I agree with Steve_PPP, the Brembo's are all part of the car and the OE style of modification I'm after. Plus I was one of the 1st in the UK to fit them on the rear. Infact I think I was the 2nd, but the first to adopt the use of the Newage WRX disk and 170mm handbrake drum rather then the STi disk which at the time needed lining for the handbrake.

They also work very well and it is one of the best modifications I have done. The weighting and pedal feel is alot better then the Hawkeye was, even after I upgraded the disks, pads and brake lines on the Hawk to similar spec. It's probably something to do with the lighter Classic

I was coming round to the idea of using spacers to get the Ultralites to fit.
I had worked out I had 3mm track each side to work with to keep it to the same total track width as the PFF-7's, and prevent any more arch clearance issues.

However, I have just confirmed they have to go after a little trial this evening with a handfull of washers.

To clear the Brembo's by 2.5mm I needed a 9mm shim with the Ultralites.
The hub centre bore is only approx 10mm, so the wheel would be sitting on 1mm of hub. Therefore hubcentric spacers with an extended centre bore and longer studs would be required.
This is then getting silly and already 6mm over my desired track width.

Comparing to the PFF-7's
Without shims the PFF-7's clear the Brembo's by 11mm.

So in total the difference in clearance between an Ultralite (7.5" ET48) and PFF-7 (8" ET51) is 17.5mm which is quite shocking.

It just goes to show how important a wheel style is when selecting an offset.

Thinking of going a darker colour when I refurb the PFF7's, found this and it's pretty much what I was thinking (no it's not my car photoshop'd)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ScoobyMar1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...DSC02807-1.jpg


How it looks on Bright Flitter colours PFF7's :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/100_6679.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...y/108_6878.jpg

I think they look better darker if I'm honest.

Liking the small vent bonnet scoop too! Hmmm

I'm not so sure as it takes some of the definition out of it and makes them look smaller.

Will look good either way.

Mine will be just what the Doc ordered, :nod:

i think your car looks perfect as it is scott :10: dont do it

I'd go 1/2 way between the two, send me a side on pic and I'll run through a few colours on PS if you like?

As above, I reckon that Audi Dolphin Grey of yours would be spot on.....

nom nom nom nom....:pics:

The the old mans spare set on yours Scott.

looks very nice that if ur not 100% why not a pair of rims from a scrap yard n im have a play with the colours?? im sure me mate dave would sort you out? d.n.motorsport/spares

Tried them today Steve, and they are quite light in colour compared to the Bright Flitter. Which was a suprise, wth WR1 colour looked too silver against my paintwork.
Also found out I can't run 235's as they hit the rear strut (not that I was going to anyway).

Tried Big 'E's special PFF7 that's darker with a light lip, and quite liked it.
I will see what Lepsons have to offer, colour wise, and make a choice on the day. If there isn't anything I like I will get them to colour match the Bright Flitter.

Originals :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps92acee00.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps1c954a14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps2ec6b109.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps60a24ed9.jpg

Bright Flitter for me. Looks sharp and goes well with the colour. I always think dark wheels are great for hiding muck, scrapes etc, but you cant beat nice shiney wheels when they are clean. They really set the car off. I always thought my gold alloys when they were spotlessly clean looked better than when they were painted grey.

Big E is running some pretty low profile tyres on those rims :lol:

Nice trolley jack, looks as clean as the scoob :grin:

Getting ready for the refurbed alloys, sourced a set of PFF7's resin centre caps to replace the coroded originals.
Originals are now unavailable and the last set for PFF7's I saw on ebay were over £100 !!!!!

These are resin domed copies that I got an Ebay supplier to knock up to my specification. Very pleased with the quality and price at £10.99.

The 'P' is a little larger then the originals, but for £10.99 I'll live with it.

These are 60mm to fit the face of the PFF7's caps for the 58mm centre bore, but he can reproduce in any size.
The plan is to peel the original metal covers off the plastic caps and replace with these.
If anyone wants some I'll post up the details.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps2c94bc97.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps8af79a2a.jpg

I am interested, if he makes them up could the size of the "P" be reduced slightly?

Probably.....
When I get my wheels off next I'll photo side by side.......

Havent you got a brand new original set of these already?

Yeh but he's scared to use them just like he's scared his 888's might get cold. And I thought I was anal........I think he's getting worse with age.......

i was going to say that:rofl:

lol, same as I bought another set of original pukka wr1 floor mats that are still in their wrappers!

Bloody superb trolley jack, jacks from something silly like 50mm-650mm.

I didn't think about using the toe bars as jacking points! I had to go out side and check what you was jacking it on. I've always struggled getting the trolley jack under the side , what a superb idea!!!!!

Oooooh yeah, interesting idea. Wonder if thats usable on the newage too...

Yes done it for years

Nice classic good thread well done

Cheers mate.....

Well car is now up on bricks and wheels will be delivered to lepsons in the morning http://www.lepsons.com/

Shame about the kerbing as the backs are still nice and clean :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps82b71f9b.jpg

Lets' see what Lepsons can do with this......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...psa6effb53.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps26bca52e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps39a807ed.jpg


Old Centre caps Vs New
I may do a group buy on these if anyone is interested, as I intend to get back to the guy and get another set with the correct size 'P'.
They work out at £10.99 a set

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps7073ee6c.jpg

Be good to see how they come back as mine need doing too.

Well I ended up going for something like the :
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ScoobyMar1.jpg

Lepsons had 3 Anthracite options and I went for the lightest variant. It should look like the above, maybe a touch lighter.
They could of colour matched the Bright Flitter but I fancied a change and TBH although I have liked the Bright Flitter, when they are in direct/bright sunlight they do look a touch too light/bling, which I wouldn't mind changing.

Should hopefully pick them up Friday/Saturday.......

Lepsons are good. Will look nice Scott

That is a nice look!!

:SMBLU:

Think that will look v nice Scott, but you know me and gunmetal wheels - its the only way!

Look forwards to seeing the results, I'm in the same boat with the colour choice, I'm thinking of flitter plus a bit of black to darken them down, they look even lighter against my car!

Should look nice Scott.:ok:

Got wheels back today.
Very pleased with the quality of finish and the colour choice.
Will try and get them on the car in the morning.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps67f57ffc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...psdd741c44.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps23199c7e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...ps60d1777c.jpg

they look brand new!

:doubleup:Love the colour scott they are going to look nice on your scooby .

Impressive. Think they'll look spot on mate :ok: