Honda Prelude UK

whisky_ed · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject:

MaDMaXX wrote:

I saw somewhere that Rota have a bad name in the states as they're not very strong.

That speaks for itself somewhat, as far as I'm aware Rarerims haven't had any complaints strengthwise.

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LudeConduct · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject:

whisky_ed wrote:

MaDMaXX wrote:

I saw somewhere that Rota have a bad name in the states as they're not very strong.

That speaks for itself somewhat, as far as I'm aware Rarerims haven't had any complaints strengthwise.

I think the quality issues were an early thing...I haven't heard of a serious failure for a few years.

Personally, I couldn't be happier with the 16" Rota Circuit 8's and Parada Spec II's on my car....lighter than stock, increased grip and beautiful handling, they look the tits, and they weren't expensive. There is NO WAY I'd spend two to four times as much for slightly lighter and allegedly stronger Mugen whatevertheyares just because they're original and weigh a total of 10kg less. You'll get a better performance increase from dropping a stone or two if you're over 10stone, or getting a carbon bonnet Laughing

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MaDMaXX · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject:

Ahh, thanks Didge, forgot about those Razz

You're back i see? just stopping through?

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Bri · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject:

Saks BB4 wrote:

My favourite rims in the world, Desmond Regamaster EVO / Spoon Sports SW388

Love the clean simple look of them

Both the same rims, Spoon simply buy their wheels from Desmond, paint them black and call them Spoon.

16x7 weigh in at 5.4 kg

I think I got to save up for some of them man they tastey Cool

18 inch blingies may be up for grabs shortly Laughing

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DJBlobby · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:24 pm Post subject:

16" rota grids are apparently 6.05kg each without tyres. I'll have some white Kosei's for sale soon Max in case you are interested Razz

saks bb4 · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:07 am Post subject:

Bri wrote:

Desmond Regamaster EVO / Spoon Sports SW388

I think I got to save up for some of them man they tastey

Bri, do it! Cool

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Musashi · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info. That wheel weights site is just what I have been looking for thanks! I'm looking to get so really lightweight alloys in the next few months as well, may even change my 17" Motegis for some 16" to save weight.

Love the look of some of those SSR wheels, trying to figure out if the prices they give are for a set or per alloy...

You decided on a set yet MaDMaXX?

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MaDMaXX · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:56 pm Post subject:

Yeah, i've decided on a set of Rota Torques, technically custom as they're not made in the size i wanted, but i'm not in a rush.
They're on order though, i'm gonna check if the Rota factory have given an ETA yet next month.

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RattyMcClelland · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:11 pm Post subject:

MaDMaXX wrote:

Yeah, i've decided on a set of Rota Torques, technically custom as they're not made in the size i wanted, but i'm not in a rush.
They're on order though, i'm gonna check if the Rota factory have given an ETA yet next month.

So do Rota do custom stuff. Like colour for example. I want some gunmetal Torques for my Type S but the gunmetal wheels they do are too dark, then there are the steel grey ones but a/ i cant find a UK seller and b/ there a tad to light i think.
Pehaps they could do a lighter gunmetal almost graphite colour.

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MaDMaXX · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:14 pm Post subject:

Kind of, use rarerims.co.uk, "a tad light" is rubbish, don't worry about it Wink

Yeah, gunmetal is dark for them, i don't like their bronze either.

Give Julian a call and have a talk with him, seriously though, ordering custom rims takes months.

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RattyMcClelland · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject:

MaDMaXX wrote:

Kind of, use rarerims.co.uk, "a tad light" is rubbish, don't worry about it Wink

Yeah, gunmetal is dark for them, i don't like their bronze either.

Give Julian a call and have a talk with him, seriously though, ordering custom rims takes months.

So the steel grey rims are good. I was a darker wheel colour but not so dark you cant see the wheel design. Also i like the colour contrast of the New white M3s with the graphits wheels but they look more of a dark grey. Will wait and see how yours turn out if you have indeed gone for steel grey.
Silver in generic but safe.
Iv never been a fan of bronze wheels
I hate polished lips.
White on white can look good but very washed out.
Black is to contrasting and dark.
Gunmetal in Rota form is too dark.
Steel grey look ok. Wink

Oh all on a pearl white Type S. White is kind of a blank canvass.

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Dino · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Max,

What about the jdm integra 15" wheels Enkeis .

They will need a 5mm spacer to clear the front callipers though.

Here is a great site also for wheel weights and fitments.

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HTH,

Marc

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MaDMaXX · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

The steel grey get round the darkness issue you're talking about. But i went for silver on mine as the bodywork is bordering on dark.

Dino, Without checking, i don't know their weights, feel free to post them and i'll add them to the list, it's a shame you need spacers to fit, they're +60 offset, aren't they?

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Supermarine Blues · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

MaDMaXX wrote:

Yeah, i've decided on a set of Rota Torques, technically custom as they're not made in the size i wanted, but i'm not in a rush.
They're on order though, i'm gonna check if the Rota factory have given an ETA yet next month.

What, one can get a +55 offset made?

Trust me to find this thread just after sending my 10ish KG Motegis off for a refurb. Bollocks!

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MaDMaXX · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

I would of said so, but Rota still hadn't made the custom orders so i ordered some R-Specs instead.

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