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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Kwok8 on 29 May 2011, 12:09
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I finally found a car which gets delivered wednesday from a VW garage. Only problem is it comes with black monza II with a silver lip. Anyone want to swap these for their original finish monza II?
I want to keep the tyres so just swap the alloys.
I need to double check the condition of them when I get the car.
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/kwokie/Sale/Untitled-1.jpg)
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they are original detroit wheels then by the sounds of it, not been sprayed black afterwards. vw offered them as an option mainly in america but available here too. keep em they look good!
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I agree you should keep them!! They look better and yours will be different to the rest :wink:
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Two bits of advice; I used to own a set of these rims.
One, if they are in mint original condition DON'T change the tyres on them. The polished rim will almost certainly get marked unless you have a really really good tyre fitter. Also the painted black finish is quite easily damaged. I just brushed a cardboard box leaf with one of mine when moving them off the car and it put a mark on the black.
Two, they are very rare wheels in this country (fitted as OE to the ED30 on the continent but not in the UK). They don't suffer as much white worm problems as the original Monzas and can be refurbished much more easily. Keep 'em and look after them!
So if you have to change them I'd leave the tyres on if I were you and find another set of wheels with tyres. Unless they're already a bit marked, as then it won't matter a stuff.
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id change them, too much black on a black car!
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Hmm, did not know all this. I really prefer the sliver look, but hate White worming.
I will take more pics when I get the car, they might grow on me.
Would I need to tell my insurance about these wheels?
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You probably should tell your insurance company but they aren't a modification, just tell them they are accessory wheels.
Have a good look at them when you get them and report back, I reckon you will get plenty of offers of swaps with original Monzas if you don't like them.
And definately take lots of pics! :grin:
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Keep them, very stealth :cool:
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I too would keep them. All that black makes the red line on the grill that much more noticeable.
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I would keep them. Looks more unique.
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Keep them. They look rude! :cool:
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i would keep them ! think they look nice !!!but each to his or her own !!
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Personally I prefer the original monza II and the monza II shadows (black inserts) even more, I would swap the detriots for them :afro:
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Keep them , mine are running Detroit/huffs, but with now Gloss rather then the origonal satin.Pescara's that my Ed30 came with are not as nice imo.
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Without trying to sound like a parrot I also like them and would keep them.
Having said that, its your car. Do what you prefer.
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Keep them, they look really nice........ although I'm biased :smiley:
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/MyblackMonza2.jpg)
( My ones are Mk5 18" monza's refinished in satin black and I've been running them as winter wheels. Like them so much I've kept them on for now )
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Keep them, they look really nice........ although I'm biased :smiley:
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/MyblackMonza2.jpg)
( My ones are Mk5 18" monza's refinished in satin black and I've been running them as winter wheels. Like them so much I've kept them on for now )
Have to say they do look good on a white GTI and probably on a red one but prefer the diamond cut ones on a black GTI :afro:
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Here she is, needs a good wash and better pics on the weekend.
Still think I will get rid of the wheels though, already had a offer to sell them, but need to find replacements.
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/kwokie/Golf%20Gti/IMG_0253.jpg)
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/kwokie/Golf%20Gti/IMG_0255.jpg)
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/kwokie/Golf%20Gti/IMG_0254.jpg)
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They are different, but I prefer the original monza shaddow chrome.
Yes, 18" Monza's are an optional extra let your Insurance know mate :nerd:
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They look quality - much more distinguished than the Monza II. I might be slightly biased though :wink:
(http://andrew-parker.com/DSC_6650-Edited-LoRes.jpg)
I think the advice on not changing the tyres is a tad over-cautious though. There is a fair few of us with these wheels and I'm pretty sure we're not running around on bare rubber!
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They look quality - much more distinguished than the Monza II. I might be slightly biased though :wink:
(http://andrew-parker.com/DSC_6650-Edited-LoRes.jpg)
I think the advice on not changing the tyres is a tad over-cautious though. There is a fair few of us with these wheels and I'm pretty sure we're not running around on bare rubber!
They look good on yours. I brought mine as winters to protect my monza shadows but love the black wheels so much I've not botherd in putting the shadows back on.