I know this has been posted a million times, I've read all the threads I could find going back to 2003-ish, and I'm still bloody
confused.
Basically I want something black and spokey.
Like the looks of team dynamics pro race 1.2s, but I'm utterly, completely clueless on what'd fit/suit the indy.
Help me, Locost builders; you're my only hope.
black minilites
Lenso RS5's come in 15" ET38 sizes and fit the Indy really well
exterior
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Originally posted by jabbahutt
Lenso RS5's come in 15" ET38 sizes and fit the Indy really well
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I think they're 7" but could be talking rubbish as usual. I'll have a look on the net and see what I can come up with.
yep I'm talking rubbish. They're 6.5 wide as you stated.
The tyres are Toyo 195/50/15 and fill the rear arches nicely.
Hope that helps
Cheers.
I swear this is the hardest job so far, though I still have the wing stays to deal with 
Agree with you on the rims - the Team Dynamics Pro Race 2 rims on mine suit it very well. Also 190/55 15s, 7x15 IIRC.
They look very good in the flesh and the finish is good.
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Originally posted by Staple balls
I know this has been posted a million times, I've read all the threads I could find going back to 2003-ish, and I'm still bloody confused.
Basically I want something black and spokey.
Like the looks of team dynamics pro race 1.2s, but I'm utterly, completely clueless on what'd fit/suit the indy.
Help me, Locost builders; you're my only hope.
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Originally posted by idl1975
Agree with you on the rims - the Team Dynamics Pro Race 2 rims on mine suit it very well. Also 190/55 15s, 7x15 IIRC.
They look very good in the flesh and the finish is good.
Don't get too excited, it's not me in the pic.
You can't see the back axle as easily in that pic, but they look just as good from all angles. Just don't buy the s**** tyres pictured...
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Originally posted by Staple balls
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Originally posted by idl1975
Agree with you on the rims - the Team Dynamics Pro Race 2 rims on mine suit it very well. Also 190/55 15s, 7x15 IIRC.
They look very good in the flesh and the finish is good.
I think I'm in love.
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Originally posted by idl1975
Don't get too excited, it's not me in the pic.
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Originally posted by idl1975You can't see the back axle as easily in that pic, but they look just as good from all angles. Just don't buy the s**** tyres pictured...
) Kumho Ecsta 712s, but don't worry, they don't make them any more.
I'd go for the usual trackday rubber or some very sticky road rubber. With these, it seems like it's impossible to get heat into the
fronts. My theory is that the carcass is too stiff/heavy, designed for V-rated use in 1200kg+ front-engined road cars. 500kg MK with a bike engine
in the nose and a low c of g just pushes them sideways. I suspect any normal sporty road tyre will have similar issues, hence I now understand why
people are using hard-core semi trackday rubber on their sevens. I was doing c. 20 minute track sessions this weekend with the pressures dropped
right down, and the fronts stayed stone cold.
Personally, I'm too cheap to pay for R888s or similar, so I'll just continue getting in the way of the other drivers at track days and
sliding everywhere. But I'd recommend some sort of proper sticky tyre, whatever size you end up with.
Edit - on the plus side these tyres will last the lifetime of the car...
Don't recall the offset I'm afraid.
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Originally posted by Staple balls
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Originally posted by idl1975
Don't get too excited, it's not me in the pic.
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Originally posted by idl1975You can't see the back axle as easily in that pic, but they look just as good from all angles. Just don't buy the s**** tyres pictured...
Noted. (what are they?
I think it's down to TD pro race 1.2s or pro race 2s now.
any idea of the offset on the 2s?
Cheers.
i love these!
they are 6.1 kgs
[Edited on 7/4/09 by omega0684]
ive got prorace 1.2s and r888s... theyre rather sexy
Right, taken the opinions of everyone I could find, and the vote is pro race 1.2s
so, what size, where from, and what size tyres?
MAC#1 do a good deal on Pro race 1.2's
linker
ive got 15 by 7s on 195 45 rubber
good choice!
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Originally posted by Slater
MAC#1 do a good deal on Pro race 1.2's
linker
mk sportscars are now dealers for team dynamics wheels and toyo tyres
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Originally posted by mad gaz
mk sportscars are now dealers for team dynamics wheels and toyo tyres
do you fancy some 17 inch pro race 2's sir?
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=110032
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Pro Race 1.2's 15x7 R888's 195x50 15's
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[Edited on 7/4/09 by Steve Hignett]
Cheers.
It's gotta be the 1.2s. (15" etc)
What offset do I need? they don't seem to do 38.
35 or 40 better? (i'd assume 40, but I'm happy to be wrong)
[Edited on 7/4/09 by Staple balls]
Just talked to MK, better price than mac1, not as good as MNR, but they do the ET38 offset, so that'll do
Went for the old fashion 15-7 OZ.
OZ 15-7
They need attention but thats all.