Anyone know this car (& its wheels)?
Anyone know this car (& its wheels)?
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Leadfoot

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1,918 posts

309 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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From the Austec open day pics:



I'm interested in the wheels as I might be going for an upgrade on my Griff rather sooner than expected.

sparkyjohn

1,198 posts

274 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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BBS LM

Chuggaboom

1,152 posts

276 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Well....I don't fancy cleaning them

Leadfoot

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1,918 posts

309 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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[quote=sparkyjohn
BBS LM[/quote]

You sure? The ones on the Griff don't look quite the same, not split rim & seem more 'dished' IYNWIM.

sparkyjohn

1,198 posts

274 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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All important missing "?"

Reeso

1,199 posts

279 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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They look like TSW's!

shadowninja

79,918 posts

310 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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I think they're Dare somethings. Don't know the range tho...

Leadfoot

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1,918 posts

309 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Reeso said:
They look like TSW's!


Close to TSW Hockenheims, but those have got a centre cap covering the bolts.

Tam Lin

694 posts

281 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Leadfoot said:

Reeso said:
They look like TSW's!



Close to TSW Hockenheims, but those have got a centre cap covering the bolts.


My best guess is Fikse Profil 10, in 17" See [url]www.wheelenhancement.com/FProfil10.htm[/url], though I don't know the car.

raceboy

13,877 posts

308 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Look a bit like the ones under Mania

Reeso

1,199 posts

279 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Leadfoot said:

Reeso said:
They look like TSW's!



Close to TSW Hockenheims, but those have got a centre cap covering the bolts.


If my memory serves me correctly, TSW can do one centre bolts with locking pin and no cap covering them - ala TSW Blades / touring car style. Not 100% convinced on the Hocks though!!

FlipFlopGriff

7,144 posts

275 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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To combat the wheel cleaning problem I use a rubber protector which pushes into the back of the wheel and stops the brake dust. I have seen items in the past suggesting that these shouldn't be used as they reduce cooling to the brakes. I agree this may be an issue on track days but for normal use I can't see the problem. I have used them on my Taimar for over 10 years and have now put htem on the Griff.
They are a universal size and can be cut to suit - not needed for the Griff. The centre piece is metal and you just need to ensure the holes match up with the holes on the wheel.
I also used them on a Chimp we had 4 years ago which had OZ split rim multispokes (same as Dave Morgans) and after the first clean this must have saved us weeks in accumulated cleaning time.
They are around £15 - £20 a pair. I bought them from a car accessory place in Birmingham but this was around 5 years ago. If anyone is interested I will see if they are still there, still sell them and post the details. From what I can remember I had to order them and collect a week or so later.

Crayden

43 posts

286 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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I am not sure about the wheels but it is owned by Beario E-mail him from his profile I am sure he will be glad to help !!

d_drinks

1,426 posts

297 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Graham 500 had a very similar set fitted by TopCats this is the thread link had some pics too www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=9&h=&t=39642

Mail me off line if you want more details inc prices etc.

Cheers
D

simpo two

92,570 posts

293 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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FlipFlopGriff said:
To combat the wheel cleaning problem I use a rubber protector which pushes into the back of the wheel and stops the brake dust.


Second that - my S3 had them fitted when I bought it and they worked perfectly.

evo

3,462 posts

282 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Try BK racing 299 wheels,sorry no pics £600 for 17"

They'd look nice on my Chim,

anyone know if 17"'s fit straight on a Chimaera without any suspension mods/geometory adjustments?



>> Edited by evo on Saturday 25th October 11:22

Leadfoot

Original Poster:

1,918 posts

309 months

Friday 24th October 2003
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Tam Lin said:


My best guess is Fikse Profil 10, in 17" See [url]www.wheelenhancement.com/FProfil10.htm[/url], though I don't know the car.


Think you're the closest, but not quite enough for the cigar.

I shall email Beario, TVM Crayden

Corin Denton

8,762 posts

296 months

Saturday 25th October 2003
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I always wondered what a couple of stripes would look like, am I wrong for saying I lie that?

Dan

1,068 posts

312 months

Saturday 25th October 2003
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Corin Denton said:
I always wondered what a couple of stripes would look like, am I wrong for saying I lie that?


I assume you mean you 'like that' gotta agree it certainly lift a dark coloured car

DustyC

12,822 posts

282 months

Saturday 25th October 2003
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To find out what those wheels are you first need a large brown paper bag. put this on your head (as ).

remember to cut eyeholes.

Now go into your nearest newsagent and buy a MXX PXXXR magazine (excuse the bad language!).
A mate of a mate of a bloke down the pub told me that it is chokka block with adverts for wheels. You should be able to spot the wheels in there.

Even better would be to get hold of a Larkspeeed, Demon Tweeks type catalogue where you can browse through lots of wheels.

If you have any teenage boys in the family you will probably find they have a small collection which you could borrow to save the embarresment in having to buy one!