As much as I love the Daytona looks, I really have a difficult time with the wire wheels, whereas a 275, or before it, works great, a whole different perspective, Somehow, the car left the wires behind in the evolution of styling. Just as the early cars, no other way but wires... Just as the e-type, no way but wires. D-type wheels look great, but not quite right on an e. Regards, Alberto
I agree. Every styling cue & detail of a Daytona calls for and is complimented by Cromodoras and clearly why Fiorovanti chose them for its (r)evolutionary design.
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I think here's a good(?) demonstration how the intended/original styling changes, or should we say gets disrupted/distacted(?) with Borranis. Please note both images feature my ride height & suspension/steering geometry corrections matching the original design/engineering specs, but the one with oversize Borranis & tires shows the car fully laden with appropriate ballast weight (for accurate wheel alignment purposes), while the one with Cromodoras shows her unladen. Copyright TTR Image Unavailable, Please Login Copyright S.N. (used here with permission) Image Unavailable, Please Login
I never liked Borrani wire wheels on any car after the 250 series. From the 275's on the wire wheels just look wrong to my eyes. On the Daytona and GTC/4 especially.
I also believe that had Fiorovanti thought the styling of the Daytona aesthetically benefitting from 9" Cromodoras + 225 or 235 XWX's (in the rear) or even 8" Cromodoras (in all corners), he probably would’ve included them in his original design.
You are right, but possibly as the BB did not exist yet, neither did wider wheels on the Daytona, or 265 ZZ's Not that the std 7.5 look out of place at all, but the 9's are the cats meow.
^ Beautiful. i may get my Cromos repainted. what is the current paint code? small metal flate or no flate? satin or semigloss?
A Pininfarina stylist wouldn't have the clout to tell the client(manufacturer) what size wheels to use. The 9" rears give the Daytona an aggressive stance, as with the Miura SV.
I agree, but IMO makes them look more like a drag race/muscle car* than a nimble ballerina or gazelle intended for spirited high speed dancing/galloping. *OTOH, a 6-71 blower w/hood scoop & side pipes would complete the appearance.
That is a bit extreme Timo, +1.5" of wheel, and you want to go the 6-71 route...Then we'd have to put on a 427, and then, everyone would say it was better all electric a la Dino in Socal, and then, better to go back to the 7.5" but, but, the 9's fit without going the 6-71 way, and 265 ZZ's, that look and drive scrumptious. Whew... Or: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-chevrolet-camaro-sport-coupe-10/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648449
I have a question, technical. I was helping remove the air filter housing on a Daytona, and those pesky rubber lines that are attached to the solid line attached to the housing, any particular reason? Regards, Alberto
