Next plans for my Milano

Eric S. · #1 (**permalink**) 08-17-2006, 02:17 PM

Well, I think it's time for an aftermarket exhaust, and some new wheels..

No idea at all what exhaust to go for, what do you guys have on your Milanos?

Secondly, I want to upgrade my rims and tires.. I had an idea of getting rims like this:

because they're too nice... but will these even fit on my Milano?

Also, what rim/tire combos do you guys think will look nice?

Keep in mind I have a BLACK '89 Milano Verde

Eric

JoeCab · #2 (**permalink**) 08-17-2006, 03:40 PM

There are not a lot of off the shelf performance exhausts available for the Milano. Are you just looking for a sportier sound or a full exhaust? Also, are headers part of your plan?

Options include:

CSC headers and exhaust - good quality, available through Performatek in the US or EB Spares in England.

Stebro - Stainless steel exhaust, good quality, poor customer service and loooong delivery times.

Ansa - They have a twin tip tail pipe that is readily available and gives a nice sound, but don't tend to last very long lately.

SuperSprint - Awesome quality exhaust, but mostly discontinued. Available if you're willing to look on eBay in Germany and Italy.

Custom - a good local shop could make a very nice system in Stainless using Magnaflow mufflers and I bet it would sound great if they know what they're doing.

Those wheels are from a 156 GTA and are very nicely styled IMHO. I would hate to have to clean them, though

They have the correct 5 x 98 bolt pattern but have a center bore that is slightly too small. You can quite easily open this up and they will work fine.

Tire choice may become and issue. There are only a few sizes in 17" that will work on a Milano without rubbing. For real world driving, I prefer 16" wheels but if the roads are smooth where you live 17" wheels may work fine.

Joe

beardse · #3 (**permalink**) 08-17-2006, 05:37 PM

what offset would you need to fit 18" wheels under the guards on a milano.
18+7=offset?
or if you went for 17"
17+7=offset?

JoeCab · #4 (**permalink**) 08-17-2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beardse

what offset would you need to fit 18" wheels under the guards on a milano.
18+7=offset?
or if you went for 17"
17+7=offset?

AR4me · #5 (**permalink**) 08-17-2006, 06:32 PM

I run 17x7 TD Pro Race 1 with 205/40-17 on my street verde and my track car (platinum = no wheel arc flares) without problems. The total wheel diameter is almost identical to stock.
Jes

beardse · #6 (**permalink**) 08-17-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AR4me

I run 17x7 TD Pro Race 1 with 205/40-17 on my street verde and my track car (platinum = no wheel arc flares) without problems. The total wheel diameter is almost identical to stock.
Jes

AR4me · #7 (**permalink**) 08-17-2006, 08:17 PM

Posted pics here: Milano pics w/ Team Dynamics wheels?
They are probably 35mm - been a while... Judge height for yourself, 4wd, 2wd, fwd, rwd ...
Jes

Mezevenf · #8 (**permalink**) 08-18-2006, 02:13 AM

Where does one buy the Team Dynamics wheels? I need a track set.

SamW · #9 (**permalink**) 08-18-2006, 04:15 AM

Not to hijack the thread, but Joe, I am about to put headers on my Verde and plan on doing a custom exhaust system, but what should I run as far as mufflers, on my GTV6 I have twin cats and no center muffler and Ansa rear and it sounds great, just a little loud for daily driving. I am hoping to go cat-less, so should I then run three mufflers, front, center, rear? The Verde will be a daily car, so I want a good sound, just not something that is too loud.