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More Wheel Options For The Vx/europa Coming Soon, Hopefully!
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Posted 05 February 2010 - 11:49 AM
Nikov, on Feb 5 2010, 11:03 , said:
Did this chap ever get back to you?
Nope!
But then I didn't follow it up either as shortly after posting I bought a dirt cheap set of Europa Alloys with virtually new tyres off SELOC!
Had to drive to Belgium to get them but I was in the area anyway!
That's why my alloys are now on fleaBay see signature below for link.
e-mail Elise parts if your interested in the 111R wheel.
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Posted 05 February 2010 - 02:10 PM
theolodian, on Jan 7 2010, 07:34 , said:
techieboy, on Jan 7 2010, 00:55 , said:
I'd have some slightly wider 16" replicas of the NA 5 spoke wheels for the front in a flash. Still by far the best looking wheel fitted to a VX.
I'm a cheap git.
Actually, I will probably get the same wheels as yours.
Vocky has been talking about doing this for ages but needs to get a fair few to pre-order before it is viable. Hound him for a GB....
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 05:19 PM
Cliffie, on Feb 5 2010, 14:10 , said:
theolodian, on Jan 7 2010, 07:34 , said:
techieboy, on Jan 7 2010, 00:55 , said:
I'd have some slightly wider 16" replicas of the NA 5 spoke wheels for the front in a flash. Still by far the best looking wheel fitted to a VX.
I'm a cheap git.
Actually, I will probably get the same wheels as yours.
Vocky has been talking about doing this for ages but needs to get a fair few to pre-order before it is viable. Hound him for a GB....
I would definately be up for some NA-alike 16" fronts. It would be great if that would come off!
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 11:00 PM
drpau, on Feb 6 2010, 17:19 , said:
I would definately be up for some NA-alike 16" fronts. It would be great if that would come off!
I would also have a set if it could be done
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 12:51 AM
I would send a deposit right away for (sensible money) 16 inch front wheels of a very similar design to std NA wheels that accept 195 tyres. Of course they would have to be light weight and strong enough for road use.
I love my TD's, they are great but are a real pain to clean. Also every Nova/Corsa boy has the TD design wheel (in black finish).
I love my TD's, they are great but are a real pain to clean. Also every Nova/Corsa boy has the TD design wheel (in black finish).
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 09:25 PM
I'd buy some 6.5 x 16 reproduction N/A front wheels.
I know, but the only reason I've never swapped from standard is because I'm not keen on the style of any of the options (except maybe the unavailable Oz's).
I'll e-mail a couple of manufactures to see what's viable, cost, production amounts etc. I'll start a post if I hear anything positive back to gauge interest.
I know, but the only reason I've never swapped from standard is because I'm not keen on the style of any of the options (except maybe the unavailable Oz's).I'll e-mail a couple of manufactures to see what's viable, cost, production amounts etc. I'll start a post if I hear anything positive back to gauge interest.
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 09:29 PM
N/a wheels do look the nuts. If you could get a wider 16" front wheel, that would be great
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 06:32 AM
I am not hopeful that this can be done for reasonable cost unless there is already a design that would work. However, if people do find something then I am interested.
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:02 AM
I believe there is a previous generation std Astra 16 inch alloy wheel that is a similar design, of course it would need a hub-centric spacer to fit...
