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Post by Attilio » Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:55 pm

BMWZ4MC wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:40 pmFair enough. I was curious because you offered a metaphorical handshake and seemed to receive silence in return.
Besides, the cut outs are clearly a cost saving measure by the manufacturer - less metal, less money :P
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Post by Steve84N » Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:04 pm

Here's a better video proving it's balancing.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=qZxYWXYGjqA

I have to admit it's pretty darn obvious if you know anything about cars that the the thickness of material before you reach the groove pictured is way too much to wear down to. The disc would explode into pieces if you ran it that thin.

Generally, wear allowed is in the region of 1mm each side by which point there is a pronounced lip. So in some ways :lol: is not unfair. If you don't know don't be so strong in being right and you won't get derided for a mistake. :thumbsup:
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Post by Beedub » Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:24 pm

Steve84N wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:04 pmHere's a better video proving it's balancing.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=qZxYWXYGjqA

I have to admit it's pretty darn obvious if you know anything about cars that the the thickness of material before you reach the groove pictured is way too much to wear down to. The disc would explode into pieces if you ran it that thin.

Generally, wear allowed is in the region of 1mm each side by which point there is a pronounced lip. So in some ways :lol: is not unfair. If you don't know don't be so strong in being right and you won't get derided for a mistake. :thumbsup:
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Post by Truth » Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:37 pm

I can’t believe it’s got this far! It balancing. :roll:
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Post by Beedub » Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:38 pm

i think we all get it now, can we move on........ :!:
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Post by ph001 » Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:15 pm

It's for balancing the disc. No shame in making at guess at a wear indicator but that just isn't correct, and looking at Beedub's link above I'm not even sure why you continue to question it.
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Post by buzyg » Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:59 pm

The Easter Duracell Bunny was hungry and ate bits of your discs. Don't worry though he's a very well balanced bunny and never wears out. :D

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Post by D4dawg » Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:34 pm

Yet another reason why I hardly use this site anymore

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Post by Beedub » Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:32 pm

D4dawg wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:34 pmYet another reason why I hardly use this site anymore

what do you mean buddy???
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Post by D4dawg » Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:34 am

Beedub wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:32 pm
D4dawg wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:34 pmYet another reason why I hardly use this site anymore

what do you mean buddy???
Not aimed at you bud
Just it's meant to be a forum for people to help each other and give advice the best they can
We aren't all experts it's a forum if want it specialist
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Post by Beedub » Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:00 pm

D4dawg wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:34 am
Beedub wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:32 pm
D4dawg wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:34 pmYet another reason why I hardly use this site anymore

what do you mean buddy???
Not aimed at you bud
Just it's meant to be a forum for people to help each other and give advice the best they can
We aren't all experts it's a forum if want it specialist
Pay a garage
I can't stand the catty behaviour hence not been on in months
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no dont worry didn't think their was an issue with me just wanted to know how you was feeling about the forum..... understand, for whats it worth i have zero social media bar a youtube account for the same reasons, the forums are the in the same category as social media, cut them out if your finding them detrimental to your overall happiness....... i hate to be so boring but the world was a better place without social interface platforms.... a much much better place.
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Post by D4dawg » Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:01 pm

Beedub wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:00 pm
D4dawg wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:34 am
Beedub wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:32 pm
what do you mean buddy???
Not aimed at you bud
Just it's meant to be a forum for people to help each other and give advice the best they can
We aren't all experts it's a forum if want it specialist
Pay a garage
I can't stand the catty behaviour hence not been on in months
As much happier living without it

no dont worry didn't think their was an issue with me just wanted to know how you was feeling about the forum..... understand, for whats it worth i have zero social media bar a youtube account for the same reasons, the forums are the in the same category as social media, cut them out if your finding them detrimental to your overall happiness....... i hate to be so boring but the world was a better place without social interface platforms.... a much much better place.

I hear you buddy
And why I like chatting with your self and a select few others :)

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Post by RedUn » Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:19 pm

D4dawg wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:01 pm
Beedub wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:00 pm
D4dawg wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:34 am Not aimed at you bud
Just it's meant to be a forum for people to help each other and give advice the best they can
We aren't all experts it's a forum if want it specialist
Pay a garage
I can't stand the catty behaviour hence not been on in months
As much happier living without it

no dont worry didn't think their was an issue with me just wanted to know how you was feeling about the forum..... understand, for whats it worth i have zero social media bar a youtube account for the same reasons, the forums are the in the same category as social media, cut them out if your finding them detrimental to your overall happiness....... i hate to be so boring but the world was a better place without social interface platforms.... a much much better place.

I hear you buddy
And why I like chatting with your self and a select few others :)
Dude stick around :thumbsup:

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Post by Nictrix » Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:30 pm

D4dawg wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:34 pmYet another reason why I hardly use this site anymore
What part of this thread has made you post this?
I cant see anything that bad.
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Post by jamie_z4 » Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:27 pm

Nictrix wrote: Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:30 pm
D4dawg wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:34 pmYet another reason why I hardly use this site anymore
What part of this thread has made you post this?
I cant see anything that bad.
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