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Lunner
26-10-2005, 19:56
Been looking at the VOLK TE37, 8.8 lbs per wheel

They look as though they are like rocking horse shit to get hold of in the UK.

Found a couple of companies in teh US which i've emailed, and also a chap who sells them on ebay

http://www.pagenstecher.de/uploads/3595.1318.jpg

All comming up at around £200 per wheel from the US, plus shipping ofc

Craig
26-10-2005, 20:53
pricey mate!!! but light as fuk!

iv got some brand spankers here in my room that are 6kg each!

you could get superlegeras which are about 5.5kg

Martin
26-10-2005, 21:15
15'' Superleggears are 4.9kg fella...

Lunner
26-10-2005, 21:17
These are 4kgs

i also like the fact that they are a rare as fook over here, so no other ****er has them

big hp
26-10-2005, 21:39
Not really suitable for british roads though mate. First pothole and they'd be like a 50p piece. Fine if there only gonna be track day wheels though

Craig
26-10-2005, 21:50
they're common as muck round here! ;) hehe

u33db
27-10-2005, 10:00
RSI wheels are only 6.8 and you have a set of them...get some low profile tyres on and accleration will be better than any 15...

williams-3
27-10-2005, 10:47
there big on the Jap sceane jdm style . i could make a few enquire's for you and find out who does em over here ..

williams-3
27-10-2005, 11:00
had these on my old civic jordan 4.9kg


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/mugen-jordan/rbsshoot2.jpg


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/mugen-jordan/slipstream.jpg

8) 8) 8)

richy
27-10-2005, 11:42
if u remove 2 wheel bolts from each wheel u will save weight, also take the dust caps off and remove all them little rubber bits that stick out on tyres, u could take the centre caps off to, maybe kerb them all the take a layer of alloy/paint off :wink:

Lunner
27-10-2005, 12:54
I did try unsticking thee little weights my bastard tyre fitter put on, didn't drive well tho :lol:

kj16v
27-10-2005, 13:01
Williams-3 : The top pic makes them look like steelies! :D

Lunner
27-10-2005, 13:05
I do like them ALOT, woudl defo be interested in some UK contacts, see what sorta price they are over here, if they are a sensible price then i might be interested in getting a set

JonnyK
27-10-2005, 18:11
anyone know how heavy my pro race 1.2's are?

Martin
27-10-2005, 18:33
About 5.5kg fella in 15s

williams-3
27-10-2005, 18:59
ok had a mate on the case who knows his poop ! he says give this place a try or call and speak to Faz , he could source you a set 8) http://www.nemesisperformance.net/ do volks

dannyt
27-10-2005, 19:34
the top ones are nice, get them!

Lunner
27-10-2005, 21:59
Cheers fella, will get them if i can afford them

Lunner
27-10-2005, 22:01
They don't do 15's, 16" is the smallest they list :(

Zollo
28-10-2005, 10:46
If you're worried about unsprung weight, Wilwood calipers are lighter than standard calipers apparently.

You get better braking then as well :)

Zollo
28-10-2005, 10:47
Williams 3 - Nice Civic 8)

williams-3
31-10-2005, 11:41
Williams 3 - Nice Civic 8)


yeh it was good 170bhp at 8700rpm :lol:

williams-3
31-10-2005, 15:34
my mate has found these for sale 2nd hand with yoko advans .
same wheel 15'' but white , could easy get em done anthrecite .

http://www.jdmy0.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1229

Lunner
31-10-2005, 19:34
Again cheers, but the stud spacing is wrong

tony16v
02-11-2005, 17:16
looks abit like these

http://www.rarerims.co.uk/alloys.php?product_id=1cfe11477af1b85aabae5c6378d0 e700&startrow=0

williams-3
02-11-2005, 19:04
yeh those are rotas , a very good wheels manufacturer that copy most jap wheel brands and designs at a third of the price . no where near as good as the originals and not as light .

williams-3
02-11-2005, 20:04
these are the mutha of all mothers 8)


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/mugen-jordan/z_2017.jpg