bAAx Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 yeah baby.. and this guys gonna get OZs soon[homer mode on]hmmmmmmmmmm lowered, on OZs gaglglglglglg[homer mode off] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvaro Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 I actually have an existential doubt here. u talk of o.z.'s.... i don't know how my car would look best. On o.z. Polaris or on mille miglia evo alloys ??? ?What do u all think??¿¿ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 weve had the alloy discussion before, but ill repeat my humble point of view on this for youof the two i think the mille miglia looks best HOWEVER pleez look at the functional side for a second style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />the OZ superleggeras (you guessed it, my personal faves) are about 40% (alledgedly) lighter than other alloys (so probaly also than the polaris/evos).. this diminishes the unsprung weight making your suspension more responsive and you car more sparkling in the acceleration/handling department..hence i like the superleggeras on most cars style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />for the full lowdown of how important reducing unsprung weight is on a car (clue: its EXTREMELY important.. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />), matt had a good link somewhere in the forum.. youll need to look it up tho, as im far to plastered to do it for you style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />cheersEdited By bAAx on April 03 2002 at 19:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 matt had a good link somewhere in the forumDid I? Heh style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> must have been one of my "better" days then when I posted that style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />I've never been one for this "wheel weight is very important" - yes, I'm all for functionality over asthetics, but I'm not really prepared to buy alloys I don't really like because they are slightly lighter ??? IMO, at least. The Americans are mad for it, but its never really been an issue in the UK. If I had to chose between the two, it would have to be EVO's for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 *ahem* indeed, it WAS one of your better days style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />you may remember from your link, dear `ayatollah-admin`, that porsche (thats "over 'ere" in europe) went to great lengths to reduce its unsprung weight, as i would imagine other carmakers would, if there wasnt the price/styling question. have you ever tried some lighter alloys? how about `40-something`-% lighter ones? now frankly, ive never tried it -either?-, but i can feel it in my (engineers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />)bones its gonna make a VERY noticable difference, so im gonna go for it, but its all part of the grand `five-year`-plan `cash-wise` of course, so itll be a while before i can share the experience with you all (sadly)i also like the `a-lot`-`of-really`-`thin-spokes` look better than those `flower-like` thingies like the five and six spokes style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />shows off the discs and calipers better style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />mandatory note around these parts: "everyone to his own", of course style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvaro Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 What size u think i should go 4?15" or 16"? bear in mind that my car is an SDi not a GTI style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> But i like it anyway style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> and i think that ill go 4 the evos 2 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 well, imho, if you go for the 16s youre gonna have to fit lower profile tyres (.../45 or maybe .../40) hinting at AMAZING performance style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />, also, and matt has telling imagery of that, you will find the car sitting slightly higher on 16s, so you will want to sink it a little (in itself recommendable style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 Many Arosa owners have fitted 16's with 195/45/16 tyres without too many problems, and they have the same arches. Tha arches on the GTI are the same SIZE but are DEEPER and the GTi has a wider track, so the GTi can use 215 width tyres.Heh, I saw some 215/35/16 tyres the other day - rubber bands or what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 ... on that note, read on the -newly designed- EVO webpage that the petrolhead community welcomes the arrival of the Pirelli `P-Zero` Nero :"Pirelli has launched a new `high-performance` tyre called the P Zero Nero. Aimed at those who want fully to exploit the sporting character of their car with no compromises, the P Zero Nero won't be used as an original fit tyre. Instead it will be marketed as an aftermarket tyre for very high performance cars or cars that have been tuned and fitted with larger than standard wheel rims.Pirelli claims the Nero offers fantastic grip and stability as well as a marked improvement in stopping distances. Unlike strict trackday tyres the Nero is designed to cope well in both wet and dry conditions – but Pirelli still hopes to gain sales amongst trackday customers who don't want the hassle of changing tyres or worrying about unpredictable road conditions. It comes in 18 sizes ranging from 215/35 ZR16 to 275/35 ZR18. `Ultra-low` profile 19- and `20-inch` versions will arrive within the next couple of months."text by EVOof course they are forgetting 205/45orless Z15/16s hallelujah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 I saw that too....as you say, no Lupo tyres there....Talking of EVO - they've ended the LupoGTI long term test. However, they havent done an "End of Term" report on it....all they have is a little update. `Chee-Chui` Lee has replaced his "much loved" Lupo with a Toyota Celica `T-Sport`. He also says :[i:post_uid0]"The little VW may have a light appetite for fuel, brakes and such, but it has one rather expensive taste - I was quoted over £260 for a set of front boots. Its a good job my time with the Lupo is at an end, saving me a packet by not having to replace them! Phew!"[/i:post_uid0]Now, I'm not sure if they will do they End of Term test next month, which they may do. If not, I feel I may have to make a comment. Other than that, £260! for front tyres!!!! I think I'm going to have to start going easy on the accelerator!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 uhhhm i sortof was expecting SOMETHING like that for tyres, but to hear it being confirmed is always something of a bummer..DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 I was looking at getting some "quality" tyres for mine too, i.e. Eagle F1's or something similar....But I'd hate to think how much they'd be.... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Must buy new alloys instead style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> And one final thing, is the `never-ending` thread or something? This the 61st reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Oh well Ill add another one. Been in the pub for 14hrs on Thursday and just beginning to feel a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 14hours! Wait....pubs only open for 12 hours don't they? Or was it an extended license pub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Not sure about extended quite, went into pub after work at 5ish for a quick drink, got slung out at 7ish following morning, and boy did I feel cr@p all day friday and most of today - must be because of the age thing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 i have a ibiza 8v cupra at moment until i pick up my lupo and recently forked out 580 notes on superleggeras 17" and they are so light, lighter than 205/40 rubber theyre wrapped in. as for handling im not sure if they are better or if the car is faster but if i was to replace the std gti rims i'd go for another set purely on weight reduction to counter my fat ass in the car style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 QUOTE(gordon)i have a ibiza 8v cupra at moment until i pick up my lupo and recently forked out 580 notes on superleggeras 17" and they are so light, lighter than 205/40 rubber theyre wrapped in. as for handling im not sure if they are better or if the car is faster but if i was to replace the std gti rims i'd go for another set purely on weight reduction to counter my fat ass in the car style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />pix please style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon Posted April 20, 2002 Report Share Posted April 20, 2002 pic of my fat ass, i think i have a url for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 which is....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvaro Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> lol style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 QUOTE(gordon)pic of my fat ass, i think i have a url for them.rofl.....and i hope its not one of those `amateur-ish` unfocused images with while skin around the flash area either style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 do eibach do `anti-roll` bars for gti? got them on the beeza and def best £300 i spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 QUOTE(gordon)do eibach do `anti-roll` bars for gti? got them on the beeza and def best £300 i spent.yes they do, in addition to the `pro-kit` springs you can get a set for the lupo... check under "produkte" > "fahrwerk strasse" > "typenliste" > "VW combi" > "lupo" hereso did you fit them with or without uprated springs/dampers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 £300 for an `anti-roll` bar?? Gee, I had no idea they were that much.Also, I assume an Eibach `anti-roll` bar would fit a Loop with a Bilstein setup?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bAAx Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 matt, remember, eibach make the springs to go with a good damper upgrade.. and their bars are made go go with thosebut you prob meant a bilstein PSS9 or some or other style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.