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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: No Golf Clubs at all on 19 February 2009, 19:36
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As title....eventually offing the r32 (assume copies) wheels as sig below.......getting some nice nearly new pascaras at the weekend....will I need to replace my locking nuts and my bolts???
This post would benefit from a pic of my current bolts....will try to sort soon, but in the meantime can anyone shed some light?
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Your car will look great Golf with the Pescara's on, will look just like mine :wink:.
Not sure on the bolt question though, couldnt give you a definative answer mate :sad:
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yeah was wanting monzas but they're like rocking horse droppings (genuine ones that is) and tbh the kerbing damage really screws with them, that and White worm think I've made a sound descision. I will post pics on Sunday if I sort out my nuts lol ..... Ok enough Carry On type jokies :laugh:
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pretty sure you need new bolts for them
the ones you need are for normal steels and OEM alloys (radius seated)
the ones you have are for after market alloys/ reps etc
just phoned Auto Image on Great Western road, they have the radius bolts at £1.75 each but wil check the wheel for you to tell you what bolts you need for definate
cheers
brisn
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As title....eventually offing the r32 (assume copies) wheels as sig below.......getting some nice nearly new pascaras at the weekend....will I need to replace my locking nuts and my bolts???
Iff you have genuine OEM R32 alloys, and are getting genuine OEM Pescaras, then the bolt pitch, seat and length will be identical. :nerd:
This post would benefit from a pic of my current bolts....will try to sort soon, but in the meantime can anyone shed some light?
Unless your current or new alloys are not OEM, then there is no need for pics. However, if they are aftermarket, then get snapping.
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pretty sure you need new bolts for them
the ones you need are for normal steels and OEM alloys (radius seated)
Nope. All genuine OEM Mk5 wheel bolts, be they for normal steelies, alloys or space-saver pram wheels all share the identical wheel bolt. Otherwise, how the fcuk would you manage if you had a puncture and need to use your pram wheel? :rolleyes:
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I bought some for my GTI and they went straight on no bother..
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he has already stated that they are reps (R32s)
so needs new bolts for the Pescaras
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I think they are reps :smiley: chances are they are not genuine. I will verify when I take them off. Sorry no pics got distracted earlier just found that facebook mince.... Jeez 43, why do I need a social network. Will update with pics of my nuts (ooooeer there I go again) and new wheels perhaps Sunday thanks all. Long drive to Bolton tomorrow. Wish I had a radar detector , not that I would be speeding of course I just love gadgets :cool:
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Just arrived back from Lucas place near Bolton, excellent Pescaras in almost new condition (thanks mate)...
good news is I took them to my trusty fitter and he tried one on the car with the existing bolts they work, hence saving me some more dosh. Got there too late today, the lads were just shutting shop so I will go tomorrow and hopefully post Sunday afternoon with my new look :smiley:
BTW the R32 alloys are copies, it says Made in Italy and some other marking...no mention of VW or serial numbers etc....wonder if I will be able to move them on easily.
bad news is...I just returned home to a ridiculous premium hike in my insurance from Diamond....up something like £160 pa.... :sick: I have to shop around...totally ridiculous!
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As she was in her glory previously
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg277/nogolfclubsatall/P2160213.jpg)
and with my new Pescaras......how she is now.....shame about pic from phone and the light making the car look orange...lol...at least its not pink....YET!! Great Job with NO MARKING on the alloys thanks to Gils Motors in Colston Road, Glasgow....ALL GTIers in Glasgow I cannot recommend them highly enough,..not always the best prices for tyres but they are easily the best fitters in the business.
(http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg277/nogolfclubsatall/IMG_0067.jpg)
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Looks much better mate, you must be really pleased :smiley:
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Yep delighted actually, the car feels way better than before too! Feels like a GTI more now rather than a wannabe r32....ok ok ok I know its not an ED30...but at least we are out of the same stable...I tried for months to get a decent set of Monzas and was nearly stung by a chancer on ebay, nearly spent a fortune on genuine ones from VW then gave myself a slap :smiley:
Half toying with the idea of replacing the quads with a milltek twin and replacing the rear valance too..
I have to get the old wheels tested and then I will put them up for sale, not sure I will get much but hey I may get something back if someone wants to refurb them. Guess I could maybe sell on the abt rear valance and the quads too if someone would have them.
Been exploring the option of buying something else for ages but I reckon I will just keep her and get her as near perfect as any GTI can be...without over modding etc. Given the insultingly low trade in prices being chucked at me from dealers..... :sick: £8k...against at £17k Porsche 911 !!!! :sick:
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Look :cool:
How much were they if you dont mind me asking???
Sure you will shift the R reps on ebay no problem and aslo the quads and rear valance. Go back to the standard twin pipes. Looks much better...dont like the 4 zorst look not for me.