Lugnuts and rings?
Peter Serwe
peter@easytree.net
Thu, 1 Jan 2004 21:36:25 -0600
I have been parsing through all the stuff
in my personal, searchable archive.
I see what a bunch of other folks did,
just really wanted to hear from someone
who actually runs Slipstreams on a Classic.
My front ride height is kinda low - 7" GC's
with the C/C plates makes it so. I *think*
I still have room to fit 15" rim under there ;)
So far I'm planning to run a 205/50/15 Azeni
on them - it's basically an autocross setup.
(*duh* ;))
Much as I dislike A/X, it's easily attainable
on streetable hardware - it's likely to be another
couple of years before I can dedicate my Classic
to track use only, and I'll appreciate 205/50/15's
on the street as well as the course. I have to
get some jollies *somewhere*.
*If* I get to the point where I can get myself
over to an actual track - like 'The Glen', I'll be
really happy, even if I'm not using the best gear.
At that point, I might even be willing to throw
some actual R rubber on them, and use a set
of stock wheels to get there :)
I'd love to go full race, but budget isn't allowing
it, these Slipstreams are by FAR not the best wheel,
but they will allow me to clear bigger brakes, and
be a lot of fun in the meantime.
My first and second third choice wheels would
really be TE-37's, Superleggeras, or Panasport UL's.
The first two for weight, and the last for classy factor.
All of them more money than I want to spend!
I will ask you guys what you think of a set of
basically mint Slipstreams for $300?
For $450, I could have brand new ones with
nuts/rings/spacers.
Now I'm getting cold feet on getting the slightly
used ones..
> Front: I've read where there is some difficulty getting the wheel on the
> spindle, that the Rotas sometimes are not wide enough in diameter.
> Rears: Depending on what suspension and what tire you have on the Rota,
> there may be some rubbing issues. Especially under load.
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Peter Serwe <peter@easytree.net>
Cheaper, Faster, Better, pick any two.