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| Author: | simonw [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
Ok so I'm after a steel rim look ( I have the original hubcaps) 2 things - - Anybody bought the MS replicas ? Like ? Dislike ? Why? - can I achieve the same or similar look with some locally sourced rims ? I would like to run A008s I have a full set of 5 contesta ( actually I don't know what brand they are... I will check when I get home) if that interests anyone ..? 
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
I like my alloy S copies... these are mine  mine came in on a car from Japan, but I believe they're the same as these sold at minisport... http://www.minisport.com/wtp4-5x10kit7- ... ckage.html |
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| Author: | simonw [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
yes they look good! I think the steel version is even deeper still? |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
simonw wrote: I think the steel version is even deeper still? no, offset etc. dimensions are the same, the alloy is thicker than the steel so the hubcap pokes out a little further than it does on a steel wheel. This gives it a bit of a 3.5" S wheel vibe. I used to get a lot of double-takes as people walked past the car and spotted them, they couldn't figure out what was different until they got up close, then they'd poke their finger in one of the holes, look up at me and say "are they alloy?!?" |
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| Author: | simonw [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
 I'm guessing one would have to make a rim this deep? You couldn't buy one? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
Those are widened Cooper S steelies. Probably 5.5-6.0" wide. I used to do them for Parramatta Speed Shop back in the 60s. Made by splitting and welding another outer rim on. Look wider than the `reversed S' wheels. @Simon, wasn't there a hubcap problem with the alloy ones? Old caps didn't lock on or something? |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
simonw wrote: I'm guessing one would have to make a rim this deep? You couldn't buy one? They could also be the reverse offset wheels that were available in the 60's like I have 
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
the wide offset ones are Dunlop LP918 wheels, as opposed to LP883 for standard 4.5" Cooper S @Kev - not mine, original hubcaps lock on OK, a little looser than a steel wheel, but that's easy fixed |
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| Author: | simonw [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
timmy201 wrote: simonw wrote: I'm guessing one would have to make a rim this deep? You couldn't buy one? They could also be the reverse offset wheels that were available in the 60's like I have I like timmy! Where do I get a set of those !!?  Nice example of sweet colour combo |
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| Author: | TK [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
Simonw, has it had a hard hit on the right rear? Looks like a crease on the side panel that follows the wheel arch? |
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| Author: | simonw [ Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
Yes TK you'll see the nice crumple zone on my rebuild thread. Shoould be fun to repair... though I have often thought crabs are cute |
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| Author: | simonw [ Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
Would any body be able to post a pic of a 7 inch steel rim on a car , maybe one with the wheel arch profile? |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Sep 02, 2015 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
The LP918 ones like mine aren't available unless you can by a secondhand set. They are essentially the Cooper S LP883 wheel with the inner of the wheel welded in backwards. You should be able to find a used set of the Cooper S ones easily enough. LP918 = 4.5x10" with offset +16. They suit cars with drum brakes and no arches LP883 = 4.5x10" with offset +36. They suit cars with disc brakes and no arches |
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| Author: | Flute [ Wed Sep 02, 2015 1:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
Like this? Not mine. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Morris-Coope ... 1914209823 |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Sep 02, 2015 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Minispares cooper s steel rim replica |
Flute wrote: I guess the problem with them is that you can't be sure they've been done properly and will actually roll straight. He has measured those wrong anyway, it should be bead to bead, so they look more like 6" to me.. |
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