What to do now? - Focaljet

**RoRo** · 11-27-2001, 02:04 AM

My wheel (Mille Miglia Spider Sport 17"), is not repairable and has been discontinued. Damn, I wish I would have ordered 5 of them. You can see the damage:

[img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img]

I thought that I could just use the other 4 holes since there are 8 already drilled in the wheel, but unfortunately it doesn't fit. I was going to have them machine finished black, but I can't do that anymore.

**icemanZX3** · 11-27-2001, 08:52 AM

how in the world did that happen???

**focusZoomin** · 11-27-2001, 09:00 AM

the only thing i can think of is to go with the next best thing, the Evo's. look is very similar, and you can still get the satin silver finish. [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] as i said, it's the best i can think of.

**RoRo** · 11-27-2001, 09:52 AM

I had planned on getting them all machine finished black anyways, so the replacement for this one just has to be the same style. I don't care if it's green.. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

**focuz04** · 11-28-2001, 09:27 PM

are you sure you can't get those anymore because i had my mind dead set on those.

**RoRo** · 11-28-2001, 10:06 PM

Yeah, i've tried 3 different web sites who all have them listed and every time I order them, I get a reply saying "we're sorry, but the wheel you have ordered has been discontinued, please select another wheel". [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

**FullMoonFocus** · 11-28-2001, 10:29 PM

Have the other four holes drilled to fit. CTZX3 had his RoJa' s drilled and they were honda bolt pattern. My guess would be that the other set of holes is the honda pattern. Chris said it cost him $25 per wheel. Just A thought though

[ 11-28-2001: Message edited by: FullMoonFocus ]</p>

**arskiker** · 11-28-2001, 10:31 PM

Mike,

There isnt much room for four more holes. I would look into it, but likely there isnt enough room for error.

**Tony D** · 12-02-2001, 04:39 PM

I have seen a wheel repaired that had damage similar to that. The offending holes were drilled oversized and a bushing was press fit in the hole. I do not know who did it but a machine shop may be able to pull this off.

If you wish to keep the wheels, it may be worth the effort and expense.

Just a idea.

Tony D

**RoRo** · 12-03-2001, 01:08 AM

Thanks Tony, I definitely want to keep the wheels, even if it means getting another wheel that is the same pattern. Like I said before, I might just buy one wheel and put it on. I'm getting them all painted black anyways, so you won't be able to tell, and it's not like these are the wheels that I will have on for car shows.

11-27-2001, 02:04 AM	#1
RoRo TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood,FL/Belleville, IL Posts: 984	What to do now? My wheel (Mille Miglia Spider Sport 17"), is not repairable and has been discontinued. Damn, I wish I would have ordered 5 of them. You can see the damage: [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] I thought that I could just use the other 4 holes since there are 8 already drilled in the wheel, but unfortunately it doesn't fit. I was going to have them machine finished black, but I can't do that anymore.

11-27-2001, 08:52 AM	#2
icemanZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 12,567	Re: What to do now? how in the world did that happen???

11-27-2001, 09:00 AM	#3
focusZoomin [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 12,090	Re: What to do now? the only thing i can think of is to go with the next best thing, the Evo's. look is very similar, and you can still get the satin silver finish. [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] as i said, it's the best i can think of.

11-27-2001, 09:52 AM	#4
RoRo TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood,FL/Belleville, IL Posts: 984	Re: What to do now? I had planned on getting them all machine finished black anyways, so the replacement for this one just has to be the same style. I don't care if it's green.. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

11-28-2001, 09:27 PM	#5
focuz04 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 1,704	Re: What to do now? are you sure you can't get those anymore because i had my mind dead set on those.

11-28-2001, 10:06 PM	#6
RoRo TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood,FL/Belleville, IL Posts: 984	Re: What to do now? Yeah, i've tried 3 different web sites who all have them listed and every time I order them, I get a reply saying "we're sorry, but the wheel you have ordered has been discontinued, please select another wheel". [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

11-28-2001, 10:29 PM	#7
FullMoonFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Silver Spring, MD TEAM Mid-Altantic Posts: 981	Re: What to do now? Have the other four holes drilled to fit. CTZX3 had his RoJa' s drilled and they were honda bolt pattern. My guess would be that the other set of holes is the honda pattern. Chris said it cost him $25 per wheel. Just A thought though [ 11-28-2001: Message edited by: FullMoonFocus ]</p>

11-28-2001, 10:31 PM	#8
arskiker Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Concord, NC (from Ottawa, ON) Posts: 3,234	Re: What to do now? Mike, There isnt much room for four more holes. I would look into it, but likely there isnt enough room for error.

12-02-2001, 04:39 PM	#9
Tony D Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cresaptown, Md Posts: 3,251	Re: What to do now? I have seen a wheel repaired that had damage similar to that. The offending holes were drilled oversized and a bushing was press fit in the hole. I do not know who did it but a machine shop may be able to pull this off. If you wish to keep the wheels, it may be worth the effort and expense. Just a idea. Tony D

12-03-2001, 01:08 AM	#10
RoRo TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hollywood,FL/Belleville, IL Posts: 984	Re: What to do now? Thanks Tony, I definitely want to keep the wheels, even if it means getting another wheel that is the same pattern. Like I said before, I might just buy one wheel and put it on. I'm getting them all painted black anyways, so you won't be able to tell, and it's not like these are the wheels that I will have on for car shows.

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