Skip to content

Rob's Ur Quattro

RobClubley
in Non-Skoda Projects

Featured Replies

  • Author

I'm pretty much certain that one or the other of you is right; they should be silver or white, but it depends on whether the spoke pattern is road only, competition only, or one that was used for both.

 

tbh if the wheel has lots of spokes I think silver looks better and if it has big spokes and a deep dish then I prefer white. I realise this has no scientific or restoration basis  :)

 

Road-wise this is the closest I've seen. 15s I think.

quattro.jpg

 

The rally versions tended to have 16" 5 spokes in white

 

audi-quattro-a1-grou-6_600x0w.jpg

 

Compared to these mine will look massive, with teeny looking brakes.

 

I'm still thinking silver is the way to go.

Tyre choice will make a difference too.

 

Stock are 215/50R15

 

So:

215/40R18

Diameter 596mm 629.2mm

Circumference 1872.4mm 1976.7mm

Poke 76.6mm 88mm

Inset 126.6mm 128mm

Speedo error 0%  -5.28%

Reading at 30mph 30mph  28.42mph

Reading at 60mph 60mph  56.83mph

Ride height gain 0mm  16.6mm

Arch gap loss 0mm  16.6mm

 

225/40R18

Diameter 596mm 637.2mm

Circumference 1872.4mm 2001.8mm

Poke 76.6mm 88mm

Inset 126.6mm 128mm

Speedo error 0%  -6.47%

Reading at 30mph 30mph  28.06mph

Reading at 60mph 60mph  56.12mph

Ride height gain 0mm  20.6mm

Arch gap loss 0mm  20.6mm

 

Could be interesting, this.

 

My Skoda has 215/40R18s

14077435340_ce58b833b4_b.jpg

  • Replies 1.7k
  • Views 154k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Most Popular Posts

  • RobClubley
    RobClubley

    Went to the supermarket while I waited for traffic to die down a bit. Second supermarket car park of the evening. Terrible pic, it was getting dark The drive home was uneventful. L

  • RobClubley
    RobClubley

    Back on its wheels at last!

  • RobClubley
    RobClubley

    Wento for a quick trip to the petrol station. Got sidetracked. I am loving this car! It sounds like it's gargling on the fuel not just drinking it, what an awesome sound!

Posted Images

In my mind all real quattros are rally cars and so have white wheels :D

And they could have a blue and red pinstripe around the edge in homage to that boy racer classic, Weller White Spoke steels.

 

 

I'll get my coat...........

  • Author

Woot! Spoiler has landed at the body shop.

But SWMBO was out when wheel delivery was attempted. Have re-scheduled for Friday. 

  • Author

Hmm this packaging is not reassuring.

 

post-2744-0-34326200-1456267651_thumb.jpg

Oh dear that's had a serous battering :(

  • Author

Also I have a (very) vague cost indication from the body shop and it's less than double the original estimate. Could be worse :D

You going to leave us hanging, or show us what's in the smushed up package?

  • Author

I'm leaving you hanging. Because I had it delivered straight to the body shop and I haven't seen it either.

And I won't be able to go for a look until Saturday either because I have no car - the Skoda failed its Warrant of Fitness last week and I'm awaiting delivery of a new xenon bulb.

I'm leaving you hanging. Because I had it delivered straight to the body shop and I haven't seen it either.

And I won't be able to go for a look until Saturday either because I have no car - the Skoda failed its Warrant of Fitness last week and I'm awaiting delivery of a new xenon bulb.

I'll let you off on this one then :D

Road-wise this is the closest I've seen. 15s I think.

quattro.jpg

 

The rally versions tended to have 16" 5 spokes in white

 

audi-quattro-a1-grou-6_600x0w.jpg

 

Compared to these mine will look massive, with teeny looking brakes.

 

I'm still thinking silver is the way to go.

Tyre choice will make a difference too.

 

Stock are 215/50R15

 

So:

215/40R18

Diameter 596mm 629.2mm

Circumference 1872.4mm 1976.7mm

Poke 76.6mm 88mm

Inset 126.6mm 128mm

Speedo error 0%  -5.28%

Reading at 30mph 30mph  28.42mph

Reading at 60mph 60mph  56.83mph

Ride height gain 0mm  16.6mm

Arch gap loss 0mm  16.6mm

 

225/40R18

Diameter 596mm 637.2mm

Circumference 1872.4mm 2001.8mm

Poke 76.6mm 88mm

Inset 126.6mm 128mm

Speedo error 0%  -6.47%

Reading at 30mph 30mph  28.06mph

Reading at 60mph 60mph  56.12mph

Ride height gain 0mm  20.6mm

Arch gap loss 0mm  20.6mm

 

Could be interesting, this.

 

My Skoda has 215/40R18s

 

That pattern (photo 1) was used on gravel and snow/ice stages back in the day, silver for gravel, and white for snow and ice.

  • Author

Called in to Just Rust for a quick chat today but for some reason I didn't take any pics. Not like me I know. The rear of the car looks awesome, all done in black underseal, and the inside of the boot looks fantastic too.

Bonnet and wing are re-fitted.

The doors are fully primed now - they were on stands somewhere.

 

They said they need to put aside a few days and it'll be done.

 

Also I collected the wheels from DHL - they look great, big, but great :)

 

I unpacked the spoiler. It looks good! And not damaged, phew! Probably as heavy as the original, which weighs a ton. They were much happier about painting a fibreglass part than a rubber one.

  • Author

Painting required.
Also there are centre cap bolts but no key to tighten them.

 

post-2744-0-21929700-1456472514_thumb.jpg

Looking forward to the pics :)

Painting required.

Also there are centre cap bolts but no key to tighten them.

 

I take it that it's not just hex/torx then?

  • Author

No it's a weird thing with a central hole and three holes around the edge. From Googling it looks like they used many different patterns, so I'll just need to get a different set. There are loads on EBay which look promising.

  • Author

Mmmm....

12004081_1663164207254681_28005431435090

    •
    • Like 1

    Mmmm....

    12004081_1663164207254681_28005431435090

     

     

     

    ^^^^^^^ Ahem.....cough.....cough I like something about his a lot :)

    Loving the build Rob.  :thumbup:

     

    For me these really need to be silver

    IMAG0011.jpg

     

    If they were the rally versions then I agree white would be the choice, BUT not on these.

    • Author

    ^^^^^^^ Ahem.....cough.....cough I like something about his a lot :)

    They're actually a bright silver!

    They're actually a bright silver!

     

     

    Doh

     

     

    But you still knew what I meant :D

     

    I'm putting it down to the dress being gold...or was it dark blue?

    •
    • Like 1
    • Author

    I take it back, I looked at a few more pics on his Facebook page and they are white, sorry!

    I think mine need to be silver though.

    I take it back, I looked at a few more pics on his Facebook page and they are white, sorry!

    I think mine need to be silver though.

     

     

    Do I need to say more then :)

     

     

    White, you know it makes sense

     

     

     

     

     

    and will stop me wittering on and on about it too :)

    •
    • Like 1
    • Author

    I called in today to take some terrible photos and test wheel fitment. Apologies for bad phone pics.

    The boot looks amazing now with underseal done.

     

    12792285_10153834274800977_1904152444802

     

    12771763_10153834274810977_1837640555617

     

    1933196_10153834274845977_87822293601708

     

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4511&d=1456545633

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4512&d=1456545654

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4513&d=1456545665

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4514&d=1456545679

     

    Front wing is back on and sealed. bonnet primed and resting in place.

     

    12764674_10153834275150977_5838392485553

     

    12768161_10153834275095977_4269421135916

     

    12778873_10153834275130977_8628662384970

     

    12418935_10153834275325977_9922677581632

     

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4515&d=1456545786

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4516&d=1456545799

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4517&d=1456545870

    • Author

    My wheels appear to fit.

     

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4518&d=1456546245

    12779024_10153834613800977_2442561877818

     

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4519&d=1456546256

    12418907_10153834613950977_6748944836173

     

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4520&d=1456546266

    12795161_10153834613965977_4048476463452

     

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4521&d=1456546304

    http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4522&d=1456546313

    Create an account or sign in to comment
    Go to topic listing

    Recently Browsing 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Important Information

    Welcome to BRISKODA. Please note the following important links Terms of Use. We have a comprehensive Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

    Account

    Navigation

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.