OZ slots :-)

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I currently have Imola's on my S2, 15" fronts and 16" rears. I don't mind them but have always hankered after slots as I suspect my 89 S2 may have left the factory with them on. So, I found a set on eBay, that I bought off a nice fella with a heavily modified S that is due on the front cover of Sprint (bright orange with 5.0 Griff V8). They needed refurbishing so off to Pristine Wheels in Woburn, and here they are ready for new tyres tomorrow.

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I did wonder how the diamond turn finish would wear... the folks at Pristine say they clear lacquer them afterwards to make them as long lasting as possible. I guess time will tell.

I've also found plastic grey centre caps on eBay with a 52mm ID and 60mm OD, which I'll stick 60mm gel TVR centre badges to :-)

Looking forward to seeing them on the car.

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New tyres fitted (Toyo Proxes CF2's) and new centre caps.

If anyone with slots needs new centre caps I found a set of grey plastic centres for £5.61 off eBay that fit mine perfectly, then bought new 60mm gel adhesive TVR wheel centre badges for £9.99 also off the bay and hey presto!

I'll post up a before and after of the car with the Imola's versus going back to the slots.

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Sure :-)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121898170762

Plus these in 60mm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291748632530

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tango123 said:

Thanks very much ! do they fit from the front or from the rear ? and are they a good fit ?

They fit from the front and very snug indeed with a reassuring click as you knock them in with the palm of your hand. I couldnt remove it from the front once fitted but found a knock with your fingers from behind was enough to pop an edge out.

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Excuse the state of the car, it's in need of a good clean

Imola's (the before)


Refurbed Slots (the after)

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Thanks all, they've certainly been given the thumbs up

With the car living in a garage, only being used when dry, and a thousand miles a year I'm hoping the diamond finish will last... maybe I'll have to taken them back off in Winter and return them to the TVR viewing lounge

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Love the fact you have a special sofa and viewing area for your TVR, nice idea.
Also notice you keep a wheel and tyre in there for the added effect - maybe get that rubber smell. Polishing up the Slots in comfort and style

Ha ha ha, yes when we drew the plans up I convinced the wife we needed floor to ceiling glass for "maximum daylight purposes" and it just so happens that I can now roll the S out of the garage, fire up the kettle and sit there with a brew

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Well what a difference! I have to put it down to the new tyres and more generous sidewall on the 205/60/15's. Took it for a first good drive today since putting the slots on and it rides much better and the handling is alive! Can't quite believe the difference, like I say can only assume it's mostly down to the new rubber. Either way very happy with the feel and the look :-)

Here was the view from the TVR Lounge

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magpies said:

you need to ask your neighbour to put his car in his garage - tell him it spoils your view

I know! I'm thinking of putting a fence up between the cars