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LeftAngle · 09-28-2012, 08:36 PM

Purists will hate me, but I'm customizing my 1970 Europa. Rearward and side vision is terrible, the door hinges are... Well... Sad. My classic racing days are over and I just got a great deal on a set of 17" rims and super wide 235mm low aspect tires. I Photoshopped them onto a picture of my car and now my wife says I have to do it.

I'll be adding multi-piston discs all around, extending the axles 2" and converting them to 5 stud (like I said, I got a deal... I'm not about to quibble about stud pattern

The new wheels require radius body openings and hefty flaring. The car will definitely have an hourglass footprint when it's done... But there'll be a fist full of rubber on the pavement. Chances are, the radiator will need to be relocated as well

Hopefully, I'll be able to get help, feedback and suggestions from other Europa owners on this blog, and even make a few friends.

Looking forward to being here.

rosscarlson · 09-28-2012, 09:04 PM

I'm not a classic Lotus guy so my opinion may not be that valid but I think it looks great, go for it. At least it'll be unique.

sturgeongeneral · 09-28-2012, 10:45 PM

Nice vision! It will look awesome!

Plackslayer · 09-29-2012, 05:30 PM

Good luck - check back in with pics!

adams · 11-10-2012, 03:41 PM

no, looks great

Cicero · 11-10-2012, 03:56 PM

That's the way it should of looked from the factory!

tvacc · 11-10-2012, 07:02 PM

Looks good.

Join the Europa list on www.yahoogoups.com

Nice bunch of people.

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YES!	5	33.33%
Are you nuts? NO!	6	40.00%
Maybe a little, but not so drastic.	4	26.67%
Wimpy... Make it look like an Elise.	0	0%
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09-28-2012, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
LeftAngle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1	Just Joined Purists will hate me, but I'm customizing my 1970 Europa. Rearward and side vision is terrible, the door hinges are... Well... Sad. My classic racing days are over and I just got a great deal on a set of 17" rims and super wide 235mm low aspect tires. I Photoshopped them onto a picture of my car and now my wife says I have to do it. I'll be adding multi-piston discs all around, extending the axles 2" and converting them to 5 stud (like I said, I got a deal... I'm not about to quibble about stud pattern The new wheels require radius body openings and hefty flaring. The car will definitely have an hourglass footprint when it's done... But there'll be a fist full of rubber on the pavement. Chances are, the radiator will need to be relocated as well Hopefully, I'll be able to get help, feedback and suggestions from other Europa owners on this blog, and even make a few friends. Looking forward to being here. Attached Images __________________ Yes, it is fast... No, you can't drive it.

09-28-2012, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
rosscarlson Total Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 1,547	I'm not a classic Lotus guy so my opinion may not be that valid but I think it looks great, go for it. At least it'll be unique. __________________ 2006 Exige \| Tillet B5s \| Scroth 6pt \| OMP Superquadro \| hubQR2 \| Stereo delete \| interior delete \| Traqmate \| Chasecam \| BWR wheel studs \| BOE tow bar \| MWR Lift Point Kit \| BOELinks \| Ultradiscs \| RBF 600 \| Pagid RS14 \| V2 arms \| Larini 8" CS \| Fujita \| Ported \| ShiftEnforcer \| gPan2 \| Manly mounts \| BOE catch cans \| Braille \| Yoko S01s \| Toyo R888s \| APR GTC-200 \| APR canards \| RACEsills \| BOE Diffuser \| Lotus F1 Livery 2008 Audi RS 4 \| 2008 Pathfinder LE

09-28-2012, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
sturgeongeneral Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,778	Nice vision! It will look awesome! __________________ 05 Elise 56 VW Dune Buggy Lightweight fiberglass toys that simulate street legal rocket ships!

11-10-2012, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,603	Looks good. Join the Europa list on www.yahoogoups.com Nice bunch of people. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus, Drive Fast Take Chances, 93 Caterham 7, 71 Elan.

09-29-2012, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Plackslayer wait what? Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,787	Good luck - check back in with pics!

11-10-2012, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
adams Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	no, looks great

11-10-2012, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cicero Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: north carolina Posts: 140	That's the way it should of looked from the factory!

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