18" OZ Superleggeras - Brake Clearance Issues?

Started by Welsh Dan, July 30, 2003, 11:21:58 PM

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Welsh Dan

I went to go and get some OZ Superleggeras today, and whilst they were on the phone to the suppliers, the supplier stated that the 18\'s would not clear the brake callipers? I\'m a bit miffed now to say the least, but does anyone know if this is the case with the majority of 18\'s, or do they know any way around it?

Thanks

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is this for the 3rd gen i take it??

if it is i think he\'s talkin a bit of poop there to be honest unless the wheels are very odd and thick, if the offsets rite they wont go near the calipers
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Welsh Dan

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Yeah, it was for a 3rd gen. I was looking at 9*18 on the front, ET40 or slightly higher, and the same for the back. WOuld these offsets be ok?

Dan

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thats *should* be ok though i would try them first, i "think" the official offset for the rx7 is 49mm


unless the wheels are really thick i think you should be able to get away with it, but like i said i would try them first!
1999 Type RB-S
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Welsh Dan

Well, doesn\'t matter now unfortunately. Motorsport wheels (who import OZ and BBS rims) are refusing to say that any wheels will fit the mazda. Apparently, no BBS rims fit the rx7 at all, which I know is cobblers but they won\'t sell me any wheels now. :mad:

Oliver

I have a friend in Denmark who runs 19x8 BB RC and know someone in Sweden with 18" BBS challenge

DRAGON


20B_boy

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Didnt think SuperLeggeras went wide enough for the FD? Vaguely recall Dave wanting them but being put off by the lack of girth of them?

R.
R.

DRAGON

Yes that is what I have heard aswell, i would be interested in a set if they did a 9J.
I know you love the originality of the hair comments.

20B_boy

Ahh yes...the originality..

OJ has a stupid wing (amongst other things)
Ant is of less than average height
Rich has long girly hair
Danny has a peanut for a head

Stil funny after all this time :rolleyes:

:)

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Fish

Think I might have to edit this.....

Peanut head you say hippy girl! :wave

Dan

DRAGON

Moderate him Fish, he thinks he is above us all now cus he has an extra rotor. (which we all know is just to make up for a lack of size else where)

20B_boy

QuoteOriginally posted by Evil Rotor
Moderate him Fish
Moderators dont moderate moderators - its a mutual respect thing! Now shut it before I delete your pitiful existence :rollin

Quotehe thinks he is above us all now cus he has an extra rotor.
If the extra rotor actually ran then I might :(

I have a spare 3 that I might sell if you\'re any good with a Mig?!

Quote(which we all know is just to make up for a lack of size else where)
No complaints last night - how about YOUR g/friend? ;)

Jealousy will get u no where young man!

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Oliver

QuoteOriginally posted by Oliver
I have a friend in Denmark who runs 19x8 BB RC and know someone in Sweden with 18" BBS challenge

Dan,
I typed the BBS RC size wrong. He has 18x8 all around, not 19".

Fish

QuoteOriginally posted by 20B_boy
Moderators dont moderate moderators - its a mutual respect thing! Now shut it before I delete your pitiful existence :rollin

** CUT **

R.

Rich, you dont have that ability just yet... :p

And whats this repect thing? Just remember this, you may be getting three rotors some time within the next 5 years, but you\'ll still be at the back of the queue. :D

Dan