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Title: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 22 February 2010, 21:28: I'm in the process of refurbishing a set of standard 15" alloys into Rover Mettalic Gun Metal Grey. Now, do I add the German Stripes or not?? :undecided: :undecided: :undecided:
(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/TEMPLATE3.jpg)
All comments gratefully received.
Title: Re: What do you think??
Post by: snifferdog on 22 February 2010, 21:30: Its different! What do you think ? That is the question! I like it but probably wouldnt have it on mine.
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Post by: dan iow on 22 February 2010, 21:33: im going to have to say no , its not a good look imo .
Title: Re: What do you think??
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 22 February 2010, 21:36: Obviously the stripes wouldn't be that bright, they would be in a mat finish and quite subtle :undecided: (I'm not very good at the photo shop thing!!)
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Post by: spunkymonkey on 22 February 2010, 21:37: i think it would work more if the rims had more dish. It doesnt look that bad though!
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 22 February 2010, 21:41: I've posted it up in Virtual Mods so hopefully someone can tone the stripes down a bit, I think they will look pretty cool if I can get my idea right!
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Post by: Wayne on 22 February 2010, 21:48: Nope looks horrid
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Post by: veedubmk2golf on 22 February 2010, 22:12: sorry m8 im not that set on it but if you like it go for it :wink:
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Post by: admc6 on 22 February 2010, 22:14: I like them, but would depend on the colour of your car.
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Post by: kells on 22 February 2010, 22:16: are you a RASTA haha

:grin:
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Post by: admc6 on 23 February 2010, 15:34: Quote from: kells on 22 February 2010, 22:16
are you a RASTA haha

:grin:

no, just think it looks good. Still not sure what colour car i'd put them with mind
Title: Re: What do you think??
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 23 February 2010, 17:06: Heres an updated pic of the wheel

Rover Metalic Gun Metal Grey with 3 x 3mm stripes :shocked:
(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/WHEELrimgunmetalGERMANupdate.jpg)
Title: Re: What do you think??
Post by: shepgti on 23 February 2010, 17:14: go for it, will match the rest of the tat stuck to your ride :cool:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 23 February 2010, 17:19: Harsh :huh:
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Post by: shepgti on 23 February 2010, 17:19: Quote from: FOREST GREEN on 23 February 2010, 17:19
Harsh :huh:

reality...
Title: Re: What do you think??##UPDATED PIC##
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 23 February 2010, 17:22: So, you don't like it then? Is that what you are saying? I wish you would get off the fence.... :laugh:
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Post by: shepgti on 23 February 2010, 17:33: Quote from: FOREST GREEN on 23 February 2010, 17:22
So, you don't like it then? Is that what you are saying? I wish you would get off the fence.... :laugh:

:grin:
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Post by: Thom89 on 24 February 2010, 00:46: Do you actually need someone to say it sucks......
IT SUCKS....
It looks far too fussy on a understated wheel.... but each to their own :wink:
JMO
Thom
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Post by: Wayne on 24 February 2010, 09:56: Nope still looks horrid.
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 24 February 2010, 14:56: OK, Ok, I get the idea, it was just a thought, I promise not to c#ck my car up any more!! :grin:
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Post by: mowlamb on 24 February 2010, 15:01: It is hideous mate SOZ.
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Post by: buzzkip on 25 February 2010, 14:06: Certainly makes the car look more german :nerd:
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Post by: Jimp on 25 February 2010, 18:01: I like it :smiley:
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Post by: pablo64 on 26 February 2010, 14:13: Not my cup of tea but if you like it go for it
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 26 February 2010, 15:30: Be different, choose what you want. I've never seen it done before, and as much as I'm not a fan personally, you'll certainly get some heads turning, it's out there.

It's not as if they are sought after wheels either, so if you really don't like it you can refurb them back to original or gun metal grey, or even just buy some new Longbeaches. :grin:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 26 February 2010, 15:59: Well, the beauty of it is I have 3 sets of Longbeaches all in very good condition with good boots on, so I wanted to experiment with 1 set. I wanted to make a really good set of Longbeaches that would get noticed for the right reasons, and looking at some of the replies, this idea is sh!t. :undecided:
Guess I will have to keep thinking for now!! :rolleyes:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 26 February 2010, 16:19: Ok, bare in mind I have a Dragon Green Car How about this style?? Yeah, I know shepgti you hate it and I'm a plonker :laugh: :laugh:
(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/camohubcapcopy.jpg)
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW NEW NEW PIC##
Post by: shepgti on 26 February 2010, 17:03: better than the other one :rolleyes:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 26 February 2010, 18:32: Quote from: shepgti on 26 February 2010, 17:03
better than the other one :rolleyes:
Praise indeed!!!
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Post by: Wayne on 26 February 2010, 20:05: Different.
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Post by: Evoss on 26 February 2010, 22:10: hmm.. i dont like the first. and I think the camo isent right for a civi car, maybe in the army :D
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Post by: Thom89 on 27 February 2010, 13:01: At least your consistent.... both ideas suck
Thom
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Post by: dan_apps on 27 February 2010, 18:58: Quote from: thom89 on 27 February 2010, 13:01
At least your consistent.... both ideas suck
Thom

:grin: :grin:
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW NEW NEW PIC##
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 27 February 2010, 20:12: Cheers Thom, new I could depend on you for a bit of constructive critisim. :laugh:
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Post by: mumbles on 28 February 2010, 00:06: camo would be good for a laugh, but not worth the hassle! :wink:
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Post by: Thom89 on 28 February 2010, 00:15: Quote from: FOREST GREEN on 27 February 2010, 20:12
Cheers Thom, new I could depend on you for a bit of constructive critisim. :laugh:

Cant wait now..... third time lucky?
make my day :grin:
Thom
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW NEW NEW PIC##
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 28 February 2010, 00:29: Quote from: thom89 on 28 February 2010, 00:15
Quote from: FOREST GREEN on 27 February 2010, 20:12
Cheers Thom, new I could depend on you for a bit of constructive critisim. :laugh:

Cant wait now..... third time lucky?
make my day :grin:
Thom

Watch this space mate, I'll come up with something that you like!!
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW NEW NEW PIC##
Post by: Thom89 on 28 February 2010, 00:48: what about the wheel done in gunmetal, but the very edge of the wheel highly polished....
Thom
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW NEW NEW PIC##
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 28 February 2010, 10:43: I have 1 set of standard Longbeaches in silver and I am in the process of painting 1 set of wheels in Range Rover Metalic Grey, just wanted to do the 3rd set in something a little bit different :wink:
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 28 February 2010, 18:13: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/hubCHEQ.jpg)
(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/PNKgrnsptshubcap.jpg)
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: Wayne on 28 February 2010, 19:45: :shocked: :undecided:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 28 February 2010, 19:53: LL said I should of done something out there with my RXs. He suggest a polished lip with Dragon Green centre. Maybe play with the idea of using Dragon Green and Gun Metal Grey or something?
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: JC on 28 February 2010, 20:01: do the camo :cool:

a guy on uk passats has his lip vinyled in all kinda weird and wonderfull stuff :afro: lastest was piccies of loads of smarties
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: shepgti on 28 February 2010, 21:31: do a diff design on each wheel, will give the people on the street a chuckle if nothing else
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 28 February 2010, 21:52: Quote from: shepgti on 28 February 2010, 21:31
do a diff design on each wheel, will give the people on the street a chuckle if nothing else
Ah, Bless, I think your warming to the idea Shep!!
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: Thom89 on 28 February 2010, 22:44: Still sucks, but you did that on purpose :rolleyes:
Thom
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Post by: shepgti on 01 March 2010, 00:13: Quote from: FOREST GREEN on 28 February 2010, 21:52
Quote from: shepgti on 28 February 2010, 21:31
do a diff design on each wheel, will give the people on the street a chuckle if nothing else
Ah, Bless, I think your warming to the idea Shep!!

haha im not too botherd as your not ruining a nice car :wink:
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: shaolindan on 01 March 2010, 20:06: The Mr Blobby wheels are a winner...... :wink:
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Post by: VR6-Joe on 07 March 2010, 19:06: You sir, fail at life.

That is all.
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 07 March 2010, 20:23: Cheers Joe :cry:
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Post by: Shady Pioneer on 07 March 2010, 20:27: Quote from: FOREST GREEN on 07 March 2010, 20:23
Cheers Joe :cry:

Don't listen to him, he's just jealous because he's not as cool as you. :grin:
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: JC on 07 March 2010, 20:37: took you long enough to think of that joe :grin: :laugh:
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Post by: FOREST GREEN on 07 March 2010, 21:07: To be honest, I think he's angry with me cos I didn't dress up in a Sloth Pelt and play with his man boobs :laugh:
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: VR6-Joe on 07 March 2010, 23:40: Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 07 March 2010, 20:27
Quote from: FOREST GREEN on 07 March 2010, 20:23
Cheers Joe :cry:

Don't listen to him, he's just jealous because he's not as cool as you. :grin:

LOL.. more like I can afford a set of decent wheels rather than want to paint my standard ones stupid colours!
Title: Re: What do you think??##NEW just for THOM89&SHEPGTI##
Post by: VR6-Joe on 07 March 2010, 23:41: Quote from: Chuff on 07 March 2010, 20:37
took you long enough to think of that joe :grin: :laugh:

Mate, I don't normally venture out of the Mk3 section, but just lately it's been getting boring, so thought I'd look through the other sections for some other dipsh!ts to pick on :laugh: