Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 RC2s are lovely wheels! Where did you find them? They are indeed a rare sight over here. Good choice. Why thank you yeah I love them I can't wait to get my hands on them. I managed to stumble across them on eBay last night whilst trawling various scooby forums etc. Guess I got lucky really, I imagine my 86 will be only one in Europe with rc2's fitted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Very nice... Would be tempted to leave them white. At least for a while. Powder coat them when you get bored... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Rallyenick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Try them white, reckon it'll look fab. 1 Rallyenick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 I think I will leave them white then as that seems to be the popular opinion and it will sure look different. Regarding tyres, what is people's general opinion for a very good 225/45r17 tyre? I had wanted the Michelin pilot sport cup but my supplier can't get hold off them. Next on the list is the ad08r, but I see a lot of people feel they are no good unless thoroughly warmed up. Has any had any experience with these tyres or could recommend some? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 On the other forum people seem to rate the AD08R in all conditions. Having had the AD08 on my previous car I'd be wary of cold and wet weather performance but maybe the R compound is better for daily driving. Are you looking for 888 or similar type of tyres or more normal performance road tyres, as I'm not familiar with the Michelin lineup? You'd get the usual advice of Yoko V105, Conti CS5, Eagle Asy F1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 On the other forum people seem to rate the AD08R in all conditions. Having had the AD08 on my previous car I'd be wary of cold and wet weather performance but maybe the R compound is better for daily driving. Are you looking for 888 or similar type of tyres or more normal performance road tyres, as I'm not familiar with the Michelin lineup? You'd get the usual advice of Yoko V105, Conti CS5, Eagle Asy F1 I'm not looking for a 888 style tyre, but a high end road tyre which will be very good on track without compromising to much on the road during the colder months. I've had experience with continental cs5 and eagle asymetric f1s but on a previous fwd car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 New wheels finally fitted to the car AdvanRacing RC2 17" x 7.5" ET35 May well get around to fitting the Tein flex z coilovers this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Deacon, DanJ and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Not typically a fan of white cars, but this wears it well. Good work. 1 Rallyenick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Perfect. They compliment each other really well. 1 Rallyenick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Cheers guys, I wouldn't have even thought about white on white if the wheels weren't already painted white, but they really look amazing, can't wait to get the coilovers fitted now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Yes - good choice. Suits it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Rallyenick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Looks great (even better when lowered !) Mines white and can't make my mind up to go with white speedlines or anthracite ultraleggera's but you may have persuaded me to go white wheels ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Looks great (even better when lowered !) Mines white and can't make my mind up to go with white speedlines or anthracite ultraleggera's but you may have persuaded me to go white wheels ! Why thank you white speed lines would look lovely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 To finish it off how about a set of white racing stripes? ;-) 2 Rallyenick and DanJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 To finish it off how about a set of white racing stripes? ;-) What a silly suggestion seen as I already have white racing stripes clearly Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Nicebiscuit reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Ah, yes - how stupid, they're right next to the airbrushed picture of a polar bear eating a milky bar. 1 Rallyenick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 They work really well, bet you can't wait to get it lowered now though! For some reason the moment you fit aftermarket wheels the car always looks too high! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 I think it looks OK actually - probably cause of the style. Just looks gravel-spec. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 They work really well, bet you can't wait to get it lowered now though! For some reason the moment you fit aftermarket wheels the car always looks too high! Yeah I agree on the statement that aftermarket wheels seem to make the car look far too high. I've just got pull my finger out and fit the coilovers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyenick 30 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 Another shot of the Advans this evening with the car not looking so jacked up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted March 4, 2016 You're kidding right? It's jacked up about 12 feet at the back... 1 Rallyenick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted March 5, 2016 18 hours ago, Lauren said: They work really well, bet you can't wait to get it lowered now though! For some reason the moment you fit aftermarket wheels the car always looks too high! It's the offset. It plays tricks on the eyes, 99% of the time when you go for aftermarket wheels they are wider/lower offset which in turn exaggerates the arch gap, hence why aftermarket wheels also look a bit more odd on a stock car. Well that's my theory anyway lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
