Volvorsport
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:09 PM |
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err , widened steels
well , on 19th june , the volvo world descended on thoresby hall , to show off genuine batteries and polished inner wings .
Some of you may spot the influence .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:10 PM |
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like it.
like the green one next door too
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:12 PM |
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It's definitely true what they say:
The wheels do make the car!!!
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graememk
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:12 PM |
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why have you all taken off the gun turrets ?
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UncleFista
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:15 PM |
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Widened steelies = win
Crap on roof-rack = fail
I love widened steel wheels me 
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by UncleFista
Widened steelies = win
Crap on roof-rack = fail
I love widened steel wheels me
me too , but , its in the style of the europeans who have no problem with putting all sorts of shite on the roof at shows .
the judges didnt understand either .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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Jasongray5
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:24 PM |
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Got alot of time for that...!
How hard can it be?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33261515@N03/sets/72157611049241239/
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:27 PM |
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might be a silly question, but whats involved in doing that?
the hubs look further in, and have the wheel actually been widened?
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chrisg
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:33 PM |
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I remember doing that to some Escort wheels with a stick welder.
The tyres were very definately not "tubeless"
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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eccsmk
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:44 PM |
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we used to rum wheels like that on our stock cars many moons ago.
bought them from weller wheels
weller
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 10:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
we used to rum wheels like that on our stock cars many moons ago.
bought them from weller wheels
weller
they're definitely wellers, but i didn't think you could get them that deep dished
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 11:09 PM |
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i made those wheels at work , balanced up nicely .
nothing more serious than inserting a 54mm band of steel into some original steel wheels .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 11:11 PM |
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ah, cool! didn't know it was yours.
what about the actual cars suspension? did that need modding?
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 30/6/09 at 11:19 PM |
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nope , it does catch on the arches , so theyve come off again .
in fact they were only on for 3 miles .
incidentally the tyre fitters blew two tyres up getting them over the weld bead .
ill make some more differently .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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UncleFista
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 12:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Volvorsport
quote:
Originally posted by UncleFista
Widened steelies = win
Crap on roof-rack = fail
I love widened steel wheels me
me too , but , its in the style of the europeans who have no problem with putting all sorts of shite on the roof at shows .
the judges didnt understand either .
Don't get me wrong, I understand it, I've been seeing VWs doing it for years, I just think it looks crap 
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
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At night the ice-weasels come...
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spaximus
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 06:59 AM |
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It might be worth checking, but I used to make these in the 70s and at the time were quite popular. we had to stop as they were deemed illegal as all
rims had to be one piece.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 08:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by spaximus
It might be worth checking, but I used to make these in the 70s and at the time were quite popular. we had to stop as they were deemed illegal as all
rims had to be one piece.
This appears to be a very popular misconception for some reason, they are not illegal.
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Peteff
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 09:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by UncleFista
Widened steelies = win
Crap on roof-rack = fail
I love widened steel wheels me
It's not a Volvo Estate if it hasn't got roof bars and a fence panel or furniture on the roof
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 10:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by spaximus
It might be worth checking, but I used to make these in the 70s and at the time were quite popular. we had to stop as they were deemed illegal as all
rims had to be one piece.
This appears to be a very popular misconception for some reason, they are not illegal.
can you quote verbatum where it says specifically where they are not illegal ?
would love to get a proper answer on this .
oh , the roof rack is ikea bed slats !!
[Edited on 1/7/09 by Volvorsport]
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 10:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Volvorsport
can you quote verbatum where it says specifically where they are not illegal ?
You won't find a law that specifically states they are legal, just as you won't find a law that states pink cars are legal!
However, someone on RetroRides wrote to VOSA
regarding this:
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email to VOSA
I have a query about a specialist modification to steel car wheels over which there is much debate about legality.
The modification involves cutting off the outer part of the steel wheel rim, welding a band of additional steel to the wheel, then welding the outer
rim back onto the band which has been inserted. The aim of the modification is to allow the wheel to accept a much wider tyre for increased grip. The
welding is usually carried out by qualified welders.
Can you confirm whether there is anything within the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, or any other legislation, which prohibits the
use of wheels which have been modified in this way?
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VOSA Reply
Dear Mr Hilton
There are no specific regulations in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, as amended (C&U) relating to the type of work you
propose.
Regulation 100 of C&U does require that all parts fitted to a vehicle are not likely to cause a danger to the user of the vehicle or other road
users. I have attached a copy of Regulation 100.
Additionally, you will need to ensure that the wheels do not protrude from the wheel arches, or that modifications are made to the bodywork of the
vehicle to ensure that the wheels do not protrude.
Yours sincerely
name removed
DfT - Transport Technology and Standards"
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 11:08 AM |
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yeha spotted that .
good to know .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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DarrenW
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 11:23 AM |
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This company advertises the service.
http://www.bandedsteels.com/Banded%20Steels.html
Im assuming they are UK based.
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