SEX-Y AC-SEX-ORIES: BRM/Speedwell Wheels

As with any Bug, when it nears its completion, it needs a decent set of wheels. Some people enjoy landing upon the industry/scene standard of EMPI's, EMPI being a very successful aftermarket company that anyone in the VW scene will know from their mad Bug's and Van's in the USA back in the '60's and '70's.

EMPI 8's (Lola had a set of these, albeit in much more haggard condition)

Enthusiasts on the higher end of the wage packet may opt for a set of ENKEI Flat 4's. Flat 4 is the Japanese answer to the VW and back in the '90's had a magazine of the same name, when the company were at the height of their popularity.
                                     

Bug, presumably in the late 90's sporting a set of ENKEI Flat 4's

We at Caught The VW Bug chose the left-field approach. BRM/Speedwell's. From the offset, I may be coming across by saying these wheels are the rarest and peculiar wheels around. To be honest, they're commonplace in the modern day era of the VW scene, which is absolutely fine with me.

However, like I always aim to achieve and preach, we're subtly different.

Did you notice that little green block on the wheel? Let's have a closer look.

Lego dustcap!

That ladies and gentlemen is a bespoke dustcap, with a screw machined out of an actual Lime Green Lego block. Beauty is, if any beggar tries to have them away in a fit of rage, I will know exactly who sells or fits them to their car. 

It's also a great look in to what is in store. I won't reveal what, but I will keep you all guessing. 

The center cap isn't bespoke, but definitely of a premium. Supplied from IAP West 'Across the Pond', these make any bog standard BRM wheel look that much more breathtaking.

I hope you liked my new rims, I can't reveal the whole car just yet...

Oh it's ready, I just love teasing all you readers.