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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Jack3559 on 21 February 2011, 12:03
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Would you trust these guys?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140512853313&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123
0 Feedback, no wheels sold.
How would they make the wheels?
Would the wheels require ridiculous amounts of balancing due to being made by amatuers?
Do the wheels actually look any good?
Discuss. :kiss:
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I like them but like yourself would be hesitant in commiting to a purchase until id seen some positive feedback on there.
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I'm just slightly confused as to how this bloke managed to produce 200 wheels.
I'd love to know how they're made - I'm a bit concerned that they're just banded steels.
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Could be rejects or faulty stock, I would not be happy until they have some feedback.
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Nice wheels though!!
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"Hi Jack,
Thanks for the question.
We get them made in China by a Steel wheel manufacturer that makes wheels for all sorts of cars and has been for years. They are made using good quality steel and are structurally very strong. We also specifically asked for longer welds joining the centre with the rim than normal steel wheels to ensure we had the best strength possible.
The chrome is tested to 500 hours salt water washing to ensure they dont corrode too easilly. They are currently DOT certified and in the near future we will apply for TUV approval too. However they are fully certified for UK.
As with any chrome we cannot guarantee that it will not rust if not looked after, they will need to be kept fairly clean and occasionally polished. However I am sure they will last a very long time.
Kind Regards,
Oliver
- bullet-wheels"
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The fact the outer rims are chromed suggests they're not banded steels? The people I've known to do banded steels said that although possible would be really very expensive. The price is fairly competitive so they're either genuine or super dodgy... Haha.
I do really like them though, but the lack of feedback and such is a worry. I'd buy them but I'd want to go up there, physically see the wheels and any documentation first. If he's genuine I'm sure he wouldn't mind accommodating.
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They look awesome!
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People have to start somewhere!
Bit worrying though as they dont have their own website.
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Of course, go on Jack...Get in there son! :wink:
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Made in China means mixed / poor quality also no TUV approval, not something I would risk. :smiley:
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On some products this is the case but admitedlly the seller has already stated that they've specified that the wheels are to have extra welding around rims for increased strength.
Ive just sent the guy a message as im intrigued into these myself and to whether he has any plans on suppling rims for the 5 stud masses.
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On some products this is the case but admitedlly the seller has already stated that they've specified that the wheels are to have extra welding around rims for increased strength.
Ive just sent the guy a message as im intrigued into these myself and to whether he has any plans on suppling rims for the 5 stud masses.
The trouble is and I know this from the cycle trade what you ask for and what you get when dealing with China are very different.
Labour is very cheap, to give you an idea, a company I use ordered 400 cycle frames, only 45 were able to be sold the rest had problems.
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A lot of steel used in Construction now comes from China and its top quality!
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A lot of steel used in Construction now comes from China and its top quality!
I respect that Len the problem comes when ask them to weld or make something. :smiley:
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A lot of steel used in Construction now comes from China and its top quality!
I respect that Len the problem comes when ask them to weld or make something. :smiley:
They can make walls in the dark on motorways...what's to be cautious about? :grin:
http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Safety_wall_built_across_motorway
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Saw that... what were they thinking?
What I find even funnier are peoples comments on the article "This wall is just like the walls of the British government."
I don't know what kind of crack they're smoking over there.
As long as those wheels are good though, I'll be happy!
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those wheels look very nice. not bothered about the feedback scenario as if pade with paypal you can claim monies back should it go the way of the pear. id be interested to know the process of manufacture and spec of steel & chrome finish used and if the regs meet Eurpean standards.
on the made in china comment...thats where a large part of the worlds steel comes from so i dont see too much of a problem with the quality of it!
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The seller has made 1 sale.
try asking the buyer if there any good "brookedean123".
Great new product, accurate description, good coms! Altogether very happy! A*** Seller: bullet-wheels ( 1 ) 21-Feb-11 13:39
15 x 8 Steel Wheels VW BMW GOLF POLO MK2 MK1 Banded (#140512797359)
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I would be sceptical of that feedback , sold at 1510pm on the 19th , feedback by 21st@13:39pm. bit of a quick turnaround ?
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He told me earlier that the dude came to collect person.
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I'm gong to move this to of chat VW related as it doesn't only apply to mk3 owners and let's see what the whole forum thinks (some are still scared of the mk3 and won't venture this far!!)
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I said: "People are wary because of your zero score.
He said: "Yeah, I can understand that. Someone bought a set through eBay yesterday and they collected same day and said they would leave feedback today so that will be good. I do have a personal account which is 100% positive but obviously had to start a business account for these wheels for legal purposes, so yeah the zero score is frustrating but will build soon I'm sure."
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on the made in china comment...thats where a large part of the worlds steel comes from so i dont see too much of a problem with the quality of it!
Dan as I said earlier it is not the quality of the steel but the making of them, labour is really cheap and they tend to cut corners.
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on the made in china comment...thats where a large part of the worlds steel comes from so i dont see too much of a problem with the quality of it!
Dan as I said earlier it is not the quality of the steel but the making of them, labour is really cheap and they tend to cut corners.
got u now Wayne :afro: yes as i said earlier quality certs for production etc and if they comply with european legislation would be a must to see! if you get pulled by keen mr plod you need to be able to cover yourself and prove they are for highway use!
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it not a new wheel manufacturer, it's a new garden shed inport bussness.
TBH as long as the steel they started with is ok you'd actualy be hardpushed to f**kup makeing a wheel. the welds are sbout the last thing id be worryed about. bet the chrome plateing is sh!t tho
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I'm pretty certain this bloke was on a mk2 forum ages ago (before it crashed :rolleyes: ) And he had 1 set of prototypes that he used on his golf, which is the one pictured in the profile.
I love em, and if I had the money right now I'd buy them.
Gotta start somewhere!
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Just a thought, if someone was thinking about getting some why not buy a set and take them to a wheel specialist and have them check out the welds, the quality of the metal, xray them to make sure there's no cracks or defects ect.
Not sure how easy it is to check if its a naff wheel but its proberbly possible if you had the right equipment and know how ect?
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Just a thought, if someone was thinking about getting some why not buy a set and take them to a wheel specialist and have them check out the welds, the quality of the metal, xray them to make sure there's no cracks or defects ect.
Not sure how easy it is to check if its a naff wheel but its proberbly possible if you had the right equipment and know how ect?
The supplier should be doing that as least it would ease peoples worries. :smiley:
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Yepp. But if you don't trust him enough to buy are yougoing to trust him when he says he's had them tested and xrayed for defects and inspected welds ect.
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Yepp. But if you don't trust him enough to buy are yougoing to trust him when he says he's had them tested and xrayed for defects and inspected welds ect.
Fair point :afro: I guess the only way to be sure is if and when they get TUV approval
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I'd buy a set if they were 16x9 :D
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TBH it's no more risky then buying a set of reps off eBay, in fact I would say less so as some of the reps out there are made of really shyte alloy and crack really easily.
Nick
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I'd buy a set if they were 16x9 :D
+1 :grin:
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They look really good.... I would risk these more than I would cheap alloys.. steel construction cant be as bad as bad alloy casting?
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I need some rims lol :cry:
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steel is very easy to work and weld predictably and to a standard that is more than sufficent for a wheel TBH.
if they were alloys i woudl be a lot more suspictious as there are a lot of really really sh!t aluminium alloys that come out of china, usally of a completly random composition made of recast sh!t. ally is a lot less forgiveing and recast amalgum alloys can have serious contamination issues and sketchy propoties resulting in metalfatiuge setting in rapidly
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The chrome is tested to 500 hours salt water washing to ensure they dont corrode too easilly. They are currently DOT certified and in the near future we will apply for TUV approval too. However they are fully certified for UK.
Sounds like they've already been tested on a Mk3 :evil:
:lipsrsealed:
Thom
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:grin:
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Running them on a Mk3 is probably a better test than the 500 hours statement.
Without being accredited to a known body you are better off in a rusty tug boat :evil:
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FAO MK 3 Hate squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz7_3n7xyDg
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Hi Guys,
I am Oli, one of the Directors of Bullet Wheels,
We’ve had a few questions through Ebay from people mentioning your forum so we thought we would come take a look, and have read your comments with interest. As you are aware we are a brand new company and the “Bullet One†is our first design to hit the UK market. The company has been 18 months in the making, from finding the right supplier to adjusting the design to accommodate the measurements and spec we wanted. All our hard work came together as we received from our manufacturers the first batch of our new rims last week.
We have noticed that there are a few sceptics out there questioning the quality and finish of our wheels due to lack of feedback on Ebay. We understand you holding back and in order to put your minds at ease we will be offering 10 sets of our wheels at the special price of £325 exclusively for forum members. This offer is only available through e-bay as we want your feedback and intend to be creating wheels for you guys for a long-time to come!
We are positive that you will love these wheels but as always, just in case, you are more than welcome to return them to us if you feel they are not for you!
Please either message us through Ebay or give us a call quoting the code
‘COME ON LADS LETS HAVE THEM A LITTLE CHEAPER’
To take advantage of this exclusive offer. (First come first served!!)
We are on hand to answer any questions you may have so please don’t hesitate to call or PM me on here. Also if you feel like the drive or live in the South you are more than welcome to come and view the wheels yourself! We are based between Alton and Basingstoke in Hampshire.
Thanks in advance for your support and business, keep chatting about us!
Cheers,
Oli
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Some ones gotta give these a little blast :grin:
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Just down the road from me then!
I'm not interested myself as they look a bit to heavey for me however if anyone wants me to take a look on their behalf and Oli is OK with that then I am happy to do so.
Nick
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Good on you oli :wink:
If these were in 5 stud i would defo buy some :smug:
How hard/expensive is it to convert to 4 stud ? :undecided:
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Good on you oli :wink:
If these were in 5 stud i would defo buy some :smug:
How hard/expensive is it to convert to 4 stud ? :undecided:
Not worth the hassle..
We will just have to persuade Oli to start making some 5 studs... :evil:
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Good on you oli :wink:
If these were in 5 stud i would defo buy some :smug:
How hard/expensive is it to convert to 4 stud ? :undecided:
Not worth the hassle..
We will just have to persuade Oli to start making some 5 studs... :evil:
Hi Gav,
We have sold a good number of sets now, (mostly outside of ebay) and people have been happy with the quality. At this time, we don't have any 5 lug sets, but we are looking to produce them in the future. But at this stage its hard to say how soon.
Kind Regards,
Oliver
- bullet-wheels
:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Just down the road from me then!
I'm not interested myself as they look a bit to heavey for me however if anyone wants me to take a look on their behalf and Oli is OK with that then I am happy to do so.
Nick
Hi Nick,
Yes no problem at all! Anyone is welcome to look even if its on behalf of someone else.
Oli
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Good on you oli :wink:
If these were in 5 stud i would defo buy some :smug:
How hard/expensive is it to convert to 4 stud ? :undecided:
Not worth the hassle..
We will just have to persuade Oli to start making some 5 studs... :evil:
Hi Gav,
We have sold a good number of sets now, (mostly outside of ebay) and people have been happy with the quality. At this time, we don't have any 5 lug sets, but we are looking to produce them in the future. But at this stage its hard to say how soon.
Kind Regards,
Oliver
- bullet-wheels
:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
If we get a good demand for 5 stud then its something we would definitely look into doing soon. We can order these wheels (at this specific size) with any PCD but we have to order at least 50 sets for it to be viable. These wheels are perfect for mk2 and mk1 golfs but the question is, is 15x8 with ET 17 a desirable size for mk3 gti's? If 15x8 is desireable and would sell in those quantities we could definitely produce them soon. But if you guys mostly want a larger diameter we would have to make new moulds specific to that and that would take longer to produce.
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If we get a good demand for 5 stud then its something we would definitely look into doing soon. We can order these wheels (at this specific size) with any PCD but we have to order at least 50 sets for it to be viable. These wheels are perfect for mk2 and mk1 golfs but the question is, is 15x8 with ET 17 a desirable size for mk3 gti's? If 15x8 is desireable and would sell in those quantities we could definitely produce them soon. But if you guys mostly want a larger diameter we would have to make new moulds specific to that and that would take longer to produce.
15x8 would probably sell really well!. A lot of people would prefer 16x9 or 16x8 but i would seriously consider some 15x8 if the price was right! :afro:
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Good on you oli :wink:
If these were in 5 stud i would defo buy some :smug:
How hard/expensive is it to convert to 4 stud ? :undecided:
For now, if you wanted some, the easiest way to do it would be with some 5x100 to 4x100 adapters. Extra cost but a simple bolt on and go.
I've also heard that there are companies that can redrill them. But I really don't know much about this and the cost.
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Good on you oli :wink:
If these were in 5 stud i would defo buy some :smug:
How hard/expensive is it to convert to 4 stud ? :undecided:
For now, if you wanted some, the easiest way to do it would be with some 5x100 to 4x100 adapters. Extra cost but a simple bolt on and go.
I've also heard that there are companies that can redrill them. But I really don't know much about this and the cost.
5x100 - 4x100 adaptors are as rare as rocking horse sh!t :cry:
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Good on you oli :wink:
If these were in 5 stud i would defo buy some :smug:
How hard/expensive is it to convert to 4 stud ? :undecided:
For now, if you wanted some, the easiest way to do it would be with some 5x100 to 4x100 adapters. Extra cost but a simple bolt on and go.
I've also heard that there are companies that can redrill them. But I really don't know much about this and the cost.
5x100 - 4x100 adaptors are as rare as rocking horse sh!t :cry:
Oh Really, I didnt know that. I guess most people are more likely to go 4x100 to 5x100 rather than visa versa
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Do you need a MK1 test car? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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If you need a test car with a 5x100 pattern I'm willing to lend my services, I won't even charge :grin: :grin:
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If we get a good demand for 5 stud then its something we would definitely look into doing soon. We can order these wheels (at this specific size) with any PCD but we have to order at least 50 sets for it to be viable. These wheels are perfect for mk2 and mk1 golfs but the question is, is 15x8 with ET 17 a desirable size for mk3 gti's? If 15x8 is desireable and would sell in those quantities we could definitely produce them soon. But if you guys mostly want a larger diameter we would have to make new moulds specific to that and that would take longer to produce.
15x8 would probably sell really well!. A lot of people would prefer 16x9 or 16x8 but i would seriously consider some 15x8 if the price was right! :afro:
Thanks, thats good to know.
What are other peoples thoughts on this?
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If you need a test car with a 5x100 pattern I'm willing to lend my services, I won't even charge :grin: :grin:
Do you need a MK1 test car? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
You'll be the first to know if we do! :grin:
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If you need a test car with a 5x100 pattern I'm willing to lend my services, I won't even charge :grin: :grin:
Do you need a MK1 test car? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
You'll be the first to know if we do! :grin:
I'll hold you to that now!
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If you need a test car with a 5x100 pattern I'm willing to lend my services, I won't even charge :grin: :grin:
Do you need a MK1 test car? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
You'll be the first to know if we do! :grin:
I'll hold you to that now!
+1. Hahahaha.
As far as 5x100 stud patterns go I think 15x8 and 16x8 would both sell well, as would staggered sets. My favourite set up for a mk3 is 15x8 fronts and 15x9 rears, but I suspect later models would want a 16"
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We have noticed that there are a few sceptics out there questioning the quality and finish of our wheels due to lack of feedback on Ebay. We understand you holding back and in order to put your minds at ease we will be offering 10 sets of our wheels at the special price of £325 exclusively for forum members. This offer is only available through e-bay as we want your feedback and intend to be creating wheels for you guys for a long-time to come!
Why not have a set crack tested by a engineering company, could help ease people's worries
If you need a test car with a 5x100 pattern I'm willing to lend my services, I won't even charge :grin: :grin:
Do you need a MK1 test car? :lipsrsealed: :grin:
You'll be the first to know if we do! :grin:
I'll hold you to that now!
+1. Hahahaha.
As far as 5x100 stud patterns go I think 15x8 and 16x8 would both sell well, as would staggered sets. My favourite set up for a mk3 is 15x8 fronts and 15x9 rears, but I suspect later models would want a 16"
16"s would sell better for a mk3, pointless fitting 15"s really as that is the standard size.
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^^^^ depends on the look you're going for though.. Down and out = no to 16s
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fair play to this guy joining the forum to answer questions.. at least he has sometihng to say about his company.. and willing to prove himself..
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^^^^ depends on the look you're going for though.. Down and out = no to 16s
Not really, you can get a mk3 as low on 16"s as 15's with the right offset and tyres.
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I'm not sure whether I'd go for 15's or 16's. For wheels that wide I suspect 15's would need a lot less work to accommodate them. I've not really seen that many mk3's on wide 16's, most of the ones I've seen in person that are down and out are on 15's (which in itself is a reason to go for them I suppose).
I know from previous experience though how much difference jumping from 15" to 16" can make when running a super low car (driving perspective, not looks).
I was going to leave the above sentence as 'one inch can really make a difference', then realised the company I keep on here and decided against it. :grin: :grin: :grin:
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I'm not sure whether I'd go for 15's or 16's. For wheels that wide I suspect 15's would need a lot less work to accommodate them. I've not really seen that many mk3's on wide 16's, most of the ones I've seen in person that are down and out are on 15's (which in itself is a reason to go for them I suppose).
I know from previous experience though how much difference jumping from 15" to 16" can make when running a super low car (driving perspective, not looks).
Tyre sizes make a difference, 195/50/15 and 195/45/16 work out about the same in rolling radius, so 16"s will be ok and also were a factory fit on anni's
16"s on a mk3 are fine, 17"s can spoil them however.
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I was going to leave the above sentence as 'one inch can really make a difference', then realised the company I keep on here and decided against it. :grin: :grin: :grin:
But you put in anyway?! :grin:
Yeah they are nice wheels
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17's are too big on mk3's. How would tyre stretch affect the drop? Is there an equation somewhere? surely a 195/45/16 on a wide wheel would have a different radius to a 195/50/15???
I'm not disagreeing Wayne, I've just never been able to work it out. If a 16 would fit I'd probably go with that.
Although this is elementary as the wheels don't yet exist :grin:
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I was going to leave the above sentence as 'one inch can really make a difference', then realised the company I keep on here and decided against it. :grin: :grin: :grin:
But you put in anyway?! :grin:
Yeah they are nice wheels
What Kitty Cat really meant was, even with the extra inch it would still tiny.. :grin:
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you know what they say, looks like a needle, goes like a sowing machine :rolleyes:
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18x8 and 18.9's please :)
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I was going to leave the above sentence as 'one inch can really make a difference', then realised the company I keep on here and decided against it. :grin: :grin: :grin:
But you put in anyway?! :grin:
Yeah they are nice wheels
What Kitty Cat really meant was, even with the extra inch it would still tiny.. :grin:
Nicely said! :grin:
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you know what they say, looks like a needle, goes like a sowing machine :rolleyes:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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+1 on the 16's :cool:
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Like many others mention....if these were 16x8 5 stud fitment id seriously consider handing the moola over at that price.
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17's are too big on mk3's. How would tyre stretch affect the drop? Is there an equation somewhere? surely a 195/45/16 on a wide wheel would have a different radius to a 195/50/15???
I'm not disagreeing Wayne, I've just never been able to work it out. If a 16 would fit I'd probably go with that.
Although this is elementary as the wheels don't yet exist :grin:
It is not exact as such but a 8x15 and a 8x16 with the correct size tyres and offset will work out the same in terms of clearance.
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oh my god!!!
i was only looking at these earlier and i didnt trust it either!!!
sean :cool:
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So taking in what you guys are saying, it looks like we would need to make the 5x100 wheels in a 16" then.
thanks for your help!
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oh my god!!!
i was only looking at these earlier and i didnt trust it either!!!
sean :cool:
Hi Sean, did you see this below from an earlier page? If you are interested in a set you can allways come down and take a look.
Oli
"Hi Guys,
I am Oli, one of the Directors of Bullet Wheels,
We’ve had a few questions through Ebay from people mentioning your forum so we thought we would come take a look, and have read your comments with interest. As you are aware we are a brand new company and the “Bullet One†is our first design to hit the UK market. The company has been 18 months in the making, from finding the right supplier to adjusting the design to accommodate the measurements and spec we wanted. All our hard work came together as we received from our manufacturers the first batch of our new rims last week.
We have noticed that there are a few sceptics out there questioning the quality and finish of our wheels due to lack of feedback on Ebay. We understand you holding back and in order to put your minds at ease we will be offering 10 sets of our wheels at the special price of £325 exclusively for forum members. This offer is only available through e-bay as we want your feedback and intend to be creating wheels for you guys for a long-time to come!
We are positive that you will love these wheels but as always, just in case, you are more than welcome to return them to us if you feel they are not for you!
Please either message us through Ebay or give us a call quoting the code
‘COME ON LADS LETS HAVE THEM A LITTLE CHEAPER’
To take advantage of this exclusive offer. (First come first served!!)
We are on hand to answer any questions you may have so please don’t hesitate to call or PM me on here. Also if you feel like the drive or live in the South you are more than welcome to come and view the wheels yourself! We are based between Alton and Basingstoke in Hampshire.
Thanks in advance for your support and business, keep chatting about us!
Cheers,
Oli"
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So taking in what you guys are saying, it looks like we would need to make the 5x100 wheels in a 16" then.
thanks for your help!
I'd certainly be interested in 16" 5x100's. Are you guys on Edition 38 (http://www.edition38.com/forums)? They'd probably love them as well :smiley:
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So taking in what you guys are saying, it looks like we would need to make the 5x100 wheels in a 16" then.
thanks for your help!
Yes sir...providing the customers of the current batch are happy with theirs.
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Bullet-Wheels, you gonna be turning up to any car shows with the wheels???? It'd give people a chance to see them in the flesh...
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Good luck with the sales, but please don't do what this guy did! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=183115.0
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Good luck with the sales, but please don't do what this guy did! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=183115.0
That's amazing. It seems Bullet-Wheels is already better than that guy. Wait... unless they posted the original topic about the wheels, just so they could join, to make us aware.... wow, that made my head hurt. :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Bullet-Wheels, you gonna be turning up to any car shows with the wheels???? It'd give people a chance to see them in the flesh...
Yes the aim is to go to the shows with these wheels. We are In the process of looking for a mk2 golf now for a "company car" to take to shows and show them off :cool:. I dont own that '83 beige one anymore :sad:
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If you need some arty photos let me know fella, I' happy to lug my photography gear over and get some god shots for your listings. Would be good if you get someone with a sweet MKII to show them off on.
Nick
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would definiteley buy these, jus dont know if they would look a bit silly on my mk3 being as they so wide?
chris
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would definiteley buy these, jus dont know if they would look a bit silly on my mk3 being as they so wide?
chris
Google banded steels, there are a few mk3's running 8" at the front and 9" at the rear. Although they won't look the same it'll give you an idea of wide wheels on a mk3. In fact, I'm supposed to be picking up banded steels that wide this weekend.
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http://www.wellerwheels.com/ :smiley:
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I like wellers but for a mk3 13"s are plain silly.
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I like wellers but for a mk3 13"s are plain silly.
They do bigger sizes :smiley:
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How about some 12 x 15 steels! :laugh:
http://www.wellerwheels.com/cwautospricing.htm
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How about some 12 x 15 steels! :laugh:
http://www.wellerwheels.com/cwautospricing.htm
£70 each is cheap :smiley:
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would definiteley buy these, jus dont know if they would look a bit silly on my mk3 being as they so wide?
chris
Google banded steels, there are a few mk3's running 8" at the front and 9" at the rear. Although they won't look the same it'll give you an idea of wide wheels on a mk3. In fact, I'm supposed to be picking up banded steels that wide this weekend.
i like the looks of them actually, gunna ahve to get saving the pennies, or if bullet wheels need a demo car so other mk3 owners can see what they look like i am more than willing to be the guinea pig wink wink nudge nudge lol
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would definiteley buy these, jus dont know if they would look a bit silly on my mk3 being as they so wide?
chris
Google banded steels, there are a few mk3's running 8" at the front and 9" at the rear. Although they won't look the same it'll give you an idea of wide wheels on a mk3. In fact, I'm supposed to be picking up banded steels that wide this weekend.
i like the looks of them actually, gunna ahve to get saving the pennies, or if bullet wheels need a demo car so other mk3 owners can see what they look like i am more than willing to be the guinea pig wink wink nudge nudge lol
Hahaha. Join the queue mate :grin: :grin: :grin:
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yea bloody long queue by looks of things lol. jimmy you on eastcoastdubs aswell?
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yes mate, joined recently but don't really use it that much. On Renegade dubs too.
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yes mate, joined recently but don't really use it that much. On Renegade dubs too.
yeah i tend to check back to it now n then, was gunna go on renegades but tis bit far from me tbh.
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slightly off topic, but you going to this 8ball diner place on friday for the german car meet?
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i dunno was thinking of it but was jus thinkin it rele isnt the biggest of places tbh theres only something like 25 spaces so dunno what wud happen when its full? plus my car isnt exactly gr8 atm will see how it goes tho. you going?
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I dunno if I'll be there, entirely depends on this damn foot/leg/back of mine. Haha. The guy was saying there's space for 70 cars there atm. It's a pretty good place.
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ah rite kool think ill give it miss this time as ive got a mainly red car with green vento front end and one wing in primer :lipsrsealed: might turn few heads in the wrong way lol. will try and make it ot the next one tho. it does look good when i drive past it. neways hijack over lol
very nice wheels
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Well... I've just ordered mine. :cool:
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I can't help think you'll be taken care of as you'll be flying the flag for the forum. Haha. Get pics up as soon as you can mate, I really really like these wheels now.
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Well... I've just ordered mine. :cool:
damn you lol wish i had the moeny too. get pics up when ya get em wanna see what they look like.
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I don't know what colour to paint the centres...
I'm thinking gold... But it's hard to think about what will look with dragon green.
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yea gold would look good or black maybe.
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Well... I've just ordered mine. :cool:
Nice one Jack, I hope you like them!
ONLY 8 LEFT FOR THE FORUM OFFER OF £325 now!
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I don't know what colour to paint the centres...
I'm thinking gold... But it's hard to think about what will look with dragon green.
Yeah dragon green and gold looks good! I'm guessing yours is dragon green? anyway check the link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hotg0ssip/2961435082/
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I take it they're sprayed in grey primer at the moment and not gloss black?
I'm just trying to think of how I'm gonna do them...
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I don't know what colour to paint the centres...
I'm thinking gold... But it's hard to think about what will look with dragon green.
how bout the same green, and all the lip in gold mate, think that would look pretty damn awesome....
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Colour coded centres did look a bit cool on the chuffwagon.
I'm not sure about painting the lips though because they're polished up quite nicely.
I'm pretty stuck on gold really... I'm getting the car wrapped in white vinyl pretty soon, so gold will go with that still.
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Colour coded centres did look a bit cool on the chuffwagon.
I'm not sure about painting the lips though because they're polished up quite nicely.
I'm pretty stuck on gold really... I'm getting the car wrapped in white vinyl pretty soon, so gold will go with that still.
why not just get it sprayed lol, surely the vinyl would come off after a certain period lol?
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Yeah, but but a wrap only costs £100 and if I get bored I can go back to Dragon Green!
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Against white or green Gold would be the best choice.
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VR6-Joe had some Gold Lensos with a polished lip on his 1.6, looked really good! :cool:
(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt25/Shady_Pioneer/Temp%202011%20Cal%20Entires/VR6-Joe.jpg)
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Yeah, but but a wrap only costs £100 and if I get bored I can go back to Dragon Green!
100 quid for a full body wrap? thats fooking cheap were ya gettin that done? gold will look :cool:
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I'm tempted to wrap my whole car, but dunno what colour i'd want to go for. lol
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was gunna get mine done but got quoted silly money for it. id probably go for nato green or some other matt colour as you cant polish vinyl the way you can paint!
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I take it they're sprayed in grey primer at the moment and not gloss black?
I'm just trying to think of how I'm gonna do them...
Sorry i need to change the description as it seems its misleading. You actually get them how you see them in the photos. That black you see is the primer.
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Yeah, but but a wrap only costs £100 and if I get bored I can go back to Dragon Green!
100 quid for a full body wrap? thats fooking cheap were ya gettin that done? gold will look :cool:
A friend of mine is doing a signwriting apprenticeship, he's given me a good quote!
I'm thinking matt white vinyl or possibly gloss white...
@ Oli:
No worries! As long as the paint will take to the wheel!
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Matt White FTW!!!!!!
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Matt White FTW!!!!!!
+1 for this
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i think a matt anthracite grey would look shweeeet...
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Shady's matt dark greying his golf - that should look nice.
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Shady's matt dark greying his golf - that should look nice.
Ur only in kent!! How any chance you could ask ur pal, how much he'd charge too do mine in Lambogini/banana yellow? Never seen a bright yellow golf, n its my fave colour lol!! Or even that MG shade of blue????
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/radioassets/photos/2009/4/22/56644_2.jpg)
(http://images.motors.net/d/used-photos/21243/400x/0/0/DU04YBA.jpg)
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xxpenxx, google colour concept golf, they did a yellow one. I like it a lot, really suits the car.
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I'll ask - he's doing mine as a piece for his NVQ though!
I could ask about getting cost price vinyl...
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From what I understand, Lazylunatic can get vinyl at a good price. I wish I'd known that before I bought mine. Haha
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From what I understand, Lazylunatic can get vinyl at a good price. I wish I'd known that before I bought mine. Haha
lol!! Well I'm just asking out of curiosity mate, I'm strapped for cash. But its something too consider in the near future, dint buy my car because I liked the colour, needed one fast, wouldnt settle for less than a golf. And I got my car for a steal in my opinion for 3k. Gona take good care of this beauut! lol
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Does anyone have any reccomendations as to brands of paint?
Looking for BBS gold.
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From what I understand, Lazylunatic can get vinyl at a good price. I wish I'd known that before I bought mine. Haha
lol!! Well I'm just asking out of curiosity mate, I'm strapped for cash. But its something too consider in the near future, dint buy my car because I liked the colour, needed one fast, wouldnt settle for less than a golf. And I got my car for a steal in my opinion for 3k. Gona take good care of this beauut! lol
I just meant before I bought my vinyl. The great thing about Vinyl is that it has made colour changes a much more viable option as a mod.
House of Kolor must do something. There's a really good place in Rayleigh that makes paints too, but I can't remember the name of it for the life of me.
Does anyone have any reccomendations as to brands of paint?
Looking for BBS gold.
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Cheers!
Here's one for Oli:
How would you reccommend spraying your wheels?
Do they need etch priming?
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Cheers!
Here's one for Oli:
How would you reccommend spraying your wheels?
Do they need etch priming?
Actually I didnt do mine in the "proffessional" way. I simply went down to halfords picked a colour and bought a few cans. with a quick rub down with wet and dry to key the surface they came out great with a couple of coats and a good polish. I just painted the ford Ivory white straight over the black and with 2 coats and it was great.
I painted another set silver which required lacquer and did that the same way and again looked really good.
But I'm sure there will be proffesional painters on here that will tell you the right way to do it.
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I also reckon the gold centres will complement dragon green bodywork.
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Haha. The way you typed that seemed a bit formal, I've edited it for you...
To whom it may concern,
In reply to your previous correspondence in relation to the colour of the aforementioned wheels I too believe that the gold centres will complement dragon green bodywork pf your motor vehicle.
Yours sincerely
thai-wronghorse.
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That's what I said :wink:
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Well... These are set to arrive tomorrow!
I'll get some more detailed pictures up and post my thoughts up as I unbox them.
I'm really excited.
I'm thinking about getting some G60 centres to slap on them.
(http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/f1/d9/56dc_1.JPG)
When I've got them sprayed and rubbered up, you'll be able to see them on the car.
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Hi Jack,
Glad your happy with them! And thankyou for the feedback!
5 Sets left at £325!!
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Yeah, they look really nice in person.
I'll take some pics when I come back from work.
I've got a couple, but I want some of the backs of the wheels.
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Website now up. Basic but it'll do for now. :nerd:
www.bulletwheels.co.uk
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is anyone gona buy some of these bloody wheels ??
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is anyone gona buy some of these bloody wheels ??
You know what I'd love to if I had the cash. :sad:
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(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/e37f0ccb.jpg)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/d9a60985.jpg)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/c481ec85.jpg)
More to come.
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Looks sweet mate what's the chrome finish like ??
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It's actually really good.
There are a few flecks on it but nothing a polish wouldn't sort out.
The back of the wheels look a little bit untidy where the paint has been sprayed on quite thick, but you won't be seeing that when they're on the car.
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i really want a set of these now just gotta save up to lower it first, would look propa sh!te with small banded wheels on normal shocks,
I think the £325 offer should be like an exclusive to the forum not just first 10 pairs :wink:
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But then we will all be rolling on the same rims lol
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fair point lol,
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Safety in numbers!
Thom
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It would be like we were part of a gang! :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Yeah you could set up a Football league, with all those that bought Rotiforms last year :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
Thom
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i really want a set of these now just gotta save up to lower it first, would look propa sh!te with small banded wheels on normal shocks,
I think the £325 offer should be like an exclusive to the forum not just first 10 pairs :wink:
It is! this offer is for forum members only but not just this forum.
We've sold quite a few sets now. Theres a guy who I'm not allowed to name (he is well known) who has bought these for his show car that will be entered into all the shows this year too! :cool:
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(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/e37f0ccb.jpg)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/d9a60985.jpg)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/c481ec85.jpg)
More to come.
Looking forward to seeing these painted and on your car Jack!
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Well...
I got them on the rear.
They look lovely on, but they need spacers at the front to fit over the calliper.
I'm going to grind down the casting seam on the bit that fouls and try again tomorrow.
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got any pic's???
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cool rims. :cool:
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(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/9d9c9d97.jpg)
Got some G60 caps to cover the ugly bits.
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what's the red ring, is that a spigot?
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Yeah, the bore needs reducing by a little but, that'll be covered up soon enough.
So... When I can, I'll spray the centres, roll the arches and bring it down a bit.
Oh... And fit the fronts somehow.
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awesome!! what size tyres are they??
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195/45/15
These may be for sale very soon.
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195/45/15
These may be for sale very soon.
problem?
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why???? and how much???
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Just wanted something skinner. Less poke.
Just had a test drive though and they ate awesome.
I will have to roll my arches and run camber though.
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keepin them then?? your car does look sweet as with them on!
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poke, camber and rolled arches are a win though! :grin:
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I know... But I'm too much of a pussy for herrafrush.
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Wheels are now DEFINITELY for sale.
Check my sig.
Car failed MOT with £700 quoted to repair = NEED MONEY.
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What did it fail on?
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Rotten sills, floor and seatbelt anchor points.
Headlight needed aiming, rear plate light needed doing.
NSR wheel bearing and stub axle.
Plus a few more he didn't mention.
I've just managed to knock £300 off the price by asking.
I'll do the bearing myself as well to save a bit of cash.
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looks like the rust i have to deal with on my mk2.. :grin: :grin:
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looks like the rust i have to deal with on my mk2.. :grin: :grin:
Sounds like 99.9% of Mk3's (I've seen many recently!)
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looks like the rust i have to deal with on my mk2.. :grin: :grin:
Sounds like 99.9% of Mk3's (I've seen many recently!)
thank god for plastic sill covers on our mk3 SE.
MOT tester cant poke underneath them :lipsrsealed:
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looks like the rust i have to deal with on my mk2.. :grin: :grin:
Sounds like 99.9% of Mk3's (I've seen many recently!)
thank god for plastic sill covers on our mk3 SE.
MOT tester cant poke underneath them :lipsrsealed:
Have you had a look though? :lipsrsealed:
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looks like the rust i have to deal with on my mk2.. :grin: :grin:
Sounds like 99.9% of Mk3's (I've seen many recently!)
thank god for plastic sill covers on our mk3 SE.
MOT tester cant poke underneath them :lipsrsealed:
Have you had a look though? :lipsrsealed:
I must be the only Mk3 owner that hasn't had lots of rust! :grin: :grin:
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looks like the rust i have to deal with on my mk2.. :grin: :grin:
Sounds like 99.9% of Mk3's (I've seen many recently!)
thank god for plastic sill covers on our mk3 SE.
MOT tester cant poke underneath them :lipsrsealed:
Have you had a look though? :lipsrsealed:
Going by Shady's thread they can hide a lot of problems.
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i had a look under the plastic recently and the sill seemed to be missing :shocked:
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looks like the rust i have to deal with on my mk2.. :grin: :grin:
Sounds like 99.9% of Mk3's (I've seen many recently!)
thank god for plastic sill covers on our mk3 SE.
MOT tester cant poke underneath them :lipsrsealed:
Have you had a look though? :lipsrsealed:
Going by Shady's thread they can hide a lot of problems.
Shaun you can see the rust breaking through the plastic covers in places. Typical mk3! Saying that it costs us nothing to maintain, the old girl keeps going and doesnt break down (touch wood!).
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Rotten sills, floor and seatbelt anchor points.
Headlight needed aiming, rear plate light needed doing.
NSR wheel bearing and stub axle.
Plus a few more he didn't mention.
I've just managed to knock £300 off the price by asking.
I'll do the bearing myself as well to save a bit of cash.
Gutted you have to sell them jack! They look awesome in the photo in your for sale thread!
Hope you manage to get the work done to fix the car...
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Yeah, it's a shame. But I'm no further in my overdraft than ever imaginable!
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alright oli i was wondering if these wheels would fit my 2003 caddy, i have fitted at the moment g60's with 195/45/15 and was just wondering of i would need spacers? i realise that i will need spigot rings, i was also wondering what size of tyre would be best as i dont want much stretch
cheers michael