I fancy getting some new wheels
Discussion
Agreed matt, there have been a few unhappy customers
Wobba im probably going to go down the coilover route. I did buy some prodrive springs but decided not to fit them as they dont drop it much and the standard shocks on the rear can knock after about 3 years. Mine is just getting to that age so i didnt want to spend £300 getting them fitted and geo'd only to get a knock a week later.
I have looked about at different coilovers and like the AST and Apex/BC options. AST is about £300 more but both will cost me over a £1000 once fitted and set up so not rushing into it. I will do the suspension before i do the wheels in all honesty.
Another set of wheels i like are Ultralite Atec 2's in gunmetal. I think they would look pretty awesome.
Wobba im probably going to go down the coilover route. I did buy some prodrive springs but decided not to fit them as they dont drop it much and the standard shocks on the rear can knock after about 3 years. Mine is just getting to that age so i didnt want to spend £300 getting them fitted and geo'd only to get a knock a week later.
I have looked about at different coilovers and like the AST and Apex/BC options. AST is about £300 more but both will cost me over a £1000 once fitted and set up so not rushing into it. I will do the suspension before i do the wheels in all honesty.
Another set of wheels i like are Ultralite Atec 2's in gunmetal. I think they would look pretty awesome.
The gunmetal looks nice on those.
I've heard the AST's are a damn good choice, but a bit out of touch with Scoob stuff nowadays.
Are the minimum width on the Ultralite's 8.5"? Just thinking it may make 'em tramline a bit with excessive width. Not driven your spec car so couldn't say, but I think max recommended width in the old days was 8" to avoid adverse effects. I'll have to pop over to scoobynet and gen up a bit on stuff like this again...
I've heard the AST's are a damn good choice, but a bit out of touch with Scoob stuff nowadays.
Are the minimum width on the Ultralite's 8.5"? Just thinking it may make 'em tramline a bit with excessive width. Not driven your spec car so couldn't say, but I think max recommended width in the old days was 8" to avoid adverse effects. I'll have to pop over to scoobynet and gen up a bit on stuff like this again...
Hi Jim..
I think you should have a look at these wheels..
http://www.hyperzero1.com/
They would look the nutz on your car..
I think you should have a look at these wheels..
http://www.hyperzero1.com/
They would look the nutz on your car..
Thejimreaper said:
Agreed matt, there have been a few unhappy customers
Wobba im probably going to go down the coilover route. I did buy some prodrive springs but decided not to fit them as they dont drop it much and the standard shocks on the rear can knock after about 3 years. Mine is just getting to that age so i didnt want to spend £300 getting them fitted and geo'd only to get a knock a week later.
I have looked about at different coilovers and like the AST and Apex/BC options. AST is about £300 more but both will cost me over a £1000 once fitted and set up so not rushing into it. I will do the suspension before i do the wheels in all honesty.
Another set of wheels i like are Ultralite Atec 2's in gunmetal. I think they would look pretty awesome.
Fit them yourself its not that hard a job! Wobba im probably going to go down the coilover route. I did buy some prodrive springs but decided not to fit them as they dont drop it much and the standard shocks on the rear can knock after about 3 years. Mine is just getting to that age so i didnt want to spend £300 getting them fitted and geo'd only to get a knock a week later.
I have looked about at different coilovers and like the AST and Apex/BC options. AST is about £300 more but both will cost me over a £1000 once fitted and set up so not rushing into it. I will do the suspension before i do the wheels in all honesty.
Another set of wheels i like are Ultralite Atec 2's in gunmetal. I think they would look pretty awesome.
I replaced my mates suspension on his classic with whiteline springs which didn't drop it at all! he was so disappointed!!
Thejimreaper said:
They do look nice Dave - maybe not in Chrome though!!
Not up for fitting my suspension myself. I would probably put it on upside down or something.
Here are the Atec 2's
And here are some alternative Ultralites
Thoughts!!
Nooo.. not the Chrome Jim! The Bronze are nice though..Not up for fitting my suspension myself. I would probably put it on upside down or something.
Here are the Atec 2's
And here are some alternative Ultralites
Thoughts!!
Edited by Thejimreaper on Wednesday 18th March 00:42
They are a nice shade I think they would suit your car..
from me.Yeah i know, they are a favorite of mine. They come in gold as well which look really nice.
I have been speaking to a bloke at Tweakculture who supply Rota wheels. He agrees with you Wobba about the width and he said that 18 x 9.5" will need lots of wheel arch adjustments etc . . . . . which im not up for.
He has recommended this size and offset below. I like it espcially in the bronze as the car in the photo is the same colour as mine. It seems to sit nicely and they fill the arches well i think?
I have been speaking to a bloke at Tweakculture who supply Rota wheels. He agrees with you Wobba about the width and he said that 18 x 9.5" will need lots of wheel arch adjustments etc . . . . . which im not up for.
He has recommended this size and offset below. I like it espcially in the bronze as the car in the photo is the same colour as mine. It seems to sit nicely and they fill the arches well i think?
Thejimreaper said:
Yeah i know, they are a favorite of mine. They come in gold as well which look really nice.
I have been speaking to a bloke at Tweakculture who supply Rota wheels. He agrees with you Wobba about the width and he said that 18 x 9.5" will need lots of wheel arch adjustments etc . . . . . which im not up for.
He has recommended this size and offset below. I like it espcially in the bronze as the car in the photo is the same colour as mine. It seems to sit nicely and they fill the arches well i think?
Almost bought some of these myself some time ago. I think they do a drift version too hehe, popular for the Nissan Silvia and rear wheel drive Skylines etc I have been speaking to a bloke at Tweakculture who supply Rota wheels. He agrees with you Wobba about the width and he said that 18 x 9.5" will need lots of wheel arch adjustments etc . . . . . which im not up for.
He has recommended this size and offset below. I like it espcially in the bronze as the car in the photo is the same colour as mine. It seems to sit nicely and they fill the arches well i think?
Ever thought about getting a set of Revolution Millenium wheels?
As you'll see used for Rallying
http://www.revolutionwheels.com/millenium/
As you'll see used for Rallying
http://www.revolutionwheels.com/millenium/
Justin-W said:
Ever thought about getting a set of Revolution Millenium wheels?
As you'll see used for Rallying
http://www.revolutionwheels.com/millenium/
Pretty hard to come by, but i do like them.As you'll see used for Rallying
http://www.revolutionwheels.com/millenium/
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i do like this deep dish look. gives it more of a euro feel.
Thejimreaper said:
No they are Rota Formula Mesh. I found the photos on NASIOC (north american subaru impreza owners club) site. There are places in the uk that sell Rota wheels but i havent fouund any that sell these. May need to do some digging around to find them! If not i may just copy Ant and get the Rota Torques instead -
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