New wheels solution finally!

[aedeau]

Originally Posted by WAY

Jono, I prefer to sell as a set but we will see!

Ok what do you guys think of the looks of the two wheels below. Which would you go for? Those are my two options (I am going with black btw):

or

dished FTW :biggrin:

[Jaymz]

Just sent you a PM WAY, some other wheel options

[TimMc]

Definitely like the top ones! They're reminiscent of the cross-spoke BBS rims that BMW used to use. Bottom ones look sh!t IMO but may be lighter & easier to clean though.

[takahashi]

What is the size and offset now WAY for the front and rear wheel?

[WAY]

8.5 fronts and 9 (or 9.5) rears. Offset at the front is about 28mm I was told because of my camber.

[WAY]

Originally Posted by Wraith

mmm, interesting, I've kept an eye on what Simmons have been doing with wheels for over 20 years and visited their ever changing shop locations on many occaisions and sorry to say WAY, never been a fan...

Simply put, I find their wheels to be too pricey for what they offer and don't really like any of their styles, which have been incredibly limited or not much to choose from, which is a bit dissapointing considering how long they've been in the game...I believe their B45 line from the '80's is still going

They seem to boost wheel choices by selling other brands along side their own and at much dearer prices than you can get them elsewhere

Anyway as a choice of the 2 styles you've pictured above, I'd go with the mesh, since a mesh style wheel seems to always go well with Beemers :smile:

To be quite frank I have never been a fan either. But this is my only way of getting a perfect fit. I need 2 set of wheels anyway, and once I work out the exact offset I need I will order a set of Forgeline from the US which is light and tough. I think of these as my trial wheels! I think I will go with the mesh like on the Cayman.

[cozza]

The reason I said I was keen on a spare rear wheel is because I curbed it the other day

It's not too bad, but it's damaged all the same, dammit

[WAY]

Ah I see. So you could spend $150 to fix it, or a bit more for a used one...

[cozza]

Originally Posted by WAY

Ah I see. So you could spend $150 to fix it, or a bit more for a used one...

Uh huh.. so how much is "a bit more"? If you don't end up selling them as a set.

[jksgoh]

yep common way, how much you want for them?

[smarm]

Just go to Advanced Alloys in Moorrabbin, you'll get it fixed, pretty flawlessly. They might be cocks, but their work is impressive.

[WAY]

Smarm, at $150-200 a wheel, it is hardly worth fixing!

[jksgoh]

hmm... im down at that price if you cant sell the set

[andrew@southernBM]

So which semi slicks are you going to run? Do you have a preference?

[smarm]

I'm still to drive a car on full slicks.... hopefully it's going to be rectified soon.

I'm told the difference is like skoda vs. porsche.....

[andrew@southernBM]

I haven't either mate, i was just curious what his thoughts were, i can never tell with him, he changes his mind so often.

Hey i think i saw you on the weekend Smarm, i think you were looking at what used to be a race car, trying to see if the driver was still with us, those are some sweet brown boots you had on, if it was you!:iono:

[smarm]

might be what you're referring to!

saving more lives!

as much as it looks like i'm trying to hug him, I keep an arm out and so does my colleague, because I've seen a few drivers collapse once the adrenaline leaves their system....

bring on bathurst!

[WAY]

Originally Posted by andrew@southernBM

So which semi slicks are you going to run? Do you have a preference?

Thinking either Toyo R888 or Dunlops. Need my chief crew Taka to help me out here. He is the pro at these.

[WAY]

Originally Posted by jksgoh

hmm... im down at that price if you cant sell the set

I meant that is the price to get it fixed!

Another place that does really good wheel fixing is wheel solutions run by ex-Carrera Cup driver Matt Coleman. It's at the side/back of where Ferrari showroom is. Tell him Wayne sent you there and he will look after you.

[WAY]

Originally Posted by minijet

Wayne, dont know if you have read, but i think the Morrs have been shelved.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...t=7384&page=11

Bwahahahaha! I just checked my Amex and guess what? I made $200 on this refunded transaction due to the falling Aussie dollars!

[takahashi]

Originally Posted by WAY

Thinking either Toyo R888 or Dunlops. Need my chief crew Taka to help me out here. He is the pro at these.

The latter mate. Unless you are going for a super wet track. What are the sizes again? Call Stuckey for D03G Dunlop. Seems to be all Dunlop comes from there.

Traction tyre for Yoko but they are controlled tyres for a reason (to "control" you)... :biggrin:. Superhard compound but talking to a lot of people using them they are good for your 1st track day only. Some even said the first session only :iono:. Happy with my sub 2 minutes at PI on them (I only have 120kW atw).

Toyo is good and last VERY LONG. Ultimate grip may not be there though. Great on the wet. If you want, I also know the best shop at Essendon.

I follow what is used in Japan by the tuners over there... but I become an so-called "expert" by driven all the above plus Bridgestone RE55S, which is also a great tyre.

Since you cannot rotate your tyre anyway, y not Bridgestone... again. I know the possibly the cheapest shop to get them. (not too confident on them).

.....

Final word: Remember I had a racer next door before? Not to mention name but he holds the records of Open 2 time at Calder and Winton. He only tried Bridgestone and Dunlop and he shared the view of mine.

Having said that... when I have money :thumbup:. I will have a go to turn a GT3 into a track car and have a go on those record. Particularly, the 1"33 at Winton. I prob not toooo far off when I have my RX-8 tubro and preped.

[takahashi]

Originally Posted by WAY

I meant that is the price to get it fixed!

Another place that does really good wheel fixing is wheel solutions run by ex-Carrera Cup driver Matt Coleman. It's at the side/back of where Ferrari showroom is. Tell him Wayne sent you there and he will look after you.

Is that where he is hiding nowadays... is he still lives with mum? or he moved out from Kew? I must go and see him - missed those ONeill days and I cannot even go to the next one.