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peterg1955

746 posts

163 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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[quote]The revolution 4 spoke is a nice design but maybe not period 60s, more a 70s wheel.
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Revolution Wheels were founded in 1967 readitbiggrin

If you want really light wheels then Mike Barnby Engineering http://mb-racingwheels.com/index.htm make some proper mag wheels (at a cost) wink

dandarez

13,246 posts

282 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Revolution were all the rage in late 60s and 70s but I'm not convinced they will suit a G4.

Can somebody p'shop some on a pic of G4 to see.

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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thanks i rang mb wheels
http://mb-racingwheels.com/R500%20web.jpg

these are the only ones that wil fit a g4
they are probably a modern day version of the minilite...
weight: less than 3.5 kg!! used on the caterham r500
can be back mounted so that the 'slots' on the outer part of the cast centre are hidden

cost: £250 each.. ouch!

i like them though.. but are they too modern?

im sure i have pic of ginetta with revolutions.. ill try find it

just read this bit.. not see keen now !! cos the centres are magnesium, they advise regular maintenance!:
http://mb-racingwheels.com/magnesium_protection.ht...

Edited by geeeman on Thursday 26th August 15:08

peterg1955

746 posts

163 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Sorry Geeeman, I should have mentioned that they need crack testing every so often and more care than the 'average' wheel.... I did say 'at a cost' though so I got that right although my Image split rims cost £250 each (well, they cost the previous owner that and he bought two sets!.) It all depends how serious you are about 'lightness' wink

Having said all that, I do know a lot of Caterham owners (to whom lightness is paramount) who have these wheels and provided they're looked after they are fine.


h4887

278 posts

239 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Here's mine on Revolutions



Geoff

Edited by h4887 on Thursday 26th August 19:55

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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what a great pic Geoff.. thanks!
i think they suit the car

geeeman

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Thursday 26th August 2010
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one of my fave G4 pics.. i like the revolution look,a bit different to the regular minilite look
Image do these and of course revolution so i will enquire bout split rim version.
I want light-weight but crack testing the wheels regularly is a it too much headache.. also saw in the caterham forum the r500 wheel has been known to suffer catastophic failure.. yikes!

Snapper7

990 posts

258 months

Monday 13th September 2010
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Geeeman

Any update on your car or progress pictures?

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Monday 13th September 2010
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hi..
just waiting to have the engine rebuilt now, everything else is nearly done. All suspension re-chromed, axle/diff refurbed

On the wheels, i think ive decided not to go with 3-piece. Revolution no longer make any 3-piece wheels, but their standard wheel is very light 4.5 kgs, so i might just go with that (£90 each)
also just a single outer replacement rim for a 13" split rim from image is about £85...

minilights seem to heavy and i think the revolution will give it a nice look, i also have the original steel wheels of course

65ginetta

25 posts

192 months

Tuesday 14th September 2010
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My 65 Round tube Chassis #198 wheels are Panasport 5,1/2" J x 13", I had them powdercoated Black.
The coater had to process them a couple of times before I was happy with the finish.
The wheels arn't particularly light but I think they suit the car and are well finished castings in standard form.
I will get another set for my other G4, the Panasport casing surfaces are good quality and take powder really well.I'm not connected in any way with Panasport, just a satisfied customer.

Snapper7

990 posts

258 months

Tuesday 14th September 2010
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Nice looking G4

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Tuesday 14th September 2010
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65ginetta i like the wheels
standard panasports arent light, but they do a 'ultralight' version which i enquired about. 1200 euros for 4...!, which is more than cost of modular wheel in UK
Btw your rear arch has been adjusted alot but on 5.5J wheels did they not fit under the bodywork when standard?

65ginetta

25 posts

192 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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These are moldings made from my own molds,with the 205 section tires the rear body is very close on full load and my Protech shocks on full soft.
My moldings have gel coat finish and the color is integral,the way I made the molds I can alter the wheel arches to suit tire sections.




geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Wednesday 15th September 2010
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are u running the 205 section rears on 5.5 j wheels?

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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some more pics of my build and others being built at Dare:
http://www.dareuk.com/restoration.php



original suspension looking like new, chrome finish

Edited by geeeman on Monday 18th October 17:19

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Wednesday 19th January 2011
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quick update,
engine sent off to Scholar engines, found that the original block and head all good, and a nice set of pistons came with the engine.
Aim is to get it to around 140 bhp
Gearbox being rebuilt also

The original 5.5J steel wheels were v badly corroded which i wanted to use for road use, so i bought a set of narrow midget steel wheels (4J). I sent these off to weller wheels who cut the centres out and are welding them in to their 5.5j steel rims with correct offset for G4.
Hope to have the car ready before spring, wil post more pics when i can

Edited by geeeman on Wednesday 19th January 23:21

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Friday 21st January 2011
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ive just managed to get a set of 4 midget chrome hubcaps like in the pic... hope they fit the wheels

Attenig

8 posts

157 months

Wednesday 16th February 2011
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What is the expected date of completion?

geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Wednesday 16th February 2011
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hoping for the next 4-6 weeks..

stil waiting on the engine


geeeman

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1,310 posts

254 months

Monday 4th April 2011
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ok, engine finally done (temporary manifold). Box soon to be ready, being refurbed at the mo