New ( Secondhand ) Wheels - What does everyone think ?

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adrians
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New ( Secondhand ) Wheels - What does everyone think ?

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Hi

I've been offered these wheels for the Spider for everyday use, then I can store the 'turbo' wheels away.

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What does everyone think ? - Look OK !

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Post by mdrburchette »

I think they look great! :D
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Post by Curly »

I'd give them a 6 out of 10 :| . I think wheels with a bit of a 'dish' effect suit the Spider better, rather than flush faced ones. They'd also look better if the car was a couple of inches lower, but I know you've got that in the pipeline anyway :).
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Curly,

Hopefully it will be lower next week by Ross from Fiatorque, if the new springs come in, in time ! !

And also in time for the Fiat & Ferrari Race day at Oran Park - 1st of March. There is suppose to be a $3.4M Ferrari out on the track that day.

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1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
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Post by rlux4 »

I like them. I've got the turbo wheels, and they look OK, but they're so common it makes them seem plain looking, IMO.
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Post by mbouse »

send them to Michigan if you grow tired of them. I can find a REAL nice home for them
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Post by fiasco »

Depends on the look you're going for. These don't look real aggressive to me - more of a 'classy' look.

I like them a lot - I think they go very nicely with the overall look of your car.

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Thanks for all the comments and advice ....
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1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
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Post by pope »

Wheels look good! Whats the white cord hanging out of the trunk?
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Pope,

It's the boot (trunk) key on a white cord, -

When out on a race track you need quick access to the battery isolation switch which is in the boot (trunk), hence the spare key lives on the cord ! !
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1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
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I was hoping its wasnt in case you lock yourself in the trunk! LOL
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