Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,306 Posted December 31, 2017 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I’m looking for a set for the S4s. Now I realise this may be looking for a gold egg laying unicorn but it’s worth a try. otherwise - if this is impossible - what’s the next best. I’ve seen some Dare alloys which look very similar. But dunno if they do them in the right size. 8.5j x 17 fronts,10j x 18 rears. any suggestions?? Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 521 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hi Barry good luck in your search .Mike 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Stuart Monument 793 Posted December 31, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I might know of some. Will see if I can pop in to see they guy over the next couple of week. No promises 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giniw 298 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 @Chillidoggy found some replica if I am not wrong? Maybe not split rims, but ... They were not very expensive if I remember well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,515 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 54 minutes ago, Giniw said: @Chillidoggy found some replica if I am not wrong? Maybe not split rims, but ... They were not very expensive if I remember well? Yes, I dId, but the idea got shot down on here because they were sand cast, or something like that. Barry, if you draw a blank, I’m sure there are some hairpin-pattern OZ Nova lookalikes available on the web somewhere.Then you can pretend you have a V8, without the expense. Simples! 1 1 Quote Margate Exotics. Link to post Share on other sites
fjmuurling 68 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 http://www.imagewheels.co.uk/billet-102-alloy-wheel/ for lookalikes. Quote Esprit Freak Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,306 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Futuras looks like this Not found any copies yet. Dare do some that are similar - but not in the correct width or offset 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
fjmuurling 68 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 sorry was referring to Ian's post about the nova's. Should have quoted. 1 Quote Esprit Freak Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 2,042 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Don’t buy replicas Barry.......wait and you’ll get a set I’m sure of it. Can you imagine the slagging that will come with a set of replicas from this lot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,390 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Good luck on the search Barry and hope you find a set soon, I am sure a set will turn up soon. Those replicas even if found in the correct offset would be heavy as hell compaired to the oz ones imo. 1 Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
internets 481 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Have you tried South West Lotus? Long shot but they used to have various Esprit wheels refurbished for sale. I remember Lotus had one of their sales down in Bristol around 2006 and they sold off many ‘remaining’ sets of Futuras! http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EOtherstuff/LotusJanSale07.html 1 1 Quote 1982 DeLorean DMC 12 #16327, 1999 Lotus Elise, 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 #2272, 2011 Lotus Evora S, 2013 Lotus Exige S,2016 Lotus Evora 400 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Chillidoggy 4,515 Posted January 30, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 You could always buy an Esprit with them already on. 1 2 Quote Margate Exotics. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,306 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Yeah - thanks for that @Chillidoggy.... May your seals leak a thousand gallons... 2 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Bibs 11,866 Posted January 30, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 @SWLC 4 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,390 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Well done Bibs Your prayers have been answered Barry ! Now just need to let the moths out the wallet and take the hit bread wise 2 Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 981 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Bibs are the man. Better get them before someone else does. Kind regards, Jacques. Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,390 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Barry needs a batphone when it comes to rare stuff like this, plenty of folks after them also Hope he bags them soon ! Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 981 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Agreed. Even the secret set I found recently on a very dark corner of the web in a secret place not far from wolfsburg, are gone. Probably used for testing at VW's Facility, being exposed to diesel exhaust gasses and now completely rotted. Anyway, they were 4000 euro and totally mint, original receipt etc. I am currently renovating mine, so not looking for a set myself. Go on Barry, get them asap. Cheers, jacques 1 Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to post Share on other sites
davevr6car 34 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 You could just search for the centre pieces and then buy new polished outer rims and inner barrels from this company.....www.felgenfuchs.de. I'll be rebuilding my wheels soon replacing my outer rims with new 1/2" wider rims this company. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
internets 481 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Got those wheels brought yet Barry? they might even do you a trade in with your old V8 wheels...unless you want to keep them for your next V8 project lol Quote 1982 DeLorean DMC 12 #16327, 1999 Lotus Elise, 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 #2272, 2011 Lotus Evora S, 2013 Lotus Exige S,2016 Lotus Evora 400 Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 2,042 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Result - @Barrykearley I hope you get there before someone else does!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giniw 298 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 14 hours ago, Bibs said: @SWLC Do they have a set available?! They don't list them on their website, do they? EDIT: OK my browser doesn't load any external content apparently (a bit aggressive on the "do not track me" feature ... ) so I missed the facebook integration link, sorry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giniw 298 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 hours ago, davevr6car said: You could just search for the centre pieces and then buy new polished outer rims and inner barrels from this company.....www.felgenfuchs.de. I'll be rebuilding my wheels soon replacing my outer rims with new 1/2" wider rims this company. Very interesting URL, thanks. And it's not absurdly expensive either, around 115+€ for an outer rim lip? That is rather great in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,306 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 hours ago, internets said: Got those wheels brought yet Barry? they might even do you a trade in with your old V8 wheels...unless you want to keep them for your next V8 project lol Nope - I’m simply too poor at this stage.....? Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Giniw 298 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 How much do they want for the set if you don't mind me asking? (As for the tires they are probably already a bit old since they are NLA if I am not wrong — but I think Michelin still had adequate tires like a year ago, so ...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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