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I know I'm dredging up an older thread, but here are my pics for future searchers... Advanti ADR-10 wheel in 17x7", +40 offset 215/45 R17 Federal 595EVO tyres Adrian

LIF-77N on Victoria Rd, Gladesville about 7:25pm last night.

195/55 R16 x 6

Advanti ADR-10 17x7" 4x100 PCD +40 offset 8.25kg each Photos tomorrow. But check the ZZE Corolla thread in the mean time for lots of ideas.

A1RM's are still a good thing for track days though... But back on topic, another tick for the RE002 after a day at Wakefield. Gripped well, kept me happy. Adrian

Wow, its a very diverse topic...but I'll see what I can do. Adrian

Ah, that's still street racing by definition, over the speed limit or not... Back on topic, surely some well placed piping and a good enclosure limits heat issues with the CAI?

Warwic Premium Mesh are only available in 5-stud. Booo. Sorry mate. Adrian

I have sent an email to one of my contacts for you today. Should have a reply in a couple of days. Adrian

They look a lot like the Warwic Premium Mesh. http://www.tempetyres.com.au/content/products/bg_warwicpremiummesh.jpg http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=415 They come in 18x7.5, 18x8 and 18x9. Not sure of which offsets they come in or whether they are available in 4-stud, but a quick call to Tempe or one of the many other resellers would answer that. In terms of 5-stud onto a 4-stud wheel, thats a case of square-peg-in-round-hole. You can re-drill wheels, but you wouldn't. Just buy a 4-stud wheel (specifically you want a 4x100) in the first place. The offsets available are most likely +45 or +40 in these wheels, or thereabouts. The standard offset on the Sportivo is +45. Very basically, the lower the offset, the further out the wheel will sit. ie slightly lower than standard = looks tougher than standard. Massively lower than standard = stupid looking and generally quite illegal. If you ran an 18x7.5" +45 wheel for example, (bearing in mind that standard is 16x6" +45), you stick the outside of the wheel 19mm further out, and you get 19mm LESS clearance on the inside, ie closer to the strut. If you chose an 18x7.5 +40 wheel, they would be 24mm further out, and 14mm less clearance on the inside. Hope that helps a bit. Then you have to choose a tyre, ie 215/35 R18, 215/40 R18 or 225/35 R18. So many choices...! As I understand it, larger wheels and tyres = slightly heavier steering, potentially slightly larger turning circle. Having your speedo accuracy change comes down to tyre choice, and getting your rolling circumference as close to standard as possible (standard is 620mm). Shoot me a PM if you want some more help with this, as I did this kind of research before buying my 17s. Be mindful of the legalities of various aspects of changing wheels, like offset (which affects track), rim diameter and width etc. You will also need to consider whether your car is lowered, and any guard-rolling that may be required etc... So much to think about... Adrian

I meant what were they doing with paint and sand, heading to a work site? ; ) But yeah, malicious intent, not cool. Good thing you had insurance. Ah, now I'm with you! A couple of disgruntled labourers, disenchanted with the lack of work recently because of the rain... Hurray for insurance. Adrian

No flashy pedals on mine Kenshin :( Just going to have to get better the old fashioned way...practice...boooooooooooo. As long as I beat my bro, all will be right in the universe Adrian

Very sorry to hear about all that damage mate. However as previously stated, it smacks of someone who is not quite best mates with you. Car thieves don't do that. And they don't steal 2008 Corollas to "do jobs" (eg armed robberies etc) very often. Have you ****** someone off recently?!?!?! I would suggest the insurance company will write it off. Which leads me to think: next project.... Adrian

Thanks mate! Raw times weren't of massive interest to me, I am more worried about getting as smooth as possible. Heel-toeing is an art, and it takes practice. Me = still perfecting it. I have only had the Sportivo at Wakefield once, so it was a good first hit out. Next week should be interesting, and my brother is coming too, just to add some spice! Adrian

Will be down at Wakefield on the 1st of July. Lap times were a fairly tardy 1.19 or thereabouts. 1.19 seems like an eternity, especially when everything else there was marked, EVO, WRX, and even a ZR1... :o

Bridgestone Silverwater See the RE002 thread in the wheels/tyres section for prices I am very well acquainted with the Old Pacific Highway, but I also enjoy the Blue Mountains and Putty Road... Got a trip to Wakefield Park coming up though. Adrian

Keep the Sportivo Adrian

The 18x7.5" version of my wheels would be sweet, and only 9kg each... You're looking at $430 per rim though... Adrian

New tyres on today... Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE002 in 215/45 R17. Now to find some corners...

215/45 R17 in the RE002 fitted today. Got quoted everything from $195 to $235 (thru 14 different places), and even some eejit who wanted $299ea... Out of interest, I got quoted everything from $265 to $340ea for the S001 in the same size. Will be posting some impressions real soon. Adrian

Thumbs up for Castle Hill Exhaust and Westside Mufflers, both of whom I have used in the past. My CES catback exhaust was everything I wanted in a CBE... Adrian

Out if respect for a friendly and harmonious TOCAU forum, I will simply post this: Adrian

If the RTA could read between the lines you would have to surrender those plates in an instant... Looked like a good turn out. Was it a good day? Adrian

Looks like its German registered... Me thinks Ebay will be your solution Adrian

Hmmm, I was holding off my purchase of the RE001s to get the RE002s instead. However, I am no worried that they will not be available in the 205/45R17 that I want. On pricing, I was having a chat with one retailer last week, and he said he couldn't see any pricing in his system yet. When I asked whether they would be running out the RE001s he said they may do that, or, they may actually price the RE002s lower than the RE001s in order to get them into the market quickly - get them out there. He said availability would be from 1 June. 4 quotes in now on the RE002 in 215/45 R17, ranging from $230-$250 per corner. Same size RE001's are between $195-$220. This article: http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-reviews/pdf/24740.aspx?p=%2Fprint.aspx%3FR%3D24740%26AllModules%3D1%26tabID%3D2608168&fn=24740 indicates that 205/45 R17 will be available, hopefully in the correct load rating. PS. I want to buy some of these tyres... Adrian