your about 10 min drive from me i live of ilford lane.
i am hosting a charity car wash this Saturday at my brothers garage to raise money for gaza if you can please attend it will be a pleasure to meet you and your mr2
what alloys should i go for
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Re: what alloys should i go for
1Mr2z wrote:your about 10 min drive from me i live of ilford lane.
i am hosting a charity car wash this Saturday at my brothers garage to raise money for gaza if you can please attend it will be a pleasure to meet you and your mr2
PM me the details, address etc. I work Saturdays though so will see what time I get out
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Mr2z wrote:thank you nic
Pm sent with contact details.
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thanks nic, emailed the guy waiting for him to reply, lets see what happens do really like the alloys tho. kev what tires did you have on your wen you run the sa3 wheels
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Always ran 245/35/17 rear and 215/40/17 front like in this pic http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/garage.php ... e_id=19039 need coilovers for the rear to look right though. if your not running coilovers 235 or 245/40/17 is best
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Can't fault my Rota's. You can get them staggered too. Running an 8 and 9j on mine at et35. Good selection at driftworks.
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Going to pick up the sa3 tomorrow, very excited cnt wait.
Plus my brother has been kind enough to paint them for me any colour I want( he does it for a living) for free
Thanks kev, nic and danjama and every one else for your input
Now I need to think what colour I want.
Plus my brother has been kind enough to paint them for me any colour I want( he does it for a living) for free
Thanks kev, nic and danjama and every one else for your input
Now I need to think what colour I want.
Re: what alloys should i go for
Mr2z wrote:Going to pick up the sa3 tomorrow, very excited cnt wait.
Plus my brother has been kind enough to paint them for me any colour I want( he does it for a living) for free
Thanks kev, nic and danjama and every one else for your input
Now I need to think what colour I want.
Burned titanium sa3 super advans would look awesome
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37200
Or black chrome center with a super shiny chrome rim to be honest you had me at free
These are the stock colours .. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/ ... sa3rv2.jpg
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Congratulations post up some pics when fitted.
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Guys has any one had d1 spec wheel nuts on there car?
Just want know if they are safe etc, were can I get some from? Don't want cowboy quality.
Or shall I stick to original nuts
Any advice
Just want know if they are safe etc, were can I get some from? Don't want cowboy quality.
Or shall I stick to original nuts
Any advice
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The stock wheel nuts have a flat head which won't fit, you'll need wheel nuts with a tapered fit. I'm using Richbrook forged aluminium wheel nuts.
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CHROME SPINNERS... LOL
only joking have a look at rota torque 17" 8.5jj in black or bronze i think they r the best looking wheel for the mr2
and rota give you a set of nut with the wheels
only joking have a look at rota torque 17" 8.5jj in black or bronze i think they r the best looking wheel for the mr2
and rota give you a set of nut with the wheels
MR2 REV 3 TURBO 450BHP
3000GT VR4 TT 500BHP
EVO X FQ360
3000GT VR4 TT 500BHP
EVO X FQ360
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Nic wrote:The stock wheel nuts have a flat head which won't fit, you'll need wheel nuts with a tapered fit. I'm using Richbrook forged aluminium wheel nuts.
thanks nic
is this the right size for the mr2
M12 X 1.5
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Mr2z wrote:is this the right size for the mr2
M12 X 1.5
Yes
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Nic wrote:Mr2z wrote:is this the right size for the mr2
M12 X 1.5
Yes
Might be a bit late &/or you might not be as dumb as me so you may have already noticed but those dimensions are for the thread only.
Not all wheels have the same size mounting holes in either depth or width & can vary even on the same set.
Eg: I just bought a set of Sparco wheels and not only are the mounting holes too narrow for standard tapered nuts, [they require slim tuner nuts] the depth of the holes is different between the fronts & rears so the nuts I bought having only measured & test fitted the fronts, [duh] are too tall for the rears & foul the blanking plate.
I've ended up with 37mm depth x 20mm width on the fronts & 24mm depth x 19mm width for the rears.
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Mullen wrote:Nic wrote:Mr2z wrote:is this the right size for the mr2
M12 X 1.5
Yes
Might be a bit late &/or you might not be as dumb as me so you may have already noticed but those dimensions are for the thread only.
Not all wheels have the same size mounting holes in either depth or width & can vary even on the same set.
Eg: I just bought a set of Sparco wheels and not only are the mounting holes too narrow for standard tapered nuts, [they require slim tuner nuts] the depth of the holes is different between the fronts & rears so the nuts I bought having only measured & test fitted the fronts, [duh] are too tall for the rears & foul the blanking plate.
I've ended up with 37mm depth x 20mm width on the fronts & 24mm depth x 19mm width for the rears.
The 24mm only arrived today & I may yet find the rears will also need a spacer to shorten the thread when I check them later as they are internally driven due to the holes being too narrow to get a socket in.
thats sounds so complex for my simple mind lol
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2mad wrote:Mr2z wrote:Going to pick up the sa3 tomorrow, very excited cnt wait.
Plus my brother has been kind enough to paint them for me any colour I want( he does it for a living) for free
Thanks kev, nic and danjama and every one else for your input
Now I need to think what colour I want.
Burned titanium sa3 super advans would look awesome
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37200
Or black chrome center with a super shiny chrome rim to be honest you had me at free
These are the stock colours .. http://url.photobucket.com/albums/v323/ ... sa3rv2.jpg
Kev need your advise again please mate.
what wheel nuts will fit the SA3
i am looking to spend upto £40 and from every thing i read steel seems to be the way to go.
would these fit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neo-Chrome-GT ... 1611wt_952
once again thank you in advance
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In terms of value for money and quality the Richbrook forged aluminium wheel nuts are hard to beat.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performan ... inium-nuts
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performan ... wheel-nuts
They are similar to the Advan wheel nuts but a whole lot cheaper.
http://www.neweraparts.com/Default.aspx ... uctID=1122
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performan ... inium-nuts
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performan ... wheel-nuts
They are similar to the Advan wheel nuts but a whole lot cheaper.
http://www.neweraparts.com/Default.aspx ... uctID=1122
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Mr2z wrote:Mullen wrote:Nic wrote:
Yes
Might be a bit late &/or you might not be as dumb as me so you may have already noticed but those dimensions are for the thread only.
Not all wheels have the same size mounting holes in either depth or width & can vary even on the same set.
Eg: I just bought a set of Sparco wheels and not only are the mounting holes too narrow for standard tapered nuts, [they require slim tuner nuts] the depth of the holes is different between the fronts & rears so the nuts I bought having only measured & test fitted the fronts, [duh] are too tall for the rears & foul the blanking plate.
I've ended up with 37mm depth x 20mm width on the fronts & 24mm depth x 19mm width for the rears.
The 24mm only arrived today & I may yet find the rears will also need a spacer to shorten the thread when I check them later as they are internally driven due to the holes being too narrow to get a socket in.
thats sounds so complex for my simple mind lol
Maybe a pic would help...
20mm x 37mm on the right [too tall] 19mm x 24mm on the left.
Your wheels don't appear to have blanking plates so you only need to worry about the width of the mounting holes & whether there's room for a regular or slim socket wrench or if you'll need an internal driver.
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Nic wrote:In terms of value for money and quality the Richbrook forged aluminium wheel nuts are hard to beat.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performan ... inium-nuts
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performan ... wheel-nuts
They are similar to the Advan wheel nuts but a whole lot cheaper.
http://www.neweraparts.com/Default.aspx ... uctID=1122
thanks nic