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Having a pretty penny spent on the v!
Looks fantastic though bud.
And don't worry about your age on here. This place host all different ages, sexes and colours and we're all on the same level.
The wheel groove where the bolts go is still the same depth from there to the hub. It's the surround area that's enlarged.
The bore is the standard length with a 60 degree taper to take the standard wheel bolts.
They'll all be the same across the board, it's the surrounding area that will be...
I got this not long after: https://www.cliosport.net/threads/dr-jekylls-ph1-172-progress-thread.723270/
Then I got sensible and got this: https://www.cliosport.net/threads/volvo-s40.784282/
Now I currently have this: https://www.cliosport.net/threads/dr-jekylls-rb182-progress-thread.792956/
Yep as mossy said, mine was off eBay and was from a DCI. Can't stand the stickiness "soft touch" the sports have.
I also have non sport dash top and hazard panel. Just need to sort out the climate control panel and the strip that goes between that and the CD player.
Decided to order some new genuine oil, washer and a replacement selector spring.
So once again, i stayed after work and changed the oil and fitted the new parts. I noticed i had a small leak so i decided to remove the driveshaft again and clean it fully as i though it may not be sealed...
I think the last part of your post sums up the car tbh. Its never going to be a low mileage minter, but it is maintained as best as i can, with a few mods along the way.
Cheers Kelvin :smile:
Mybe i'll tackle it when i get a free weekend/can be bothered. It'll likely be next year if it does...
Maybe the new owner might actually drive it :tonguewink:
Only joking mate. Understand why its up for grabs. Hopefully it'll be an easy sale and you'll get the replacement soon thats in VGC.