Paul Linfoots New RS500
18-09-2009, 09:54 PM
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Paul Linfoots New RS500
In this months FastFord it says that it wears centre lockers but they just look like caps to me. Any definitive answers pls?
19-09-2009, 07:06 AM
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It says ,More additions inc, Custom S/STEEL side exit exhaust ( now done and fitted ) 9" rear diff ( still yet to find and fit ) and centralock alloys ( I have a set in the paintshop now ) yipee
It doesnt say it has centralocks , You like me dont read propperly , lol
Im also still looking for some gen BBS centralocks if anyone knows where i can get some
It doesnt say it has centralocks , You like me dont read propperly , lol
Im also still looking for some gen BBS centralocks if anyone knows where i can get some
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19-09-2009, 10:18 AM
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last I heard Martin wont part with any more, I had the last set he was prepared to sell.
The sets I am aware of are :-
Ryans old 18" ones (ex Martin ones)
Lamb Chops old 18" ones ( ex JC set)
Chap on rsoc site has some on a white 3dr 17"
Lincoln from here (oz based) 17"
Escos 700 bhp from here for his 500 race car 17"
RS500 in NZ has a set on them ( the one for sale) 17"
Niall B from here was buying a new set from Germany
me
and the rest are fitted to all the actual touring cars out there, so 20 plus other sets and then theres Martins stash
I bet Tony at touring car spares will find a set on his travels at some stage
Last two sets sold for circa 3k per set with adapters
The actual Caltex car was not fitted with the BBS rims, they had aussie versions (Simmonds I think)
last I heard Martin wont part with any more, I had the last set he was prepared to sell.
The sets I am aware of are :-
Ryans old 18" ones (ex Martin ones)
Lamb Chops old 18" ones ( ex JC set)
Chap on rsoc site has some on a white 3dr 17"
Lincoln from here (oz based) 17"
Escos 700 bhp from here for his 500 race car 17"
RS500 in NZ has a set on them ( the one for sale) 17"
Niall B from here was buying a new set from Germany
me
and the rest are fitted to all the actual touring cars out there, so 20 plus other sets and then theres Martins stash
I bet Tony at touring car spares will find a set on his travels at some stage
Last two sets sold for circa 3k per set with adapters
The actual Caltex car was not fitted with the BBS rims, they had aussie versions (Simmonds I think)
19-09-2009, 11:40 AM
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Daz
last I heard Martin wont part with any more, I had the last set he was prepared to sell.
The sets I am aware of are :-
Ryans old 18" ones (ex Martin ones)
Lamb Chops old 18" ones ( ex JC set)
Chap on rsoc site has some on a white 3dr 17"
Lincoln from here (oz based) 17"
Escos 700 bhp from here for his 500 race car 17"
RS500 in NZ has a set on them ( the one for sale) 17"
Niall B from here was buying a new set from Germany
me
and the rest are fitted to all the actual touring cars out there, so 20 plus other sets and then theres Martins stash
I bet Tony at touring car spares will find a set on his travels at some stage
Last two sets sold for circa 3k per set with adapters
The actual Caltex car was not fitted with the BBS rims, they had aussie versions (Simmonds I think)
last I heard Martin wont part with any more, I had the last set he was prepared to sell.
The sets I am aware of are :-
Ryans old 18" ones (ex Martin ones)
Lamb Chops old 18" ones ( ex JC set)
Chap on rsoc site has some on a white 3dr 17"
Lincoln from here (oz based) 17"
Escos 700 bhp from here for his 500 race car 17"
RS500 in NZ has a set on them ( the one for sale) 17"
Niall B from here was buying a new set from Germany
me
and the rest are fitted to all the actual touring cars out there, so 20 plus other sets and then theres Martins stash
I bet Tony at touring car spares will find a set on his travels at some stage
Last two sets sold for circa 3k per set with adapters
The actual Caltex car was not fitted with the BBS rims, they had aussie versions (Simmonds I think)
19-09-2009, 11:58 AM
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it says ,more additions inc, custom s/steel side exit exhaust ( now done and fitted ) 9" rear diff ( still yet to find and fit ) and centralock alloys ( i have a set in the paintshop now ) yipee
it doesnt say it has centralocks , you like me dont read propperly , lol
im also still looking for some gen bbs centralocks if anyone knows where i can get some
it doesnt say it has centralocks , you like me dont read propperly , lol
im also still looking for some gen bbs centralocks if anyone knows where i can get some
19-09-2009, 12:16 PM
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Paul...We recently fitted some center locks to a mates 3 door..Had loads of these centers sitting around for years gathering dust..
Had the Hubs made in proper EN steel and after remaking Bells / Brackets / Inner's / Outta rims / Nuts / Snap-on Socket and a big Torque Wrench (That only works in one direction and the Near side Nuts are reversed thread dont forget) You can see why they have sat around unused...
Had the Hubs made in proper EN steel and after remaking Bells / Brackets / Inner's / Outta rims / Nuts / Snap-on Socket and a big Torque Wrench (That only works in one direction and the Near side Nuts are reversed thread dont forget
) You can see why they have sat around unused...
19-09-2009, 01:17 PM
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any idea what the rear pcd is on the ones in the pic, they are different to those fitted to the original RS500 touring cars - seem to use a flat rather than tapered nut
The rs500 ones are stock ford 108 pcd, those could be Porsche 130 pcd or BMW 120 pcd
Lad down south makes adapter sets inc nuts for circa £700 and they can be whatever pcd is needed
The rs500 ones are stock ford 108 pcd, those could be Porsche 130 pcd or BMW 120 pcd
Lad down south makes adapter sets inc nuts for circa £700 and they can be whatever pcd is needed
Paul...We recently fitted some center locks to a mates 3 door..Had loads of these centers sitting around for years gathering dust..
Had the Hubs made in proper EN steel and after remaking Bells / Brackets / Inner's / Outta rims / Nuts / Snap-on Socket and a big Torque Wrench (That only works in one direction and the Near side Nuts are reversed thread dont forget) You can see why they have sat around unused...
Had the Hubs made in proper EN steel and after remaking Bells / Brackets / Inner's / Outta rims / Nuts / Snap-on Socket and a big Torque Wrench (That only works in one direction and the Near side Nuts are reversed thread dont forget
) You can see why they have sat around unused...
19-09-2009, 04:56 PM
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paul did you know that when you find as set of gen bbs centrelocks you will have to machine about 15mm from the rear face of them to fit under the arches when using the flange adapters you have? in effect making them only any good for that type of fitment
19-09-2009, 05:12 PM
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thats cos ive got them
paul did you know that when you find as set of gen bbs centrelocks you will have to machine about 15mm from the rear face of them to fit under the arches when using the flange adapters you have? in effect making them only any good for that type of fitment
paul did you know that when you find as set of gen bbs centrelocks you will have to machine about 15mm from the rear face of them to fit under the arches when using the flange adapters you have? in effect making them only any good for that type of fitment
My adapters will be made by Philloy who made the set for JC who had your wheels if im not mistaken ?
Sexy wheels BTW , you wanna sell
19-09-2009, 10:18 PM
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19-09-2009, 10:44 PM
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thats cos ive got them
paul did you know that when you find as set of gen bbs centrelocks you will have to machine about 15mm from the rear face of them to fit under the arches when using the flange adapters you have? in effect making them only any good for that type of fitment
paul did you know that when you find as set of gen bbs centrelocks you will have to machine about 15mm from the rear face of them to fit under the arches when using the flange adapters you have? in effect making them only any good for that type of fitment
Mart.
19-09-2009, 11:17 PM
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My pet is Moonstone blue!
20-09-2009, 07:38 AM
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Think i have found a solution
Image wheels make a very similar wheel in a centralock and do front mount fitting
cant loose as there brand new , made from alloy not mag ( much safer ) and will be cheaper brand new than a second hand set of BBS and to be quite honest i would never drive the car on the BBS items anyway as there old mag wheels so could be better all round
I will let you know how i get on with Image
Image wheels make a very similar wheel in a centralock and do front mount fitting
cant loose as there brand new , made from alloy not mag ( much safer ) and will be cheaper brand new than a second hand set of BBS and to be quite honest i would never drive the car on the BBS items anyway as there old mag wheels so could be better all round
I will let you know how i get on with Image
20-09-2009, 11:04 AM
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I believe the end pics are of two of the cars that are being rebuilt in Aus
I think Pauls picked the best scheme of them all, and that the oz centrelocks will look the business on it
20-09-2009, 11:14 PM
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Mount a brake bell to the back of the hub adaptor so you do not have to machine as much from the wheel face. This means the brake bell thickness is not there.
I have drawings for the adaptors, nuts, bells and brackets - if you give me your caliper dimensions I would be happy to help you produce drawings.
I had to machine the stub axles a little and still retain the standard studs with the drive pegs screwing from the front centralising.
You have to open the holes in the alloys out a little but you only do four so the other four still stay ok if you ever get genuine uprights.
I made these for a mate of dimensions he sent me.
http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/top...98&whichpage=3
I have drawings for the adaptors, nuts, bells and brackets - if you give me your caliper dimensions I would be happy to help you produce drawings.
I had to machine the stub axles a little and still retain the standard studs with the drive pegs screwing from the front centralising.
You have to open the holes in the alloys out a little but you only do four so the other four still stay ok if you ever get genuine uprights.
I made these for a mate of dimensions he sent me.
http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/top...98&whichpage=3
21-09-2009, 07:58 AM
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My outer rim sections are 1.5" on the rear & 1" on the front so no machining required on the centres. The arches will be rolled & the plastic trimmed back quite a bit
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Mount a brake bell to the back of the hub adaptor so you do not have to machine as much from the wheel face. This means the brake bell thickness is not there.
I have drawings for the adaptors, nuts, bells and brackets - if you give me your caliper dimensions I would be happy to help you produce drawings.
I had to machine the stub axles a little and still retain the standard studs with the drive pegs screwing from the front centralising.
You have to open the holes in the alloys out a little but you only do four so the other four still stay ok if you ever get genuine uprights.
I made these for a mate of dimensions he sent me.
http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/top...98&whichpage=3
I have drawings for the adaptors, nuts, bells and brackets - if you give me your caliper dimensions I would be happy to help you produce drawings.
I had to machine the stub axles a little and still retain the standard studs with the drive pegs screwing from the front centralising.
You have to open the holes in the alloys out a little but you only do four so the other four still stay ok if you ever get genuine uprights.
I made these for a mate of dimensions he sent me.
http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/top...98&whichpage=3
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It says ,More additions inc, Custom S/STEEL side exit exhaust ( now done and fitted ) 9" rear diff ( still yet to find and fit ) and centralock alloys ( I have a set in the paintshop now ) yipee
It doesnt say it has centralocks , You like me dont read propperly , lol
Im also still looking for some gen BBS centralocks if anyone knows where i can get some
It doesnt say it has centralocks , You like me dont read propperly , lol
Im also still looking for some gen BBS centralocks if anyone knows where i can get some
Yes , i can supply new ones now !
21-09-2009, 09:51 AM
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34 chassis.
True it could be done that way - this way I can still run normal wheel if I want and that spline and bearing detail where the bearing seal it is a real prick to machine - have you seen it?
Also there are a few Aussie regs I need to get around regarding modifications.
True it could be done that way - this way I can still run normal wheel if I want and that spline and bearing detail where the bearing seal it is a real prick to machine - have you seen it?
Also there are a few Aussie regs I need to get around regarding modifications.
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34 chassis.
True it could be done that way - this way I can still run normal wheel if I want and that spline and bearing detail where the bearing seal it is a real prick to machine - have you seen it?
Also there are a few Aussie regs I need to get around regarding modifications.
True it could be done that way - this way I can still run normal wheel if I want and that spline and bearing detail where the bearing seal it is a real prick to machine - have you seen it?
Also there are a few Aussie regs I need to get around regarding modifications.
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