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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: SilverChariot on 18 January 2010, 11:49
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So - as the confirmed build date for my Golf R nears - I've still yet to find real photos of a Mk 6 Golf R in Rising Blue Metallic with the Gloss Black 19" alloys.
I was hoping a real photo would make my mind up - as I'm still not 100% on the blue/black combination. I may switch to Silver 19" alloys which are less contentious.
I've done a photochop:
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/golf_r_5_door_black_wheels.jpg)
And the new BMW M3 Coupe is available in a similar configuration (which I like):
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/attachment.jpg)
I appreciate the black wheels may draw more (unwanted) attention to the car. But that doesn't bother me.
So, go ahead cast your vote and help an indecisive man out!
EDIT:
New photochop:
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/Golf_R_Black_Wheels_Side_View.jpg)
Real photo:
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/foto023-5434.jpg)
A real 5 door in the showroom:
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/rduigW0KGrHqYH-DYEs7I3I6BLYyqZD2Q_2.jpg)
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Silver Alloys on blue looks nicer imo.
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silver imo
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black, FTW! :smiley:
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Maybe on a silver car but they just don't do it for me on the blue. Standard colour wheels look better
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Black wheels only work on three colours:
-White
-Black
-Grey
Even then, they're still seriously Chav and you'll look ridiculous if you're over the age of 25. With Rising Blue, I strongly suggest you get the silver 19" alloys.
IMHO.
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Not convinced about black on blue... I hope it looks good (after your long wait!), but I still think the blue is too dark for the black to contrast like it should.
Personally I'd go with silver on rising blue.
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Even then, they're still seriously Chav and you'll look ridiculous if you're over the age of 25. With Rising Blue, I strongly suggest you get the silver 19" alloys.
That's alright - because I'm 21 (in my head).
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That's alright - because I'm 21 (in my head).
:laugh: me too!
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I'm the only one that's said it 'Looks Great' and I'm not even buying one! :laugh:
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I'm the only one that's said it 'Looks Great' and I'm not even buying one! :laugh:
I've just voted 'Looks Great' too. :laugh:
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I've just voted 'Looks Great' too. :laugh:
And so you should... :grin:
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Keep voting please... :smiley:
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At the end of the day does it matter what "others" think of it as long as you like it and are comfortable with it. It is very much a subjective choice.
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At the end of the day does it matter what "others" think of it as long as you like it and are comfortable with it. It is very much a subjective choice.
Absolutely - just wanted an idea.
As over 50% have gone for "Looks great" or "OK", will be sticking with them. I think.
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Looks :cool: go for it.
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I think the black wheels take some of the class away from the golf. It makes them look more chav to me. If i was paying R prices theres no way i would be trying to make it look cheaper.
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I think the black wheels take some of the class away from the golf. It makes them look more chav to me. If i was paying R prices theres no way i would be trying to make it look cheaper.
Crikey - you GTI boys are a conservative lot! :wink:
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ive now speced black on my r so im with u on this :wink:
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are the black ones the same wheel as the silver ones? if so ,good luck with keeping them clean......they're too fussy IMO.
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If you could get a Golf R in the German blau colour - black wheels would look awsome!
Its just a few shades lighter than rising blue.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/golfR_blau.jpg)
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If you could get a Golf R in the German blau colour - black wheels would look awsome!
Its just a few shades lighter than rising blue.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/golfR_blau.jpg)
Looks like BMW Laguna Seca Blue that one, aka 'Smurf blue'.
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aka 'Smurf blue'.
A very fitting description!
(http://www.f.kth.se/~f97-jsc/smurf/SmurfIceCream.jpg)
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If you could get a Golf R in the German blau colour - black wheels would look awsome!
Its just a few shades lighter than rising blue.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/golfR_blau.jpg)
Thanks Peeps! Personally, not my kind of blue. Looks positively un-Golf like!
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If you could get a Golf R in the German blau colour - black wheels would look awsome!
^^^^^ ETTO, but I don't like that colour.
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^^^^^ ETTO, but I don't like that colour.
To be honest I wouldn't spec a car in 'Smurf Blue' either, but I think the contrasting black looks good.
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A new photochop of black wheels on a Rising Blue 5 door Golf R:
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/Golf_R_Black_Wheels_Side_View.jpg)
Keep voting, fellas!
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If you could get a Golf R in the German blau colour - black wheels would look awsome!
Its just a few shades lighter than rising blue.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/golfR_blau.jpg)
Thanks Peeps! Personally, not my kind of blue. Looks positively un-Golf like!
+1 reminds me of a vauxhall corsa!
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:tongue: that looks the dogs!!! you have to stay with the black wheels :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Finally, a real photo:
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/foto023-5434.jpg)
:cool:
EDIT: And I've decided. So I'll lock voting. :smiley:
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I've decided
WELLLLLLLLLLLL?????? :shocked:
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I've decided
WELLLLLLLLLLLL?????? :shocked:
Surely it's obvious. :grin:
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I've decided
WELLLLLLLLLLLL?????? :shocked:
Surely it's obvious. :grin:
Man of taste... So you've taken the black wheels? :tongue:
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I've decided
WELLLLLLLLLLLL?????? :shocked:
Surely it's obvious. :grin:
Man of taste... So you've taken the black wheels? :tongue:
Guess everyones different but from that phone it would be a no thank you from me.
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I've decided
WELLLLLLLLLLLL?????? :shocked:
Surely it's obvious. :grin:
Man of taste... So you've taken the black wheels? :tongue:
As Louis Walsh might say: "I'm going to say...
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YES!"
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Black on Blue doesnt go, sorry. Silver suits better
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Black on Blue doesnt go, sorry. Silver suits better
It's clearly a marmite combo. But I like marmite alot. :laugh:
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Black on Blue doesnt go, sorry. Silver suits better
It's clearly a marmite combo. But I like marmite alot. :laugh:
I'm with SilverChariot... Black n' blue, FTW. :cool:
Now, I wonder if I can find £20k down the back of my sofa..........
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Black on Blue doesnt go, sorry. Silver suits better
It's clearly a marmite combo. But I like marmite alot. :laugh:
I'm with SilverChariot... Black n' blue, FTW. :cool:
Now, I wonder if I can find £20k down the back of my sofa..........
I looked down the back of my sofa and found this:
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/loans/Default.aspx (http://www.moneysupermarket.com/loans/Default.aspx)
:grin:
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Don't stop the voting now that theres a real photo! You're more likely to get real opinions now.
I think it looks OK... but I think blue with silver wheels look MUCH better.
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Don't stop the voting now that theres a real photo! You're more likely to get real opinions now.
I think it looks OK... but I think blue with silver wheels look MUCH better.
OK - unlocked it. Though I'm not expecting more votes. Think people are bored of it all now. :tongue:
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Here are some more real life photos...
http://www.motor-talk.de/bilder/vw-golf-vi-r20-g13883722/seite-i203193644.html
Silver wheels all the way for me on Rising Blue.
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Agree that the photos posted above are not good.
But.... straight back at you with this:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?lang=en&id=126352788&pageNumber=2&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&sortOption.sortOrder=ASCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=25200&makeModelVariant1.modelId=14&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&minPowerAsArray=185&minPowerAsArray=KW&maxPowerAsArray=222&maxPowerAsArray=KW&vehicleCategory=Car&segment=Car&minFirstRegistrationDate=2010-01-01&siteId=GERMANY&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&customerIdsAsString=&tabNumber=2 (http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/showDetails.html?lang=en&id=126352788&pageNumber=2&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=searchNetGrossPrice&sortOption.sortOrder=ASCENDING&makeModelVariant1.makeId=25200&makeModelVariant1.modelId=14&makeModelVariant1.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant2.searchInFreetext=false&makeModelVariant3.searchInFreetext=false&minPowerAsArray=185&minPowerAsArray=KW&maxPowerAsArray=222&maxPowerAsArray=KW&vehicleCategory=Car&segment=Car&minFirstRegistrationDate=2010-01-01&siteId=GERMANY&damageUnrepaired=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT&customerIdsAsString=&tabNumber=2)
That's my car. FTW. :smug:
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Ugh!! you cannot be serious. Blue car, black wheels a definite NO NO, looks cheap. :sick: :sick:
White or silver with black would be the dogs b******s.
Gizzy
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Ugh!! you cannot be serious. Blue car, black wheels a definite NO NO, looks cheap. :sick: :sick:
White or silver with black would be the dogs b******s.
Gizzy
Always worth listening to a woman's opinion. Much better at picking colours/ styles/ design imo :evil:
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Ugh!! you cannot be serious. Blue car, black wheels a definite NO NO, looks cheap. :sick: :sick:
White or silver with black would be the dogs b******s.
Gizzy
Always worth listening to a woman's opinion. Much better at picking colours/ styles/ design imo :evil:
Definitely a man of taste, well said.
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Ugh!! you cannot be serious. Blue car, black wheels a definite NO NO, looks cheap. :sick: :sick:
White or silver with black would be the dogs b******s.
Gizzy
Always worth listening to a woman's opinion. Much better at picking colours/ styles/ design imo :evil:
A female relative told me to get the silver (as have most friends/family, to be honest). If I want black later, go to Halfords. :shocked:
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May i know where to buy this Body kits? front and side skirt ?
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May i know where to buy this Body kits? front and side skirt ?
I don't know if you'll be able to get them yet - but I would imagine your local dealer would be a good place to start.
There were rumours that VW weren't going to sell 'R' parts without a valid 'R' chassis number to save people making copycat cars - but I'm sure you'll find them on eBay eventually if this is the case.
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This thread is now officially dead - see my sig below.
Thanks for all your feedback - good and bad. I think we can safely conclude that the subject divides opinion.
:grin:
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you've made the right choice SC
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19" Gloss Black Boring Silver wheels
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Silver, even YOU say the normal wheels are boring!
I appreciate the value in consulting others' opinions, but f*ck 'em, it's YOUR car!
RISING BLUE + GLOSS BLACK 19", FOR THE WIN..............!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
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19" Gloss Black Boring Silver wheels
:cry:
Silver, even YOU say the normal wheels are boring!
I appreciate the value in consulting others' opinions, but f*ck 'em, it's YOUR car!
RISING BLUE + GLOSS BLACK 19", FOR THE WIN..............!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
:laugh:
Even though I usually only play FTW, on this occasion I'm going to play it safe and follow the angry mob.
There's nothing stopping me getting some BBS CH Black Editions after I've got the car. :evil:
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19" Gloss Black Boring Silver wheels
:cry:
Silver, even YOU say the normal wheels are boring!
I appreciate the value in consulting others' opinions, but f*ck 'em, it's YOUR car!
RISING BLUE + GLOSS BLACK 19", FOR THE WIN..............!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
:laugh:
Even though I usually only play FTW, on this occasion I'm going to play it safe and follow the angry mob.
There's nothing stopping me getting some BBS CH Black Editions after I've got the car. :evil:
For some reason, now I just can't get the image of lots our forum members waiting outside your dealership when you pick up the car with pitchforks and torches. :evil: :laugh:
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SC, Any news on your build week mate?
You were the same as me BW13 a while ago. I'm frightned to bloody call up as they put me back 7 weeks last time!
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SC, Any news on your build week mate?
You were the same as me BW13 a while ago. I'm frightned to bloody call up as they put me back 7 weeks last time!
I've given up chasing - it won't make it any quicker. Dealer has promised to call once it's confirmed.
EDIT: Then, I thought, give 'em a ring. What harm can it do? Wish I hadn't. :cry:
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This thread is now officially dead - see my sig below.
Thanks for all your feedback - good and bad. I think we can safely conclude that the subject divides opinion.
:grin:
You have made the right choice.
Black wheels look so cheap.
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EDIT: Then, I thought, give 'em a ring. What harm can it do? Wish I hadn't. :cry:
Whats happened? Has your BW moved again? I thought you could make as many changes as you like before the BW was confirmed?
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Can't be arsed to read back through 7 pages to see if this has been posted before, however here's a link showing two blue Rs on the road, one with black and one with silver alloys.
They both look great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XnIdHBYSbs
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Can't be arsed to read back through 7 pages to see if this has been posted before, however here's a link showing two blue Rs on the road, one with black and one with silver alloys.
They both look great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XnIdHBYSbs
Both do look good - but I still prefer the silver against the rising blue. Nice clip!
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Can't be arsed to read back through 7 pages to see if this has been posted before, however here's a link showing two blue Rs on the road, one with black and one with silver alloys.
They both look great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XnIdHBYSbs
Thanks for that - it's a new post. :smiley:
It some ways, I wish I'd stayed with the blacks!!!!! Doh! Anyway, I'm playing it safe now, so Boring Silver it is.
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Can't be arsed to read back through 7 pages to see if this has been posted before, however here's a link showing two blue Rs on the road, one with black and one with silver alloys.
They both look great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XnIdHBYSbs
Thanks for that - it's a new post. :smiley:
In some ways, I wish I'd stayed with the blacks!!!!! Doh! Anyway, I'm playing it safe now, so Boring Silver it is.
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It some ways, I wish I'd stayed with the blacks!!!!! Doh!
FamilyDub is always right. :nerd:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XnIdHBYSbs
I think the silver wheels make the car, they look so much bigger than the black ones, the car look more upmarket with the silver wheels and far less boy racer in my view. The black wheels with the blue just does nothing at all for me. :sad:
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Can't be arsed to read back through 7 pages to see if this has been posted before, however here's a link showing two blue Rs on the road, one with black and one with silver alloys.
They both look great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XnIdHBYSbs
Blue and Silver all the way the black looses definition and so makes the tyres look bigger than they are, loosing the low profile look.
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Blue and Silver all the way the black looses definition and so makes the tyres look bigger than they are, loosing the low profile look.
'Loses' :laugh:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142093.100 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=142093.100)
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SilverChariot:
Silver NOT black, please. :rolleyes: :sick:
If I really wanted to be evil, I would highly recommend black wheels to effectively ruin the overall look of your car! :evil: :laugh:
This thread has gone as far as it should!
Thanks for re-quoting the original post. :smiley:
I've changed my Golf R order. I'm now getting silver wheels. So, yes, this thread should be allowed to die peacefully.
Though, in the back of mind, I still think black wheels would work. :tongue:
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Ooooo... anyone remember this old chestnut? Resurrected as today I get black wheels on my R.. :kiss: :laugh:
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Ooooo... anyone remember this old chestnut? Resurrected as today I get black wheels on my R.. :kiss: :laugh:
Remember it well so I won't comment. :grin:
Have you shod them with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports as you mentioned on the R forum! Can't wait to hear what you think of these tyres. :smiley:
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Ooooo... anyone remember this old chestnut? Resurrected as today I get black wheels on my R.. :kiss: :laugh:
Hi SC
Bit surprised you doing this, boredem? :rolleyes: That constant search for lost youth :wink: Will certainly look meaner.
Why not in between, a lovely anthrecite/gun metal :cool:
CHB
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Remember it well so I won't comment. :grin:
:evil:
Have you shod them with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports as you mentioned on the R forum! Can't wait to hear what you think of these tyres. :smiley:
Yep - I'll no doubt write something about them... the rim protection looked good this morning when I saw them (not fitted).
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Bit surprised you doing this, boredem? :rolleyes: That constant search for lost youth :wink: Will certainly look meaner.
Spot on - both of those things. :grin:
Why not in between, a lovely anthrecite/gun metal :cool:
Because I want them to look OEM... I might even switch back to silver again at a later date. See how it goes... :smiley:
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Which looks better?
This:
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz302/Tahitinui/DSC_8149.jpg)
Or,
This:
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/mobiledreams12/golf_r_5_door_black_wheels.jpg)
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Silver looks better. :cool:
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Which looks better?
Oh no... let's not start all this again! :rolleyes: :smiley:
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Which looks better?
Oh no... let's not start all this again! :rolleyes: :smiley:
Only if you post your findings on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. :kiss: :grin:
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Is that not a photoshop with the black wheels? It looks ghastly. Black in real life looks superb IMHO against the rising blue.
Any reason why the silver wheeled one was pictured in front of huge phallic symbols?!? :laugh:
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Is that not a photoshop with the black wheels? It looks ghastly. Black in real life looks superb IMHO against the rising blue.
Any reason why the silver wheeled one was pictured in front of huge phallic symbols?!? :laugh:
Yeah it is a photoshop... here's some real photos (not mine):
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/rforum/IMG_3884.jpg)
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/rforum/IMG_3108.jpg)
and a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS_z_Cr8Rxs
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Is that not a photoshop with the black wheels? It looks ghastly. Black in real life looks superb IMHO against the rising blue.
Any reason why the silver wheeled one was pictured in front of huge phallic symbols?!? :laugh:
It's from here on the Golf R forum:
http://www.rforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=1239.0
:smiley:
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(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz302/Tahitinui/DSC_8149.jpg)
Thats a great photo love the trees :grin:
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Silver wheels for me, I am hating the black against the blue, think black only look good with silver, white or light grey.
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The deed has been done:
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/rforum/IMAG0198.jpg)
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/rforum/IMAG0197.jpg)
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SC:....... And any noticable improvement with the new tyres? I know it is a bit early to ask. :smiley:
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SC:....... And any noticable improvement with the new tyres? I know it is a bit early to ask. :smiley:
Yeah... they're a revelation... but they would be after coming from some severely (probably illegal) worn out Dunlops. :D
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SC:....... And any noticable improvement with the new tyres? I know it is a bit early to ask. :smiley:
Yeah... they're a revelation... but they would be after coming from some severely (probably illegal) worn out Dunlops. :D
Great. Supposed to be brilliant. SteveP has also probably shod his car with these. :smiley:
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Love the R :(
Oh how I wish I was older then 20 :(
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SC:
I don't wish not to be the 'life and soul of the party', but can you not possibly re-do the wheels into another colour other than black? A light grey maybe if it can't be silver again?
Those amazing tyres deserve better as does your beautiful Rising Blue R.
Just my very humble opinion. :smiley:
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SC:
I don't wish not to be the 'life and soul of the party', but can you not possibly re-do the wheels into another colour other than black? A light grey maybe if it can't be silver again?
Those amazing tyres deserve better as does your beautiful Rising Blue R.
Just my very humble opinion. :smiley:
And on the flip side, I think they look great!!!
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SC:
I don't wish not to be the 'life and soul of the party', but can you not possibly re-do the wheels into another colour other than black? A light grey maybe if it can't be silver again?
Those amazing tyres deserve better as does your beautiful Rising Blue R.
Just my very humble opinion. :smiley:
Hey - no probs with your opinion. If we all liked the same thing, life would be boring. :smiley: I like them... for the moment. :D I may have them re-done silver or maybe another colour at some point in the future.
Here's some better photos:
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/rforum/IMAG0201.jpg)
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/rforum/IMAG0211.jpg)
:cool:
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The black wheels look awesome. Much better than the silver ones imo