[sam_a156]

Hi all,

Does anybody happen to have a picture of a (preferably lowered) MCS with 17" Ultraleggeras with offset ET37 from either rear or front side of the car? (oh, and if they would be fitted with wider 215 profile tires all the better)

I.e. similar pic as the attachment (Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2. I believe).

I would simply like to see how much the wheels stick out with this off-set. Haven't spent any money on my car for several mont...well, make that weeks, and it starts to burn in my pockets. The money, that is.

Cheers...and thanks a bunch!

Sam

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[Damo]

Check out GT Tunings car. Think he runs 5mm spacers on the front to clear the brakes though.

[alski]

will get a lowered pic weekend for you,
IMHO found 30mm too low with et 37 215/40/17 [not oz but close] fine for fronts, rubbing/harsh 4 up in rear, would go 20mm or adj coil overs second time around, or change to higher et for rear? ie mixed set

no stick out issue when fitted but but BBK changed all that for me

AL

[rory2000]

are you changing your wheels ? im looking at getting the Enkei wheels

copied my post:

Enkei RPF1 Race Silver 17x7 at 6.5kgs each, you can order a cap with the wheel so what do you think ??? I searched a lot of forums in the states and loads of people have this wheel and say its great very light etc and the quality is amazing, they are made in Japan:

What do you think these or the OZ ???

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I think they would look great and help keep the weight down ?

[Damo]

Sorry mis-read Ultra as Super *L* Still GT Tuning car would give you an idea.

[sam_a156]

Thanks for your inputs!

Yup, have been thinking about changing my wheels. Currently running ET40 OZ Superturismo GTs which I find (purely by looks) near perfect in terms of offset...but still would like to get something lighter.

Reason why I am asking is that Fabio was not 100% pleased with his ET37 black Ultraleggeras:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/john-coop...aleggeras.html

However, the piccies he posted did not really show his car from this angle...and he did have to trip the rear arches too because of rubbing.

Btw the pic I originally posted is from Lohen's nice looking demo car. It has ET45 black Pro Race 1.2 with apparently 5mm spacers on the front (i.e. ET40 front, ET45 rear).

So OZ, a set of these beauties in ET 40 please...? (ET44 sits too far inside IMHO)

[Richard Crofts]

PM a guy called Bhozar he was running ET37 OZs in 17x7" with 215/40 tyres. I'm sure he will have something...or try looking on google images for bhozar or Ellie

R

[sam_a156]

Quote: Originally Posted by rory2000 (original)

:

Enkei RPF1 Race Silver 17x7 at 6.5kgs each, you can order a cap with the wheel so what do you think ??? I searched a lot of forums in the states and loads of people have this wheel and say its great very light etc and the quality is amazing, they are made in Japan:

What do you think these or the OZ ???

:

They are very light indeed!

But I guess I like the simple look of the Ultraleggeras.

Here is my car as it is today. I like the look of the Superturismos as well, but as I said, should be lighter...and anthracite (or black)

[sam_a156]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

Sorry mis-read Ultra as Super *L* Still GT Tuning car would give you an idea.

From what I have read, Roland's car is pretty extreme in terms of offsets! But should be too with those big Porsche brakes...and I am sure it handles well.

[sam_a156]

Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original)

will get a lowered pic weekend for you,
IMHO found 30mm too low with et 37 215/40/17 [not oz but close] fine for fronts, rubbing/harsh 4 up in rear, would go 20mm or adj coil overs second time around, or change to higher et for rear? ie mixed set

no stick out issue when fitted but but BBK changed all that for me

AL

It does not look like it would be sticking out - assuming that you have this combo in the pic you posted.

I wonder how this mixed set would affect handling? I feel that my rear is sitting exactly 10mm too low or so. Looks lower than front...it really seems to vary from car to car how much the "30mm" springs really lower the car.

[Damo]

I saw Rolands car a fortnight ago, all it had was a 5mm (maybe a tiny bit more) at the front.

Also saw Bhozar's car (same Wheels and brakes), that defo didn't have any silly offsets.

[Damo]

Are your superturismos 17" or 18"?

I always fancied some 18" Superturismo WRC's.

[sam_a156]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

Are your superturismos 17" or 18"?

I always fancied some 18" Superturismo WRC's.

They're 17". While not as light as Ultraleggeras, they are quite solid. Probably better for the local potholes then...

[Damo]

I was surprised at the difference in feel of the ride when I went from the JCW's to the Superleggeras.

[alski]

Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original)

It does not look like it would be sticking out - assuming that you have this combo in the pic you posted.

I wonder how this mixed set would affect handling? I feel that my rear is sitting exactly 10mm too low or so. Looks lower than front...it really seems to vary from car to car how much the "30mm" springs really lower the car.

i cant see a mixed set being anything other than improvement, quite a few people recommend spacers for front to give a wider track anyway, by using differing et to rear you will be saving cost of a spacer, i have silly spacers on the front at the moment, and have no adverse affect day to day driving, not been to a track yet to find limits

on the other hand i know what you mean about a lower rear, cosmetic i know, but a narrow rear track might even make this look worse? just something else to consider.

[Aberdeen Al]

My OZ Ultraleggeras are still wrapped up in cardboard and still sitting in my garage !

They are 17" ET37 c/w 215/40's on them..........I'm hoping that they don't rub on my arches as I have the Eibach -20mm springs but reading other posts it shouldn't be a problem.

[sam_a156]

Hey Aberdeen Al, sounds like it is the time to open up the wrappings and put them on! Pics & experiences would be very much appreciated too...

[alski]

see rear rubs slightly
then gap with 30mm drop 215/40/17
fronts with gtt 16mm spacers 16mm

[alski]

rear and side views