I'm also thinking of using some diamond racing wheels too ... just b/c well ... it's different, and a throw back since it's an old school company.
I Propose A New Trend: 80's Touring!
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Well, Enkei was not the only company to make mesh wheels. American Racing, Ronal, BBS, etc. all had a version of the Enkei 92 ( or something similar). Plus, they need not be mesh either as the Ronal 5 spoke ( I will get the model number) is also a proper wheel style for these cars. Interestingly, the Enkeis seem to be fairly light. I weighed one of mine with a 225 60 16 on it the other day when I took it off to prime the car, and combined they were just under 42lbs. Compared to an AMC 15x7 rally I had left over from a Go Pak Javelin AMX with 225 70 15's it was 12-15 lbs lighter. I don't have a figure for the wheel by itself, but the next time I have the tires dismounted I will bring a scale. As another side note, the Enkei 92's (or the ARE knockoffs, I forget which) were the stock wheels used on the original Saleen Mustangs. I wish someone would start making these wheels again. I think there would be a market for them in many different circles. After all, ARE just reintroduced the Vector, and Ansen Sprint slot mags from the 70's. Why not an 80's wheel too?
As for a NASCAR wing, I would not use it because it would be a mixing of styles. The best bet would be searching out a factory wing or spoiler for the trunk if one was offered, like the Monte SS one. You could do a NASCAR themed car and have it work though.
As for a NASCAR wing, I would not use it because it would be a mixing of styles. The best bet would be searching out a factory wing or spoiler for the trunk if one was offered, like the Monte SS one. You could do a NASCAR themed car and have it work though.
You can find 17s at least used fairly cheap these days. You also can buy 17" tires cheap. Tire rack has a 245/45/17 for $63. To me it does not have to be as much retro as better for cheap. On the spoiler thing a lot of the Olds guys use the spoilers off an early 90s firebird. You lengthen the stands only. I paid $35 for mine. Looks almost identicle to what Olds put on the 83/4 Hurst Olds. I also like other updates / upgrades that are not immediately seen like used an overdrive transmission, lock up converter, limited slip rear instead of locker, a factory ralley guage pack, an electric in-tank fuel pump, electric fans, a serpentine system.
17" wheels are tires are so common now they are really fairly cheap. You can get the black Cragar wheels for around $60 each and Summito tires for around $70 each.
Of course one thing you'll really notice after running 17's is how bad the factory brakes suck! Domino effect...
Of course one thing you'll really notice after running 17's is how bad the factory brakes suck! Domino effect...
Was that your car Tony? What were the offsets on those wheels and where were they ordered from? Man that looks amazing!
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