Not sure if this is the right thread, but here are some pics of the 15" Rota wheels on the coupe, with 195/15 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec tires. The treadwear factor is 220.
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww21 ... Wheels.jpg
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww21 ... WHEEL2.jpg
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww21 ... eWheel.jpg
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww21 ... enters.jpg
Lookng forward to getting her out on some twisties.
New Rota Wheels on Coupe
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sptcoupe
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mdrburchette
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Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
Very nice! That oughta make it run faster on that DYNO machine. 
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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sptcoupe
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Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
The next dyno session is Saturday. Hopefully that will be the final run. We have made some progress on the tuning, which had to do with the vacuum. We think there are a few more ponies in there! 
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maytag
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Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
where'd ya get them cool Abarth / Scorpion center caps?
I'm no Boy-Racer..... but if I can't take every on-ramp at TWICE the posted limit.... I'm a total failure!
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mdrburchette
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Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
Those ponies will be old hags by the time we see some numbers. Just busting your chops, Jeff. You know I luv you! 
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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sptcoupe
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Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
Denise - I'm not worried about the engine ponies getting old - its me whose running out of ponies! 
And besides, I know you want that case of beer enough to drive out to Dallas, drink it here, and drive one the cars to FFO!
And besides, I know you want that case of beer enough to drive out to Dallas, drink it here, and drive one the cars to FFO!-
sptcoupe
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Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
I bought the center caps from Rob Catania several years ago. Just happens that the center cap ID on the Rotas is 43mm, and the OD on the snap ring of the Barth caps is 42mm. They just snapped right in. 
You can also find them on Ebay, in the traditional wreath design in red, blue or black. They work great and will last a long time and stay really clean if you coat them with clearcoat about once a year. That also keeps the plastic center logo (the Abarth part) from coming off after a while. They are just glued to the back of the black plastic mount that you can see in the photos. I have had them on the 14" Panasports for a year or two, and they are fine and still look good. Rob, any other info?
You can also find them on Ebay, in the traditional wreath design in red, blue or black. They work great and will last a long time and stay really clean if you coat them with clearcoat about once a year. That also keeps the plastic center logo (the Abarth part) from coming off after a while. They are just glued to the back of the black plastic mount that you can see in the photos. I have had them on the 14" Panasports for a year or two, and they are fine and still look good. Rob, any other info?-
So Cal Mark
Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
in about 1 week I'll have wheel inserts to fit the Rota wheels or any other cap with 1 3/4 opening. It will be the yellow/orange split background with a black scorpion
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sptcoupe
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Re: New Rota Wheels on Coupe
Yep, I forgot about the scorpion logo caps. They look terrific, and when Mark has them ready for the Rotas, they will be a no brainer. I would still recommend the clearcoat for any cap. It really does provide them a lot of protection, and it is easy to keep them nice with a bit of cleaning up with 409 and a fresh coat of clearcoat.