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bazil
14-01-12, 11:07 PM
regards wheels, should i stick with speedlines or dare to be different?
do people like to see new things tried or to stick with the norm?

Graeme
14-01-12, 11:07 PM
Speedlines for me on any mk2

Novasport
14-01-12, 11:08 PM
Be different, don't follow the crowd. But, choose wisely!

If you have to follow the crowd, I think Irmscher Softstars are a nicer wheel than Speedlines,

L14MNP
14-01-12, 11:13 PM
Build your car for you. Who gives a sh!t what's currently en vouge!

I'd say you're a little early to be choosing wheels though! lol

bazil
14-01-12, 11:14 PM
Speedlines for me on any mk2

the wheels i like are 5 stud so it would mean no speedos anymore :( also the old 5 stud on small block problem,

Rich i hear what your saying, the wheels i like are a OE style wheel so should suit the nova lines

bazil
14-01-12, 11:15 PM
I'd say you're a little early to be choosing wheels though! lol

but i need to modify the suspension and bodywork for the wheels to fit lol

pie
14-01-12, 11:18 PM
soft starts.speedline's or comp's :)

Dan
14-01-12, 11:20 PM
all of my builds have gone 'against the general grain' in one form or another, but thats purely because i do what i want and just make it work. Personally i believe its the only way forward

Edd
14-01-12, 11:28 PM
Be different imo

Speedlines look ok but are very very very boring

Im glad I was tipped off about my wheels as something different wheel wise makes your car stand out from others

dannymcc
14-01-12, 11:36 PM
Can't beat Speedline's on a GSi in my opinion. ;)

bazil
14-01-12, 11:37 PM
well looks like i'll be modifying the rear inner arch and chassis leg, and the front inner arch and splash guard oh and turretting the rear suspension just to get some wheels to fit lollollol

Graeme
14-01-12, 11:37 PM
Bazil check VxKev's wip he has used Meriva Vxr hubs that are five stud and take the standard small block outer cv and fit the nova bearing

MK999
14-01-12, 11:40 PM
Speedlines on my Mk1
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7876/dsc01319lz1.jpg

Apparently they make more than one wheel now?!

sport
14-01-12, 11:43 PM
the wheels i like are 5 stud so it would mean no speedos anymore :( also the old 5 stud on small block problem,

Rich i hear what your saying, the wheels i like are a OE style wheel so should suit the nova lines

Go for speedline allessios that are 5 stud with out the centre caps and before anyone says it i aint talking about minstrals.

sport
15-01-12, 12:13 AM
Speedline alessio 4

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii258/Graememurdoch/0052xj.jpg

17" 5 stud

bazil
15-01-12, 12:17 AM
nice but not what i have,

christurboo
15-01-12, 12:50 AM
Try something new imo

christurboo
15-01-12, 12:51 AM
speedlines on my mk1
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7876/dsc01319lz1.jpg

apparently they make more than one wheel now?!

any1 want a set of these mate wants to swap for allesios 2

LEWI007
15-01-12, 01:02 AM
I think im Waaaay different..

I was looking into fitting a set of AC Schnitzer's on my nova :eek: lol

Graeme
15-01-12, 07:39 AM
Got a set of evo R's here if you want to be a bit back in the day lol

Tim
15-01-12, 08:55 AM
tsw blades ftw

Graeme
15-01-12, 08:58 AM
tsw Phoenix ftmfw

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRUWeD_IdbG6FS4zPfKuGAnUaehHDCRq NL52seA75OILGXhuIo6

scorge01
15-01-12, 09:02 AM
I think I know what your fitting mate and do think they will work but before going 5 stud think you should have it photo shopped by someone who won't give it away?

bazil
15-01-12, 09:09 AM
I done one myself a wee while ago, next time I'm on the pc I'll send you it,

Alex J
15-01-12, 09:28 AM
bazil, dont you need a car to put wheels on in the first place lol

Novasport
15-01-12, 09:41 AM
I think im Waaaay different..

I was looking into fitting a set of AC Schnitzer's on my nova :eek: lol

Should not be difficult with AC Schnitzer wheels from the new Mini as the PCD is 4x100 and usually the offset is ET45. Only issue would be arch clearance depending on the size. Centre bore is only about 0.5 mm out so a Dremmel would sort that.

bazil
15-01-12, 09:57 AM
bazil, dont you need a car to put wheels on in the first place lol

Planing ahead lol, as there isn't much left of the rear inner arch I need to look at how I'm going to replace/repair certain areas and plan for fitting oversized wheels,

scorge01
15-01-12, 10:31 AM
I done one myself a wee while ago, next time I'm on the pc I'll send you it,

Cheers mate :)

ocdstigy
15-01-12, 10:40 AM
Put what wheels you want on it,not what others want to see on it!

Mike
15-01-12, 12:04 PM
, but thats purely because i do what i want and just make it work. Personally i believe its the only way forward

This!

scorge01
15-01-12, 12:47 PM
After seeing the pics I think you should go for it looks awsome :)

bazil
15-01-12, 01:01 PM
Cheers mate, you can see the problem I'm faced with in trying to get them to fit lol, I'll certainly give it a good bash, I had thought about a wide arch kit but a really want to keep it looking as standard as possable

BRoadGhost
16-01-12, 05:21 PM
There's quite a few new designs around in an ET45; you can just get them machined a couple of mil to bring you closer to home.

vx kev
16-01-12, 07:42 PM
Cheers mate, you can see the problem I'm faced with in trying to get them to fit lol, I'll certainly give it a good bash, I had thought about a wide arch kit but a really want to keep it looking as standard as possable

5 Stud it man, theres no issue now with 5 studding a small block :thumb:

Nova_Tek
16-01-12, 08:24 PM
Always nice to be different if you can find a set of wheels that look spot on.

dc1984
16-01-12, 09:02 PM
They wheels you had sat next to the red nova will look epic matey

David

findog
16-01-12, 09:24 PM
After buying all those gen panels mate you must go original or at leave it so any mods can easily be changed back to standard. I've got standards and speedlines for mine tho got the 2 rear speedlines inner face machined down 2.5mm so my arches aint cut.

bazil
16-01-12, 11:54 PM
Alright findog,
Due to the amount of panel changes I can't claim the car to be original or standard I'm afraid, but it certainly will retain its oem look, also I was hoping you could maybe help me out with some info on Lows garage if possable?

DC you know the score mate lol have you got that Viva sold yet?