CIH Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 tbh I'm dubious too but I think they're growing on me. I like the "big chunk of black across the rear" look. I've been told they should have a gloss finish, though....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 tbh I'm dubious too but I think they're growing on me. I like the "big chunk of black across the rear" look. I've been told they should have a gloss finish, though....? Â They looks miles better than the others IMO mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 'ere doesn't the blackboots site have an online tyre price thingy ? Â Anyway, I've gotten tired of my car trying to kill me so it's time to get it sorted. I couldn't think of how to describe it before but it's like it's steering from the rear and the front feels lacklustre. Which do you think I should do first ? Bin the budget M&S Tyres, or replace knackered suspension bushes ? And I haven't decided if I should get factory 195/60 15s as an interim or hold out and get the 205/50 16 (with appropiate wheels) that I really want. Â Oh and front ez bolts for mild negative-camber on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Get those tyres off..... even some pw would do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 even some pw would do for now. Â What's that then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Trying to source some cheap 16" wheels. There are loads about but FWD offset, typically et45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 even some pw would do for now. Â What's that then? Â "Part worn" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted May 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Do we like these wheels ? fronts: 7x16 et 30, 4x114.3 rears: 8x16 et 35, 4x114.3 - offset may be a little high here ? Â thinking about these too; They're in Hemel, as it happens. Fronts are 16x7j et32 Rears are 16x8j et35 Â Both are JDM-YO/NOT-AE86/GR8-4-Driftin so they're "appropiate" for the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Look nice, off-set should be fine....... where in Hemel? i might know the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 Both look good matey but prefer the 5 spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 oh crap I just spent £250 on wheels! And I can't afford tyres for atleast a month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 oh crap I just spent £250 on wheels! And I can't afford tyres for atleast a month!  Can't work help you out at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 What wheels did you go for then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 oh crap I just spent £250 on wheels! And I can't afford tyres for atleast a month!  Can't work help you out at all.  Are you kidding ? 'think I'm paying high-st, fast-fit prices ?  What wheels did you go for then?  not tellin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 not tellin' Â Bah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 oh alright then I'm in the process of acquiring the SSRs, as pictured on that Sil80 S13. The seller of the five spokes didn't reply when I queried them. I like the other wheels, they're kinda ugly but functional, just like an S12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I haz new wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I haz new wheels! Â Sweet, are they on the car yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 No moolah for tyres! I'll try and grab a scrappy tomorrow, if we're not too busy, so I can see one in place. Pretty sure we've got a 195/50 16 or a 185/55 16 in there that'll do just to get a picture. Â Looks like my ICE stuff came too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 What ICE stuff did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 A JVC headunit and cd changer combo. IIRC it's about 4 years old, no MP3 capability, but should be a solid basis to build upon. Â Has to be better than what I have now, my phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm getting itchy feet again. Maybe I should sell the S12 on, before I put proper money into it, and the re-join the Gran Turismo generation with an S13/14.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I've been looking into the S14 and it's really growing on me...I'm the same as you though, keep having doubts about whether I want to carry on modding the motor. Trouble is it's worth more in parts than selling it complete, at least you haven't modded yours much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 S14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 There's a tidy looking SW20 MR2 Non-turbo near me for a pittance. Â TBH the only thing stopping me is the sheer PITA of selling a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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