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mad dad

posted on 28/10/06 at 10:09 PM Reply With Quote
Cosmetic upgrades

Have done some upgrades for road use only - track day use will have smaller wheels as before but what do you think???? - before Rescued attachment 0710062.JPG
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mad dad

posted on 28/10/06 at 10:11 PM Reply With Quote
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Pdlewis

posted on 28/10/06 at 10:16 PM Reply With Quote
Monster wheels very nice much cleaner look i think
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gavinp

posted on 28/10/06 at 10:24 PM Reply With Quote
I do like the look of the 17s but hows it affect the way it drives ....(truthfully)
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mad dad

posted on 28/10/06 at 10:33 PM Reply With Quote
Only done a couple of short runs but the steering feels just as light and positive and the ride feels fine but not pushed it, but at the mo it feels really good.






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JackNco

posted on 29/10/06 at 04:43 AM Reply With Quote
Wont that show down acceleration ?

Looks awesome though!

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wilkingj

posted on 29/10/06 at 07:04 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by JackNco
Wont that show down acceleration ?

Looks awesome though!
John


Shouldnt do if the rolling radius is the same.
It depends on what tyres you have on.

ie a 13" 80% profile could be the same circumference as a 17" 40% profile tyre.







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mad dad

posted on 29/10/06 at 07:57 AM Reply With Quote
does'nt feel any slower....... they are 205 x 40 x 17 Toyo's






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oliwb

posted on 29/10/06 at 09:18 AM Reply With Quote
Sorry, I prefer the other wheels....think they suit the car better. Not sure why though - just opinion. Sorry that was very constructive! I do like the seats though....tres cool....Oli.





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02GF74

posted on 29/10/06 at 12:37 PM Reply With Quote
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Sorry, I prefer the other wheels....think they suit the car better. Not sure why though - just opinion.


not sure why? they are by far nicer. Each to their own I gues.

Are you keeping the other wheels? what are they?

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Northy

posted on 29/10/06 at 12:57 PM Reply With Quote
Wanna sell your old wheels?

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JackNco

posted on 29/10/06 at 06:07 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by wilkingj
quote:
Originally posted by JackNco
Wont that show down acceleration ?

Looks awesome though!
John


Shouldnt do if the rolling radius is the same.
It depends on what tyres you have on.

ie a 13" 80% profile could be the same circumference as a 17" 40% profile tyre.




Good point. still though are they not heavier?





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mad dad

posted on 29/10/06 at 09:13 PM Reply With Quote
i'm keeping the old wheels for trackdays but prefer the look of the 17's for normal road use.....and they feel great on the road plus i've cured where they rubbed on the rear wheel arch so a good day with the MK






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