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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 17:49

Title: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 17:49
So soon it will be off with the 18" BBS CH wheels / Vredestein Winter Tyres...and on with the 19" VW Racing / Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tyres.

I collected the VW Racing wheels from the powder coaters today, now resplendent in Anthracite powder coat - the same finish as the winter BBS CHs.

They've done their usual superb job on them:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0612.jpg)

Strangely, they seem to be breeding:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0611.jpg)

 :wink:

Hopefully get the tyres on this week, and go from there.
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: R32UK on 14 March 2011, 17:51
been thinking about sticking on my summer tyres also this week  :grin:


p.s. what are the ideal conditions for wheel breeding...  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 17:57
p.s. what are the ideal conditions for wheel breeding...  :cool: :cool:

I'm not sure...my garage seems to be ideal...better keep the laydees out of there!  :grin:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: R32UK on 14 March 2011, 17:59
p.s. what are the ideal conditions for wheel breeding...  :cool: :cool:

I'm not sure...my garage seems to be ideal...better keep the laydees out of there!  :grin:

 :grin: :grin:

i will try a couple of variations.. i see yours looks quite warm. maybe a little fire and a rug to get things going :evil:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 18:14
i will try a couple of variations.. i see yours looks quite warm. maybe a little fire and a rug to get things going :evil:

I do indeed have heaters in there (x4) but I suspect a small fire may be counter-productive if you actully store cars in the garage.

Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: R32UK on 14 March 2011, 18:18
i will try a couple of variations.. i see yours looks quite warm. maybe a little fire and a rug to get things going :evil:

I do indeed have heaters in there (x4) but I suspect a small fire may be counter-productive if you actully store cars in the garage.



noted  :smiley:

Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Steve30 on 14 March 2011, 18:21
Can you breed a couple more es3 give me a set :grin: very nice they are i like very much
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Jimble on 14 March 2011, 18:23
LMAO! :grin:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 18:24
Can you breed a couple more es3 give me a set :grin: very nice they are i like very much

I can try...the BBS CHs have only reproduced once...and thus far the VWRs only once too..so I may be struggling.  :wink:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Jimmymature on 14 March 2011, 18:33

Love the VWR wheels mate, they're on my list of things to get this summer.


Post some pics when they're on mate.


Jim
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Rhyso on 14 March 2011, 19:35
Yummy  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Buck on 14 March 2011, 19:37
Very nice

Are any of those up for adoption  :wink:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Exonian on 14 March 2011, 19:52
 :drool: Yum
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: am1w on 14 March 2011, 19:56
The man is a shameless tease. :grin:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 20:24
Are any of those up for adoption  :wink:

Sadly not...I have grown fond of them.
I like to have a selection of spares for both summer and winter wheels...hence 2 sets of 18"x8" BBS CH and 2 sets of 19"x8.5" VWR.


Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 20:25
The man is a shameless tease. :grin:

Why thank you Sir.  :grin:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Buck on 14 March 2011, 20:26
 :wink:

When will we see photos if them fitted?
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Wayne on 14 March 2011, 20:28
They look really good Glen :afro:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 14 March 2011, 20:36
:wink:

When will we see photos if them fitted?

In the next month or so...they'll look just like they did last summer though:

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0250.jpg)

...just a few shades darker, and shiny.

More this finish:

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0581.jpg)

The VWRs are the same finish as the BBS CHs

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0611.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0114.jpg)
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Buck on 14 March 2011, 20:49
They loor really good with the red paintwork -  :cool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 24 March 2011, 14:12
Fitted today:

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0620a.jpg)

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0619.jpg)

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0621.jpg)

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/Golf%20GTI%20Mk6/IMG_0618a.jpg)
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Wayne on 24 March 2011, 16:10
They look stunning  :cool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Exonian on 24 March 2011, 16:10
 :drool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: jkp on 24 March 2011, 16:26
They are very, very nice   :cool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Steve30 on 24 March 2011, 17:27
very tidy , top  :cool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Jimble on 24 March 2011, 17:33
Lovely jubbly!! :drool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Snooze on 24 March 2011, 19:18
Those VWRs look the tits!  Love them in gunmetal grey on your red gti.
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Neil gti on 24 March 2011, 19:41
Mmmmm nice  :cool: me likey the shiny new look  :smiley:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Ess_Three on 24 March 2011, 19:53
Mmmmm nice  :cool: me likey the shiny new look  :smiley:

Hopefully easy to clean, and less prone to chipping than the satin paint.
Same finish as my winter BBS CHs.
A high gloss, anthracite powder coat  :smiley:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Neil gti on 24 March 2011, 19:58
Mmmmm nice  :cool: me likey the shiny new look  :smiley:

Hopefully easy to clean, and less prone to chipping than the satin paint.
Same finish as my winter BBS CHs.
A high gloss, anthracite powder coat  :smiley:

Yes mine are all chipped again  :angry:
may go down the powdercoat route  :smiley:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Buck on 24 March 2011, 20:38
Lush  :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: am1w on 24 March 2011, 21:05
Glen:
..... and the wheels within the wheels roll by .......  :wink:
Simply beautiful.
Only a RED CAR can produce such a superb effect!!  :smug:

QED
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: Steve30 on 24 March 2011, 21:07
Glen:
..... and the wheels within the wheels roll by .......  :wink:
Simply beautiful.
Only a red car can produce such a superb effect!!  :smug:

Not true , white would be even better  :grin:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: gizzywizzy on 24 March 2011, 22:27
Glen

Those wheels look gorgeous, I am full of envy.

My summer Bridgestones are back on now and I cannot believe how noisy they are compared to my winter Contis. never noticed the noise before  :cry:

Gizzy
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: AGB on 24 March 2011, 22:46
Glen:
..... and the wheels within the wheels roll by .......  :wink:
Simply beautiful.
Only a RED CAR can produce such a superb effect!!  :smug:

QED

They do look great.

Asker, I have one word for you: respray (you know black is beautiful).... <ducks for cover>
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: am1w on 25 March 2011, 01:14
Alex:

I adore black pussy....

















..... cats.

But I also have to disagree and humbly bend to your greater depth of knowledge on other black objects. :grin:
Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: AGB on 25 March 2011, 06:31
Alex:

But I also have to disagree and humbly bend to your greater depth of knowledge on other black objects. :grin:

Can I suggest the following update to your signature:

Tornado Red (but wish I'd bought black) Mk6 GTI Manually Active 5 Door showered to near perfection with every worthwhile Retro-fit & Factory Option + THE LUGGAGE NET

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Summer is coming...
Post by: MAW73 on 25 March 2011, 08:29
Wow very nice indeed and I'm extremely jealous. You are the true wheel whore!!