Help Needed spending money on new wheels
23 July 2006, 12:53 PM
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Help Needed spending money on new wheels
I knew that would get some attention. As I seem to have a season ticket on the roller coaster this month...
1st the boring bit. I have in my possession some new Brembos. Dilemma is that my WRX wheels will not go over the front Brembo calipers due to offset being too low. The spacers required would have to be 10mm and I'm not happy with ones over 6mm for safety reasons. Neither is my Paymaster General. So I offered her the 3 possibilities. Put the old ones back on and upset the new owner of my 4 pots (or offer him the Brembos). Sorry but no
. Put 10mm spacers on. Or new wheels. Oh just get new wheels she said. Well I nearly fell off my horse. Better to be safe she said. 
So over to you lot. I need some suggestions on what to get. I have a WRX new age in WR Blue just so you know what to match it with.
Criteria: Have to go over a set of Brembos. Have to be gold.
Prefer 17" for ride and spare but will accept valid reasons for 18's. Not too many spokes for cleaning purposes and looks. Will go for excellent condition 2nd hand and will look at Wheel tyre combos but have to be able to choose tyres at least Toyo T1R's or F1's. Links and pics or prices appreciated.
Cheers,
Gazz.
1st the boring bit. I have in my possession some new Brembos. Dilemma is that my WRX wheels will not go over the front Brembo calipers due to offset being too low. The spacers required would have to be 10mm and I'm not happy with ones over 6mm for safety reasons. Neither is my Paymaster General. So I offered her the 3 possibilities. Put the old ones back on and upset the new owner of my 4 pots (or offer him the Brembos). Sorry but no
. Put 10mm spacers on. Or new wheels. Oh just get new wheels she said. Well I nearly fell off my horse. Better to be safe she said. So over to you lot. I need some suggestions on what to get. I have a WRX new age in WR Blue just so you know what to match it with.
Criteria: Have to go over a set of Brembos. Have to be gold.
Prefer 17" for ride and spare but will accept valid reasons for 18's. Not too many spokes for cleaning purposes and looks. Will go for excellent condition 2nd hand and will look at Wheel tyre combos but have to be able to choose tyres at least Toyo T1R's or F1's. Links and pics or prices appreciated.
Cheers,
Gazz.
23 July 2006, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gazz300
I knew that would get some attention. As I seem to have a season ticket on the roller coaster this month...
1st the boring bit. I have in my possession some new Brembos. Dilemma is that my WRX wheels will not go over the front Brembo calipers due to offset being too low. The spacers required would have to be 10mm and I'm not happy with ones over 6mm for safety reasons. Neither is my Paymaster General. So I offered her the 3 possibilities. Put the old ones back on and upset the new owner of my 4 pots (or offer him the Brembos). Sorry but no . Put 10mm spacers on. Or new wheels. Oh just get new wheels she said. Well I nearly fell off my horse. Better to be safe she said.
So over to you lot. I need some suggestions on what to get. I have a WRX new age in WR Blue just so you know what to match it with.
Criteria: Have to go over a set of Brembos. Have to be gold.
Prefer 17" for ride and spare but will accept valid reasons for 18's. Not too many spokes for cleaning purposes and looks. Will go for excellent condition 2nd hand and will look at Wheel tyre combos but have to be able to choose tyres at least Toyo T1R's or F1's. Links and pics or prices appreciated.
Cheers,
Gazz.
1st the boring bit. I have in my possession some new Brembos. Dilemma is that my WRX wheels will not go over the front Brembo calipers due to offset being too low. The spacers required would have to be 10mm and I'm not happy with ones over 6mm for safety reasons. Neither is my Paymaster General. So I offered her the 3 possibilities. Put the old ones back on and upset the new owner of my 4 pots (or offer him the Brembos). Sorry but no
. Put 10mm spacers on. Or new wheels. Oh just get new wheels she said. Well I nearly fell off my horse. Better to be safe she said. So over to you lot. I need some suggestions on what to get. I have a WRX new age in WR Blue just so you know what to match it with.
Criteria: Have to go over a set of Brembos. Have to be gold.
Prefer 17" for ride and spare but will accept valid reasons for 18's. Not too many spokes for cleaning purposes and looks. Will go for excellent condition 2nd hand and will look at Wheel tyre combos but have to be able to choose tyres at least Toyo T1R's or F1's. Links and pics or prices appreciated.
Cheers,
Gazz.
give me a call.
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23 July 2006, 01:47 PM
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Lost your mobile number rob can you call me or Pm and I'll call you back.
Will these go on and over? http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=531568
Will these go on and over? http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=531568
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Hi Gaz,
Here's a couple of options for you
Here's a couple of options for you
- PFF7's (always a crowd pleaser)
- Rota GRA's (nice, slighty cheaper alternatives to OZ's)
- A nice set of Ultralites (WP-789-A-TEC or ES-941-SPEC)
- Sell me your Brembo's at a 'cut-your-losses' rate
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24 July 2006, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by valley commando
nice 1's 
cha ching
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Come back with something constructive Richie come on. I know you are great at spending money like water.
27 July 2006, 10:59 PM
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or 18" ROTA GRA's from Rarerims.co.uk £380 wheels only.
or With Toyo's T1R 215/35/18 or T1R 225/40/18 it will be £760.]
What tyre though as I really fancied GSD3 F1's £350 from performancetyresdirect.co.uk.
Best sizes on 18" is???
or With Toyo's T1R 215/35/18 or T1R 225/40/18 it will be £760.]
What tyre though as I really fancied GSD3 F1's £350 from performancetyresdirect.co.uk.
Best sizes on 18" is???
31 July 2006, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Gazz for your car you should look at getting 225/40/18 as the 215/35/18 are classic fitment.
To late I think his already bought some!!!!!!!!! all will be revealed tomorrow
31 July 2006, 04:48 PM
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Oh no! 
Glad the guy in the shop knew what I needed.... .
Bought some braided hoses from ASP as well today for while I am under there and some 5.1 fluid since I am bleeding them anyway.
Where does it all end?
Just there for now I'm skint! And under orders. 
All that is left on the list for this year is silver bulbs, detango, a panel filter and a secs unit. I think!
Glad the guy in the shop knew what I needed.... . Bought some braided hoses from ASP as well today for while I am under there and some 5.1 fluid since I am bleeding them anyway.
Where does it all end?
Just there for now I'm skint! And under orders. All that is left on the list for this year is silver bulbs, detango, a panel filter and a secs unit. I think!
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Originally Posted by Gazz300
And where have you been lurking????
Come back with something constructive Richie come on. I know you are great at spending money like water.
Come back with something constructive Richie come on. I know you are great at spending money like water.
i thought it was distructive or distractive or just a pain in the ***
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31 July 2006, 08:28 PM
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wow the price of the Mille miglia T12 (Last set of wheels) is bloody good, I paid £850 for 17" 2 years ago, Shame they won't fit over Brembo's or I would of been tempted with those, saying that I had to use spacers to fit over 4 pots but a fantastic wheel
01 August 2006, 02:16 PM
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Oh no! Glad the guy in the shop knew what I needed.... .
Bought some braided hoses from ASP as well today for while I am under there and some 5.1 fluid since I am bleeding them anyway.
Where does it all end? Just there for now I'm skint! And under orders.
All that is left on the list for this year is silver bulbs, detango, a panel filter and a secs unit. I think!
Glad the guy in the shop knew what I needed.... . Bought some braided hoses from ASP as well today for while I am under there and some 5.1 fluid since I am bleeding them anyway.
Where does it all end?
Just there for now I'm skint! And under orders. All that is left on the list for this year is silver bulbs, detango, a panel filter and a secs unit. I think!
01 August 2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Sod that where's my calipers?????
Rarerims.co.uk Top service. as to TNT.
Bad news is the goodridge hoses from ASP have been taken to Plymouth! by Business post. I have never had a parcel delivered by them correctly. About 40+ now. THey are ****. ASP straight on the case though. Good job Alyn.
So wheels are looking good in the house tonight. Hoses on tomorrow eve should they turn up.
Where are the axle stand points BTW on a new age?
So Ian in answer to your question: Tomorrow night or Friday Morning Sir.
Anyone fancy a drive early Friday up to PS?
01 August 2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Trap2Terrorist
Hi Gaz, what are you having done at PS on Friday?
How do they look? Disks have been on a week so hence the surface rust.
Once the hoses are on I'll clean them all up and give the car a coat of sealant.
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
oh, they look really nice, Just need a big ironing board on the back and she'll be looking sweet!!!!
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...00spoiler1.jpg