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Paul Eddleston Junior Moderator Location: Birmingham, Michigan Join Date: 09/06/2012 Age: Ancient Posts: 555 Rally Car: Subaru Outback Wagon EG33, 911 Carrera |
 
The guys running the forum were kind enough to let me post something about the rally wheels we import from Europe so long as I don't go nuts and take over. Should be able to mange that. Anyway, some of you may know about our wheels already and may know me, Paul from Team Illuminata Motorsport in Michigan. I do mostly RallyCross in my EG33 swapped Legacy Outback wagon which is really useful for schlepping lots of wheels to the races. I also have the Sprinter "RALIVAN" you may have seen at East coast Rallies from time to time and we sponsor quite a few cars too. 
So onto our wheels. We like to call them "The last wheels you'll ever need" as they are really strong. We hope they aren't the last wheels you'll ever buy or we'll be out of business pretty quick but I think you get the point. They are manufactured in Barcelona, Europe and stocked for popular applications in our Michigan warehouse. Popular being Subaru, Mitsubishi and 4x100. Porsche too if you need a very high quality Fuchs replica but that's another forum. Anything not in stock can be made to order and drop shipped direct from the factory in 2-3 weeks. 
We haven't found many cars we couldn't put a wheel on so unusual specs are no problem. XR4TI, Fiat, Lancia, anything. Gives us a shot. We also make Tarmac rally wheels and Rallycross wheels that are also suitable for the track. Beyond these we make three piece, forged, Formula, Kart and custom wheels. We even make Rally Raid wheels for all you DAKAR competitors.    
   
The full range can be seen at www.BRAIDusa.com and loads of pictures on our Face Book or you can email me with any questions. We are also looking for dealers especially in the south, west and Canada. 
Hope to see you on stage sometime soon. Paul Eddleston BRAID Wheels USA www.BRAIDUSA.com Team Illuminata Motorsport www.teamilluminata.com Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/06/2012 05:46PM by BRAIDusa. |
John Vanlandingham Mod Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
Yeah yeah, nice wheels.
How much? And more important, why does that nice '68 96 in the background, and why is it looking so unloved?
Just think how a 1946 lb car would go with 165 bhp and 5.45 gearing... John Vanlandingham Sleezattle, WA, USA Vive le Prole-le-ralliat www.rallyrace.net/jvab CALL +1 206 431-9696 Remember! Pacific Standard Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. |
Paul Eddleston Junior Moderator Location: Birmingham, Michigan Join Date: 09/06/2012 Age: Ancient Posts: 555 Rally Car: Subaru Outback Wagon EG33, 911 Carrera |
Jason McDaniel Mod Moderator Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: 12/14/2007 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 401 Rally Car: 1963 SAAB Historic, 1995 Impreza Open Light totaled at WRC Mexico, 2005 STi Pikes Peak winner |
Anything in a 4.5x15 et40 with a 5x170 bolt pattern?
 Jason McDaniel |
John Vanlandingham Mod Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
oooooohh yeah, "storing it" know that one... beat him with something large. Those are such nice cars when they go.... Here's mine in Maine:  John Vanlandingham Sleezattle, WA, USA Vive le Prole-le-ralliat www.rallyrace.net/jvab CALL +1 206 431-9696 Remember! Pacific Standard Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. |
Paul Eddleston Junior Moderator Location: Birmingham, Michigan Join Date: 09/06/2012 Age: Ancient Posts: 555 Rally Car: Subaru Outback Wagon EG33, 911 Carrera |
Mmm, tricky one. Let me talk to the factory on this. I'll get back to you. What are you using now? Paul Eddleston BRAID Wheels USA www.BRAIDUSA.com Team Illuminata Motorsport www.teamilluminata.com |
Paul Eddleston Junior Moderator Location: Birmingham, Michigan Join Date: 09/06/2012 Age: Ancient Posts: 555 Rally Car: Subaru Outback Wagon EG33, 911 Carrera |
Nice car. I've always had a soft spot for Saabs. Never been the same since I owned a 99 Turbo for 12 months.
Paul Eddleston BRAID Wheels USA www.BRAIDUSA.com Team Illuminata Motorsport www.teamilluminata.com |
Robert Gobright Ultra Moderator Location: White Center Seattle Join Date: 04/27/2008 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 1,292 Rally Car: 91 VW GTI 8V |
Ian Seppanen Professional Moderator Location: Esko, MN Join Date: 10/19/2011 Age: Settling Down Posts: 149 Rally Car: 1991 Nissan 240SX |
Jason McDaniel Mod Moderator Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: 12/14/2007 Age: Possibly Wise Posts: 401 Rally Car: 1963 SAAB Historic, 1995 Impreza Open Light totaled at WRC Mexico, 2005 STi Pikes Peak winner |
Stock steel wheels and one set of OEM Soccerball alloy wheels. We're using them with vintage style tires, on a Vintage class car. So something vaguely vintage looking would be preferred. Here's the wide view of the car. It's a '63 SAAB with the two stroke tweeked to within and inch of it's life.  Jason McDaniel Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/06/2012 10:21PM by modernbeat. |
John Vanlandingham Mod Moderator Location: Ford Asylum, Sleezattle, WA Join Date: 12/20/2005 Age: Fossilized Posts: 14,152 Rally Car: Saab 96 V4 |
Nobody is going to have anything 5 on 170. and they shore-as-shootin ain't gonna have sumpin that will fit the awesome timeless beauty of a 96 Old Ford Transit van was 6 on 170 but that duddint help. So gawddammit Jason convert to 4 bolt then you can use the Shelby Minilite copies that look like them thar Gen-you-whine Minilites on my sleek thang. What am I sitting on these 4 bolt drums and hubs for? What do i have to do? Gift wrap them? John Vanlandingham Sleezattle, WA, USA Vive le Prole-le-ralliat www.rallyrace.net/jvab CALL +1 206 431-9696 Remember! Pacific Standard Time is 3 hours behind Eastern Standard Time. |
Paul Eddleston Junior Moderator Location: Birmingham, Michigan Join Date: 09/06/2012 Age: Ancient Posts: 555 Rally Car: Subaru Outback Wagon EG33, 911 Carrera |
Paul Eddleston Junior Moderator Location: Birmingham, Michigan Join Date: 09/06/2012 Age: Ancient Posts: 555 Rally Car: Subaru Outback Wagon EG33, 911 Carrera |
Kevin Turner Ultra Moderator Location: Newark, DE Join Date: 01/27/2006 Age: Midlife Crisis Posts: 364 Rally Car: 2wd Impreza... dude you should do an sti swap |
Paul Eddleston Junior Moderator Location: Birmingham, Michigan Join Date: 09/06/2012 Age: Ancient Posts: 555 Rally Car: Subaru Outback Wagon EG33, 911 Carrera |
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