Fat Boy

I know that this subject has been done to death but can anyone out there tell me what the optimum 17" track wheels for a P1 with Alcon big brakes would be.

I've been following the debates but am completely confused. I don't want to remove any arch trim or put undue leverage on the components and wouldn't welcome any additional tramlining.

Also the existing wheels are 7j- any benefit from going to 7.5j?

By the way, I have been guilty of whinging about my Alcons when they were new, but after very hard use at Brunthingthorpe and Bedford I have to say that they are effing brilliant (and they look much better than all those AP jobbies ). Well done Woody.

Cheers

John

Dave T-S

John
Keep the existing wheels for the track and get some 18" for the road......

Fat Boy

Dave

Yeah, thought about that as I've scratched 3 of the 4 existing wheels (Doh), but I'm not sure about the harsher ride on the road from the 18s. Having said that, maybe I should buy a set of 18" for the track?

Hoppy

Hi FB. It sounds like you're serious!

In which case, I'd take a long look at what kind of rubber is available, and in which sizes. You're probably looking at slicks.

I'm in the same boat and am sticking with 17s for track. I like the Revolution Motorsport RZX from ScoobySport. Light, strong, 17x7 ET50 (absolutely no rubbing on my UK00 car). Five spokes and masses of brake clearance. Good cooling, too. See website. £163 each inc VAT.

Richard.

PS Mine are 'dark anthracite' ie black! They look clean even when their filthy!

Fat Boy

Thanx Richard

I'll have a look at them

Dave T-S

John
Running Carolyn's car on 18" P1's with 225/40 PZero's plus 40mm lowered Leda suspension - not too hard ride....

Fat Boy

Dave

I'm not sure that I can afford P1's much though I'd like to have them as this track game looks like being an expensive habit.

BTW I caught some threads about Carolynn and your cars being changed - what have you got now ( I saw a nice 10year old Legacy going around at Bedford and I could definitely see you in it )

Dave T-S

SARKY!!

Seeing as you asked - two new MY01's:

Mine
blue/black mica
18" Speedline GT1 lites/S03's (on now)
Leda suspension (fitting literally as we speak)
Brembo/AP's (on order)
Full decat Scoobysport exhaust/ITG panel filter (on now)
Morette twin headlamp conversion (on now)
PIAA drive lamps
SS WRC rear wing (going on this week)
PPP (when available), or may go for Link.

Carolyn's
Identical, except for red mica & gold 18" P1 wheels/Pzero rossos.

Sideskirts being colour coded for both and front and rear under spoilers on order.

It's all Pete's fault for taking me round Bedford in his........

Fat Boy

Lovely, and who said you were paid too much.

BTW, was that the MY01 with the big rear wing that i passed a couple of times in my outmoded P1

Dave T-S

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Fat Boy:

BTW, was that the MY01 with the big rear wing that i passed a couple of times in my outmoded P1 [/B][/QUOTE


Yeah mate, if you play the video in reverse.......

Fat Boy

Hmmm

Are you going to Bedford this time - I'll bring my video camera

Dave T-S

Can't get a day off, unfortunately

Fat Boy

Shame, mind you I hope you're not running scared

Seriously though Pete's new car , and I'm sure your 2, do look good. There, thought that i'd never be able to say that

Dave T-S

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Fat Boy:
<B>Shame, mind you I hope you're not running scared

Seriously though Pete's new car , and I'm sure your 2, do look good. There, thought that i'd never be able to say that [/quote]


1) Why be scared of a slower car (P1)???

2) Did that hurt LOL

Mine will be at Trax in September or Brands in November if that's the slap of a gauntlet I hear.....

PS - the only MY01 with a big wing at Bedford was Pete's - so you are taking the pee out of him, not me hahahahaha

Fat Boy

1) Jackanory, Jackanory

2) really hurt

Pete's car was nice, especially with his blue lights on from the front, which was the view I had for some 6 laps before I slowed down and let him past (before all the muppets jump on me I was around 200m in front of him, not doing a mobile chicane jobby). The lower ride height and especially the rear wing really finished it off as the back end on the MY01 is what currently gives me the *******, particularly on the UK300.

In fact I am beginning to imagine that I might be able buy one in a few years time, once they've made them go a bit faster

I know your new one wasn't there as I remember chatting to you while you were loading your track wheels into some 4 door shed at the end

Dave T-S

LOL

Funny, I didn't have you down as a bullsh1tter mate, still, I never was a good judge of character.....

BTW, the four door shed was the one that had the fold down back seats, unlike your two door "family saloon" that you had to put your dirty old wheels on the back seat cushions cos your seats don't fold down and you had forgotten some plastic to protect the seats.....

If you stop being so cruel i'll give you a ride round in a proper car if you are at Trax or Brands in November...hehehe

Dave T-S

BTW - The blue lights you saw were probably the police attempting to stop you for reckless driving hehehehehehe

Fat Boy

I'll bring a crossword to pass the time during your lap (not at Trax but will try to make Brands).
If it was the police they need to buy some faster cars

Dave T-S

I heard the police car was a bog standard 1.1 Fiesta panda car and he had no trouble keeping up with you......

Jza

CHILDERN!!! Please stop fighting.

Play nicely or i'll have to take away your toys

Jza

Fat Boy

Jza, a voice of reason in the wilderness, thank God....you haven't got any track wheels have you ?

Dave TS. You see that Fiesta 1.1? That's your car, that is!
(that'll be why the rear seats fold down)

Dave T-S

OI - FatBoy - we agreed a truce.....

BTW - you are behind the times - MY01 has solid rear seats/bulkhead

Dave T-S

So if you're gonna be two faced I'll print what else you said in your email LOL

Fat Boy

The problem is I read your fiesta comments after the e-mail armistice and just couldn't help myself .

Thank you for being so gracious oh Great SexGod, F1 & WRC works driver, and Captain of Industry- please don't print what I said in my e-mail as I'll never be able to hold my head up in the "P1's are the last of the Great Imprezas Club AKA '01 - It came from the Black Lagoon "

Dave T-S

That's better, but you're not quite there yet - I want to hear a bit more grovelling please....