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Title: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 14 February 2011, 23:49: Got a call today from my VW dealer to say they've finally got me a set of Vancouver 18s in to swap with my standard shadows :smiley:

This was part of the original deal when buying the car as I thought the alloys didn't add to the cars looks. It's only taken 5 months as they haven't had a set come in since and i was beginning to doubt id ever get them sales guy ive been dealing with has been spot on and the new ones have only covered 6k and he tells me are 'mint' which is just what I wanted.

Tyres on my current alloys only have a couple of thousand miles left in them so a good time to change!

Off down this week to do the swap :cool:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: DRC on 15 February 2011, 00:04: LOVE the Vancouvers!
Is your GTD 5 or 3 door Adrian?
Could you post some pictures up as I'll be getting some for mine when I have the pennies :)
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 15 February 2011, 07:53: Hi

It's a 5-door. Will get some pics up later this week :)
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 15 February 2011, 09:03: Nice deal for you :grin:

As above, let's see some before and after photos please :wink:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: DDg on 15 February 2011, 10:15: They're my favourite wheels, and I have them too, but I drove a Bluemotion the other week (on sixteens I believe) and just kept thinking "How lovely and comfy this is!"
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 15 February 2011, 13:03: Thanks Doc - will do

DDg - I know what you mean re the ride :sick: but sometimes you've just got to sacrifice the odd thing or two to get what you want! :laugh:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 15 February 2011, 23:53: Well I'm off to the dealers tomorrow - here is a picture of the car with the standard wheels: -

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4965355381_60482e1243.jpg)]

Photo with the new wheels to follow...
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 16 February 2011, 00:03: Quote from: Buck on 15 February 2011, 23:53
Well I'm off to the dealers tomorrow - here is a picture of the car with the standard wheels: -
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4965355381_60482e1243.jpg)]
Photo with the new wheels to follow...

Car looks beautiful. Lovely picture.
Are those 17" Seattle Shadows? They look great too IMO.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 00:39: Hi Asker

Yes they are.

They look "OK" on the black car and have got used to them but still prefer the Vancouvers for the overall look of the car - I think they look classier and also being 18s will fill those arches a little more.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Snoopy on 16 February 2011, 07:48: Quote from: Buck on 14 February 2011, 23:49
Got a call today from my VW dealer to say they've finally got me a set of Vancouver 18s in to swap with my standard shadows :smiley:

This was part of the original deal when buying the car as I thought the alloys didn't add to the cars looks. It's only taken 5 months as they haven't had a set come in since and i was beginning to doubt id ever get them sales guy ive been dealing with has been spot on and the new ones have only covered 6k and he tells me are 'mint' which is just what I wanted.

Tyres on my current alloys only have a couple of thousand miles left in them so a good time to change!

Off down this week to do the swap :cool:

They were probably going to do the old salesman trick of just ordering a car with a set on and swop yours onto the new car, then they hit a slight snag :grin:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 16 February 2011, 08:18: Quote from: Buck on 15 February 2011, 23:53
Well I'm off to the dealers tomorrow - here is a picture of the car with the standard wheels: -

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4965355381_60482e1243.jpg)]

Photo with the new wheels to follow...

I can see why you prefer the vancouvers, :grin: welldone. What do think of GTD ?
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 16 February 2011, 08:19: Well, he has now moved just across the border from Seattle, USA to Vancouver, Canada in pursuit of Gizzy. :grin:
Could be a bumpy ride. :evil:

Quote from: The Doc on 16 February 2011, 09:02
If I'd ordered my car I'd have had the wheel upgrade as I like the charlestons and didn't really like the standard wheels, but after living with the standard wheels I like them a lot, they never look dirty and the ride is great :wink:

I really like them very much. Good in looks and even better as a ride. 17" is big enough for the UK IMO. I've got 18" and they suck. :grin:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 16 February 2011, 09:02: If I'd ordered my car I'd have had the wheel upgrade as I like the charlestons and didn't really like the standard wheels, but after living with the standard wheels I like them a lot, they never look dirty and the ride is great :wink:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: MAW73 on 16 February 2011, 10:49: A rubish pic I took of this GTD the other night but the 18" charlestons shadows look very nice indeed in the flesh

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/IMG-20110128-00143.jpg)
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 16 February 2011, 11:10: Looks well, shame we don't see more with these wheels on :sad:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: MAW73 on 16 February 2011, 14:08: ..... here is some more then

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/GTD%20Charleston%20Shadows/47954_425596940905_716785905_5458475_4845087_n1.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/GTD%20Charleston%20Shadows/48018_425597020905_716785905_5458477_7959056_n1.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/GTD%20Charleston%20Shadows/58886_425596875905_716785905_5458474_4219821_n1.jpg)
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 15:40: Quote from: Steve30 on 16 February 2011, 08:18
Quote from: Buck on 15 February 2011, 23:53
Well I'm off to the dealers tomorrow - here is a picture of the car with the standard wheels: -

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4965355381_60482e1243.jpg)]

Photo with the new wheels to follow...

I can see why you prefer the vancouvers, :grin: welldone. What do think of GTD ?

Thanks Steve.

I love the GTD. As a Golf I think the package is very good (although I would have like a few more toys/better spec). The engine is a very good diesel. Yes it's an oil burner and a different car to the GTi but it has tonnes of power and particularly mid range torque.

Just driven down to the dealers for the swap over and average 51MPG and thats using the outside lane most of the way on the M1 :wink:

You of the same view?
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 15:46: I think the painted/polished wheels are ok - probably suited to a White car but I was never happy with the overall look of the car. I'd seen a couple with the Vancouvers on when looking to buy and for me the car looks more complete - probably helped by the slightly larger rim size.

All IMHO of course.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Exonian on 16 February 2011, 16:12: I don't mind the Seattles, I really like the Vancouvers but I loooooooooove the Charleston Shadows. :drool:
I nearly threw in the towel and traded the GTI for a GTD last year when they were announced (not that nearly really, but was tempted).

Next car for me (pipe dream really as the GTI is staying for ever) would be 5 door GTD in any colour you like, DSG and Charleston Shadows. :smiley: Re-map, RNS and Bobs yer Mums cousin twice removed.
Or an ED35, or an R, or, or, or.........anything really...... :grin:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 16:17: Quote from: Exonian on 16 February 2011, 16:12
I don't mind the Seattles, I really like the Vancouvers but I loooooooooove the Charleston Shadows. :drool:
I nearly threw in the towel and traded the GTI for a GTD last year when they were announced (not that nearly really, but was tempted).

Next car for me (pipe dream really as the GTI is staying for ever) would be 5 door GTD in any colour you like, DSG and Charleston Shadows. :smiley: Re-map, RNS and Bobs yer Mums cousin twice removed.
Or an ED35, or an R, or, or, or.........anything really...... :grin:
:grin: :grin: decisions decisions!!

Wish I'd got DSG some days and Parking sensors and LED rears and LED running lights and an 'R' badge and and and

Well I'm at the garage now

New wheels are in perfect condition. Tyres like new. Just got to see them on my car and test drive them home :cool:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 16 February 2011, 16:21: Quote from: Exonian on 16 February 2011, 16:12
I don't mind the Seattles, I really like the Vancouvers but I loooooooooove the Charleston Shadows. :drool:
I nearly threw in the towel and traded the GTI for a GTD last year when they were announced (not that nearly really, but was tempted).
Next car for me (pipe dream really as the GTI is staying for ever) would be 5 door GTD in any colour you like, DSG and Charleston Shadows. :smiley: Re-map, RNS and Bobs yer Mums cousin twice removed.
Or an ED35, or an R, or, or, or.........anything really...... :grin:

Make up your mind, dear. You got me spinning even faster. I'll do the other arm and all due to you. :grin:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 16 February 2011, 16:25: Quote from: Exonian on 16 February 2011, 16:12
I don't mind the Seattles, I really like the Vancouvers but I loooooooooove the Charleston Shadows. :drool:

Amen brother, not a bad wheel among them :smiley:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: MAW73 on 16 February 2011, 16:43: Quote from: Exonian on 16 February 2011, 16:12
I don't mind the Seattles, I really like the Vancouvers but I loooooooooove the Charleston Shadows. :drool:
I nearly threw in the towel and traded the GTI for a GTD last year when they were announced (not that nearly really, but was tempted).

Next car for me (pipe dream really as the GTI is staying for ever) would be 5 door GTD in any colour you like, DSG and Charleston Shadows. :smiley: Re-map, RNS and Bobs yer Mums cousin twice removed.
Or an ED35, or an R, or, or, or.........anything really...... :grin:

I'd like to the Chaleston Shadows on black GTD.... :cool:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 19:46: Well I'm home and the alloys do look sweeet!

They are mint in condition with no marks or scratches - I was like a hawk in the garage before they swapped them over - I'll be removing them in the next week or so and giving them a deep clean before I seal them with some gtechniq C5 which will mean they will stay clean so much more easily.

On the journey home (city / Motorway / Country Roads) I didn't notice any degradation in ride quality despite these being 18s rather than the 17 Seattles - perhaps its because these have more rubber on them compared to the ones I swapped :grin: If anything I (imagined) an improvement :rolleyes:

I managed to grab a quick shot (well it's a 30 sec exposure!) excuse the dirty car etc. Will take a better shot in the near future

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5451035363_48f37c3e37_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Snooze on 16 February 2011, 20:03: I must admit they do look good! They go really well with your GTD. Looking foward to more pics
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: MAW73 on 16 February 2011, 20:07: Looking good Buck. That's a nice GTD. Looking forward to some more pictures.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 20:14: Thanks Guys

Will be doing some hard polishing over the coming weeks (weather permitting) and hope to get some good pictures of the car afterwards which I'll share on here.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 16 February 2011, 20:18: Buck/Adrian.

Beautiful. You are right.
I've put your pictures on the 'Non-Monza Wheel Thread', if you don't mind. :smiley:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 20:30: No problem at all and thanks for the compliment - appreciated
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Jimble on 16 February 2011, 21:02: Shortly before i ordered my GTI i saw a DBP GTD with Vancouvers at a dealer and it looked fantastic! i was very tempted for a little while but don't really do the miles for a diesel to make sense. Good choice Buck! :cool:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: kgreenway on 16 February 2011, 21:09: They look mint I must say..Great Pic too with the lighting. Still think I prefer the Vancouvers, but that's probably because I've got a little bored with the Charleston's after having them on my MK5 GT Sport for the last 3 years. Very nice indeed, looks like a great swap over the shadows.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 16 February 2011, 21:10: Well after owning an ED30, i thought i would hate the diesel engine, only took me about a week to get used to it. Would i buy another GTD yes i would no problem, and i'm hoping the next one is twin turbo, we live in hope? :cool:

The DSG is ace with diesel too sounds lovely.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 16 February 2011, 21:16: Great wheels, made up for you that it all came good :smiley:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: kgreenway on 16 February 2011, 21:41: Quote from: Steve30 on 16 February 2011, 21:10
Well after owning an ED30, i thought i would hate the diesel engine, only took me about a week to get used to it. Would i buy another GTD yes i would no problem, and i'm hoping the next one is twin turbo, we live in hope? :cool:

The DSG is ace with diesel too sounds lovely.

I've never actually been fortunate enough to hear the GTD as a DSG. Does it come with the same characteristics i.e. pop on Gear change as the GTI DSG? Any good You Tube links? I got bored searching!
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 16 February 2011, 22:10: Quote from: kgreenway on 16 February 2011, 21:41
Quote from: Steve30 on 16 February 2011, 21:10
Well after owning an ED30, i thought i would hate the diesel engine, only took me about a week to get used to it. Would i buy another GTD yes i would no problem, and i'm hoping the next one is twin turbo, we live in hope? :cool:

The DSG is ace with diesel too sounds lovely.

I've never actually been fortunate enough to hear the GTD as a DSG. Does it come with the same characteristics i.e. pop on Gear change as the GTI DSG? Any good You Tube links? I got bored searching!
The GTD has a sound generator on it,sounds brilliant when you open it up :cool:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 16 February 2011, 22:25: Doesn't pop like a petrol no, but crip, clean, mega fast gear changes.

The DSG 'box in these cars is the best yet, they even creep on the Brake like a conventional auto now making them much easier to manoeuvre into tight parking spaces etc.

Noise wise I find passengers always say they like the noise from the engine when you give it some too :wink:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 16 February 2011, 23:27: Cheers fellas :cool:

The GTD DSG I drove was an animal - it was so responsive it was something different!

I read before I bought the GTD that it is the first enging that they have been able to acoustically tune to deliver a 'sporty note' to the diesel rather than the traditional rattle and hum

I can vouch on the manual that it does have a sporty edge when under acceleration and at idle whilst still a diesel doesn't sounds as rattly as my previous VAG cars.

Buck
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 18 February 2011, 22:21: The sporty "non-diesel" sound is great, love it.
Little known fact that 5 of the legs of the vancouvers are polished. the raised legs.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/4552076740_c05551158b_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 18 February 2011, 22:29: I just F***in kerbed one of mine tonight what a mess it is , Sick as a dog feeling when i did it :sick:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 18 February 2011, 22:37: Quote from: Steve30 on 18 February 2011, 22:29
I just F***in kerbed one of mine tonight what a mess it is , Sick as a dog feeling when i did it :sick:

I feel really :sad: and :sick: for you.
Hope it gets fixed soon. But who will do it properly?
I am dreading kerbing my Monza Shadows.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Jimmymature on 18 February 2011, 22:41: Quote from: am1w on 18 February 2011, 22:37
Quote from: Steve30 on 18 February 2011, 22:29
I just F***in kerbed one of mine tonight what a mess it is , Sick as a dog feeling when i did it :sick:

I feel really :sad: and :sick: for you.
Hope it gets fixed soon. But who will do it properly?
I am dreading kerbing my Monza Shadows.

Kerbed my Monza Shadows leaving work tonight! Hit a painted yellow concrete kerb stone, big scratch in bright yellow

:cry: :cry:

Jim
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 18 February 2011, 23:03: I feel really :sad: and :sick: for you too, Jim.
Hope it gets fixed soon. But who will do it properly?
I am dreading kerbing my Monza Shadows. Have had a few near misses.
Two of you in one night! :shocked: :cry:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 18 February 2011, 23:20: Quote from: Steve30 on 18 February 2011, 22:29
I just F***in kerbed one of mine tonight what a mess it is , Sick as a dog feeling when i did it :sick:

Steve / Jim

Noooo!! Nothing worse. :cry: There are se good refurb places around. Whereabouts are you based and I'll check some recommendations for you.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 18 February 2011, 23:37: Quote from: Buck on 18 February 2011, 23:20
Quote from: Steve30 on 18 February 2011, 22:29
I just F***in kerbed one of mine tonight what a mess it is , Sick as a dog feeling when i did it :sick:

Steve / Jim

Noooo!! Nothing worse. :cry: There are se good refurb places around. Whereabouts are you based and I'll check some recommendations for you.

Here's one I've had highly recommended. Not cheap bur quality isn't !!

http://www.rimfurbish.co.uk/
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 19 February 2011, 08:37: Quote from: am1w on 18 February 2011, 22:37
Quote from: Steve30 on 18 February 2011, 22:29
I just F***in kerbed one of mine tonight what a mess it is , Sick as a dog feeling when i did it :sick:

I feel really :sad: and :sick: for you.
Hope it gets fixed soon. But who will do it properly?
I am dreading kerbing my Monza Shadows.

May I suggest that you don't do it :nerd:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: p3asa on 19 February 2011, 09:56: The problem with the Vancouvers are they are diamond cut like the Monzas.

When I hit a kerb I was told by a few local places that the cost to fix would be around £120 but because they were diamond cut the finish wouldn't be the same as the other wheels. Although to be honest I don't think it would be that noticeable.
Unfortunately I ended up buying a new wheel from VW :cry:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 10:50: Quote from: p3asa on 19 February 2011, 09:56
The problem with the Vancouvers are they are diamond cut like the Monzas.

When I hit a kerb I was told by a few local places that the cost to fix would be around £120 but because they were diamond cut the finish wouldn't be the same as the other wheels. Although to be honest I don't think it would be that noticeable.
Unfortunately I ended up buying a new wheel from VW :cry:
how much was a new wheel ? :undecided:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 19 February 2011, 11:33: Quote from: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 10:50
Quote from: p3asa on 19 February 2011, 09:56
The problem with the Vancouvers are they are diamond cut like the Monzas.

When I hit a kerb I was told by a few local places that the cost to fix would be around £120 but because they were diamond cut the finish wouldn't be the same as the other wheels. Although to be honest I don't think it would be that noticeable.
Unfortunately I ended up buying a new wheel from VW :cry:
how much was a new wheel ? :undecided:

Steve. The Vancouvers are in the region of £400 :shocked:
Not sure if you can get cheaper via TPS or GSF?
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 19 February 2011, 11:34: Steve:

Monza Shadows are approx £450 inc VAT so the Vancouvers, which are slightly cheaper, would probably be approx £400 inc VAT. So really expensive. :shocked:

p3asa probably has an exact cost.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 14:39: Quote from: Buck on 19 February 2011, 11:33
Quote from: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 10:50
Quote from: p3asa on 19 February 2011, 09:56
The problem with the Vancouvers are they are diamond cut like the Monzas.

When I hit a kerb I was told by a few local places that the cost to fix would be around £120 but because they were diamond cut the finish wouldn't be the same as the other wheels. Although to be honest I don't think it would be that noticeable.
Unfortunately I ended up buying a new wheel from VW :cry:
how much was a new wheel ? :undecided:

Steve. The Vancouvers are in the region of £400 :shocked:
Not sure if you can get cheaper via TPS or GSF?

Ive just patched it up a bit , and i'm not paying 400 sobs for a wheel no way !! Bloody sick really :sick:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 19 February 2011, 14:56: What have you done re patching it up Steve

Any pics?

PS there was a Vancouver sold on eBay a week or two ago for about £60.
Might be worth keeping a look out.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: p3asa on 19 February 2011, 15:18: I'm sure they were £420 from the dealer but I was given 25% off as I bought the car there. £340 rings a bell for the final cost.

I'd only had the car for a couple of days when a dog ran out and I had to mount a small island to avoid it.

If it happened now I think I would just spend the £340 on a new set of alloys.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 17:31: Quote from: Buck on 19 February 2011, 14:56
What have you done re patching it up Steve

Any pics?

PS there was a Vancouver sold on eBay a week or two ago for about £60.
Might be worth keeping a look out.

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz206/Rolex62/IMG_0065.jpg)
looks better than what it did , just put some silver paint over it cleaned it up a bit.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Jimble on 19 February 2011, 17:51: This blokes a cheaky fooker considering the state of em! :shocked:

EDIT: helps if i put the link in! :embarassed:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-6-5-gti-genuine-18-wheels-vancouver-charleston-/150565009150?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item230e5fb6fe
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 18:05: Quote from: Jimble on 19 February 2011, 17:51
This blokes a cheaky fooker considering the state of em! :shocked:

EDIT: helps if i put the link in! :embarassed:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-6-5-gti-genuine-18-wheels-vancouver-charleston-/150565009150?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item230e5fb6fe

he's havin a Fu**in laugh with them, my gipsy weding thats where they come from :grin:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Snoopy on 19 February 2011, 18:14: Quote from: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 18:05
Quote from: Jimble on 19 February 2011, 17:51
This blokes a cheaky fooker considering the state of em! :shocked:

EDIT: helps if i put the link in! :embarassed:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-6-5-gti-genuine-18-wheels-vancouver-charleston-/150565009150?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item230e5fb6fe

he's havin a Fu**in laugh with them, my gipsy weding thats where they come from :grin:
God loves a tryer :grin:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 19 February 2011, 18:43: Quote from: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 17:31
Quote from: Buck on 19 February 2011, 14:56
What have you done re patching it up Steve

Any pics?

PS there was a Vancouver sold on eBay a week or two ago for about £60.
Might be worth keeping a look out.

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz206/Rolex62/IMG_0065.jpg)
looks better than what it did , just put some silver paint over it cleaned it up a bit.

That's not too bad now Steve.

You can live with it in the short term until you decide what to do.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 18:45: Thanks Buck, god its so painful when u kerb your alloys. Dosh is tight at the moment so will live with it for a while :cool:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: quinnii on 20 February 2011, 13:24: These look in good condition... :grin:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vw-18-Alloy-Wheels-only-Monza-/230588019870?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item35b01df49e#ht_500wt_1156
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Buck on 20 February 2011, 22:34: Quote from: Steve30 on 19 February 2011, 18:45
Thanks Buck, god its so painful when u kerb your alloys. Dosh is tight at the moment so will live with it for a while :cool:

That company I mentioned, well I got it's name slightly wrong! It is www.lepsons.com

Could be worth asking them. They do very good work. Not cheap but nowhere near the cost of a wheel.
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 20 February 2011, 22:38: Nice one Buck , thanks for the update :cool: I may get it done for the summer once the little one is born :smiley:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: am1w on 20 February 2011, 22:39: Steve: You need more rim protection. :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: The Doc on 20 February 2011, 23:23: Quote from: Steve30 on 20 February 2011, 22:38
Nice one Buck , thanks for the update :cool: I may get it done for the summer once the little one is born :smiley:

You won't get this now, but once your little 'un is here you wont give two hoots about that wheel :smiley:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 21 February 2011, 07:28: Quote from: am1w on 20 February 2011, 22:39
Steve: You need more rim protection. :lipsrsealed:

Then I need you in my life Asker to do the rimming :grin:
Title: Re: Vancouvers are on their way!
Post by: Steve30 on 21 February 2011, 07:30: Quote from: The Doc on 20 February 2011, 23:23
Quote from: Steve30 on 20 February 2011, 22:38
Nice one Buck , thanks for the update :cool: I may get it done for the summer once the little one is born :smiley:

You won't get this now, but once your little 'un is here you wont give two hoots about that wheel :smiley:

Its started getting like that now Doc, not the priority any more mate :grin: