Dave Chapman's new wheels

**Maputosimon** · 6-2-07, 15:38

Chapman7804 has asked me to post up his new wheels. He's the number 2 mechanic at the Streatham garage I recommended. There was a bit of an mx6.com convention at the garage today, and Dave was showing off his new wheels, and his induction kit, which looks a bit like...an induction kit, hence no photos.

He assures me that the wheels HAVE got tyres on and not just thick black paint or magic marker. To top it, he's getting the car LOWERED by 40mm in a day or three. He's thinking of SPAX coilovers while keeping stock shocks. Bear in mind, these pics are BEFORE lowering. Any advice for him, guys?

Dave is looking on here, just doesn't know how to post and host pics as yet...

**ElmerFud** · 6-2-07, 16:28

My advice to him (speaking from experience) would be not to use his coilovers until he has upgraded his shocks.

Elmer

**Parallex** · 6-2-07, 16:45

My advice would be - DONT GO USE COILOVERS ON THEM THERE WHEELS!

AFAIK, 18" Alloys can't be lowered by much at all. Be very careful.

Its also the quality of the shocks that determines the ride, so be choosy!

Ben.

**Maputosimon** · 6-2-07, 19:17

Thanks, guys. i've posted this web link for him on MSN so hopefully he'll look here before he empties his wallet

**windy_mx6** · 6-4-07, 3:57

it does appear to be riding very high at the front though, is there a bag of cement in the boot I wonder?

**Maputosimon** · 6-4-07, 4:36

bodies...

Dunno...I'll ask. Maybe we should have a "Guess what's in Dave's boot" competition!

**N0DDY** · 6-4-07, 5:35

i think it's full of human bones like in that film the burbs with tom hanks.

**Einstein** · 6-4-07, 7:31

WAS he married by any chance

John

**rasheedn** · 6-4-07, 7:39

i think u mean spax springs???

get the other brand leijefores ??? donno how 2 spell it

they're pretty good

**kenholland** · 6-4-07, 10:59

I hope he's got a strong back.
Mind you, if he lowers it he won't have for much longer.

**Maputosimon** · 6-5-07, 20:27

Yes, Rushing Rasheed....springs! Dunno why he said coilovers!

Duh..i told him if he lowers it too, the wheels will be at the top of the car!

Ken, pls check your PMs.

**Maputosimon** · 6-9-07, 9:21

Well, he's finally seen the light and is asking which shocks would be good and asks prices and suppliers.

He's ended up getting 35mm Spax lowering springs, not fitted yet.

The wheels are 18x8J.

Comments?

**kenholland** · 6-9-07, 9:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maputosimon

Ken, pls check your PMs.

Nothing there Si.

PS. What brand are those wheels?
Edit: No matter, just seen they're Fuel ones.

chapman7804 · 6-24-07, 12:50

hi guys n girls, yep this is me the owner of this car, iv lowered it buy 35mm not pictured yet it looks realy gd i only changed the springs [spax] iv had a few heavy people in the car no rubbing @ all infacked the wheels tuck just inside the arch would b better if i roled the arches in a bit, the front is as low as the bk now iv ordered my halo's lights will order the tail lights, ah whats inside of the boot is me i.c.e many thanks 2 u all and 2 me m8t simon maputosimon ho posted the pics of me car if any1 can tell me how 2 post pics up as i will show u all my lowered car

**laidbackfreak** · 6-25-07, 5:19

spotted this at the weekend when i droped my car off at the garage... it looks much nicer irl :-)

6-2-07, 15:38	#1 (permalink)
Maputosimon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK Age: 34 iTrader: (0)	Dave Chapman's new wheels Chapman7804 has asked me to post up his new wheels. He's the number 2 mechanic at the Streatham garage I recommended. There was a bit of an mx6.com convention at the garage today, and Dave was showing off his new wheels, and his induction kit, which looks a bit like...an induction kit, hence no photos. He assures me that the wheels HAVE got tyres on and not just thick black paint or magic marker. To top it, he's getting the car LOWERED by 40mm in a day or three. He's thinking of SPAX coilovers while keeping stock shocks. Bear in mind, these pics are BEFORE lowering. Any advice for him, guys? Dave is looking on here, just doesn't know how to post and host pics as yet...
	"Ferrocious" The Mazda MX-6 Racing Project Banjo B Mod, 65mm TB, TwinCAI, 304 s/s zorst (www.exhausts.uk.com), FD wheels w/Toyo T1R, H&R spacers KV85s, Alpine DAB, Sparco pads, Razo titanium pedals/GT weighted gearknob, Gumball3000 livery (yes I did go),green "Fusion" alien (abducted), blue instrument lights, airhorns, strut brace, footwell-mounted DP extinguisher red Silblades, NOS psi gauge, white-blue 5-LED sidelights, 6000K HIDs

6-2-07, 16:45	#3 (permalink)
Parallex Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kettering, UK Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	My advice would be - DONT GO USE COILOVERS ON THEM THERE WHEELS! AFAIK, 18" Alloys can't be lowered by much at all. Be very careful. Its also the quality of the shocks that determines the ride, so be choosy! Ben.
	ZE Powered MX-6. RR Racing U-Pulley, SS Headers, Full Length CAI, Full System De-Cat SS Exhaust, Racing Spec HT's, Bespoke Engine Mounts, Iridium Plugs. Car - Daiyama Full Coilover Kit, Whiteline ARB, Shortshifter, 17" WR Osakas, Revers Glow Dials. Next - Bodykit! I love this Car with a passion!

6-2-07, 19:17	#4 (permalink)
Maputosimon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK Age: 34 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, guys. i've posted this web link for him on MSN so hopefully he'll look here before he empties his wallet
	"Ferrocious" The Mazda MX-6 Racing Project Banjo B Mod, 65mm TB, TwinCAI, 304 s/s zorst (www.exhausts.uk.com), FD wheels w/Toyo T1R, H&R spacers KV85s, Alpine DAB, Sparco pads, Razo titanium pedals/GT weighted gearknob, Gumball3000 livery (yes I did go),green "Fusion" alien (abducted), blue instrument lights, airhorns, strut brace, footwell-mounted DP extinguisher red Silblades, NOS psi gauge, white-blue 5-LED sidelights, 6000K HIDs

6-4-07, 4:36	#6 (permalink)
Maputosimon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK Age: 34 iTrader: (0)	bodies... Dunno...I'll ask. Maybe we should have a "Guess what's in Dave's boot" competition!
	"Ferrocious" The Mazda MX-6 Racing Project Banjo B Mod, 65mm TB, TwinCAI, 304 s/s zorst (www.exhausts.uk.com), FD wheels w/Toyo T1R, H&R spacers KV85s, Alpine DAB, Sparco pads, Razo titanium pedals/GT weighted gearknob, Gumball3000 livery (yes I did go),green "Fusion" alien (abducted), blue instrument lights, airhorns, strut brace, footwell-mounted DP extinguisher red Silblades, NOS psi gauge, white-blue 5-LED sidelights, 6000K HIDs

6-4-07, 5:35	#7 (permalink)
N0DDY Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK Age: 26 iTrader: (0)	i think it's full of human bones like in that film the burbs with tom hanks.
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6-2-07, 16:28	#2 (permalink)
ElmerFud Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fife, Scotland Age: 40 iTrader: (1)	My advice to him (speaking from experience) would be not to use his coilovers until he has upgraded his shocks. Elmer

6-4-07, 3:57	#5 (permalink)
windy_mx6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, England UK, UK Age: 33 iTrader: (5)	it does appear to be riding very high at the front though, is there a bag of cement in the boot I wonder?

6-4-07, 7:39	#9 (permalink)
rasheedn Racing for team Palestine Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jerusalem, "Palestine" Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	i think u mean spax springs??? get the other brand leijefores ??? donno how 2 spell it they're pretty good
	RUSHING RASHEEEEEED 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI SS brake lines,carpc,remap, F&R antiroll bars, anti-lift kit, SS exhaust system, (VF 37 Twin scroll turbo equal length headers, 50/50 meth injection and RCE Tarmac 2 Coilovers

6-4-07, 10:59	#10 (permalink)
kenholland Ex-Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dorset, UK iTrader: (0)	I hope he's got a strong back. Mind you, if he lowers it he won't have for much longer.
	Ken

6-5-07, 20:27	#11 (permalink)
Maputosimon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK Age: 34 iTrader: (0)	Yes, Rushing Rasheed....springs! Dunno why he said coilovers! Duh..i told him if he lowers it too, the wheels will be at the top of the car! Ken, pls check your PMs.
	"Ferrocious" The Mazda MX-6 Racing Project Banjo B Mod, 65mm TB, TwinCAI, 304 s/s zorst (www.exhausts.uk.com), FD wheels w/Toyo T1R, H&R spacers KV85s, Alpine DAB, Sparco pads, Razo titanium pedals/GT weighted gearknob, Gumball3000 livery (yes I did go),green "Fusion" alien (abducted), blue instrument lights, airhorns, strut brace, footwell-mounted DP extinguisher red Silblades, NOS psi gauge, white-blue 5-LED sidelights, 6000K HIDs

6-9-07, 9:21	#12 (permalink)
Maputosimon Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK Age: 34 iTrader: (0)	Well, he's finally seen the light and is asking which shocks would be good and asks prices and suppliers. He's ended up getting 35mm Spax lowering springs, not fitted yet. The wheels are 18x8J. Comments?
	"Ferrocious" The Mazda MX-6 Racing Project Banjo B Mod, 65mm TB, TwinCAI, 304 s/s zorst (www.exhausts.uk.com), FD wheels w/Toyo T1R, H&R spacers KV85s, Alpine DAB, Sparco pads, Razo titanium pedals/GT weighted gearknob, Gumball3000 livery (yes I did go),green "Fusion" alien (abducted), blue instrument lights, airhorns, strut brace, footwell-mounted DP extinguisher red Silblades, NOS psi gauge, white-blue 5-LED sidelights, 6000K HIDs

6-24-07, 12:50	#14 (permalink)
chapman7804 New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: london, westnorwood, UK Age: 36 iTrader: (0)	hi guys n girls, yep this is me the owner of this car, iv lowered it buy 35mm not pictured yet it looks realy gd i only changed the springs [spax] iv had a few heavy people in the car no rubbing @ all infacked the wheels tuck just inside the arch would b better if i roled the arches in a bit, the front is as low as the bk now iv ordered my halo's lights will order the tail lights, ah whats inside of the boot is me i.c.e many thanks 2 u all and 2 me m8t simon maputosimon ho posted the pics of me car if any1 can tell me how 2 post pics up as i will show u all my lowered car

6-25-07, 5:19	#15 (permalink)
laidbackfreak Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: in my car..., UK iTrader: (0)	spotted this at the weekend when i droped my car off at the garage... it looks much nicer irl :-)