is right at 20 m/sec where it should be.
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BBS Japan doesn't have plans to sell any wheels here
As their name implies, BBS Japan focuses on the Japanese market. We have access to their wheels through our Japan office.
BBS USA does have plans to sell those wheels here, they simply aren't available yet.
-Patrick
As their name implies, BBS Japan focuses on the Japanese market. We have access to their wheels through our Japan office.
BBS USA does have plans to sell those wheels here, they simply aren't available yet.
-Patrick
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If I am not mistaken I believe there limited to 112mph. I think its across the board due to government regulations. Can anyone provide any valifity to this? Anyway on a side note this thread has been dead for the last 7 months is there any new information for the ECU if its compatiable to US spec F's? Are there any rwhp/bhp horsepower/torque gains on the tune stand alone?
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