Alloys preference?

[75driver]

A lot of preferences for serpents by the looks of it.
Perhaps to alleviate my indecision in the short term, I’ll just swap the serpent wheels over from the marmite duotone to SLZ. It doesn’t look as if it is needed any time soon.🙄

Although, if I could find a decent set, I think I would opt for starspokes or 11 spoke alloys.


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[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by 75driver

A lot of preferences for serpents by the looks of it.
Perhaps to alleviate my indecision in the short term, I’ll just swap the serpent wheels over from the marmite duotone to SLZ. It doesn’t look as if it is needed any time soon.🙄

Although, if I could find a decent set, I think I would opt for starspokes or 11 spoke alloys.


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Good idea, then a set of 11 spokes for Marmite perhaps

[trikey]

Originally Posted by R75800sd1

Whilst on the subject of alloys I found when I took the tyre off a Union they were printed as manufactured by Hayes Wheels spa of Genoa, Italy. The Comets have MG Rover MADE IN BRITAIN cast into them. Anybody know who made any of the others? (Knew I liked the Comets and they were worth a refurb :-))

Gridspokes were made in Turkey, and they corrode worse than any other 75 or ZT wheel!

[coab]

Whats a refurbished set of Starspoke alloys worth? As in a proper job from CPC?

[75driver]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Good idea, then a set of 11 spokes for Marmite perhaps

Yes....back to the way you had it😁


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[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by 75driver

Yes....back to the way you had it😁


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What can I say Sean, 11 spokes are my favourite Mk2 wheel

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by Pueblo_Boy

That's one good-looking Tourer you have there Steve! The serpents look cool, and I'm loving that front end. And of course, Firefrost Red rules

However, mine came with Star Spokes, as per factory fitted, and will be refurbished on Thursday.

Someone from abroad posted a photo showing alloys with what looked like a white line around the edges, but I'm damned if I can find it now..

Hi John.
We now know what you went with front grill is next

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[Pueblo_Boy]

You mean have the front grill painted sparkly black as well? Hmmm...need to see how I get on with these wheels first! Whilst the refurbisher did a great job, all I notice when I look at the wheels is the brown brake dust, especially on the back wheels...is that normal? And brake dust corrodes, no?

I'll take a few pics once the sun comes out.

[Arctic]

m...need to see how I get on with these wheels first! Whilst the refurbisher did a great job, all I notice when I look at the wheels is the brown brake dust, especially on the back wheels...is that normal? And brake dust corrodes, no?

I'll take a few pics once the sun comes out.

I meant that is what i will be doing next on my car, the front grill satin black, what break pads are you using ?

[Pueblo_Boy]

The only mention of brake pads I can find go back to 2014...I expect they have been replaced since then? At that time, front pads were "MDB 2011" and rear "LP ADH 24276". Or so it says on some scrappy hand-written repair invoice! I have to say, I have no issues with the brakes at all, long may that continue! I just noticed the car had a new clutch and fly wheel done in 2014 as well...almost £900 ouch!

The tyres are all 235 45 17, and I'm going to fit red rim guards, and maybe even valve lights (red, of course!), not that I drive around much at night...or anytime, really! Then I'll have a look at getting red centres as well, or somehow have the Rover ones accentuated. Rick-sta, eat your heart out!

I'll wait to see how your grill turns out before committing mine to a paint job