Alloys and Induction Kits

[bradfincham]

Right now I have a mk2 172

I need to know about alloys!
16s - mods needed, pcd, offset, width, tyre width, tyre profile
17s - same as above

fancy some speedline multispokes, or oz supperleggeras!!

Will 17s alter the handling a great deal?

And then induction kits,
what works best on the clio, sounds good, and performs well without hassle!

Cheers
Brad

 

[Fred@BTM]

ET 37 - 42

PCD 4 x 100

16inch - 195/45 or 205/45

17inch - 205/40

don't go wider than 7inch

 

[bradfincham]

mmm 17's wise if i get 7 inch with a 42mm offset say what arch mods are needed??
Car will more than likely used on track a few times a year!

 

[Fred@BTM]

non at all

i wouldn't use 17's on track, 15's yes

 

[lee_cup]

stick with 16's or use 15's for track, maybe invest in some Cup alloys for your car

As for induction kits, i would only go for an enclosed filter like a Viper or BMC, open induction kits like a K&N are best for sound but they will loose you power due to the heat from the engine

 

[bradfincham]

what size are they? pro race 1's or the supperleggeras are the ones for me, more than likely in 16's as want a good ride and not to effect handling!!

 

[Fred@BTM]

they're 17's

 

[bradfincham]

il look for a set in 16s i think, as there handle better and wont effect the speed!

 

[Alan]

Check out the new OZ Ultraleggera mate...and induction kit wise, Piper Cross Viper or a BMC CDA.

 

[haitch]

you can goto ET 48.5 (standard mk2 offset) with 16", im running ET45. as above tho 16" for handling. pro-race 1 only comes in 15" i think, but the pro-race 1.2 is very similar and about 6kg. also the maxogen IK if you are flush ;-)

 

[Fred@BTM]

it'll be SO much nicer the nearer to ET37 you can get

 

[bradfincham]

i think they would suit mine, black car!
very stealth!!


what are they from?

 

[haitch]

^true, i was running ET38 & it was better ;-)

 

[Fred@BTM]

those wheels in the pic are cup turini's 16inch powdercoated charcoal by me!!!

 

[bradfincham]

they from a cup yeh??
wheres best place to get a set of them from?

also there slightly lighter colour as standard yeh?

 

[Fred@BTM]

they're normally bright silver (my mate runs a wheel refurbishing company, i do loads of sets of wheels for people on here!!)

second hand they're like rocking horse s**t, very hard to come by

 

[bradfincham]

ah damn it!
what price do you charge then for 4 wheels ??

 

[EVOgone]

they're normally bright silver (my mate runs a wheel refurbishing company, i do loads of sets of wheels for people on here!!)

second hand they're like rocking horse sh*t, very hard to come by

They are and i have a brand new set waiting for me.......;-)

I think my spare set will be done charcoal or Trophy colour.

Fred any pics side by side to see the differece..?

 

[Fred@BTM]

erm, yes but on different wheels

 

[ant]

yup, just gone from et48.5 to et37. might only be 11.5 mm but it makes all the difference!!

oh yeah - black 16" superleggeras, and they look the biz on my black 172

 

[Fred@BTM]

pictures boyo!!!

 

[EVOgone]

erm, yes but on different wheels

Im totally undecided now they look completley different..!

Dont know which would be better looking on a cup...

 

[ant]

pictures boyo!!!

i'll grab some at the meet tomorrow.

 

[Andy]

I’m looking for an induction kit that will improve the engine note and not lose power. Ideas?

I don't want to wake the neighbourhood, just make her sound a bit throatier.

 

[Fred@BTM]

viper

 

[bradfincham]

Pictures Please of Black clios with aftermarket rims, also them 8 spoke style cup wheels??
Cheers
Brad

 

[Andy]

viper

Cheers Fred, quite to the point.