Chris Shelley | Dymag - Exceptionally Light Carbon Hybrid Wheels
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In this episode Sam Moores sits down with Chris Shelley - Founder of Dymag as we know it today. Dymag has a long history of producing carbon and carbon hybrid wheels for racing. The majority on 2 wheels but a lot on 4 developing them for everything from Formula 1 to the Dakar Rally. Dymag has produced some of the lightest wheels you can get hold of today, working with companies such as BAC for the Mono, Guntherwerks and many more. https://dymag.com/ Enjoy, Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Meet Chris Shelley and Dymag 00:02:48 - How Chris started and saved Dymag in 1993 00:06:44 - Facing challenges and moving the industry forward 00:09:17 - Creating carbon composite wheels and fighting regulations 00:12:14 - Important deals and famous interactions 00:15:41 - New designs in wheels and the move to hybrid models 00:20:00 - Chris's work before Dymag 00:23:08 - Chris's return to Dymag and new leadership goals 00:26:03 - What’s next in wheel technology and making 00:29:12 - How special models change the car industry 00:32:09 - Clearing up myths about carbon wheels 00:35:11 - Plans for selling to more cars and luxury vehicles 00:38:21 - Exciting new projects and partnerships in wheels 00:40:45 - How lighter wheels help with performance and control 00:43:17 - Chris’s thoughts on where car technology is heading 01:09:19 - Five Questions Join us for this exciting chat about past achievements, present innovations, and the future of car technology. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes from "Car Chat"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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