GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 15:31

Title: finally....
Post by: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 15:31: Guys, some of you might now been pretty close to a nervous breakdown recently about which alloys to have on my car. The GF, two nights ago, put me on a 1-hour-per-night time limit on the internet, and actually sited my obsession with the computer (and she also named this site- by name) as a reason (that if we ever got married) we would get divorced!! I was beginning to worry a bit myself as to how long i'm on this blo0dy thing for!
Anyway, following on from a thread the other day, and muchos thanks to whoever suggested this, but I have only gone and bought the following: I wanted to keep a subtle OEM look, and these things are as close as damn it to Monty2s, whilst being a larger rim:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260345001012&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

Going to pick them up tomorrow- nice little 4 hour drive up to manchester. aahh can't wait!.. anyway so now the deed is done, what do I actually need to make these mothers fit my golf? Also, bit of a strange one having different tyre sizes, spoke to a cop friend and its fine legally, but do you think the 235's should go on the back (like he had) or front?? And finally, can anyone recommend (first hand) a good alloy refurb place north of the m25?? or actually anywhere down south- will travel if they're worth travelling to. Thanks guys- its a real relief to finally be getting this show on the road!!
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: topher on 14 January 2009, 15:37: good choice :afro:

but..

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u111/tophism/thumb.jpg)

:grin:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 15:39: LOL thanks!! But thats not very helpful now is it!!! :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: Ridg on 14 January 2009, 15:59: nice choice, that style really suits the MK4 and the split rim sets them apart from the standard GTI rims (Monty IIs) and @ 17" you get the style without paying that big a hit on the economy, acceleration, ride quality etc
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 18:20: Thanks a lot. Looking forward to getting them on the car- especially when it's lowered. So the PCD adapters I need- are these the ones-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FK-PCD-Adaptor-Wheel-Spacer-5-112-5-100-AUDI-VW-SEAT_W0QQitemZ400023688989QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item400023688989&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Is 15mm the depth of the adapter- isn't this effectively like having a 15mm spacer?? Will that be ok for under the arches??
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: Steve_PD on 14 January 2009, 18:23: Think the ones you posted are 112 x 5 to 100 x 5 you want 100 x 5 to 112 x 5 :undecided:
15mm should be fine whats the offset on the wheels??
I'll be running 15s rear and 12s front soon :smiley:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: Steve_PD on 14 January 2009, 18:28: This (http://www.venommotorsport.com/product_details.php?id=20&manufacturer=FK&category=Wheel) is what you want but they dont have 15mm in stock and are a bit dearer,
Try DPM Performance (http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk/) they sell H&R and their the ones I'll be going for :smiley:
Edit just saw the price for them on DPM dont think you'll want to be spending £300 on adapters :embarassed:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 20:01: LOL uumm no not really!! So, sob sob, back to searching on the internet then!! Will this never end???
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: MrTurner on 14 January 2009, 20:42: You've been served a ban by the missus and you only have 143 posts. WTF other sites are you on :grin:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 20:51: LOL i don't know!!! I just go round and round about 6 sites over and over again!!
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: Steve_PD on 14 January 2009, 20:57: haha join the club :grin:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 January 2009, 21:53: Just tell her she's let herself go a bit since you've been together, & good luck finding another fella!! That'll shut her up! :afro:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: richw911 on 14 January 2009, 21:54: Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 14 January 2009, 21:53
Just tell her she's let herself go a bit since you've been together, & good luck finding another fella!! That'll shut her up! :afro:

PMSL :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: bobbarley on 14 January 2009, 22:05: Quote from: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 15:31
The GF, two nights ago, put me on a 1-hour-per-night time limit on the internet, and actually sited my obsession with the computer (and she also named this site- by name) as a reason (that if we ever got married) we would get divorced!!

Mate.... mate............. mate...........................

I want to think of something to say, but I'm lost for words.... :lipsrsealed:

you gotta get that one sorted out as soon as possible. Play her properly at her own game!
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: player.777 on 14 January 2009, 22:08: LMAO!!! Cheers guys- I know if it all goes wrong, ive still got this forum!! Oh god- what am I saying!!
Title: Re: finally....
Post by: bobbarley on 14 January 2009, 22:09: Mobile phone broadband = <3