Restoration of Gumball Jalpa - Page 12

emilio · #**111** (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by detour_racing

Yes it is the round ones. I am thinking about getting a more modern wheel but will need to figure out the backspacing. Of course I will keep the originals as well.

As for the headlight idea. That would be cool but would require more work!?!?

buy a set of bravo silhouette repros from eurospares

they look superb, do not need any mods and you also will have more rear tyres on the ground

Laust · #**112** (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by detour_racing

I just have to put the emblems on but it is finally done and left the garage. Here are a couple pictures.

Your Jalpa looks amazing and the painting process is an inspiration.

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Originally Posted by detour_racing

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I am thinking about getting a more modern wheel but will need to figure out the backspacing. Of course I will keep the originals as well.
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Wheels/rims: The Bravo wheels look very good on the car, but unfortunately they are 15” and it becomes increasingly difficult to find tires for those.

There are other options. I think these 17” Compomotive wheels look good on the car and have many tire options.

Then there is the route I took of widening the original rear wheels to 10” (pictures 2 & 3 here). Unfortunately 16” wheels are not that widespread either, so for tire availability reasons, I didn’t go to the projected maximum of 12”.

Raymond has the wheel offset on his web-site under “Technical Data”. The rear wheels have an unusually large negative offset, which means that almost any wheel with the right (BMW) bolt pattern will fit, with the offset being compensated for by thick spacers.

**Ross** · #**113** (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 08:18 AM

Your right. That would look pretty cool

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Originally Posted by abunawafff

in that pic without the bumper... is it only me or would the head lights of some kind.. look cool there ?? were the signal lights go.... and lose the pop up's????

was just thinking... that might realy look incredible

detour_racing · #**114** (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 09:30 PM

Here are some picture of the car out today. I will have more in the coming weeks. I still have yet to get the emblems and wipers on. I plan on detailing the crap out of it. I want to do that and get a couple good coats of wax before I put them on. I bought some new studio lights so I used them on the two images not at the gas station. More to come.

cgraham · #**115** (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 09:37 PM

That's the first time in a loooong time I have seen your Jalpa photographed without some combination of your driveway or garage in the background. Did you have help pushing that thing to the filling station or did you get a tow?

Detour tells me I am way too nice in my posts... I am trying to turn over a new leaf here.

detour_racing · #**116** (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 09:42 PM

hahahahah I had the pregnant wife push it there while I pretended to drive....

jef · #**117** (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 07:47 AM

Dave, congrats, outstanding job!!
Don't you think it's time to make a small change in your avatar?

detour_racing · #**118** (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jef

Dave, congrats, outstanding job!!
Don't you think it's time to make a small change in your avatar?

I have been meaning to do that. Thank you for reminding me.....

cgraham · #**119** (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 10:27 AM

There is the driveway we know and love...

detour_racing · #**120** (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cgraham

There is the driveway we know and love...

The car feels safe and at home in that driveway and garage.......

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