dvsfin's story/rides

[A112H]

I am not sure of any import wreckers in your area but check out these guys, they have some awesome wheels.
http://www.japaneseimportspares.com.au/ ... d1143pcd/1

[webby]

I'd go 15's, I think they'd suit the car better and not have as much of the rollerskate effect.

Looking really good mate, keen to see how it turns out

Edit: Seeing as you're in Sydney, headf over to Otomoto and have a look at what they have. They've normally got a fair few sets of cheap secondhand Jap wheels, as they bring containers full over from J-land every few months

[dvsfin]

I have 15's on it at the moment and they are a little too small for my liking, 16's would be perfect

[75wagon]

I have 15's on it at the moment and they are a little too small for my liking, 16's would be perfect

If you want to try 16's on it to see if you like them, you're welcome to try the wheels of my hatch (while it's still 4 stud that is).

[dvsfin]

I might do that man, I'll bring you some wherrits to polish up for my dad too =D just have to find the time

[75wagon]

I don't know how you are off for coin, but maybe we can organise a go kart outing to coincide with this? The local boys have mentioned getting another one happening a few times now.
So that would probably back to mine for a beer or 2 and a BBQ to go with it.
Interested?

Dave...

[dvsfin]

Yea man sounds good, though I can't drink I don't mind a coke LOL

[dvsfin]

I am having trouble finding wheels >_< I like those meshies but I can't find any in the right size

[Tj.]

I've been keeping an eye on Otomoto's website lately. They seem to get old school Japanese wheels in pretty regularly. Theyre in north parramatta too.

http://www.otomoto.com.au

[Nath76LA]

I've been keeping an eye on Otomoto's website lately. They seem to get old school Japanese wheels in pretty regularly. Theyre in north parramatta too.

http://www.otomoto.com.au

I popped in there last week on my way past and the boss there said that they are due to get another shipment of rims within the next couple of weeks.
Unfortunately the Rota RB's they had for $500 have been sold.

[dvsfin]

I have decided to order a set of these as soon as I know the perfect size and offset mmmmm custom tastes good nom nom nom

[dvsfin]

ok, I got bored so I decided to take some happy snaps though I am sure you all know what they look like lol I just hate waiting to complete work on my car >_< I really need a daily so I can do this on the side and not have to worry about my car being off the road

here we go

Aeroflow surge tank




Bosch 044




Carter lift pump




Jasma billet fuel rail




ok group shot LOL...so so bored >_<



Now I am just waiting on my XA hubs and falcon brakes

Then I need to source some temporary wheels for when I complete the 5 stud conversion and I am waiting for my wheels to arrive

and also meet up with the newcastle boys for some fun and measuring =D

[75wagon]

How did I miss the pics of those wheels?
I'll be curious what they look like on the car?
What sizes/offsets do they come in?
And what front struts are you running? GH Sigma ones?


Dave...

[webby]

I have decided to order a set of these as soon as I know the perfect size and offset mmmmm custom tastes good nom nom nom

CCW's?
16x8 +0 up front and 16x8.5 +10 on the rear with rolled guards and 205/45's should fit under coupe guards?

[dvsfin]

yea they are ccw, they come in 16-18 inch, pretty much any width and offset

[dvsfin]

I wonder if someone could do a photoshop with those wheels onto my car just to be sure

[dvsfin]

oh and I am running gh struts that will be converted to adjustable coilovers soon

[astronturbo77]

good ro see you are going with xa hubs what brake master you planning on using? and link to wheels as you are aware of my setup and id like to see more info on the wheels lol

[dvsfin]

I am still trying to figure out the brake master cylinder aswell as the clutch master cylinder, my dad can get me wilwood gear so I am hoping to find something in their range that is usable in this application.

this is the website for the wheels http://www.ccwheel.com/

[astronturbo77]

was it you i was talking to about my brake setup? those wheels are perfect but wow they are expensive from 2500... it dont say about offset available though... maybe you can order custom offset?

[dvsfin]

it says on there somewhere about the offset, basically any offset you want.

yea I was the one asking about your brake setup before, hence the XA hubs

I came to the conclusion that wheels in the correct size are few and far between so I jumped straight into custom wheels lol

I found that pre au falcon wheels will fit, though finding the right size proves to be a tad difficult in something other then ford replica wheels

[astronturbo77]

i was going to use ef/el rims because they were close offset wise, but only come in 15 inch... so might modify some steelies. kinda wish i didnt go BA calipers

[dvsfin]

BA calipers make it minimum 16 inch?

[75wagon]

CCW's?
16x8 +0 up front and 16x8.5 +10 on the rear with rolled guards and 205/45's should fit under coupe guards?

There is no way 16x8 +0's would fit under GC/GD Galant front guards using GH Sigma Struts.
It would have to be more like 18x8 +20 or at least +10's

I know 77galant v6 is running 15x8 +0 but he is using GJ struts. That gives him extra room.

Dave...

[webby]

Yeah I was basing that on 77galantv6's car. Cheers for clearing that up Dave
8 +10 on the front then?

[astronturbo77]

CCW's?
16x8 +0 up front and 16x8.5 +10 on the rear with rolled guards and 205/45's should fit under coupe guards?

There is no way 16x8 +0's would fit under GC/GD Galant front guards using GH Sigma Struts.
It would have to be more like 18x8 +20 or at least +10's

I know 77galant v6 is running 15x8 +0 but he is using GJ struts. That gives him extra room.

Dave...

they will fit under my lancer guards with flares

[75wagon]

Yeah I was basing that on 77galantv6's car. Cheers for clearing that up Dave

Yeah, I think a lot of members think they can run that size offset rims on their Galant's after seeing 77galantv6's car. I tried his rims on my Galant wagon (that has standard Galant struts) and they stuck out about 25mm.

they will fit under my lancer guards with flares

Hows your steering lock with that? I know you've lengthened you lower control arms, does that help the steering lock?

Dave...

[astronturbo77]

it increases lock, remember my struts and disc offset is completley different.. i havet got rims and tyres yet, but i measured that with a small profile tyre it should clear..just

[dvsfin]

I have a pair of GJ struts here...hmmmm I should convert them

[A112H]

I love those wheels, they do them in 4 stud too starting at $2300

This is a 15x8 +-0 offset on my hardtop with GH struts converted to coilovers.





With more stretched tyres and adjustable camber tops they could work