What would it take?

[leadphinger]

Because I have been unable to locate a single SVO wheel...

I'm going with a set of 2003 Cobra wheels...What will it take to make them fit?

I was planning on rolling the fender lips to allow for 245/45/17's

Is this the extent of modifications that will be necessary? Do i have to do anything to the A arms or axles?

I haven't seen anything in previous posts in regards to modifications to the body to allow for these wheels...is that because it can't be done, hasn't been tried, or is unnnecessary?

[Gyrhead]

Huh?

Leadphinger, there are lots of SVO wheels FS both on the forum and that other evil auction site. I found an NOS set right here off the SVOCA from Don. There are lots out there. Did you post looking for them? I have an extra set that are rough but no curb rashes, that I may get rid of down the road. At present they're under "Project Bondo" right now, but I'm going to go aftermarket on that car. Where have you been looking?

[Ken Potter]

Well... I've seen your requests but haven't responded because I'm not sure if I have one or two wheels in my stash. The one I know I do have for sure has a very minor ding in the inside bead that never leaked air and can be easily fixed. Since I owe several others folks stuff already ( as usual ) I didn't want to over commit myself even further. BUT... since Hurricane Ivan is going to keep me inside for a few days I'll see if I can dig a good second wheel out provided you're willing to wait for alittle bit longer... ??? If I've got one how about $25 plus shipping?

[leadphinger]

$25 plus shipping sounds fine.

I'd much rather go stock on this bad boy n e way, and waiting...I have no problem with waiting a week or two. I will be refinishing the wheels semi-gloss black if I can get one.

let me know what shipping will be to 90066, thanks

[svoman2300]

Originally posted by leadphinger
I will be refinishing the wheels semi-gloss black if I can get one.

Black wheels , hm interesting. You'll have to let us see that when you're done. As far as putting 03 Cobras it has been discussed in the "Will these wheels fit" thread, but here is a quick breakdown of things you would need to do.
Front:
Fox length control arms
SN95 front brake swap (spindles,hubs,rotors,calipers,lines)
Front struts for a 87-93 Fox
Caster/camber plates
Rear
Fox length axles
Either do the bracket flip to use your stock calipers or SN95 rear brakes using North Racecars brackets.
You might also have a clearance issue with your quad shocks.
Hope this helps.

[vrinner]

Dont do it!

Originally posted by leadphinger
$25 plus shipping sounds fine.

I'd much rather go stock on this bad boy n e way, and waiting...I have no problem with waiting a week or two. I will be refinishing the wheels semi-gloss black if I can get one.

let me know what shipping will be to 90066, thanks

Here is a picture of my car with black wheels. I had a set that looked like crap so I painted them glass black. I think it looks like crap but it could be the color combo with the car. Later on I tried to remove the paint and it was near impossible with sand paper. It was literally baked on by the heat of the rotors.

I thought it would look cool...I owned a RX-7 10th aniversery with the all white look (white car with white wheels). It worked. I dont think this does but it's your car.

[svobrown]

I think I like it.
Looks cool

[leadphinger]

The whole thing for me with black wheels is going with a bi-chromatic color scheme, w/ black wheels to tie the trim in with the rest of the car, as well as give the illusion of much larger wheels & tires at rest, because its difficult to tell where the wheel stops and the tires begin...wider than stock tires on black rims looks very nascar, tough. Call me crazy but I love the no non-sense look of it. To say nothing of how well they hide dirt!

You could save me the trouble of painting mine and negotiate for the three I have...they look like crap but they aren't black....shrugs

[Otto Man]

Stock SVO Wheels

I am pretty sure Wheel Worx (in Maryland) has an extra set of beautiful SVO wheels just sitting in their shop. I saw em back in May. Give them a call.
Chris