Poss. Group Buy Rota P45's for Lotus - LotusTalk

Appleseed · 10-17-2009, 06:33 PM

Update: I got a message saying it was poss. to do ten orders for $700 shipped anywhere in the U.S.

I recieved this message about a poss. group buy.-----

"We'll be happy to help you to custom order the wheels.

We will need minimum 10 sets of order to be able to process with the order,

I will double check again with the manufacture to be sure if it's possible
to order and the cost.

Waiting time normally about 2-3 months, but on December, the manufacture is
closed, so we estimate you will get it around January/ February.

We could order one color selection (flat black - no red lip) in

P45F 17x7.5 4x100 +25 hub 56.7mm
P45R 17x9 4x100 +30 hub 56.7 "

----These are the pictures in some other colors - first image is the front, other two are the rears...
(I think that they closely resemble the Lotus cup 240 wheels)

Appleseed · 10-17-2009, 06:34 PM

I know, I am scepticle about the fit of the rears too, but it is aprox. the same fit as the SSR type F's we have been wonderring about...

chotto · 10-17-2009, 06:35 PM

You should post the weight.

Appleseed · 10-17-2009, 06:43 PM

looks like (from another website) that the 17x7.5's should be 18.35lbs.. So the rears should be slightly more...
ROTA P45F Wheels 17x7.5|Rota Rim|Rota Racing Wheels
This is the only one that says the weight...

Appleseed · 10-18-2009, 04:23 AM

Do you guys not think that they look VERY much like these SSR GT2's?

C'mon these are gonna look Fantastic!

qball · 10-18-2009, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Appleseed

Do you guys not think that they look VERY much like these SSR GT2's?

C'mon these are gonna look Fantastic!

You are facing an uphill battle... Holidays are coming... economy still sucks... money is tight

In my opinion, I'm not too fond of the extra holes around the mounting holes. I've googled some pics and they look a bit odd... a little "deep dish"... but that may be just the profile on the particular setup for the pics I found online...

fast+forward · 10-18-2009, 09:39 AM

no 16" for the front? I'm not fond of 17s all around

Riddlefox · 10-18-2009, 10:47 AM

They're replicas of the Nismo LM GT4 wheels. The P45Fs have flat faces, and the P45Rs have concave faces. Not sure on how much the concave will be on the 9" wide wheels. I have a set of the 18" wheels on my GTO and I think they look pretty awesome. On a Lotus though, it might look a little strange; I like the staggered 16" / 17" setup.

jmiesse · 10-18-2009, 11:14 AM

I don't think you are going to get a huge response, since the fronts are not the right sizes.

Appleseed · 10-18-2009, 12:52 PM

Well, I guess I will just have to get the 17/18 team Dyn 1.2's... If they have any left at the end of the month...
I just can't believe that I am the only one who thinks that they would look good...

ewalberg · 10-18-2009, 11:59 PM

they might look really good but i think 16's all around makes a heck of a lot more sense than 17's considering people are pretty performance oriented here. Heck, 15's all around would be ideal but there's virtually no street tires for the rears in a 15" rim.

Note that there was a big group buy of 15/16 rota slipstreams... not perticularly attractive rims if you ask me... but the sizes and offsets were on the money. Kinda says where the priorities are.

when i see 17/18's on a lotus it makes me wince at the lack of sidewall... they just look like they're begging to get bent on a pot hole...

Ballz · 10-19-2009, 10:45 AM

Guys, if you decide to do a group buy try looking into the main distributor of Rota wheels @ WHEELDUDE.COM

Joe and Zoeb will be able to figure out the correct fitment for you guys!

cheers!

mrcarcrazy · 10-19-2009, 12:13 PM

I like em, but I'd prefer the factory rim diameter bias. (Don't see a reason to go bigger.) I'd want gunmetal.

avonnieda · 10-19-2009, 02:03 PM

I like them, I'd be interested in a black set if they were the correct size.

Appleseed · 10-19-2009, 05:20 PM

well they don't make a 16

avonnieda · 10-19-2009, 05:40 PM

Yeah, I know... I like those better than the slipstream (a lot better actually), but I really don't want 17's all around. I'd go in on another Slipstream group buy though. I need black wheels too, among other things.

EDIT: Here's an idea! Tell em to make them in the right size!

mrcarcrazy · 10-20-2009, 08:48 AM

I'm guessing I'll just have to paint my OEM wheels. I can't seem to find a wheel I like and like enough to pay the MSRP on. I've been putting it off and putting it off. but I think I may have to yank em off and get to painting this weekend. I'm tired of my wheel stains.

Appleseed · 10-22-2009, 07:07 PM

This set would only be $700 shipped if we got ten orders... Does that sweeten the deal for anyone????

Savet · 10-23-2009, 05:15 AM

My next set of wheels is going to be a 15/16 setup. I like the look of the wheels, but if I'm not mistaken the slightly lower front creates downforce that keeps the car stable at speed. You might be able to account for this with tires....but your sidewall would be so small in the front that you'd have to worry a lot more about pot-holes.

10-17-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 269	Poss. Group Buy Rota P45's for Lotus Update: I got a message saying it was poss. to do ten orders for $700 shipped anywhere in the U.S. I recieved this message about a poss. group buy.----- "We'll be happy to help you to custom order the wheels. We will need minimum 10 sets of order to be able to process with the order, I will double check again with the manufacture to be sure if it's possible to order and the cost. Waiting time normally about 2-3 months, but on December, the manufacture is closed, so we estimate you will get it around January/ February. We could order one color selection (flat black - no red lip) in P45F 17x7.5 4x100 +25 hub 56.7mm P45R 17x9 4x100 +30 hub 56.7 " ----These are the pictures in some other colors - first image is the front, other two are the rears... (I think that they closely resemble the Lotus cup 240 wheels) Attached Images __________________ 2008 GG Elise (no longer needs black wheels ) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God! Last edited by Appleseed : 10-22-2009 at 07:09 PM.

10-17-2009, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 269	I know, I am scepticle about the fit of the rears too, but it is aprox. the same fit as the SSR type F's we have been wonderring about... __________________ 2008 GG Elise (no longer needs black wheels ) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

10-17-2009, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 956	You should post the weight. __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 14 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans, Ultradiscs, gPan

10-17-2009, 06:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 269	looks like (from another website) that the 17x7.5's should be 18.35lbs.. So the rears should be slightly more... ROTA P45F Wheels 17x7.5\|Rota Rim\|Rota Racing Wheels This is the only one that says the weight... __________________ 2008 GG Elise (no longer needs black wheels ) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

10-18-2009, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 269	Do you guys not think that they look VERY much like these SSR GT2's? C'mon these are gonna look Fantastic! Attached Images __________________ 2008 GG Elise (no longer needs black wheels ) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

10-18-2009, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
fast+forward Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 310	no 16" for the front? I'm not fond of 17s all around

10-18-2009, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Riddlefox Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Above the clouds Posts: 121	They're replicas of the Nismo LM GT4 wheels. The P45Fs have flat faces, and the P45Rs have concave faces. Not sure on how much the concave will be on the 9" wide wheels. I have a set of the 18" wheels on my GTO and I think they look pretty awesome. On a Lotus though, it might look a little strange; I like the staggered 16" / 17" setup. __________________ 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2005 Lotus Elise 2006 Pontiac GTO 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

10-18-2009, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
jmiesse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 595	I don't think you are going to get a huge response, since the fronts are not the right sizes. __________________ 05 AS Elise. Tour and Sport Pack. Hard Top.Stage II Exhaust, Sport ecu, Pagid RS 4-2s,Toyo R888's, Shifter Matrix brace, Micro Mirror

10-18-2009, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 269	Well, I guess I will just have to get the 17/18 team Dyn 1.2's... If they have any left at the end of the month... I just can't believe that I am the only one who thinks that they would look good... __________________ 2008 GG Elise (no longer needs black wheels ) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

10-18-2009, 11:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 764	they might look really good but i think 16's all around makes a heck of a lot more sense than 17's considering people are pretty performance oriented here. Heck, 15's all around would be ideal but there's virtually no street tires for the rears in a 15" rim. Note that there was a big group buy of 15/16 rota slipstreams... not perticularly attractive rims if you ask me... but the sizes and offsets were on the money. Kinda says where the priorities are. when i see 17/18's on a lotus it makes me wince at the lack of sidewall... they just look like they're begging to get bent on a pot hole... __________________ 2006 Aspen White Elise. Hard top (never left it's shipping box), LSS, LSD, Traction control, Red leather.

10-19-2009, 10:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ballz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Redwood City Posts: 70	Guys, if you decide to do a group buy try looking into the main distributor of Rota wheels @ WHEELDUDE.COM Joe and Zoeb will be able to figure out the correct fitment for you guys! cheers!

10-19-2009, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 692	I like em, but I'd prefer the factory rim diameter bias. (Don't see a reason to go bigger.) I'd want gunmetal. __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

10-19-2009, 02:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
avonnieda Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edwardsville, KS Posts: 65	I like them, I'd be interested in a black set if they were the correct size. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, desnorkeled - Hey, it's a start.. 1997 Ducati 748

10-19-2009, 05:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 269	well they don't make a 16 __________________ 2008 GG Elise (no longer needs black wheels ) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

10-19-2009, 05:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
avonnieda Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edwardsville, KS Posts: 65	Yeah, I know... I like those better than the slipstream (a lot better actually), but I really don't want 17's all around. I'd go in on another Slipstream group buy though. I need black wheels too, among other things. EDIT: Here's an idea! Tell em to make them in the right size! __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, desnorkeled - Hey, it's a start.. 1997 Ducati 748

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10-20-2009, 08:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 692	I'm guessing I'll just have to paint my OEM wheels. I can't seem to find a wheel I like and like enough to pay the MSRP on. I've been putting it off and putting it off. but I think I may have to yank em off and get to painting this weekend. I'm tired of my wheel stains. __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

10-22-2009, 07:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Appleseed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 269	This set would only be $700 shipped if we got ten orders... Does that sweeten the deal for anyone???? __________________ 2008 GG Elise (no longer needs black wheels ) 2008 Gray Prius (wifey) 1998 Jag XK8 (traded on Elise) Thank God!

10-23-2009, 05:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
Savet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 72	My next set of wheels is going to be a 15/16 setup. I like the look of the wheels, but if I'm not mistaken the slightly lower front creates downforce that keeps the car stable at speed. You might be able to account for this with tires....but your sidewall would be so small in the front that you'd have to worry a lot more about pot-holes.