SeanCon Build Thread - '08 E92 335i (PURE Stage 2) **NEW FORGESTAR F14 SDC WHEELS**

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Has forgestar fixed the metallurgy issues they were having with splintering/cracking wheels a couple years ago?
They changed design long time ago that helped alot. I personally bent one of mine cause of construction on road and had it repaired with no cracking and it's held up almost a yr since the repair.
 
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They changed design long time ago that helped alot. I personally bent one of mine cause of construction on road and had it repaired with no cracking and it's held up almost a yr since the repair.
Interesting. Just for reference the AvantGarde wheels I had previously would bend ALL the time and I have yet to bend the Forgestars once.
 

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They changed design long time ago that helped alot. I personally bent one of mine cause of construction on road and had it repaired with no cracking and it's held up almost a yr since the repair.

Appreciate the insight. Anywhere I can get more details on how they changed the design to prevent the catastrophic failures that they were having? Like shredded down to the hub.

How's their customer service these days?

OP, happy to take this discussion elsewhere, don't see it going long but also aware of junking up your build thread. Your call.
 

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Appreciate the insight. Anywhere I can get more details on how they changed the design to prevent the catastrophic failures that they were having? Like shredded down to the hub.

How's their customer service these days?

OP, happy to take this discussion elsewhere, don't see it going long but also aware of junking up your build thread. Your call.
No worries at all that’s what it’s here for. I’m interested as well as I had never heard of these issues. I’ve had the wheels on since around May so not too long..
 

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Merry Christmas everybody! Figured I’d share my favorite gift. Shout out to @Mashimarho for this beauty.

Next up... CSL trunk
 

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I'd toss the forgestars for some Apex wheels. FS wheels are ridiculously heavy...shedding some weight at each corner will make it even faster
Appreciate the opinion. From what I'm seeing they both weigh about 20 lbs a piece. Which Apex wheels were you thinking? Not to mention I really love the F14 SDC look...definitely going to rock them for a while.
 

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Hm maybe I'm thinking of the first gen ones from 2011-2012. They were boat anchors back then.

Ive always been a fan of the ARC-8s
 

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Hm maybe I'm thinking of the first gen ones from 2011-2012. They were boat anchors back then.

Ive always been a fan of the ARC-8s
ARC-8's definitely a nice wheel but pretty similar to the AvantGarde M310's I was previously running. I looked into a lot of wheels before purchasing the F14 SDC and nothing blew me away like they did... ridiculously aggressive. Once I get bored of them I've got my eyes on a couple BBS but that's a few years away.

I will say, I originally wanted the wheels gloss black. Didn't want to wait the 8 week make-to-order so ended up getting the gunmetal off Mashimarho, thinking I could just powder coat them. When they arrived I immediately changed my mind. The gunmetal grew on me like crazy. If I get bored I'll have them powder coated gloss black.
 
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Quick update on the build.

Just installed the cat back VRSF exhaust with the race muffler. Unbelievably loud. I will probably switch to street after I get sick of it but man does it put a smile on my face.

I’ve also been experiencing some misfires so I upgraded to the Precision Raceworks Ignition Kit. Car is in the shop now. Will report back with my impression when the car is finished.

Will also post some video clips of exhaust.
 

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Car is back from the shop. Highly recommend the Precision Raceworks Ignition Kit. Also needed spark plugs. MHD recommended NGK97506 with .22 gap.

Car is pulling really hard... need to hop on the dyno soon.

I also powder coated the wheels gloss black. Will post some updated pictures when i get a chance.
 
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