DYMAGS - different styles, part II

[JT ZR-Won]

Are you guys talking about running 315's on a 9.5in. or 11in. wheel?

Jay

 

[90Callaway]

315's on a 9.5" Dymag would not be quite as "pinched" as on a stock rim. A few people that have measured the Dymags have stated they are actually 10" wide on the inside of the lip. Not sure if it holds true that the 11" Dymag is slightly wider too? Probably not.

 

[8388]

315's on a 9.5" Dymag would not be quite as "pinched" as on a stock rim. A few people that have measured the Dymags have stated they are actually 10" wide on the inside of the lip. Not sure if it holds true that the 11" Dymag is slightly wider too? Probably not.

I got the same measurements when I measured my dymags.
From inside to inside it was 10" the side wall does bow a slight bit, but I was surprised to see the handling did not seem to be affected as I thought it would be.

 

[Crosschkm]

BTW Cross....traction???? When youre burning the tires thru 2nd gear up to 70mph(

Are we breaking anything while running slicks, or are the half shafts holding up. I was warned against slicks on my ZR1 for fear of breaking the shafts ( a few guys have made a mess when they broke). My Z did not have near the tq that the Callaway has.

Cross

 

[*89x2*]

Here is a pic of a Callaway Dymag, Measured lip to lip

 

[*89x2*]

here's another view...

 

[*89x2*]

Just want to point out that '89 style center caps, almost new rubber and shipping were part of that price...

Kevin, I did not realize those caps were included - Man, that's worth $500 bucks by themselves

New rubber , you got a SWEET DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good catch

 

[SurfnSun]

Re: BTW Cross....traction???? When youre burning the tires thru 2nd gear up to 70mph(

Are we breaking anything while running slicks, or are the half shafts holding up. I was warned against slicks on my ZR1 for fear of breaking the shafts ( a few guys have made a mess when they broke). My Z did not have near the tq that the Callaway has.

Cross

Yes, with 600lbft on tap, you will break stuff running full slicks.

 

[Crosschkm]

Thanks Josh I guess Ill have to bring a dustpan.
What kind of 0-60ft times are you runnin on street tires?

Cross

 

[malc350]

Dymag durability

Interesting what Stan A says about the quality (or lack of it) of Dymag Callaway alloys. Am I alone in thinking the quality of the casting is shameful? Mine look like they've been finished with an angle grinder in places and the paint finish looks a bit variable.

P.S anyone know how to take out signs of minor contact with the kerb? I guess if you want a fireworks night I could use a grinder...

 

[*89x2*]

Malc, A magnesium wheel repair shop should refinish them just fine - finding a shop to do this might be tough as the wheels are the type, the more the welder knows, the more reluctant they are
Companies are generally listed in the back of autoweek magazine - maybe tome CAC members have direct links for refinishers too...
Expect to pay perhaps double the refinish ammount
Hope this helps -

 

[*89x2*]

Thanks Josh I guess Ill have to bring a dustpan.
What kind of 0-60ft times are you runnin on street tires?

Cross

Cross - here was a reply by an owner of a B2K running in the 10's - he does indeed run slicks but, he does so on alumn. wheels for racing ( slicks / skinnies )
I hope this helps

Hi *89x2*,

I stumbled onto your web page while surfing the net and saw your question regarding the #89-005 Areobody Coupe. I can shed a little light on its whereabouts since 1991 as I am the first and only register owner of that vehicle. The car is in the San Francisco area and has been driven and drag raced, weekly, during the race season. The home track for the car is Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, California. I have been drag racing it with the same engine and turbos since 1991, going on 12 years, without any engine problems.

I have had to replace a lot of the drive line parts as they were not designed to hold-up to the torque monsters that Callaway built. I try to do preventive maintenance by changing the half shafts annually, and the rear-end after about 125 runs. I worked closely with Centerforce Clutch Co. in the early 90’s to develop a clutch that would work with the torque developed by this car. After two years of trial and error I had a clutch that would last the season. The problem was the driveline could not take popping the clutch at 4600 RPM’s without breaking something about every third run. So, in 1995 I changed the 6 speed to an automatic. The car is still in original condition with the exception of a 4L80E automatic transmission and a 5 point roll bar. No modifications have been made that would change this historic car. The criteria that I use are to not cut or alter anything that would change or detract the original vehicle.

The car generally runs in the low 11’s or high 10’s. Best ET to date is 10.77, and MPH is 128 at Sacramento Raceway. If anyone has a copy of the March 7, 2003, National Dragster, you can see a picture of the car, and read the article regarding the race, on page 67. This race was a Summit Racing Series event at Infineon Raceway which I won in the Sportsman class.

Well, that all the time I have for now. I hope this helps you out.

Thanks for asking,
Zabaz Rosales

 

[90Callaway]

Re: Dymag durability

P.S anyone know how to take out signs of minor contact with the kerb? I guess if you want a fireworks night I could use a grinder...

You can gently sand down any raised areas with fine sandpaper over a wood block. Then use a good quality body filler putty (two part) to fill the low spots. Sand it smooth and then refinish the wheel with correct silver paint. Use a quality acrylic urethane BC/CC (Base Coat/Clear Coat) system. I don't know the exact color. Maybe you could make it a winter project to refinish all of them like new... then they'd match.

 

[Crosschkm]

Cross - here was a reply by an owner of a B2K running in the 10's - he does indeed run slicks but, he does so on alumn. wheels for racing ( slicks / skinnies )
I hope this helps

thanks very informative

Cross

 

[*89x2*]

Here is another style of DYMAGS (On an Aston Martin)

Looks way :cool (kinda z06'ish... but deeper looking - way deeper)

 

[*89x2*]

Yes Surf - the ones used in the 88 Promo materials - small screws into the center of the spokes (one screw in each spoke face)

O.K. Here is the count so far ...

CALLAWAY 16" Dymag
CALLAWAY 17" Dymag in silver or white
CALLAWAY 17" Dymag w/ indent for ctr. cap
CALLAWAY 17" Dymag w/ screw(s) in the spoke(s)

"Challenge" 17" Dymag w/ "Corvette" embossed into spoke -17x9.5 & 17x11's
17x9.5 & 17x11 Dymag w/ open lugs (Sold by Mid America, Exotic Muscle, etc. )


...any more???????

I came to find out, the recess was actually filed INTO ( :eek ) the Dymag by the owner to allow the center caps to be more easily "popped off" :eek

They have since been refinished after the recess on each was filled :cool

 

[Aurora40]

Wow... I'd think you'd machine the center cap, not the wheel, if you wanted to do something like that!

Funny you ttt'd this thread. I was just today searching for "dymag" threads eariler and read this one. It seems so dumb to spend money on wheels for what mostly amounts to a cosmetic change. But man, I can't get those Dymags out of my head... I was thinking again about how much I'd have to spend if I sold my OEM '90s and my 5-spokes and applied that to a set of Dymags. :W

 

[*89x2*]

...But man, I can't get those Dymags out of my head... I was thinking again about how much I'd have to spend if I sold my OEM '90s and my 5-spokes and applied that to a set of Dymags. :W

I guess I was thinking of them too - wanna see a pic of my new furniture??


Anyways, the steering "feel" is amazing w/ the lighter weight Dy's on each corner - you won't regret it :cool

 

[Aurora40]

Heheh, did you make a chair or a stool out of a Dymag?

 

[*89x2*]

Heheh, did you make a chair or a stool out of a Dymag?

...more tables


I never did get around to changing out my wheels/tires that I bought this year on the red car :ugh