Finally decided on a design. Should be ready to pick up from Image in about 6 weeks (they've got a bit of a back log at the moment as all the race teams are clammering for alloys for the new season. And they've got even more motorsport business than usual with BBS going bust). They'll be 19" rims, 10" wide on the front and 12" wide on the rears. The main guy Harry is coming over to measure them up personally so he can set the centres right back to give them a very deep dish.

 

Photos from the alloys on their display stand:

 

They're going to look gorgeous matey, looking forward to the great unveiling :D

 

So when do i get to come down and hear the V8 start up for the first time? :tongue:

Nice mate, very nice.

Your car will be awesome when it's complete.

good taste mate, i think funki si will like them aswell!

Cheers guys :) It's been a frustrating process with the engine as there seems to be bursts of activity followed by long periods of bugger all as we wait for parts to be made. Unfortunately it's not the kind of build where everything is available "off the shelf", the majority has had to be designed and built from scratch. Not complaining as each component, like the custom throttle bodies, is going to be (hopefully!) first rate it's just with the weather starting to get bearable again I'm missing driving her :( At least the bodywork is almost there and I'm pretty much settled on the colour now which is something! :)

Gorgeous Leigh, really nice :cool:

 

Look forward to the next engine update :hyper: I'm pulling mine out on Friday to drill an exhaust manifold stud out and sort a couple of oil drips, it's neverending isn't it!

oooooooooooooooh i like them. very nice. and i had no idea bbs had gone bust!!

Gorgeous Leigh, really nice :cool:

 

Look forward to the next engine update :hyper: I'm pulling mine out on Friday to drill an exhaust manifold stud out and sort a couple of oil drips, it's neverending isn't it!

Hey Pete, good to see you around matey, it's been ages since I last saw you (manhandling a dash out of your old car for my own nefarious ends I seem to remember! :D). Yup, these things have a way of snowballing out of all control. Bugger. :wack: ;)

 

Was suprised to hear about BBS myself as they're a big company with such a good reputation. I was told by Harry at Image that the word is they're doing it so they can rise again and relocate their manufacturing base to China...

Yup, lovely style those are. Nice choice Leigh.

Hey Pete, good to see you around matey, it's been ages since I last saw you (manhandling a dash out of your old car for my own nefarious ends I seem to remember! :D). Yup, these things have a way of snowballing out of all control. Bugger. :wack: ;)

 

Was suprised to hear about BBS myself as they're a big company with such a good reputation. I was told by Harry at Image that the word is they're doing it so they can rise again and relocate their manufacturing base to China...

 

Hehe hope it went to good use :smash: :D

 

Yeah this is the first I've heard, they do a few OEM alloys for big names too dont they so are v reputable. Seems a contorted way of doing things to make a bit more profit if that's right :wack:

very nice!! and whats even even better is that they carry the 'FunkySi seal of approval ®' ;)

Yup, lovely style those are. Nice choice Leigh.

They look a lot like yours Si....or am I talking sh1te?

V.Nice

Nice!

But I hope you are going to do a proper photo shoot when you get them

;)

 

10" wide on the front seems huge - you gonna have clearance problems ?

10" wide on the front seems huge - you gonna have clearance problems ?

Custom made wide arches front and back Andy (DTM/Japanese GT race series inspired with a hint of MG SV). :) We've previously tried 9.5" width 19's and there were zero clearance issues, in fact there's scope to go a lot wider if necessary.

They look a lot like yours Si....or am I talking sh1te?

 

Similar-ish I suppose. IE, both being a 3 peice rim of a mesh design. But that's probably where the similarity ends. My rims retail at a pretty loopy price, but I'm sure Leigh is paying double what mine cost!! LOL

Similar-ish I suppose. IE, both being a 3 peice rim of a mesh design. But that's probably where the similarity ends. My rims retail at a pretty loopy price, but I'm sure Leigh is paying double what mine cost!! LOL

Was quite suprised by the price TBH Si! Was expecting to pay the earth as they're being made to our own specifications but it works out at almost dead-on £2000 including the dreaded....Which is nice :) ;)

That's amazing value. They are actually cheaper than a new set of Advan Sienas!! :eek:

 

Knowing you though, I'm sure you negotiated some sort of deal with them! ;)

That's amazing value. They are actually cheaper than a new set of Advan Sienas!! :eek:

 

Knowing you though, I'm sure you negotiated some sort of deal with them! ;)

I couldn't possibly comment Si...ahem... :wack: :D ;)