baz
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Oct 14, 2006 18:44:19 GMT
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Hi....I'm new here, and to the whole modifying thing in general....I have to say, I LOVE this look that I'm seeing on here (The beautiful orange Audi 80GT in "Readers Rides" being a prime example)....This "Standard, no spoilers, but with small diameter, WIDE alloys" look is just great!  I'm shortly going to be taking delivery of this....  ....Lovely 1979 Renault 20TS ;D The car will have lowered/uprated suspension when I get it, and I'd love to investigate the possibility of fitting the (ATS???) alloys as fitted to the Audi, to it aswell. Can anyone advise me if these rims are still available new/where they could be obtained? Cheers  |
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slater
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Oct 14, 2006 18:50:07 GMT
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baz
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Oct 14, 2006 19:00:41 GMT
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Thanks for the link.... I've no idea of the R20's PCD at the mo....The vendor of the car knows his stuff, I'll e-mail him and let You know.... The car is on the standard 14" rims currently....Dunno whether I should sick with the 14s, or go down to 13s....I would imagine there is a real danger of fouling the rear wheelarches with wheels of too great a diameter/width  Definately needs further investigation!  |
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slater
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Oct 14, 2006 19:06:05 GMT
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You will want 13x7"s with 175/50 tyres to get the look your after, get the wheels on it then see how much you can lower it. Expect a bumpy ride and/or wheel rubbing if you want it to look good tho in my experiance!
PCD is important, i know you can get ATS's in 4x100 and 4x108 (vw and ford) but not sure about other PCDs
(The rear arches on that don't look lowering freindly tho!)
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Last Edit: Oct 14, 2006 19:07:26 GMT by slater
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baz
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Oct 14, 2006 19:09:56 GMT
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Thanks for the advice....I'm gonna find the PCD and contact the Ebay people and see what they say....I'll let You know the outcome! Just noticed You're from Sudbury....My home town! |
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Oct 14, 2006 20:24:38 GMT
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i worked for a company called AGB prologe in sudbury
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Oct 14, 2006 20:34:27 GMT
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Baz, I think a slammed (raked?) R20 on ATS Classics or similar would be IMMENSE! R20's must be getting close to single figures now, so a modded one would win instant WTF? kudos.  (ps. welcome etc.) |
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baz
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Oct 14, 2006 20:36:17 GMT
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i worked for a company called AGB prologe in sudbury On the Chilton Rd. Industrial Estate? Think my Uncle's (now Ex) wife worked there several Years ago! |
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baz
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Oct 14, 2006 20:44:05 GMT
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Baz, I think a slammed (raked?) R20 on ATS Classics or similar would be IMMENSE! R20's must be getting close to single figures now, so a modded one would win instant WTF? kudos. (ps. welcome etc.) Cheers Pog... I agree...The R20 has good potential....I want to do summat subtle with it (mainly just suspension & wheels) and then take it to the shows....Reckon it'll go down well! Particularly looking forward to next year's R-R show....Loved the pics I saw of this year....Wanna be part of it! |
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1900sr
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Oct 14, 2006 20:50:56 GMT
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Try TJ Motorsport for the wheels. Tim's a good bloke (Manta Club member), and seems to offer decent prices. www.tjmotorsport.co.uk/ |
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Oct 14, 2006 21:03:25 GMT
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I've been looking for a R20 for about 5 yrs now, they are VERY rare
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Oct 14, 2006 22:08:02 GMT
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I've been looking for a R20 for about 5 yrs now, they are VERY rare Nah, common as muck round here. Look, just found this one today.....  Welcome Baz!  |
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Oct 14, 2006 22:32:28 GMT
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hello, wilkommen, bienvenue, etc. is this the "secret" thing you mentioned on autosh1te? cool. |
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Try TJ Motorsport for the wheels. Tim's a good bloke (Manta Club member), and seems to offer decent prices. www.tjmotorsport.co.uk/You beat me to it Steve. TJ Motorsport can still get ATS wheels new. I'm 99% certain Renault are the same PCD as Vauxhall so you shouldhave no problems on that front. Oh! Nice car BTW. Can't remember the last time I saw one of them. Probably about 12 years ago. |
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baz
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Oct 15, 2006 10:13:31 GMT
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Thanks all, for Your encouraging and welcoming comments....Great to see a few familiar names....Makes me feel right at home already! I'll establish the R20's PCD, consult with the suppliers kindly mentioned, and Mr30TX (the vendor of the car) and let You know the verdict! |
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Oct 15, 2006 10:52:25 GMT
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Genius purchase! Totally totally cool. I'd say go careful with the mods. Not sure the 20 would suit smaller or stretched wheels. IMHO that look works best on smaller cars and the 20 is a big old beastie. Lowering should look ace, with a bit of rake for extra goodness, but I'd be tempted to go up a size or two.
Whatever happens, we'll be NEEDING pics of such a rare and cool motor.
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Oct 15, 2006 10:59:25 GMT
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Oct 15, 2006 15:07:09 GMT
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Cool car mate,cant wait to see it on it's belly. As has been said,most later Renaults are 4x100 pcd. Theres a good choice of wheels on www.dubmeister.co.ukAlso,welcome to retro-rides ;D |
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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Oct 15, 2006 17:34:54 GMT
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Welcome! The only modified R20/30 pic I have:  |
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Oct 15, 2006 17:37:11 GMT
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It's a similar kinda shape and size to the early Passats I think, so it'd work well on ATS Classics I reckon, like this:  ;D |
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