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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610   
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Here is a picture of the new style Mach 5 wheels. Outstanding or what?
I tried to order a set of Mach 5s yesterday from Devon 4X4. They informed me 'that every other phone call is enquiries about Mach 5.' The individual who is producing them states on their own website:- "So, for 2009 we have a new specification. As you can see from the photos in the gallery, the centre is a new shape and the spokes are flared to increase its strength. At the moment they will fit Land Rover, Range Rover and new Discovery but hope to add other vehicle fitments soon! Sizes available are 7x16 and 8x16 with various offsets to suit. We are still sourcing some raw material but hope to be in full production very soon - watch this space!!" I have been watching the space for some time, I spoke to him a couple of months ago and e-mailed him tonight. Devon 4X4 will be the sole distributor and they themselves are crying out for them! It is a crying shame that I may have to settle for a set of ZUs (no offence to those that have ZUs - personal choice of course) due to the continuing non-availability of Mach 5s. Maybe the 2009 in the narrative should be changed to 'perhaps this year.' 
Will of course keep you posted on any information received resulting from my e-mail. Maybe another site member may be privvy to some more detailed information. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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15th Feb 2010 7:56pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Didnt try hard enough then
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15th Feb 2010 8:43pm |
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| Sonic3d Member Since: 28 Jan 2008 Location: Ross on Wye Posts: 1505 
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Tried the Dyna Beads but to be fair they did not stand a chance
 the wheels were about 5mm out of round and 5mm out of square  as witnessed by AndrewS |
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15th Feb 2010 9:03pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Should leave it to the boys who fix wheels
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15th Feb 2010 10:12pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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I can confirm this.
We ran Sonics truck up on my wheel free hoist, every one was out, buckled, egg shaped all over the place. Thinking about it Sonic I expect the tyres were balanced, it was the wheels causing the wibble wobble, I had to wear a sports bra when I drove his truck 
Having said that the 18" Mach5's I got specially made are perfec even though they have been to Morocco twice. Perhaps yours were a Friday build |
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15th Feb 2010 10:38pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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From this
Click image to enlarge To This
So Buckles are easy |
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16th Feb 2010 7:10am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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As a footnote to my original post Devon 4X4 have also now removed the link to Mach 5 wheels so I can't even look at what isn't available anymore! Hopefully my pain and anguish will subside. (Nice repair job Ken by the way!). ZUs look favourite at the moment!
Anyone with Mach 5s don't bother posting pictures of them! If you do I hope your next poo's a cactus....sideways!  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Feb 2010 10:14am |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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Only issue to consider is that the are steel and not alloy. Personally I love my TX wheels, and they have the same weight rating as the Mach 5's.......so many Aussies can't be wrong. Glyn |
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16th Feb 2010 10:55am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Phoned Devon 4X4 somewhat downhearted and reluctant to enquire about ZU sizes as I really really wanted a set the same size as Fekete's! But I did really want Mach 5s. ZUs don't come in that size anyway! Does life get any worse? Guess what? 
Was informed by the kind gentleman on the phone they may be able to help me with Mach 5s after all.
Having updated their stock and website under 'Special Offers' yesterday I have just managed to bag a set of Mach 5s same size as Fekete's, powder coated black, one of them needs to get powder coated but have been assured it is done by the same company and will be a perfect match as the others. Made my day! Post Mach 5 pictures at will, my poo and cactus reference from my last post is hereby formally withdrawn! K9 is happy! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Feb 2010 11:35am |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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Made up for you Mal
Happy days bud...Get the pics up as soon as  what tyre you using NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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16th Feb 2010 11:38am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Thanks Fekete,
How ironical I just sent you a pm asking advice on the same! Should I drop the profile down from your 12.50 to 11.50 or less to reduce the risk of fouling? Obviously with an XS I have 'heavy duty' suspension as standard but am unsure as I know you have a 1" lift on yours! Got a mate in the trade for tyres but want to get it right first time. Looked at Cooper and BFG but profile size will determine what make will be fitted. On thinking further I shall speak to my mate in the trade as if I keep the 'rolling radius' with the 15" the same as it is now with the 16" boosts the speedo won't be thrown out either. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 16th Feb 2010 12:12pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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16th Feb 2010 11:53am |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626
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Just sent you a PM Mal 12.50 will be fine if you have HD you will have a 1" LIFT any way
NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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16th Feb 2010 12:11pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626
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K9 Have a play with this you can see the difference in the size of tyres you're putting on with different sizes and speedo differences
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY Last edited by fekete on 16th Feb 2010 12:23pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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16th Feb 2010 12:18pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Thanks Matey,
Will do! Have answered pm. Can't wait for delivery now. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Feb 2010 12:19pm |
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