46 replies to this topic

[Danny Scarbro]

So moment of truth....

The fronts, kind of fit!!

They clear everywhere apart from the calipers just catch the spokes at the front!

Nothing a 3mm spacer or shaving the caliper won't solve!

Will check the back in friday.

Pics;



Fernando approved of the boxes!












Can't wait to see how ace or stupid it looks when it no jacked up!

Dan

[pete-r]

Look like Formula wheels haha I'm sure will look good but will drive brilliantly.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

what size did you go for in the end 

PCD ET ETC

[Danny Scarbro]

Went 8.25" Et 20 4x100 Would have been better in 8" really and with a wheel without the dish to give more caliper clearance but I'll make it work! Dan

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

By dish shaped do you mean the spokes are set back ? Would you say tds 1.2 are dish shaped ? Just wondering if I will get the clearence

[Danny Scarbro]

Yeah the lip of the wheels and the fact that the spokes are petruding inwards. Team dynamics should give more clearance than the wheels I Have Chris. You going 15x8 et20 all round?

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Yes hopefully in tds when this years tracking is finished

[Danny Scarbro]

Just a thought Chris, you can go for a good drive in mine when we sort a date for map to see what you think to the smaller wheels if you'd like? Dan

[james_ly]

Good to see someone forging their own path

Be interesting to see how much performance you unlock.

[Danny Scarbro]

Another option Chris;

You can get the Speedline wheels in 15" 5x110, had them on my old vx but can't remember the widths of them.

Got them off a corsa and need 20mm spacers but fit fine.

[ufods]

I like those little rims. - what kind of lacquer is on your calipers? And which color?

[Danny Scarbro]

Thanks James, I'll post plenty of videos etc once I've got it sorted and get on track a few times. The caliper paint is foliatec brake caliper lacquer, toxic green. Was easy enough to do so will see how it holds up on track. Dan

[Danny Scarbro]

Put the 3mm spacers on the front and back and it's 'about' perfect clearance wise.

Just needs a tiny bit shaving off the front caliper and one of the plugs for the speed sensor needs relocating at the back.


I need to lower the rear down but will get it fully Geo'd once finished.

Quite like the look of it to be honest, doesn't look as silly as I thought it would.

Dan

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

i think they look awesome 

just needs painted tires 

[Mopeytitan]

As above looks fcuking awesome! Good job!!

[pete-r]

I think it looks great Danny. Also 20% faster getting the wheels on and off

[Danny Scarbro]

Thanks chaps! It will be even more time saving when I convert to studs too Pete! I'll get the weight savings posted up next week when I've done the other side.

[pete-r]

I noticed a significant difference in the way the car felt after fitting the light wheels, and I'm guessing those will be even lighter.

[Paulus H]

Mmm, it is encouraging that our site is being positive when alternative solutions appear.

 

Paul

[SteveA]

I'm well impressed........... Can't believe you managed to get the missus to cut the grass, you will have to tell me your secret

 

 

I'd be concerned about the wishbone angles and associated CV boot failures if you lower it right down.

Edited by SteveA, 12 June 2017 - 01:39 PM.