wolflyn 3 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) just had my wheels back from Renowheel in Bridgend, and they look a million times better,,, rims taken apart as they were leaking,, polished to mirror finish, new bolts all round, resealed. just need new lotus centre badges Edited July 25, 2014 by wolflyn Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
marcbria 18 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 What sizes are those? and what tires do you have on them? I have extremely similar after market wheels on my S1. Are those original? Brian M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,407 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Looking good! Do you have any pics of them on the car? I also need some new centre badges for some Compomotives, where are you planning to get some from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 yes original compotive split rims, Pirellis on the rear and nankangs on the front... not sure yes on the emblems,, mine are around 40mm the ones on ebay are 45mm Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,407 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Yes I already got some off ebay, they are too big. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) going to email SJ,, to see what size theirs are, haven't put them back on that esprit yet, so no pics at the mo these have them in all sizeshttp://www.wheel-badges.com/proddetail.php?prod=3D-Domed-Gel-LOTUS-black-chrome-wheelcenter just doubled checked mine again and theyre actualy 38mm, but going to order 37mm as the edge of the caps are a little worn,,,£14.92 with shipping from that site Edited July 25, 2014 by wolflyn Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,407 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 really helpful thanks! Just ordered some 40mm size badges for mine, but the ones I bought off Ebay were 55mm! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,005 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Would you mind disclosing the cost of getting them done? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,407 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Actually, just the man Barrie, would you mind measuring the diameter of your wheel badges when you get a chance? I just paid £15 for the badges but I got the imagine you were asking about the wheel refurb! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pwd95 0 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Had my TVR Wedge wheels done at Renowheel. Top job by a man who knows his onions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,837 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Cracking wheels Lyndon that are going to look great once back on the car. Did you decide what colour to paint the car after the deliberating you were doing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 £400 all in still unsure on the colour,,, everytime I see a pic of Hopos bronze esprit I drool,, but I cant justify a full interior retrim white was its original colour, and works with the red interior (was originaly brown) keeping it blue is the easiest option, but I just cant decide,, think I will be flipping a coin lol Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,837 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Whatever way you how Lyndon think long and hard as it's got to be right for you.........an expensive procedure to have to do twice. best if luck with the deciding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,005 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Actually, just the man Barrie, would you mind measuring the diameter of your wheel badges when you get a chance? I just paid £15 for the badges but I got the imagine you were asking about the wheel refurb! Will measure in the morning and let you know. £400 sounds like a bargain to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marcbria 18 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Does anyone know where you can get the whole center cap, not just the badge? The whole in the center of my wheel is 62mm. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,005 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Actually, just the man Barrie, would you mind measuring the diameter of your wheel badges when you get a chance? I just paid £15 for the badges but I got the imagine you were asking about the wheel refurb! Sorry for the delay in responding The badges are indeed 40mm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,407 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Good news! Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 the guy who refurbished my wheels, makes the caps,, he supplies SJ's Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 sorry for the delay in adding the pics,,, as for the colour,, I am more than likely to go back to White,, as that's the colour it left the factory, and the red interior will go with it ;-),,,,, tho the other idea is an homage to the Essex,, by putting a chrome stripe in the gap of the two red stipes,,, not as bold as an Essex,, but an option Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 more 1 Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,005 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looks great. Don't take this the wrong way but...your exhaust does stick out rather a long way - is that normal?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 ummm not sure................. just been looking at other pics,, and yeh it probably double the length, now it looks like wheelbarrow 1 Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 283 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wheels look great, need to get my BBS sorted over the winter as they are rather sorry at the moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 192 Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I like the blue, I would I guess.... What the hell did someone do to the rear bumper, now that., that looks bloody awful! Sorry mate Quote Chunky Lover Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 bumpers will be going back to black Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Link to post Share on other sites
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