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Old 28-08-2009, 08:28 PM
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I was just about to post my pic of that Pete, thing is I was standing next to you, so it looks the same
Old 28-08-2009, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by liammcl
I remeber people mentioning issues with 'Rota' wheels. Saw another photo with one where the hub section had actually twisted "axially?" stretching the spokes with it. Fuck getting skinny spoked wheels.

....found the pic:

i thought there was a thread about this wheel & a few people had stated it wasn't a proper Rota?
Old 28-08-2009, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kverna
Is there a build thread for his fiesta anywhere?
Old 01-11-2009, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
I seen a Ferrari on a lorry once with a wheel like this! Got a picture somewhere.


Found it!

Old 03-11-2009, 11:36 AM
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I think a new rear quater on the Porsche is going to cost more than the rim
Old 03-11-2009, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by krypton
Is there a build thread for his fiesta anywhere?
No sorry
Old 03-11-2009, 12:55 PM
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Wasn't that rim from the wrc escort Kverna?
Old 03-11-2009, 02:11 PM
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thats not good!!! so the moral is dont buy ebay specials??

Bit worrying to see the knackered porsches like that?? did they hit something??

Surely its not normal for wheels to crack up and break like that unless your rallying or youve bashed something

Makes you wonder really.
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