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 Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Wed, 15 May 2002 05:51
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...some decent tyres and wheels, because the car is almost undriveable in the wet.
I'd originally intended to keep it completely stock-looking so as to not attract attention (a genuine "sleeper", if you will..)
Anyway, drove it home in the wet the other night, and concluded that I need some reasonable rubber on it as it was almost impossible to drive it anywhere without spinning the wheels!
I doubt that I'll find decent tyres in the 13" OEM size, so I need to find a set of 14" wheels (mags or similar) that will fit a KE70 Corolla, and will take some O.K rubber (Perhaps 205/55 or similar?)
Thanks in advance!
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sydney
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May 2002
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Wed, 15 May 2002 11:41
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wider rubber=aquaplanning
wider rubber is not always the answer as the weight of the car is spread over a greater patch and gives less pressure on the road and also you get more water under a wider tire which does help.
205's might be ok I know 235's are no good BUT they are great fun
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Re: Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Wed, 15 May 2002 23:21
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...True!
I'm looking for the best "balance" between reasonable foot-print and wet weather performance. Thus, I'd imagine 205 would be the max I'd consider (possibly 195s?) with a good directional (read water-dispersing) tread.
For comparison, I recently put a set of Yoko AVS sports on my Soarer, with a VERY aggressive water-dispersion tread pattern. These tyres are 235/45ZR17 and 265/40ZR17 respectively, yet I doubt they'd aquaplane like an "inferior" wide tyre might...In testing of these tyres, it was noted that their performance potential couldn't be properly assessed unless their was an inch or more of water across the road! Naturally, I'm not willing to spend that kind of money ($1800) on the Corolla, but I will pay decent $ for an effective wheel/tyre combo.
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I supported Toymods
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Oyster bay NSW
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May 2002
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 ENKI mags
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Thu, 16 May 2002 00:46
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I have a set of ENKI 3 piece wheel with new tyres no them
The mags have been rebuilt by circle track wheels in sydney, and are 14 by 7 for the front and 14 by 8 for the rear with 205 50 14 rubber
I would like $800 for them
Shane
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Re: Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Thu, 16 May 2002 01:52
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Sounds O.K...
Will they definitely fit a KE70 with standard hubs?
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I supported Toymods
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Oyster bay NSW
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May 2002
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Thu, 16 May 2002 02:19
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will fit roller
I have sent you a email with a pick of them on my RA40.
I am at work all week but may be able to deliver them if you need.
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Thu, 16 May 2002 05:10
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sorry to hijack the thread but do you still have that ignition stuff for me crostek?
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I supported Toymods
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Oyster bay NSW
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May 2002
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still there
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Thu, 16 May 2002 05:18
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 There with the car in storage will let you know when I get over there.
By the way what supercharger are you using, I've got sum left over bits from My blown 18RG.
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Toowoomba
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May 2002
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Re: Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Thu, 16 May 2002 08:30
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i just replied to your email. I was thinking about an SC12 or 14, a 1g-gze one. What bits do you have cause I would need pulley configuration and SC mount, piping air cleaner etc. Might be able to add it to the ignition parts and TPS.
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Location:
Canberra
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May 2002
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Supercharge
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Fri, 17 May 2002 00:12
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Willwal have you spoken to bluewire he is supercharging an 18RGEU.
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I supported Toymods
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Oyster bay NSW
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May 2002
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 Re: Supercharge
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Fri, 17 May 2002 05:24
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Willwal
Got some other bits for you.
I had a Supercharged 18RG, It run the following bits.
May as well start at the bottom and work up!
Ant-surge sump, Hi vol oil pump, lightened flywheel, Counter weighted crank, Factory rods that had been balanced with crank (this was the engines undoing, spin a big end bearing), Forged VW piston 90.5mm making the engine 2180cc, gapless rings,
Head work- ported new seats for stainless one-piece holden 308 valve, re-ground cams to suit blower and 9000rpm redline, vernier cam gears.
To many external parts to list.
Most I still have let me know what you what.
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Sun, 19 May 2002 23:04
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Hi Crostek,
If you still have the wheels/tyres, can you tell me what is the lowest cash you'd take for them?
(Sorry to sound cheap, but the 'roller has already gone WAY over budget, and a fair bit remains to be done...anyway, tell me what you think).
Regards,
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I supported Toymods
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Oyster bay NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Mon, 20 May 2002 00:01
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Lowest price is $750
It cost me 500 to get the rims rebuilt/re-rolled.
and the tyres are Dunlop formula W10 205/60 14
which are brand new and set me back 600,
so there a good price.
I measured the wheels and the widths are 6.5 inch and 7.5 inch
to acuate.
Shane
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Mon, 20 May 2002 00:50
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A set of rims from a sigma or other car with the same stud pattern. I only suggest Sigma because I believe they are the pick of the bunch. They could make a cheap alternative until you find some mags you like
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May 2002
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Mon, 20 May 2002 02:09
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Fair enough...I'll take 'em.
How can I get them down here (to Canberra?)
Regards,
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I supported Toymods
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Oyster bay NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Conversion finished, but now I need...
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Mon, 20 May 2002 02:55
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I'll talk to some freind in the trucking game and get back to you soon. 
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