Jump to content
The mkiv Supra Owners Club

Rota GTLM just arrived


pistonbroke
 Share

Recommended Posts

Guest Carsten

Piston. Just 4 your information:

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2618/pict0010fne.th.jpg

 

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5548/sany0008e.th.jpg

 

And yes i know how much BBS cost. Why? Cause i recommend them to others. And why that? Cause they are fabricated well.

 

Sorry m8 as cool as the Rotas look. I just dont want to be there if one pops.

 

Updated Garage

Edited by Carsten (see edit history)
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Piston. Just 4 your information:

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2618/pict0010fne.th.jpg

 

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5548/sany0008e.th.jpg

 

And yes i know how much BBS cost. Why? Cause i recommend them to others. And why that? Cause they are fabricated well.

 

Sorry m8 as cool as the Rotas look. I just dont want to be there if one pops.

 

Updated Garage

 

So you recommend BBS to everyone as you've a keen eye for quality, and wouldn't like to be driving a car with alloys that apparently go "pop".

 

Yet you put Dai alloys on yours.?!?

 

Your alloys are considerably cheaper than my rotas, so your argument of not buying cheap wheels smacks of hypocrisy :p

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Carsten

Its not cause they are cheaper then yours...

Barracuda is a renown brand which stands for quality.

 

Yet your rotas may be more expensive. But they are so much reports of popping rotas. (from my old Honda times)

 

THATS why i wouldnt by them. Even if they cost 10 grand a piece

Edited by Carsten (see edit history)
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Garfy
Its not cause they are cheaper then yours...

Barracuda is a renown brand which stands for quality.

 

Yet your rotas may be more expensive. But they are so much reports of popping rotas. (from my old Honda times)

 

THATS why i wouldnt by them. Even if they cost 10 grand a piece

 

is that not partly due to their popularaty?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Its not cause they are cheaper then yours...

Barracuda is a renown brand which stands for quality.

 

Yet your rotas may be more expensive. But they are so much reports of popping rotas. (from my old Honda times)

 

THATS why i wouldnt by them. Even if they cost 10 grand a piece

 

I'm not sure how old your Honda times was ago, my Honda time was all of 6 months ago. Having been a member on the S2kI forums, the Rota wheels are the only ones that are considered to be the 'best choice' for the s2000.

 

image

 

No one I know from the forums had any go 'pop', mine didn't go 'pop', and as far as I'm aware, this American dude who has them hasn't has his go 'pop'.

 

*Shameless rota whoring*

 

image

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest Carsten

Honda times are over since december.

Drove a ej9/eg6/eg2 ;)

 

But its okay. If you like to drive rotas its your business.

I didnt want to insult you in any way. Just telling you my experiences

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Barracuda is a renown brand which stands for quality.

 

Go to http://www.wheel-whores.com/ and ask them what they think of them. prepare to get flamed!

 

The finish of Rotas always looks really good, but there must be some truth in what the yanks say about them (hopefully more than thier dyno figures :D )

 

The BBSs are the daddies, but they do cost big.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

very nice wheels, just wish they made them in 18". Is the lip laquered over? I like dishes like those but they always seem to corrode.

 

And BBS LM's are the guts of 3k iirc.

 

I believe they must be laquered, or they'd be buggered before they arrived at the door.

 

My old Rota Slipstreams that I had on my S2000 were the same finish, and they were fine.

 

Fingers crossed these'll be ok.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm not sure how old your Honda times was ago, my Honda time was all of 6 months ago. Having been a member on the S2kI forums, the Rota wheels are the only ones that are considered to be the 'best choice' for the s2000.

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/jaxdanjo/PA210448.jpg

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/jaxdanjo/DSC04315.jpg

 

Never seen Rota Slipstreams on an S2000 before. They were a favourite for the EKs and they are replicas of the Spoon wheels (in black)

Just for referance:

Rota Slipstreams - £80 each

Spoon - £400 each

 

They may look similar, but the price would suggest they are far from it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Finally got the wheels then Dan :thumbs: Nice set and very shiny!

 

Another piece of the puzzle completed :D, When will she be finished?

 

I'm just putting the dash back in now. Then I'm waiting for a few more parts to arrive. I've ordered some new boot rubbers from Whifbitz which will hopefully be here soon. I've also ordered a HID kit from knightracer, to go in my new glass headlamps.

 

While I'm waiting for them, I'll be changing the oil + filter and fuel filter.

 

then it's going on a trailer to Southend for SUPRALOOPY to work his magic. Not sure how long it'll take him, possibly early September, she'll be out cruising the streets :eyebrows:

 

 

Thanks for all the kind comments fellas :thumbs:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm just putting the dash back in now. Then I'm waiting for a few more parts to arrive. I've ordered some new boot rubbers from Whifbitz which will hopefully be here soon. I've also ordered a HID kit from knightracer, to go in my new glass headlamps.

 

While I'm waiting for them, I'll be changing the oil + filter and fuel filter.

 

then it's going on a trailer to Southend for SUPRALOOPY to work his magic. Not sure how long it'll take him, possibly early September, she'll be out cruising the streets :eyebrows:

 

 

Thanks for all the kind comments fellas :thumbs:

 

You getting Dave to blend the skirts and bumper etc? Staying Silver I guess?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. You might also be interested in our Guidelines, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.