Re: 1977 CS1 imported to UK from California
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 1:59 pm
It's been a while since you last posted but what have you done about fitting a fog light?
pgilling wrote:Many thanks for the offer but I'd have to rearrange a few things to make it fit - shame but I'll have to use the bag.
pgilling wrote:The next job was to junk those 'Turbine' wheels which I do not like. After much investigation I chose some replica 15" Cromodoros. I chose 15" over 13" as I think they look better without looking too modern. Also, decent 13" tyres are getting hard to come by.
I also replaced the US spec' springs with European height ones and of course replaced the old shocks.
I was very pleased with the results
pgilling wrote:Hi, and welcome to the forum and the world of 124 Spiders!
I understand that the Turbine wheels were standard fit standard fit for Californian Dpiders for just a year or so. I don't think I have seen anyone who has kept them as I guess most people think they don't suit the car - myself included!
It'd be great to see pictures of your Spider.
Cheers, PG
pgilling wrote:Hi Cingarbage,
Your turbine wheels are in far better condition than mine and I don't think they look all that bad, but I still think the Cromodoras are far nicer. Going for 15" rims give you a couple of advantages; like you said, a greater choice of tyres are available plus they can accept upgraded brake calipers and discs.
As for the dash, I haven't seen any like mine so I'm unsure if it is original. I like it but some aren't so keen. Have a look around to see what you like and check out companies such as SpiderPoint in Germany or Allison's Automotive in the USA for replacement dash facings.\
I hope that's a help.
Cheers, PG