ROSTYLE "FAUXSTYLES"

marekv8 · Post by **marekv8** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:01 pm

Hello,
I'm a new member from the US, with a Mark II Interceptor (125311) which I'm trying to bring back from years of neglect. The main feature that drew me to the Mark II was the Rostyle wheel design-- as it reminded me of the Matchbox/Hot Wheels toy cars of my youth. The problem in the States is that proper performance tyres that replicate the dimensions of the originals are basically unavailable. To avoid using a Mark II alloy wheel or one of the newer 17" renditions of the same, I contacted Stockton Wheel in California to see if they could mate the Rostyle centres to a larger wheel. The sizing didn't quite match up, so they suggested a set of custom 16 x 7 wheels based on the Dodge 'Magnum' design, but with a pattern and offset to match Jensen specs. They just arrived today, so I'm looking forward to seeing how they look with the 225/55ZR16 tyres mounted and the Jensen centre caps in place-- and on the car.

Regards, Dave

Kieron · Post by **Kieron** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:32 pm

Wow!! they look great,

were they expensive??

Post by **Keith** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:41 pm

They look terrific. Can't wait to see them on the car.

marekv8 · Post by **marekv8** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:02 pm

I can't wait to see them on the car either. Unfortunately we're having to modify the hubs to convert the existing 5 x 5 bolt pattern to a 5 x 4.75 in order to fit these things. Otherwise, all should be good (in theory). In regards to cost, they were $285 US each plus a bit extra for the new lug nuts and rigid valve stems. I'll post progress pictures when available.

Post by **Keith** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:21 pm

Hold on,

so they suggested a set of custom 16 x 7 wheels based on the Dodge 'Magnum' design, but with a pattern and offset to match Jensen specs.

Great, custom-made wheels.

But:

Unfortunately we're having to modify the hubs to convert the existing 5 x 5 bolt pattern to a 5 x 4.75 in order to fit these things.

Umm, so they're not custom-made wheels, and don't actually fit the Jensen application?

Am I reading this correctly?

marekv8 · Post by **marekv8** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:44 pm

Custom in regards to specifying the width, diameter, offset, backspacing and finish. Unfortunately the "Magnum 500" hubs are standard regardless-- built to fit Mopar products. My goal was to aesthetically reproduce the Rostyle look with a larger wheel. I initially thought this would be easier, but it's obviously not. This will probably get hairier before it's done-- with potential clearance issues, etc.

Kieron · Post by **Kieron** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:47 pm

I'll watch this post keenly, as I was thinking of banding a set of Jensen Rosyles.....

Post by **VFK44** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:34 am

Confession - I didn't know what a "5 x 5 bolt pattern" was until I looked it up (my excuse being that it was in US inches, not metric, which I would have understood - 5 x 120 etc)

For anyone else as thick, here's a quick link to explain:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/tec ... ?techid=92

Wallace · Post by **Wallace** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:25 pm

Also refered to as PCD, Pitch Circle Diameter.

Mike

marekv8 · Post by **marekv8** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:26 pm

It's taken almost six months, but the wheels are finally on. The hubs were removed and converted to the Mopar pattern for the install. The ride height will be corrected after the new (lighter) engine is installed. I'm just relieved that they fit at all.

Sorry for the poor cell phone image:

topcataviator · Post by **topcataviator** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:37 am

Well worth the effort . . . the wheels look fantastic . . . as does the car (same colour as my Mk I!)

Could you elaborate on the new "lighter" engine?

TC

marekv8 · Post by **marekv8** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:02 pm

Thank you.

My late Mark II was fitted with the lower compression G-code 383 which wasn't ideal-- plus it had over 100,000 miles on it. I contacted Diamondback Engines, a Mopar specialist in Texas-- who suggested using a 400 CID block (same physical dimensions as the 383) as a base to build a 499 stroker producing 555 horsepower. It's lighter due to the aluminum heads, intake manifold and the Delta Motorsports "shorty" headers replacing the cast iron exhaust manifolds. It's all painted to look stock and the only real cosmetic difference is the flat front facing on the Edelbrock heads. To handle the extra power and torque, I had Cope Racing Transmissions build a CRT ProStreet 727. Everything is in the process of being installed now (hopefully).

Post by **Tim SP** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:06 pm

Very serious car that will be! It looks awesome on those rims, always loved the idea of Magnum's on the Jensen.
That garage looks like Steve Mcqueens!!
Jensen makes so much sence in the States with all that Mopar skill, Imagine what could be done with my SP!!!
Still can't understand why Jensen's generally seem so under priced in US.
But a lovely car that mk11 is, good effort!

Post by **Richie** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:09 pm

is that a GT40 in the background?

73Mark111 · Post by **73Mark111** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:45 pm

Richie wrote:is that a GT40 in the background?

It looks like one to me, well at least half of one! And something else low and sleek undercover too!