Rota Alloys?
16 September 2005, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
I've just ordered a set from RareRims also.... 18's in Steel Grey 
clothed in Toyo's 
Just so you guys don't get confused like I did initially on the Rare Rims site you will not find them listed as Tarmac II's they are called GRA now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../Steelgrey.jpg
I'll get some pics up as soon as I can.
clothed in Toyo's Just so you guys don't get confused like I did initially on the Rare Rims site you will not find them listed as Tarmac II's they are called GRA now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../Steelgrey.jpg
I'll get some pics up as soon as I can.
17 September 2005, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Very similar to your deal... I'm very pleased with the package and I'm looking forward to next week when they arrive, watch this space 
Have to compare photos when we get them! Can't wait!
Depends how long it takes for them to get to Cyprus! Anticipation is killing me!
17 September 2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
Cool! As long as you didn't get a much better deal than me, otherwise I would have been sick! ha ha
Have to compare photos when we get them! Can't wait!
Depends how long it takes for them to get to Cyprus! Anticipation is killing me!
Have to compare photos when we get them! Can't wait!
Depends how long it takes for them to get to Cyprus! Anticipation is killing me!
So when are you planning on coming to sunny wales ???
I'm hoping to get mine either Tuesday or Wednesday next week so it will not be long now
18 September 2005, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
No import tax to pay I hope ???
So when are you planning on coming to sunny wales ???
I'm hoping to get mine either Tuesday or Wednesday next week so it will not be long now
So when are you planning on coming to sunny wales ???
I'm hoping to get mine either Tuesday or Wednesday next week so it will not be long now
Should have my wheels by then as well. Just ordered some McGard Thatcham approved locking wheel nuts from www.Revolution.eu.com to prevent them being nicked.
19 September 2005, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by McWRX
You should have tried MidlandWheels - they were £200 cheaper than rare rims for the above that I was looking at, quite amazed at the price!
If MIDLAND WHEELS are selling 18" wheels, then they ARE NOT rota wheels..
19 September 2005, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotawheelsuk
Can I point out a large flaw in this?
If MIDLAND WHEELS are selling 18" wheels, then they ARE NOT rota wheels..
If MIDLAND WHEELS are selling 18" wheels, then they ARE NOT rota wheels..
19 September 2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
Is that you Julian?
I dont want to discuss on a public forum, but due to certain reasons, Rota refused to sell them more wheels.
They may have a few Rotas still for sale, ANY other wheels they claim to be ROTA's (ie anything not 17") DEFINATLY wont be.
They WILL NOT, as they have told more than one person, 'be made in the same factory as Rota'
They will either:
a) not as strong
b) not as light
C) a combination of a) and b)
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20 September 2005, 09:46 AM
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That clears that one up then! 
Obviously not knowing what is happening I as the customer would just ring round for the best price from multiple retailers and as they were listed previosly on SN, should I find a really good one am always to share the info.
Sorry if any confusion caused.
Obviously not knowing what is happening I as the customer would just ring round for the best price from multiple retailers and as they were listed previosly on SN, should I find a really good one am always to share the info.Sorry if any confusion caused.
20 September 2005, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
That's cleared that up
Out of curiosity how many registered retailers are there in the UK for Rota's ?
Out of curiosity how many registered retailers are there in the UK for Rota's ?
20 September 2005, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotawheelsuk
Indeed
SDR's are only available in 17" at the present time..
In 18" we can do:
Subzeros
Tarmac II's
Formula Mesh
Julian
SDR's are only available in 17" at the present time..
In 18" we can do:
Subzeros
Tarmac II's
Formula Mesh
Julian
Will just have to wait and see if they become available in the fututre!
23 September 2005, 08:57 AM
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Well the courier couldn't find the British Forces Post office in London, so he returned them to Rare Rims. Julians sent them out with a different courier yesterday. Don't know when they will arrive. 
Get pics up as soon as you put them on!
I need to paint my Grubby Brake Calipers as well now!
Get pics up as soon as you put them on!
I need to paint my Grubby Brake Calipers as well now!
23 September 2005, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
Well the courier couldn't find the British Forces Post office in London, so he returned them to Rare Rims. Julians sent them out with a different courier yesterday. Don't know when they will arrive.
Get pics up as soon as you put them on!
I need to paint my Grubby Brake Calipers as well now!
Get pics up as soon as you put them on!
I need to paint my Grubby Brake Calipers as well now!
23 September 2005, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
It's worth the wait and you will have the sunshine to fit them in !!!
23 September 2005, 01:52 PM
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So I guess it is OK to have 7.5" wide rims on a classic then?
Some older threads I searched for were suggesting that 7.5" is not ideal. Do these Rota jobs rub anywhere if you are heavily loaded or going over speed bumps etc?
Some older threads I searched for were suggesting that 7.5" is not ideal. Do these Rota jobs rub anywhere if you are heavily loaded or going over speed bumps etc?
23 September 2005, 02:54 PM
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Lads you can get Rotas from www.undergroundraceuk.com and the prices on the website have just been slashed too (cheaper than rarerims and Midland), email or call for new prices , also if you want to do a GB thats no problem , light wieght forged wheel nuts now available aswell.
23 September 2005, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyu.r.uk
Lads you can get Rotas from www.undergroundraceuk.com and the prices on the website have just been slashed too (cheaper than rarerims and Midland), email or call for new prices , also if you want to do a GB thats no problem , light wieght forged wheel nuts now available aswell.
23 September 2005, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyu.r.uk
Lads you can get Rotas from www.undergroundraceuk.com and the prices on the website have just been slashed too (cheaper than rarerims and Midland), email or call for new prices , also if you want to do a GB thats no problem , light wieght forged wheel nuts now available aswell.
23 September 2005, 05:13 PM
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So I guess it is OK to have 7.5" wide rims on a classic then?
Some older threads I searched for were suggesting that 7.5" is not ideal. Do these Rota jobs rub anywhere if you are heavily loaded or going over speed bumps etc?
Some older threads I searched for were suggesting that 7.5" is not ideal. Do these Rota jobs rub anywhere if you are heavily loaded or going over speed bumps etc?
Sneak preview
I'll get a better run of pics up when I clean the car and we have some sunshine... maybe tomorrow weather permitting.
Great quality finish.... getting used to the look of the tyres being like elastic bands here
24 September 2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
I'm running low and they look ok for clearance on mine... 48 off set with a 215/35/18
Sneak preview
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Simon/CCC001.jpg
I'll get a better run of pics up when I clean the car and we have some sunshine... maybe tomorrow weather permitting.
Great quality finish.... getting used to the look of the tyres being like elastic bands here
Sneak preview
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/Simon/CCC001.jpg
I'll get a better run of pics up when I clean the car and we have some sunshine... maybe tomorrow weather permitting.
Great quality finish.... getting used to the look of the tyres being like elastic bands here
I used to have a UK Turbo in that colour. B*stard to keep clean!
Its looking good though. Get some more pics up soon!
24 September 2005, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CyprusScooby
Silver Scooby Sport, Is you car lowered?
The springs are advertised as a -50mm drop in reality the car dropped by
25-30mm from standard turbo springs.
I had them here Motorsportworld
24 September 2005, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
I'm running low and they look ok for clearance on mine... 48 off set with a 215/35/18
Sneak preview
I'll get a better run of pics up when I clean the car and we have some sunshine... maybe tomorrow weather permitting.
Great quality finish.... getting used to the look of the tyres being like elastic bands here
Sneak preview
I'll get a better run of pics up when I clean the car and we have some sunshine... maybe tomorrow weather permitting.
Great quality finish.... getting used to the look of the tyres being like elastic bands here
