Went down to Reyland today in Birmingham, to see exactly what offset I can have the Compomotive MO 6-spokes in. Slight issue with it being VERY low, I couldn't fit the 18's on, so went for the 8x17. Which isn't a loss, as they have more of a deep dish look, like the original 18" 6 spokes. They look more original than the new 18's!

Would also like to say thanks to Martin Hadland, the guys a genious! Much respect! Even watching him do a small job like measuring wheels and doing calculations in his head was mad! True pleasure to properly meet you!

So here's a few pics of the day...

Red neck!





The original Leg-end!







Cool seats in it too...



A zetec turbo, with what looked like an Ian Howell inlet..



RS 500, 550bhp EsCos and a Rover shell being prepped...



Stack gauges in the EsCos...



Another Rover with the tunnel already put in...



Track 3-door and its brakes...





Nice little Speedline wheel on mine to work out an appropriate offset...



And a pic of my new wheels...

 

some serious cars there

 

 

That charger looks amazing and there are some great looking cars there

 

 

anymore details on that white track 3dr? looks a serious bit of kit there

 

is that kelv's escos?

 

what a lucky guy getting 2 work on amazing cars like that every day!
Out of intrest what does martin do with those rover shells?
I know he had a yellow one that he was fitting a 20vt into but what about the others?
Dint even know tunning rovers was very big?

 

I'm afraid to go there.. I would end up pointing at stuff and say.. I want that, that, that, that, how much for that?... uhhm, ok why not.. that, that, that...

 

i do that

 

Is the shell hanging form the roof not Martins spare escos shell?

I would be like a kid in a toy shop in there

 

Cool pics, thats my pug 106 cosworth 4x4 sitting there waiting for some hefty reyland mods, infact i think its away for its cage and new roof this week,hopefully!
Dont no whats happened with ma front bumper looks a little oily.

 

Cochyn, why couldn't you fit the 18's on??? Your car wasn't THAT low last time I checked? be careful what tyres you fit to 8" wide wheels else you're going to have lots of arch/tyre contact! I run 18 x 8's throughout the show season even though they 'don't fit'.

Just out of curiosity though what offset did you go for in the end?

 

Low enough, and don't worry, I'm pretty sure I can trust Martin's judgment

Already tried a few 18's, but altering a focus wing isn't a chore as they are simple bolt on, so can be easy to manipulate the mounting points a bit. Even easier considering where I work

Its just as well anyway, my car is setup to run 17's anyway, she responds better

 

nope,he has his beast in his own garage.martin has the engine.

 

It's Effie's Gaz...you can see the Loony plate.


Thats not a Rover, it's bruce Reads old Shell that Martin now has.

Loving Dangerous car

 

Touche Cochyn I was only asking because I'm curious

Have changed a few Focus wings so appreciate what you are saying and, for what it's worth, I use 17's for track work as the handling difference between 17's and 18's on a Focus is astonishing - despite what some of the showcar fraternity on their 19's and 20's seem to think

 

Its an escos shell hanging from the roof...

 

Nothing touchy there mate




As for the Rover shell, sorry guys, didn't really look at it very closely, just took a pic. My bad!

 

cool garage

 

Yeah but, you pay in pounds.. I pay in dollars.. everything is double the money for me!

 

Aye, but worth every penny....eerrrr....cent!

 

ahhh yeah didnt see the plate at 1st glance. forgot he only had his engine and not the car,

 

[quote="3i_gaz"]Kelv's old wheels so close enough

 

Wheels will loot lovely on your focus mate!

Some awesome cars at Reyland too!

 

Aye, well looking forward to getting them now!

 

that car is propper lush, seen it goin about town ages ago, also seen your old 306 cossie, that thing is evil!!

 

i seen them wheni picked my car up from there. that escort is going to be over 600 bhp

all awsome cars

 

The 106 should be in the region ov 600 horse too