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Re: Web Page & wheels

To: BOB KRAMER <rgk@flash.net>
Subject: Re: Web Page & wheels
From: carco@t-online.de
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2002 07:27:22 +0100
Guys,

in Germany we can buy new 5" wide Minilight Replicas (or Minator) in Aluminium.
They will be cost approx. $ 185.00 each.
4.5" and 5" wide rims are homologated.

Carsten



BOB KRAMER schrieb:

> Larry,
> I was pretty certain that CVAR Group 4 allowed 1.5"'s over the PCS but I
> checked the web page and you are correct. It must be new for 2002.
>
> >GROUP 4 PRODUCTION CAR REGULATIONS
> >Wheels may be 1" wider than stock width as listed in the >1972 SCCA PCS or
> in manufacturers data.
>
> I have a 72 PCS and it lists 4", so you are stuck with 5" wheels per the
> rules, but I don't think anyone makes a 5" wheel. Moss and VB sell that
> Mintor wheel only in 5.5".
> TSI sells the Compomotive wheels in 6".
>
> Here's what I know. All around the country people are running 5.5"
> Panasports so I wouldn't expect a problem. The smallest width you can get is
> 5.5" than CVAR should accept that. Having said that there is a set of
> 50's-60's Triumph option Silverstone wheels available on eBay right now.
> They are @ $500. The problem is twofold. They will go higher, much higher
> and are risky since they are made of 40 year old magnesium. Not many people
> race on these without x-raying for cracks. I think one out of 3 fail, and
> you can't just go out and get a spare. Ask CVAR for a waiver.
>
> FOT,
> If I'm wrong about 5" wheels someone please speak up.
>
> Bob Kramer
> rgk@flash.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Young" <cartravel@pobox.com>
> To: "BOB KRAMER" <rgk@flash.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 8:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Web Page & wheels
>
> > Bob,
> > I got your messages about the garage, so I've sent in $100.  I decided  to
> > check with Harold Pace about the wheels.  Apparently, I'm limited to 5" if
> I
> > want to stay in group 4.  I don't believe Panasports come in that width.
> Do
> > you have any other suggestions? I may just stick with the ones I've got
> for
> > now.
> > Thanks,
> > Larry
> >
> > BOB KRAMER wrote:
> >
> > > Larry,
> > > You'll need to run 5.5" wheels. You'd be safer with Panasports. You can
> buy
> > > them direct from K Speed in PA or Paul Spruell in GA. They should be
> about
> > > $750 a set including lugnuts. Ask for the open ended lugnuts or they
> might
> > > send acorns. The Panasports fit. I've had a set on that car. They also
> have
> > > steel inserts for the taper. I think the Minilite repros sold by Moss
> may
> > > require a spacer and I think the taper is cut into the aluminum.
> > >
> > > PS, the 6" Panasports on my TR4 do not fit. They are just bigger enough
> to
> > > foul the swaybar.
> > >
> > > Bob Kramer
> > > rgk@flash.net
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Larry Young" <cartravel@pobox.com>
> > > To: <rgk@flash.net>
> > > Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 5:54 PM
> > > Subject: Web Page & wheels
> > >
> > > > Bob,
> > > > The web page looks great.  I'm getting ready to order some tires for
> the
> > > > TR3A, and I'm thinking I might want to get a set of mags also.  I
> > > > noticed Moss has their minilite repros on sale.  What do you
> recommend,
> > > > and what is legal for my class?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Larry

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