auxilary Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 So, my friend works for a distributor/reseller. I was over there today BS'ing at their BBQ, and we were talking about wheels.... specifically rota grid wheels. They're VOLK te37 knock offs, but they only come in 4x100 or 5x114.3 bolt patterns, and +40 offset. Sucks, huh? here's a volk te37 for comparison Anyway, long story short: they have a setup with rota to produce the GRID wheels (shown above) for toyota ae86s in 4x114.3 with +10 offset in 16x8. This is perfect for those with coilovers wanting to fit 245/45/16 tire in the Z correctly without flares. The MSRP for that setup is about 200/wheel. If we can get a few people going on this, there's probably a discount involved edit: My friend just weighed these, they are 17.5lbs each in 16x8 Thoughts? I'm going to see if we can test fit this setup over my 4 piston calipers w/ 300zx vented rotors to see what the clearance is. I'll also see if I can get a picture of hte +10 offset wheel instead of the 40 shown above, it looks much better If interested, contact Dana at AutoRnD.com (contact info on their site) and tell him Alex referred you to the rota grid setup from hybridZ. He'll know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Very intrested keep the pictures/info coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Id like to get a set for my Rx7. I got a s4 t2 setup coming for it, Hell yeah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Well, I don't know the cost for your offset, len... they're oddball lug pattern, 4x110.4, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 hmmm, this might be an option for me, cant say for sure that I would be in a group buy, but its a possibility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Well, I don't know the cost for your offset, len... they're oddball lug pattern, 4x110.4, aren't they? Don't know what the offset is, but I can say for sure that the patern on a 2nd gen RX7 is the same as datsun Z. I have two Z 6 spoke 14"s on the front of my 86 rx right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 yeah, but fl327 has a 12a 1st gen 86 had 4 lug, after that they went to 5 lug, if memory serves, as well as 4 piston aluminum calipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 i stand corrected, only 86 rx7 base model was 4 lug, all others were 5x114.3, which is same as the mustang 5 lug bolt pattern. Oh yeah, and the wheels have been weighed, they're 17.5lbs Any interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Im doing the gsl se front suspension conversion soon, converts them all to 4x4.5. So far so good with the rotary car, just wish it had some power. Im going to learn how to full throttle the altamont drift course before I start with the power though. My friends (drift instructors and rx7 freaks) insist that I learn to drive the 12a car like a maniac before I upgrade hp. I said OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I'm interested but not able to commit to much at this point. Please keep me informed though. I'll be after multiple sets if this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 OK, I will bolt up my toyota 4 pot vented caliper combo to the strut on monday, and slap a wheel on it. However, I don't have a crossmember to attach it to for a test fitment (let alone fenders on a car), but it will establish good idea of clearance for front 4 piston vented conversion and I'll also test fit the wheel in hte rear with the MML 240sx conversion. That part has a fender pics to come monday or tues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I'm becoming more interested in this, looking forward to seeing the pictures! I'm going to assume that these are only available in the one finish? (silver?) Would LOVE to have polish lip with black/gunmetal center...that would make all the difference in the world to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarang Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 ....Bump.... Any more new info on these wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Yeah, wait until tonight. My friend got the wheel, and after I get home from work I'll have pictures I'll post later. sparky: actually the only finish will be bronze like this: in fact, they look like that. but with deeper offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 OK, I managed to snag a wheel from my friend for short bit (very pressed for time, so I had a small window, and this is the only set he had). It's a Rota Grid 16x8, +10mm offset, 114.3x4 bolt pattern Honestly, it's an awesome looking wheel as far as a knock off goes. Here's the test fit result... you'll have to forgive me, but my car lacks a front crossmember and front fenders, so I don't know the fitment on the front.... They will easily clear a 240sx brake swap. No problems there. The rim is almost flush with stock bodylines, stepping out just a hair in the rear. I think with 245 tires it'll be a flush fit. The problem is with the front... Won't clear toyota vented 4x4 swap. The hubcentric portion of the wheel touches the caliperOne would need to grind down some iron on the caliper (safe, they're cast iron, lots of meat to work with) and put in maybe an 5-8mm spacer. Again, I don't have EXACT measurements because I had limited time. When he gets another set, I'll get better results. And hopefully I'll have fenders and crossmember to work with Hi res pics here: http://www.datsunracing.com/gallery/rotas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 lol, no one's interested? they look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 No hope of fitting these without spacers if using the stock springs (no coilovers), is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I wouldn't say I am not interested! They are sweet. Gonna check with my Rota rep this week and see what he can do for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Because these are +10 offset, they most likely won't clear stock springs. drax: more people we get going through my friend, cheaper the wheels going to be for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 i like them ALOT but they dont clear the 4x4 vented swap :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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