Going to make a few changes... Maybe. - Page 3

Martin F · 9th September 2013, 04:46 PM

Yep, has been on Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks since the day I bought her.

Gambit · 10th September 2013, 09:21 PM

I thought it looked some what lower than mine.

I'm still thinking about my change combo... Now thinking about trial rear and Whifbitz front.

I read somewhere that Whifbitz is real low, but then I read that it's 16 inches from the bottom of the headlight down... That's about 2cm lower than stock for me because I drive around with the active spoiler down, so I don't know.

But I think it looks great below. I don't like the aftermarket ones that protrude away from the headlights too far.

Martin F · 11th September 2013, 07:05 AM

The Whifbitz ones do look pretty good, I remember when he first produced them (misty eyes!).

IIRC (and it is going back a bit) the first ones he produced were a little too low and then he heightened them slightly.

Gambit · 11th September 2013, 08:17 PM

Possible these for alloys http://www.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/...rike&year=1994 Gunmetal with Polished. Only down side is this would mean 19s

Or the Dotz Mugello http://www.dotz-wheels.co.uk/about/dotz-range#

Martin F · 11th September 2013, 09:50 PM

Actually quite like both of those.

Gambit · 11th September 2013, 11:45 PM

They don't do the Dotz with a 114.3 bigger than a 16.

Martin F · 12th September 2013, 06:51 PM

Oh well I guess that makes your decision a bit easier

Gambit · 12th September 2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin F

Oh well I guess that makes your decision a bit easier

But that means I'd have to have the others in a 19"... Which means I have to buy tyres as well and don't the 19" ruin the handling...?

Martin F · 12th September 2013, 09:41 PM

Well it will most likely be worse than it is on 18's but on a daily driver it may well be marginal. Mind you, you make a good point about 19" tyres as they are likely to be a bit more expensive than 18" ones.

Any other appealing 18" wheels?

Gambit · 12th September 2013, 11:18 PM

Well I seem to have gone through all the online stores that I can find from Googling "alloy wheels" and the common factor is the pcd, 112 and 120.
114.3 is like a turd in a swimming pool; not popular.

Sadly I do like these, and they do come in the exact right size, with a 9j front and 10j rear.... I say sadly, because these are more expensive for the wheels alone than the previous 19"s are with tyres.

http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?d=16 I like them in the RMC colour (bottom right).

Woohoo! Just found a site I can order them from and they are cheaper... Actually the same as the 192s with tyres but hey ho!
http://www.nengun.com/rays/volk-racing-gtm.

Would I still want a 35 offset with a 10 rear, 9 front?

9th September 2013, 04:46 PM	#21
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Yep, has been on Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks since the day I bought her. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

10th September 2013, 09:21 PM	#22
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	I thought it looked some what lower than mine. I'm still thinking about my change combo... Now thinking about trial rear and Whifbitz front. I read somewhere that Whifbitz is real low, but then I read that it's 16 inches from the bottom of the headlight down... That's about 2cm lower than stock for me because I drive around with the active spoiler down, so I don't know. But I think it looks great below. I don't like the aftermarket ones that protrude away from the headlights too far. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

11th September 2013, 07:05 AM	#23
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	The Whifbitz ones do look pretty good, I remember when he first produced them (misty eyes!). IIRC (and it is going back a bit) the first ones he produced were a little too low and then he heightened them slightly. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

11th September 2013, 08:17 PM	#24
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	Possible these for alloys http://www.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/...rike&year=1994 Gunmetal with Polished. Only down side is this would mean 19s Or the Dotz Mugello http://www.dotz-wheels.co.uk/about/dotz-range# __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

11th September 2013, 09:50 PM	#25
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Actually quite like both of those. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

11th September 2013, 11:45 PM	#26
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	They don't do the Dotz with a 114.3 bigger than a 16. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

12th September 2013, 06:51 PM	#27
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Oh well I guess that makes your decision a bit easier __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

12th September 2013, 09:41 PM	#29
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Well it will most likely be worse than it is on 18's but on a daily driver it may well be marginal. Mind you, you make a good point about 19" tyres as they are likely to be a bit more expensive than 18" ones. Any other appealing 18" wheels? __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

12th September 2013, 11:18 PM	#30
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	Well I seem to have gone through all the online stores that I can find from Googling "alloy wheels" and the common factor is the pcd, 112 and 120. 114.3 is like a turd in a swimming pool; not popular. Sadly I do like these, and they do come in the exact right size, with a 9j front and 10j rear.... I say sadly, because these are more expensive for the wheels alone than the previous 19"s are with tyres. http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/index.cgi?d=16 I like them in the RMC colour (bottom right). Woohoo! Just found a site I can order them from and they are cheaper... Actually the same as the 192s with tyres but hey ho! http://www.nengun.com/rays/volk-racing-gtm. Would I still want a 35 offset with a 10 rear, 9 front? __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

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