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[Strugs]

May pop into Compomotive tomorrow if I get a chance

As and when you speak to them next, can I suggest asking them about their knowledge of TUV and other 'type-approval (etc)' issues in Europe?

[don.hasi]

How much do they weigh in this way? Regards

[mandarinvx]

As and when you speak to them next, can I suggest asking them about their knowledge of TUV and other 'type-approval (etc)' issues in Europe?

Will do

How much do they weigh in this way?
Regards

She didn't know a specific weight (should be around the same as the Speedlines tho as they are the same design, width, offset etc) She said that this design of wheel can be anything upto 14kg for the rear, (where standard are 11kg), but didn't know for this specific size (as it's not yet supplied by them!) - she said they will attempt to use some clever machining to reduce the weight if possible

To be honest the main reason I want them is looks

[don.hasi]

To be honest the main reason I want them is looks

Yes, I really can understand this... but the vxr ones were heavier than the stock ones weren´t they? I even don´t know their sizes too


Regards

[Nikov]

Are you serious? 14Kg Do not see the fascination with these wheels and at 14Kg per wheel, OMG! Surely unsprung weight like this will ruin the handling? If they were a re-run of the OZ's then at, Front 16" x 6.5J ET 24 (weight 7kg's) Rear 17" x 7.5J ET 35 (weight 7.1kg's) then fair enough.

[cheeky_chops]

but the vxr ones were heavier than the stock ones weren´t they?

same as stock i believe

[Peter VXR29]

Yes weight of wheels will be an issue for me...rather spend bucks on lighter wheels if there going to be heavy, will see what progress has been made on return from hols.

[FightingDonkey]

Mandarin, I'd love a set of these - please add me to the list. Thanks.

[mandarinvx]

Right then, went in on Friday

The dricector came out to see me, and gave me a quick tour around

Then he comes out with the wheels (from the stores out the back!) he had a 16" x 7" and a 17" x 8". Note that the 'dish' in the 17" will not be so deep (this will be changed to allow for a larger offset than they would normally make) the 16 x 7" was very dusty!

Front wheel:





Rear Wheel:





Both together:



Range of colours (blue will not be available [thankfully!])




The main rim on the 'normal design' has been over engineered due to these wheels being used as rallycross approved and on cars that weigh >1500kgs and comes in at 6.5mm thick

Therefore, due to modern material / processes, the rim will be taken down to 5mm thick, and the inner spiggot will have material machined off (a tooling process that wasn't available when these wheels were originally designed)

This should take the weight to ~11kg for the rears (the ones in the showroom didn't seem all that heavy to be fair!)

The CAD engineer is going to model the wheels so we can get a definate weight, and will send me images of the wheels in black finish - this will also show the depth of the 'dish' on the rears

TUV approval is a no go - it costs around £3000 a pop, and is car specific, not just wheel-type
He did mention that TUV is much like an MOT and people tend to simply put the originals back on at the time of the test (much like CATs in this country I guess )

He also said that providing we have a confirmed 30 orders, they will take the payment directly from individuals instead of having to hand your money to a random stranger (me!)

So.. looks like it's all confirmed and set to go - time for that list I guess

[SteveM]

Will this be a one-off manufacture? as I'm pretty well stuffed if I ever trash my speedlines and wanted to replace them like for like (i'm not a huge fan of the look of the TDs)

[mandarinvx]

Yep, the minimum order is 30 sets, once that is reached a batch production run will be started

(one-offs may be possible, but at higher cost)

Of course there is no guarantee they will be an exact match (esp colour) so you'd be better off buying a set

[cthomas443]

How quickly are they moving on this?

[mandarinvx]

They can start as soon as they recieve the order - then a 4-6 week wait for casting / machining / painting until the full batch is ready for despatch I think money can be paid in two lots - 50% on order and the remainder prior to despatch

[cthomas443]

Both together:




So.. looks like it's all confirmed and set to go - time for that list I guess

Come on then wheres this list.

[kthreevlr]

Whats the total per set?..love the anthracite in the above shots..ohh yeahh.

[mandarinvx]

£618 all in - thats including VAT and postage No extra charge for colours other than black

[jasvxt]

Mandarin thanks for sorting this out

[Strugs]

Mandarin thanks for sorting this out

Just for budgeting purposes - what size tyres are we looking at front and rear for these wheels?

[Simply the Best]

Mandarin - change your name to God. Right about now I'm too tired. I can't see a list yet? But I will be on it - for ... Gold

[mandarinvx]

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