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    Hello,

    Can anyone shed any light on the difference to the 10 spoke Vortex (RRC005341MNH) and the Apex (RRC005341MVV)?

    I've looked on the Rimmer's site but the photo shown seem not quite the same. I don't know if it is the angle or whether the spoke depth is slightly different. I can't see them making different versions for such low volumes. Is it the same wheel with, perhaps, differing paint finishes?

    Anyone in the know?


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    It looks like the Rimmer's site has the wrong photo for the Vortex, they look exactly the same as the Apex in the photo and they are definitely not the same or anywhere near similar.

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    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
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    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).

    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.

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    Nicholas John Peter Tinker - # 484

    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).

    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.

    Manufactured in the UK by MG Rover Group Ltd.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nich View Post
    It looks like the Rimmer's site has the wrong photo for the Vortex, they look exactly the same as the Apex in the photo and they are definitely not the same or anywhere near similar.

    Nich.
    That is what is totally throwing me. I think Rimmers have used a photo of the Apex for both part numbers but both taken from slightly different angles. Thanks for the input.


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    Quote Originally Posted by torque2me View Post
    Hello,

    Can anyone shed any light on the difference to the 10 spoke Vortex (RRC005341MNH) and the Apex (RRC005341MVV)?

    I've looked on the Rimmer's site but the photo shown seem not quite the same. I don't know if it is the angle or whether the spoke depth is slightly different. I can't see them making different versions for such low volumes. Is it the same wheel with, perhaps, differing paint finishes?

    Anyone in the know?


    cheers

    Kev
    Apex shown here:


    Vortex here:

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    You beat me to it, Nich!
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    I counted them in and I counted them out (with apologies to Brian Hanrahan) - 005, 007, 019, 051, 103, 288, 354, 455, 577, 700 - the story continues.

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    Great minds and all that Tony..................

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    Nicholas John Peter Tinker - # 484

    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).

    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.

    Manufactured in the UK by MG Rover Group Ltd.


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    10 spoke vortex is RRC005530MWR, straights are RRC005341MNH and apex RRC005341MVV
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    I think the Rimmer's image for the Straights is wrong Herman, it looks like an Apex to me.

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    Nicholas John Peter Tinker - # 484

    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).

    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.

    Manufactured in the UK by MG Rover Group Ltd.


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    Quote Originally Posted by torque2me View Post
    Hello,

    Can anyone shed any light on the difference to the 10 spoke Vortex (RRC005341MNH) and the Apex (RRC005341MVV)?

    I've looked on the Rimmer's site but the photo shown seem not quite the same. I don't know if it is the angle or whether the spoke depth is slightly different. I can't see them making different versions for such low volumes. Is it the same wheel with, perhaps, differing paint finishes?

    Anyone in the know?


    cheers

    Kev
    So the answer is yes they are the same wheel with a different finish, the Rimmer's photo's are both correct and the Vortex Part Number is RRC005530MWR.

    Nich.
    Nicholas John Peter Tinker - # 484

    Manufactured on Tuesday 27th April 2004 @ 12.17.47.
    Commission Number: 24468.
    Brochure Model: M3 Tourer 4.6 V8 260PS.
    Specification Code: L01B.
    CICode: D1511.
    Trim Level: TL8.9 (M3).

    65th ZT-T 260SE to be made out of 115.
    11th ZT-T 260 SE in Pearl Black (PBT) out of 23 produced.

    Manufactured in the UK by MG Rover Group Ltd.


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