Jamie Walby
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I currently have 17" Kei Flights in a Hyperblack finish, like so;
Howver, for accelleration and handling purposes I have been toying with the idea of going back to 15" wheels.
At the moment I am liking these (also in a hyperblack finish)
Or shall I stick with what I have?
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Adge
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whats rest of plans for the car mate, think that most important
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Robin
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small, black, round, and light...... thats what you need
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mav
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if bodywork is staying virtually standard go for the 15's 
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Robin
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although, having said that, i think fixing the fence is more important... cheapskate
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Adge
whats rest of plans for the car mate, think that most important
well exterior im getting morettes and smoothing bumpers and gsi skirts. So although not standard will be using standard parts to achieve the finish
Then i will be tuning the engine probably tail end of this year when i can afford it (also waiting as insurance is still a factor)
suppose the other question is how much could i fetch for my wheels? probs done about 1000miles 2 are scuffed though only lightly
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
although, having said that, i think fixing the fence is more important... cheapskate
 look at our front wall. Nicest front wall in the street.
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Adge
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300 for your wheels second hand! i say go for 16s! 15s wud look gd aswell tho, make so its mega low to match tho!
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Jamie Walby
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cars coming off road for couple of month in March so maybe i will try sell wheels then when i dont need them cheers adge
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Adge
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no worries fella, u may get a bit more for them but i rarely see second hand wheels sell for more than 300 unless still perfect condition! car sounds like its gon abe nice tho mate, look forward to seeing it!
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Jamie Walby
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BTW, cant find any decent 16s I like, I want a dark finish, hence why i been looking at kei wheels in hyperblack.
Like Robin Marriotts of fire said, small and (hyper)black
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Jake
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yeh i was saying to someone earlier about those force8s. Prefer them to your current rimage.
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Jamie Walby
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If I could I would get what I have but in 15" but have been told they dont make them. my 2nd choice woulld def be force8/10s
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Robin
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deffo need to change them if you plan to do what youve been talkung about... 17s are too big, and the car will handle dramatically better on 15s, even 16s are crap when it comes to handling, or so i found
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Jake
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i know someone selling some 15' comp mo's if your interested in them
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Robin
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
deffo need to change them if you plan to do what youve been talkung about... 17s are too big, and the car will handle dramatically better on 15s, even 16s are crap when it comes to handling, or so i found
Yes you know my plans 
WIll probably change suspension and fit whitline arb and a few other goodies over the course of the year.
I want to make sure i have handling and brakes sorted before i start throwing money at the engine
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Jamie Walby
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dont suppose anyone could PS the Force10s/8s onto my car please?
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mwg
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I think the wheels you have will be ok once you have sideskirts and everything is colour coded. But if your going the hard core engine tuning route makes sense to get 15s or 16s.
I keep thinking about 16s for mine but theres no way I'd sell my wheels for £300 especially when the tyres on them are worth that so dont think it'll happen! Theres also the thing of going for smaller wheels means having to the lower the car more to suit which is more money!
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Jamie Walby
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TBH matty gizzle I have been thinking about changing the suspension. Its lowered already so with 15s, that will be ok, but will get coilovers sometime this year. And yes, a will be hardcore tuning eventually.
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Dione J
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I'd personally go 16"s
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=262599
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Jamie Walby
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Apparentley 16s arent too great for handling either according to RobMarriott.
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broster
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15's all the way boyo
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Robin
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i had 16s on mine, and when i got eh 15s, it actually turned in orners, it was amazing
so much better to drive with them
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Jamie Walby
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Just waiting to hear back about a price for some Force 10s in 15" Rob.
You still got those comps for sale?
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