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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 15:26

Title: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 15:26
Andy, my good friend and wheel oracle, suggested I put this to the vote.
I always obey Andy.  :grin:

Size 18x8
Choose one, please.

Option 1. My purchase.  :smiley:
£840, ET44, BBS CK Silver.
From Performance Alloys.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3-1.jpg)

Option 2
£840, ET40, BBS CS-5 Silver.
(£60 extra for machining rims from ET40 to ET45. Not recommended by BBS).
From Performance Alloys.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAUUZA20.jpg)

Option 3
Less than £499, ET45, Cades Bern HS.
From Performance Alloys.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCABVA64Q.jpg)

Note: ET=51 for OEM Mk 6 GTI wheels. So the minimum ET=44, which rules out Option 2.

Thank you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: PenguinGTI on 25 June 2011, 16:11
I'm sorry here Asker but every time I see those Cades Bern Silver I think they just look like Ed35 wannabe wheels. I remember seeing a picture of proposed rims on the Ed35 which looked very similar.

I suppose there's always the benefit of looking like the Ed 35 in that it would be more OEM but I wasn't a fan of the Ed 35 when I saw it.

The first one's are stunning though.

Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 16:15
I'm sorry here Asker but every time I see those Cades Bern Silver I think they just look like Ed35 wannabe wheels. I remember seeing a picture of proposed rims on the Ed35 which looked very similar.
I suppose there's always the benefit of looking like the Ed 35 in that it would be more OEM but I wasn't a fan of the Ed 35 when I saw it.
The first one's are stunning though.

Thought long and hard myself and I agree,  the CKs are No 1 for me too. I'll wrestle an extra bit of discount for a fast buy on Monday. Just playing the waiting game to drop the price and change the wheel from CS-5s to CKs. Shock and awe tactics.  :evil: :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: AGB on 25 June 2011, 16:22
I'm sorry here Asker but every time I see those Cades Bern Silver I think they just look like Ed35 wannabe wheels. I remember seeing a picture of proposed rims on the Ed35 which looked very similar.
I suppose there's always the benefit of looking like the Ed 35 in that it would be more OEM but I wasn't a fan of the Ed 35 when I saw it.
The first one's are stunning though.

Thought long and hard myself and I agree,  the CKs are No 1 for me too. I'll wrestle an extra bit of discount for a fast buy on Monday. Just playing the waiting game to drop the price and change the wheel from CS-5s to CKs. Shock and awe tactics.  :evil: :grin:

Asker, when you see my car with the CS-5s on it, I don't want to give you another reason to envy my car (the first being the colour of course)....  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Both BBS wheels are lovely although I'm totally sold on the CS-5s it has to be said.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Exonian on 25 June 2011, 16:25
(http://i808.photobucket.com/albums/zz5/wrxah/TRloweredBBSCK.jpg)
This is how they will look with two doors welded up, a load of concrete in the boot and plenty of brakedust.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 16:27
I'm sorry here Asker but every time I see those Cades Bern Silver I think they just look like Ed35 wannabe wheels. I remember seeing a picture of proposed rims on the Ed35 which looked very similar.
I suppose there's always the benefit of looking like the Ed 35 in that it would be more OEM but I wasn't a fan of the Ed 35 when I saw it.
The first one's are stunning though.
Thought long and hard myself and I agree,  the CKs are No 1 for me too. I'll wrestle an extra bit of discount for a fast buy on Monday. Just playing the waiting game to drop the price and change the wheel from CS-5s to CKs. Shock and awe tactics.  :evil: :grin:
Asker, when you see my car with the CS-5s on it, I don't want to give you another reason to envy my car (the first being the colour of course)....  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Both BBS wheels are lovely although I'm totally sold on the CS-5s it has to be said.

Hello Alex. As I am a Princess in your eyes, I'll probably change my mind a million times by Monday.
But the burning question is: Are you buying the CS-5s on Monday?
Don't forget my advice on where to buy the Goodyears.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: mike. on 25 June 2011, 16:29
Thought long and hard myself and I agree,  the CKs are No 1 for me too. I'll wrestle an extra bit of discount for a fast buy on Monday. Just playing the waiting game to drop the price and change the wheel from CS-5s to CKs. Shock and awe tactics.  :evil: :grin:

Just tell them to give you more discount or you will send ME round, Performance Alloys are only about 25 miles away   :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 16:40
Thought long and hard myself and I agree,  the CKs are No 1 for me too. I'll wrestle an extra bit of discount for a fast buy on Monday. Just playing the waiting game to drop the price and change the wheel from CS-5s to CKs. Shock and awe tactics.  :evil: :grin:
Just tell them to give you more discount or you will send ME round, Performance Alloys are only about 25 miles away   :laugh:

I am so glad I kept you sweet all this time. I knew there was more to you than the genius you have shown with retro-fits.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 16:51
I like the expensive ones  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: mac7 on 25 June 2011, 16:59
Definitely the CK's - there used to be a carbon grey GTI around here on them and it looked great.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: R32UK on 25 June 2011, 17:07
why not chose the wheels YOU LIKE rather that what the general concensus is :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: R32UK on 25 June 2011, 17:15
fantastico!! finally we now know which wheels you have chosen to kerb  :lipsrsealed: :tongue:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Buck on 25 June 2011, 17:40
I like the CKs but it definitely has to be the CS-5s  They will look very nice indeed
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 17:48
I like the CKs but it definitely has to be the CS-5s  They will look very nice indeed

PITA to clean especially with one arm.  :cry:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: R32UK on 25 June 2011, 18:36
I like the CKs but it definitely has to be the CS-5s  They will look very nice indeed

PITA to clean especially with one arm.  :cry:

they are quite similar to mine... very easy to clean. never heard any of the polish car wash guys complain  :huh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 19:37
Decision made - BBS CK Silver alloys.  :smiley:

Snoops:  :tongue:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: AGB on 25 June 2011, 19:49
I'm sorry here Asker but every time I see those Cades Bern Silver I think they just look like Ed35 wannabe wheels. I remember seeing a picture of proposed rims on the Ed35 which looked very similar.
I suppose there's always the benefit of looking like the Ed 35 in that it would be more OEM but I wasn't a fan of the Ed 35 when I saw it.
The first one's are stunning though.
Thought long and hard myself and I agree,  the CKs are No 1 for me too. I'll wrestle an extra bit of discount for a fast buy on Monday. Just playing the waiting game to drop the price and change the wheel from CS-5s to CKs. Shock and awe tactics.  :evil: :grin:
Asker, when you see my car with the CS-5s on it, I don't want to give you another reason to envy my car (the first being the colour of course)....  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Both BBS wheels are lovely although I'm totally sold on the CS-5s it has to be said.

Hello Alex. As I am a Princess in your eyes, I'll probably change my mind a million times by Monday.
But the burning question is: Are you buying the CS-5s on Monday?
Don't forget my advice on where to buy the Goodyears.

Yeah, gonna order them on Monday. My wife is going to have a right moan about the pointlessness of getting these as she caught me looking at alloy wheel porn and I already got it in the ear as 'the car doesn't need new wheels, it's a pointless use of money'. I did try to make Imelda Marcos understand by drawing a parallel between her love of shoes and the car getting a new pair of shoes but she kinda won the argument on the basis that she doesn't spend this much on a pair of shoes and I don't really want to encourage her to start shopping for shoes at that price point. Performance Alloys may have to provide me with an invoice for 'clearance stock' or something and maybe knock a zero off the bill.  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Ta for the advice on the Goodyears.

Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 19:54
Alex: If they knock that zero off, she will never trust you again!
Was my pleasure regarding the tyres. Good company that, lowest prices.

Always consult my Summer Tyre Thread Sticky.  :grin:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=185782.40
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Exonian on 25 June 2011, 19:59
Decision made - BBS CK Silver alloys.  :smiley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyviyF-N23A
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: AGB on 25 June 2011, 20:00
Alex: If they knock that zero off, she will never trust you again!
Was my pleasure regarding the tyres. Good company that, lowest prices.

Always consult my Summer Tyre Thread Sticky.  :grin:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=185782.40

Yeah, I know, I was just messing. She has an appreciation of the fact that I only buy high quality kit and quite a lot of it German too funnily enough.

I'll get in touch and see if I can get the tyres sorted as well. Can't wait to get them on. I'm in a drive in studio in a few weeks time and I might pop the GTI in with her new shoes on for a proper sig photo which is long overdue.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: R32UK on 25 June 2011, 20:03
Decision made - BBS CK Silver alloys.  :smiley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyviyF-N23A

 :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 20:24
Decision made - BBS CK Silver alloys.  :smiley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyviyF-N23A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rECVyN5D60I&feature=related

Better version + video.  :kiss:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Exonian on 25 June 2011, 20:28
Decision made - BBS CK Silver alloys.  :smiley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyviyF-N23A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rECVyN5D60I&feature=related

Better version + video.  :kiss:

Best played after a couple of viagra to get the full emotional effect!
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 20:48
And I end my contribution to this thread with:

Verdi's Requiem Dies Irae:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY2p2twqhA&feature=related

Enjoy.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 22:35
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=2063

 :cool: :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 22:38
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=2063
 :cool: :laugh:

Nooooo. Silver for the bling effect, please. :laugh:
Be back in a mo. Going to re-park the car. Fcuking cats + fox.  :angry:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 22:40
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=2063
 :cool: :laugh:

Nooooo. Silver for the bling effect, please. :laugh:
Be back in a mo. Going to re-park the car. Fcuking cats + fox.  :angry:

 :cool: :smiley:
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/DSCN0208.jpg)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/DSCN0214.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 22:45
Black wheels are for boy racers :tongue: as there standard issue on corsa's, 106s etc.  :tongue:  :evil: :wink:
+ whats the point when its moving and there black they all look the same  :evil: :tongue: :wink: :tongue:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 22:48
Black wheels are for boy racers :tongue: as there standard issue on corsa's, 106s etc.  :tongue:  :evil: :wink:
+ whats the point when its moving and there black they all look the same  :evil: :tongue: :wink: :tongue:

Thats me never grown up, but now i can get proper toys instead of Saxos and Pugs  :grin:

You in a mood tonight Geoff  :tongue:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 22:50
Just joking with you  :wink:
Black wheels are so yesterday. :wink: :grin: I showed Asker some lovely monzas the other week he should have got  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 22:51
Black wheels are for boy racers :tongue: as there standard issue on corsa's, 106s etc.  :tongue:  :evil: :wink:
+ whats the point when its moving and there black they all look the same  :evil: :tongue: :wink: :tongue:
Thats me never grown up, but now i can get proper toys instead of Saxos and Pugs  :grin:

They say, once with black you never look back. Yeah, right ................... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 22:52
Black wheels are for boy racers :tongue: as there standard issue on corsa's, 106s etc.  :tongue:  :evil: :wink:
+ whats the point when its moving and there black they all look the same  :evil: :tongue: :wink: :tongue:
Thats me never grown up, but now i can get proper toys instead of Saxos and Pugs  :grin:

They say, once with black you never look back. Yeah, right ................... :rolleyes:
You been there Asker ? :wink:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 22:53
Asker you really need these monzas far cooler than black...
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=195683.0


(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69393_10150114487819988_671239987_7700767_663055_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 22:54
On a more serious note if i was to get Silver wheels it would be BBS CS-5 Silver   :cool:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 22:55
Geoff really wants BBS wheels for Vicky. Let's have a whip around for our mod and boot his car with some.
He'll pay us back no doubt, but he just needs that initial gentle push over the edge.  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 22:57
Your right i do quite fancy a set of BBS wheels for my GTI ............... a set of 14" BBS RA's
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 22:57
Geoff really wants BBS wheels for Vicky. Let's have a whip around for our mod and boot his car with some.
He'll pay us back no doubt, but he just needs that initial gentle push over the edge.  :grin:

if we have a whip round he'll prob buy 3 more cars with it  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 22:57
On a more serious note if i was to get Silver wheels it would be BBS CS-5 Silver   :cool:

Amazingly, I've made up my mind.  :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY2p2twqhA&feature=related
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 22:58
Geoff really wants BBS wheels for Vicky. Let's have a whip around for our mod and boot his car with some.
He'll pay us back no doubt, but he just needs that initial gentle push over the edge.  :grin:
if we have a whip round he'll prob buy 3 more cars with it  :grin:

And drive them all at the same time.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 23:00
On a more serious note if i was to get Silver wheels it would be BBS CS-5 Silver   :cool:

Amazingly, I've made up my mind.  :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY2p2twqhA&feature=related

bet that sounds class through your new speakers  :smiley:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 23:00
Geoff really wants BBS wheels for Vicky. Let's have a whip around for our mod and boot his car with some.
He'll pay us back no doubt, but he just needs that initial gentle push over the edge.  :grin:

if we have a whip round he'll prob buy 3 more cars with it  :grin:
Slight lack of room now. The double garage at homes full, My ~6 car workshop is full as i want it to ever be without making it unusable.

Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 23:02
Geoff really wants BBS wheels for Vicky. Let's have a whip around for our mod and boot his car with some.
He'll pay us back no doubt, but he just needs that initial gentle push over the edge.  :grin:
if we have a whip round he'll prob buy 3 more cars with it  :grin:
Slight lack of room now. The double garage at homes full, My 6 car workshop is full as i want it without making it unusable.

Oh dear good God. Give me strength.

So many cars, so little time.  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 23:08
So many cars, so little time.  :grin:
not as bad as my mate Mike though he had 42 cars, 3 trucks and a full size bus at my last count.  :grin:
I try and keep my place usable and i think if i start filling the drive too i may end up been castrated.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 23:08
i was talking to an old guy today in the town and he was admiring my car, he had the bonnet up and everything  :smiley:
then he told me he has 25 golfs in his shed (his words) he showed me some pics on his phone and he as got a barn full of mk1s 2s 3s and an original mk1 autinger,
he was chief mechanic at Aston then moved on to Golfs, thats where his heart is he said  :smiley:
a traffic warden moved me on before i could get his no:  :cry:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 23:13
After reading that, I am now sure I am pretty sane.  :smug:

You should have been a bit more forthright and got his details. Imagine if Geoff was in your place? The mind boggles.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 25 June 2011, 23:15
I often speak to collector people like that. Part of been friends with insane Alfa/fiat/ferarri fanatics they often collect cars on mass too.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 23:16
After reading that, I am now sure I am pretty sane.  :smug:

You should have been a bit more forthright and got his details. Imagine if Geoff was in your place? The mind boggles.  :laugh:

I know but i was parked on zig zags  :embarassed: traffic warden wasn't impressed  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 23:20
After reading that, I am now sure I am pretty sane.  :smug:
You should have been a bit more forthright and got his details. Imagine if Geoff was in your place? The mind boggles.  :laugh:
I know but i was parked on zig zags  :embarassed: traffic warden wasn't impressed  :grin:

Damn. Even I would be interested in a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI. Such nostalgia. I owned these in red in my days of youth and thunder. They were so light and compact when compared to the lards we drive today.


You know what, I am beginning to think Hurdy has got the right idea in getting a Polo GTI and modding it.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 23:23
Anyway boys n girls think its my bedtime soon, ROADTRIP tommorow  :cool:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 23:25
Anyway boys n girls think its my bedtime soon, ROADTRIP tommorow  :cool:

GTI Internotional, I presume? Say hi to all the reprobates. :grin:

Just realised you are off to the Fatherland and Frogland.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 23:26
Anyway boys n girls think its my bedtime soon, ROADTRIP tommorow  :cool:

GTI Internotional, I presume? Say hi to all the reprobates.  :grin:

No Spa and the Ring for 9 days :cool:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 25 June 2011, 23:28
Anyway boys n girls think its my bedtime soon, ROADTRIP tommorow  :cool:
GTI Internotional, I presume? Say hi to all the reprobates.  :grin:
No Spa and the Ring for 9 days :cool:

Lucky healthy sod. I am green with envy.
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Neil gti on 25 June 2011, 23:29
Anyway boys n girls think its my bedtime soon, ROADTRIP tommorow  :cool:
GTI Internotional, I presume? Say hi to all the reprobates.  :grin:
No Spa and the Ring for 9 days :cool:

Lucky healthy sod. I am green with envy.

 ^^:grin: :grin:

Will post plenty of pics on my return, bye for now  :kiss:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Hurdy on 26 June 2011, 02:34
Damn. Even I would be interested in a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI. Such nostalgia. I owned these in red in my days of youth and thunder. They were so light and compact when compared to the lards we drive today.

You know what, I am beginning to think Hurdy has got the right idea in getting a Polo GTI and modding it.  :smiley:

You know it makes sense :smug:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Steve30 on 26 June 2011, 07:53
Damn. Even I would be interested in a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI. Such nostalgia. I owned these in red in my days of youth and thunder. They were so light and compact when compared to the lards we drive today.

You know what, I am beginning to think Hurdy has got the right idea in getting a Polo GTI and modding it.  :smiley:

You know it makes sense :smug:

The Polo gti is a cracking car and its fast, if only I was a single man  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 26 June 2011, 09:39
After reading that, I am now sure I am pretty sane.  :smug:
You should have been a bit more forthright and got his details. Imagine if Geoff was in your place? The mind boggles.  :laugh:
I know but i was parked on zig zags  :embarassed: traffic warden wasn't impressed  :grin:

Damn. Even I would be interested in a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI. Such nostalgia. I owned these in red in my days of youth and thunder. They were so light and compact when compared to the lards we drive today.
I have first dips on an oettinger Mk1 GTI if it ever comes up for sale and its the only other car that i would now want to add to my fleet.
Quote
right idea in getting a Polo GTI and modding it.  :smiley:
I found the polo a dull, borring, detached modern heavy euro box to drive with little real feeling compared to cars like my mk1, mk2 and mini. Been auto just made the experience worse. I also hope they have sorted the panel fit and paint out as we have never seen a transporter full of cars such bad even a fiat DST/PDIer comented they were a discrace. Modding it imo is just going to make it ride worse (its not great anyway imo) and the engine more fragile(not got the best rep to start with). Each to there own but we looked at both the Polo GTI and ibiza cupra and decided against them.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Jimmymature on 26 June 2011, 12:59
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=2063
 :cool: :laugh:

Nooooo. Silver for the bling effect, please. :laugh:
Be back in a mo. Going to re-park the car. Fcuking cats + fox.  :angry:

 :cool: :smiley:
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/DSCN0208.jpg)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/DSCN0214.jpg)

Neil, love the VW Racing Calipers, I wish I had £2k to spend on brakes  :evil:


Jim
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 26 June 2011, 13:34
@Jim:
Did you get on-car pictures from Performance Alloys for the CS-5 Anthracites? You can also Google for pictures.
The burning question is: Are you going to buy these wheels?
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Jimmymature on 26 June 2011, 13:38
@Jim:
Did you get on-car pictures from Performance Alloys for the CS-5 Anthracites? You can also Google for pictures.
The burning question is: Are you going to buy these wheels?


Still no pictures, Google didn't find any either! I'm taking a moment to think about the wheels, I'm now in two minds about which ones....


Jim
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 26 June 2011, 13:44
I think you should just do this
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8878
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 26 June 2011, 13:49
@Jim: Pages 1 & 3 for Black and Page 2 for Anthracite for CS-5 alloys, though not on a car. See the silver bits on the black wheel, it looks like a 5 spoke design. Better on the Anthracite.

CS-5
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&biw=1009&bih=682&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=pictures+bbs+cs-5+alloys&btnG=Search&oq=pictures+bbs+cs-5+alloys&aq=f&aqi=&aql=undefined&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=93194l95955l0l5l5l0l0l0l0l219l642l2.2.1l5

CK
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&biw=1009&bih=682&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=pictures+bbs+ck+alloys&btnG=Search&oq=pictures+bbs+ck+alloys&aq=f&aqi=&aql=undefined&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=369519l372093l0l6l6l1l0l0l0l156l609l2.3l5

Just a little red herring.  :wink:
What do you think of these compared to the Cades?
http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=finichi_maranello_hs;manufacturer=finichi;model=12875;id=FIMAR-HS-ID12875-D18-W80l80-P5112-E45l45
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Jimmymature on 26 June 2011, 23:27
@Jim: Pages 1 & 3 for Black and Page 2 for Anthracite for CS-5 alloys, though not on a car. See the silver bits on the black wheel, it looks like a 5 spoke design. Better on the Anthracite.

CS-5
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&biw=1009&bih=682&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=pictures+bbs+cs-5+alloys&btnG=Search&oq=pictures+bbs+cs-5+alloys&aq=f&aqi=&aql=undefined&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=93194l95955l0l5l5l0l0l0l0l219l642l2.2.1l5

CK
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&biw=1009&bih=682&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=pictures+bbs+ck+alloys&btnG=Search&oq=pictures+bbs+ck+alloys&aq=f&aqi=&aql=undefined&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=369519l372093l0l6l6l1l0l0l0l156l609l2.3l5


I'm coming round to the idea of the black CS-5, would love to see what they look like on reflex silver.




Jim
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 27 June 2011, 00:09
Jim: IMO, for what it's worth, with a silver car and CS-5 alloys, I would firstly choose all silver and secondly black + silver. The anthracite + silver does not provide that wow effect, again IMO. :smiley:

Pass the pictures for us to see. I know you were sent these today!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Jimmymature on 27 June 2011, 15:10
Jim:
Pass the pictures for us to see. I know you were sent these today!  :laugh:

They're not new ones mate as they are the ones recently posted on this forum of the blue and White APR GTI  :cry:


Jim
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 27 June 2011, 15:16
Jim:
Pass the pictures for us to see. I know you were sent these today!  :laugh:
They're not new ones mate as they are the ones recently posted on this forum of the blue and White APR GTI  :cry:
Jim

Damn!
Just to let you know, I am buying my CK Silvers tomorrow.  :wink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY2p2twqhA&feature=related
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: MAW73 on 27 June 2011, 16:29
Jim:
Pass the pictures for us to see. I know you were sent these today!  :laugh:
They're not new ones mate as they are the ones recently posted on this forum of the blue and White APR GTI  :cry:
Jim

Damn!
Just to let you know, I am buying my CK Silvers tomorrow.  :wink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY2p2twqhA&feature=related


Good choice. They will look fantastic and I will be very envious.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 27 June 2011, 18:50
Martin: Why don't you buy a set and overcome the envy. You know you want them ... BADLY. It's that easy.

Jim: Page 22 VW Driver Mag has a 'rocco with black CS-5s.

Alex: Have you bought them?

BTW: My VW dealership is tops. They fully valeted the car to perfection. Waxed the Monza Shadows, shone the pipes, polished the paintwork, spruced the inside, etc., etc. Has a new car smell and looks showroom fresh. All FOC!!  :shocked:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: am1w on 28 June 2011, 11:50
Wheels bought today.  :smiley:
Delivery to my Tyre Fitters in Sept so that they go straight onto my winter tyres at the start of the cold season.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: AGB on 28 June 2011, 21:49

Alex: Have you bought them?


No, not yet. Currently trying to find a decent price on tyres and massive client project has gone fubar due to client stupidity so I'm spending a lot of time this week cleaning sh!t off fans versus doing important stuff like ordering wheels and rims.  :rolleyes: Neighbour got broken into on the weekend and Mrs AGB now asking for ramped up security on the back until the extension work is done. You can tell it's month end, everyone has their hand out!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: sundaydriver on 29 June 2011, 13:38
AM1W I've got a dummy for you at home, you big baby!

Locking one of your threads cos I offered to help snoopy and didn't kiss your arse about the marks on your rear windscreen.


You gonna lock this one cos all the attention isn't about you??
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: The Doc on 29 June 2011, 14:04
AM1W I've got a dummy for you at home, you big baby!

Locking one of your threads cos I offered to help snoopy and didn't kiss your arse about the marks on your rear windscreen.


You gonna lock this one cos all the attention isn't about you??


I have the power - unlocked   :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 29 June 2011, 16:19
AM1W I've got a dummy for you at home, you big baby!
Locking one of your threads cos I offered to help snoopy and didn't kiss your arse about the marks on your rear windscreen.
You gonna lock this one cos all the attention isn't about you??
I have the power - unlocked   :grin:

Ladies, don't get teased so easily.  :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Snoopy on 30 June 2011, 21:54
Geoff really wants BBS wheels for Vicky. Let's have a whip around for our mod and boot his car with some.
He'll pay us back no doubt, but he just needs that initial gentle push over the edge.  :grin:
If i was it would be these ones

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/PND8162/GTI/003.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 30 June 2011, 22:31
My beauties:
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3-1.jpg)

Sorry Steve, I posted the wrong one!
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Steve30 on 30 June 2011, 22:33
My beauties:
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/1.jpg)

They are awesome had them on my old ed30, :cool: look lovely 
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Adam on 30 June 2011, 22:34
My beauties:
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/1.jpg)

They are awesome had them on my old ed30, :cool: look lovely 

LIKE
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Buck on 30 June 2011, 23:55
When are they being fitted Asker?

More to the point - when do we get to check out your auto-photography skills with the new wheels on ?
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2011, 18:58
Adrian - Wheels will be used in anger from the first week of October.
Their unveiling to the forum will have to be courtesy of Blackberry.
I could politely request Alex to do the honours, if he is willing for a shilling .... :grin:

Alex, Hurdy, Jim, Martin - Bought any BBS wheels yet?

Alex - Goodyears are going really cheap.
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation.aspx?ItemID=GOO22540R1892YF1ASY2 - £116.66
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation.aspx?ItemID=GOO22545R1791YF1ASY2 - £92.94
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2011, 19:44
Geoff really wants BBS wheels for Vicky. Let's have a whip around for our mod and boot his car with some.
He'll pay us back no doubt, but he just needs that initial gentle push over the edge.  :grin:
If i was it would be these ones
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/PND8162/GTI/003.jpg)

Snoops: Those are the BBS VZ 18" Wheels costing £606.
http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=bbs_vz_bs;manufacturer=bbs;model=12875;id=BBSVZ-BS-ID12875-D18-W80l80-P5112-E44l44

There are also these BBS VZ 18" alloys for £652.80.
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=1094

They look very different from each other.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: AGB on 01 July 2011, 20:05
I could politely request Alex to do the honours, if he is willing for a shilling .... :grin:

Yeah, no problem. I'll trade for a listen to your sound system.   :rolleyes:

Alex, Hurdy, Jim, Martin - Bought any BBS wheels yet?

Yes. CS-5s in Silver.

Alex - Goodyears are going really cheap.
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation.aspx?ItemID=GOO22540R1892YF1ASY2 - £116.66
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation.aspx?ItemID=GOO22545R1791YF1ASY2 - £92.94
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Ta, not had chance to look at these and it looks like you've saved me some trouble.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2011, 20:39
Alex, Hurdy, Jim, Martin - Bought any BBS wheels yet?
Yes. CS-5s in Silver.

Congratulations.
We've got them at a damn good price.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Jimmymature on 01 July 2011, 20:40
Alex, Hurdy, Jim, Martin - Bought any BBS wheels yet?
Yes. CS-5s in Silver.

Congratulations.
We've got them at a damn good price.


(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1378/bbscs.jpg)
Shot at 2011-07-01


Still not got mine, still in two minds but this pic helps....
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2011, 20:45
Jim: I can fully understand your difficulty in choosing between Anthracite and Black. I kept going back and forth between these two myself. I am leaning more and more towards the Anthracite. No, I definitely prefer the Anthracite from these two.

Personally, Silver CS-5s with your silver car will look A1 Ace and they will be cheaper.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Jimmymature on 01 July 2011, 20:52
Jim: I can fully understand your difficulty in choosing between Anthracite and Black. I kept going back and forth between these two myself. I am leaning more and more towards the Anthracite. No, I definitely prefer the Anthracite from these two.

Personally, Silver CS-5s with your silver car will look A1 Ace and they will be cheaper.

What I need is some really clever b@stard to do something with Photoshop and show me what all three types look like on a Silver Mk6  :kiss:



Jim
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 01 July 2011, 20:56
Jim: I can fully understand your difficulty in choosing between Anthracite and Black. I kept going back and forth between these two myself. I am leaning more and more towards the Anthracite. No, I definitely prefer the Anthracite from these two.
Personally, Silver CS-5s with your silver car will look A1 Ace and they will be cheaper.
What I need is some really clever b@stard to do something with Photoshop and show me what all three types look like on a Silver Mk6  :kiss:
Jim

I agree, you need to see to decide. Important as these wheels are not cheap and you have to live with your choice.
Perhaps Martin can help. He Photoshopped like mad a few months ago.
Or, maybe you can start a thread asking for such help. I think it would produce the required results.

What I need is some really clever b@stard to do something with Photoshop and show me what all three types look like on a Silver Mk6  :kiss:
Jim

I know, just the person!
PM Horney. He's a genius with Photoshop.  :smiley:

Does this help?
http://www.deanp6.com/stw/bbs_large19.html
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Snoopy on 02 July 2011, 20:24
Must admit the BBS CH are growing on me.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p171/steelcore/Golf%20VI%20R/Golf_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 02 July 2011, 20:32
Must admit the BBS CH are growing on me.

Silver CHs available in 17x7.5 ET50 for you for £1003.20. But the CKs are much better looking and smallest size is 18x8 and ET44 and much cheaper.  :smug:

But you'll never change from those sad lookIng 17" Monzas.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Snoopy on 02 July 2011, 20:48
I would not bet on that if i was you  :wink:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 02 July 2011, 20:57
I would not bet on that if i was you  :wink:

Never been a betting man, but you can still prove me wrong.  :grin:
BTW CS-5s available in 17x7.5 and look much, much better.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Snoopy on 02 July 2011, 20:58
I did also think about these

(http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/jon-tfsi/IMGP0141.jpg)

But not sure how they would look on a golf  :undecided:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: am1w on 02 July 2011, 21:06
They look like Ronal R46 Silvers  :smiley:
For Vans? :evil:
But they'll look good but not as attractive or distinctive as BBS alloys.
Easy to clean.

Ronal  R46 Silver
'A classic twin five spoke alloy wheel design from Ronal wheels of Germany. These alloy wheels are finished in Silver. This alloy wheel is also available in a Van rated fitment for commercial vans. If you are looking for a super strong van wheel this is it. As with all Ronal wheels these are made in Germany to a very high standard. TUV approved and finished with a 1st class finish. This Ronal wheel is available in 14”x6 up to 18”x7.5. An amazing high quality alloy wheel from Ronal of Germany'.

Size: 18x7.5"
PCD/Offset: 5x112 ET45
Price: £689.00 (inc. VAT)
4x Alloy Wheels & Fitting Kit
http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=ronal_r46_ss;manufacturer=ronal;model=12875;id=ROR46-SS-ID12875-D18-W75l75-P5112-E45l45

Size: 17x7.0"
PCD/Offset: 5x112 ET49
Price: £609.00 (inc. VAT)
4x Alloy Wheels & Fitting Kit
http://www.rimstyle.com/products/detail/?category=alloy_wheels;type=ronal_r46_ss;manufacturer=ronal;model=12875;id=ROR46-SS-ID12875-D17-W70l70-P5112-E49l49
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Exonian on 03 July 2011, 11:50
I like Ronal R46s.
Especially when they're fitted to Speed Blue Leon Cupra Rs.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 13:35
Similar to Silver BBS CS-5 alloys? Yummy.

(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/soersie/6%20gti/DSC_0002-2.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAUUZA20.jpg)

Silver for you Jim, definitely.  :smiley:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Andy's BBS CK 8x19 ET44. Silver Mk6 GTI.

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/Andy_vRS/STA42933.jpg)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: mac7 on 03 July 2011, 13:50
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/soersie/6%20gti/DSC_0002-2.jpg)

I believe these are Corniche Monza's in 20" diameter.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 14:13
Ah, ok. Thanks. Look nearly similar. These don't have 'inner' spokes.
Put a question mark now on my post.
Mainly to help Jim make his choice.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 16:11
Too big and too many spokes for my liking that one.



I was in corbridge today were some of the better off people live. So got to see a few GTIs/R's
There was a black mk6 GTI with monza shadows and an edition 30 with oem wheels more or less next to each other. As i was sitting in the traffic i was looking back and forth at them both. The shadows looked too halfords shop window in the very bright sunshine were the BBS looked v.good imo.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 16:20
The shadows looked too halfords shop window in the very bright sunshine were the BBS looked v.good imo.

You going to part with your money then?

I know where this is going .... 'the 17" Monzas don't look so Halfords .......'
More Asda IMO.  :evil:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 16:21
maybe  :evil: I would prefer to sell the daihatsu first though.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 16:22
Once i sort the daihatsu out and sell it we will see  :evil: :evil:

Snoops, please hurry, or I'll lose the will to live.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 16:24
If i can work out photoshop again and put those Ronal  R46 Silver on my golf to see if i like or not it maybe sooner.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 16:40
If i can work out photoshop again and put those Ronal  R46 Silver on my golf to see if i like or not it maybe sooner.

But then you'll always hanker after the BBS CKs.  :evil:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 17:11
I don't think i would.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 17:19
I don't think i would.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
I believe you .........................






























just.  :grin:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 18:22
I failed at photoshop and photography  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 19:23
I failed at photoshop and photography  :embarassed:

Help is at hand!
Try the Ronal Configurator:
http://ronal001.mx-live.com/default.aspx
http://www.ronalwheels.co.uk/?page_id=35
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 19:25
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/R46.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 19:32
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/R46.jpg)

Looks good, very good.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 19:57
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/r464d.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 21:27
Snoops:
Are you going for 17" or 18" ones?
Those pictures are with 18" alloys.
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: Snoopy on 03 July 2011, 21:29
18s. You fancy changing the thread title since everyone else has jumped on your thread asking about different wheels  :grin: :wink:
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Sorted!
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 22:04
18s. You fancy changing the thread title since everyone else has jumped on your thread asking about different wheels  :grin: :wink:

Made the change! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 03 July 2011, 22:19
I've decided to splash out on a set of BBS CS5 in polished anthracite, think they will look nice with the deep black of my GTI.
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 22:21
I've decided to splash out on a set of BBS CS5 in polished anthracite, think they will look nice with the deep black of my GTI.

If you are, where are you getting them from?
Why do you always arrive so late? I am just about to go to bed.  :kiss:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 03 July 2011, 22:22
I've decided to splash out on a set of BBS CS5 in polished anthracite, think they will look nice with the deep black of my GTI.

Decided? as in you're just about to order? or as in you'll get them soon?


Love the CS-5 by the way, my choice for sure.


Jim
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 03 July 2011, 22:29
I've decided to splash out on a set of BBS CS5 in polished anthracite, think they will look nice with the deep black of my GTI.

If you are, where are you getting them from?
Why do you always arrive so late? I am just about to go to bed.  :kiss:

Going to try Rimstyle as I think they are the cheapest.  10.30 is not that late Asker, I see you were on here at silly o'clock the other night/morning.  Do you reckon I can push them down on the price a bit? :kiss:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 03 July 2011, 22:31
I've decided to splash out on a set of BBS CS5 in polished anthracite, think they will look nice with the deep black of my GTI.

Decided? as in you're just about to order? or as in you'll get them soon?


Love the CS-5 by the way, my choice for sure.


Jim

Will try and order within the next month, do you reckon anthracite will look good on black or should I go with silver.  I perefer the CS-5 to the CKs even though they are a bit dearer. :undecided:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 22:38
Gizzy, read the thread. I have negotiated an excellent price with Performance alloys. They are always the cheapest. You will need to have the CS-5s machined by BBS to change the ET form 40 to 45. This will cost an extra £60.
As for the colour, it's personal. I would go for Silver for Bonnie. AGB has, for his black car.
Goodnight.  :kiss:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 03 July 2011, 22:38
I've decided to splash out on a set of BBS CS5 in polished anthracite, think they will look nice with the deep black of my GTI.

Decided? as in you're just about to order? or as in you'll get them soon?


Love the CS-5 by the way, my choice for sure.


Jim

Will try and order within the next month, do you reckon anthracite will look good on black or should I go with silver.  I perefer the CS-5 to the CKs even though they are a bit dearer. :undecided:

I'm in three minds, a week ago I wanted antracite, then black and now I've nearly decided on silver as I noticed that the silver is 5 spokes are polished and the others are matt style.


Jim
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 22:41
I'm in three minds, a week ago I wanted antracite, then black and now I've nearly decided on silver as I noticed that the silver is 5 spokes are polished and the others are matt style.Jim

Jim:
It's for that very reason I prefer the Silver.  :wink:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 03 July 2011, 22:52
Amanda:

£900, ET45, BBS CS-5 Silver. (Includes £60 for machining rims from ET40 to ET45 by BBS).
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAUUZA20.jpg)

From Preformance Alloys.  :smiley:
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=2065

Mention me and speak to Rory.
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 03 July 2011, 23:00
Thanks for that.

Performance Alloys are quite a lot cheaper so will speak with Rory and see what we come up with.

Goodnight, sleep tight don't let the bed bugs (or anyone else) bite  :grin:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: Buck on 04 July 2011, 00:04
I've decided to splash out on a set of BBS CS5 in polished anthracite, think they will look nice with the deep black of my GTI.


They'd be the ones I'd be getting if I was to change

Will look verrrry nice against the black
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI? To BBS or not to BBS?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 01:50
Adrian my dear chap. Don't confuse Amanda. Her black Bonnie will look best with Silver CS-5s. The Anthracite ones will look odd IMO.

Gizzy my Yorkshire rose. Listen to me, at least for Bonnie's sake, and she will be the perfect BBS babe on these silver Jimmy Chews.
With either Anthacite or Black as background spokes, your wheels will appear to have only 5 spokes. The whole idea of getting CS-5s is to flaunt that amazing spoke fest. :smiley:

Could not sleep as you were whizzing on my mind. :grin:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI? To BBS or not to BBS?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 04 July 2011, 09:45
Adrian my dear chap. Don't confuse Amanda. Her black Bonnie will look best with Silver CS-5s. The Anthracite ones will look odd IMO.

Gizzy my Yorkshire rose. Listen to me, at least for Bonnie's sake, and she will be the perfect BBS babe on these silver Jimmy Chews.
With either Anthacite or Black as background spokes, your wheels will appear to have only 5 spokes. The whole idea of getting CS-5s is to flaunt that amazing spoke fest. :smiley:

Could not sleep as you were whizzing on my mind. :grin:

FFS I don't want to be held responsible for you losing your beauty sleep  :grin: I'd love to see a set of the silver and anthracite on a mk6 then I can make a sensible decision.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI? To BBS or not to BBS?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 11:01
Just checked this about the BBS Silver CK-5 alloys. All the spokes are painted in the same manner but the design is such that the inner spokes look darker due to the shadow effect.
On a black or silver car, and IMO for any car colour, the anthracite inner spokes will look too dark. This seems to be the general impression I have gathered from a couple of alloy sellers. :smiley:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI? To BBS or not to BBS?
Post by: R32UK on 04 July 2011, 11:19
james gould eat your heart out :laugh:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI? To BBS or not to BBS?
Post by: Steve30 on 04 July 2011, 14:21
james gould eat your heart out :laugh:

What happen to your had enough thread?  :shocked:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI? To BBS or not to BBS?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 14:44
Steve:
That's a very STICKY question. :grin:
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI? To BBS or not to BBS?
Post by: R32UK on 04 July 2011, 15:19
james gould eat your heart out :laugh:

What happen to your had enough thread?  :shocked:

as asker said.. made into a sticky to warn people off the GTI and on to the GTD. Should also help keep residuals low as less people will buy the GTI now  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 20:45
For what it's worth:

Scroll and you'll see BBS CS-5s in silver and black on a VW
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/390334-Which-rims-you-like-the-most-for-a-black-pearl-A5

Some silver CS-5s on a dark grey Golf
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wheels-18x8-p-134671.html
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: Ess_Three on 04 July 2011, 21:57

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/DSCN0208.jpg)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/DSCN0214.jpg)

Impeccable taste Neil...VWRs then BBS CHs...fine choices them both.  :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 21:58
First Choice
Silver BBS CK Alloys
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3-1.jpg)

Second Choice
Anthracite BBS CS-5 Alloys
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCA5C73TM.jpg)
Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one? Done!
Post by: Ess_Three on 04 July 2011, 22:03
Silver CHs available in 17x7.5 ET50 for you for £1003.20. But the CKs are much better looking and smallest size is 18x8 and ET44 and much cheaper.  :smug:

Eh? Have you lost your mind?
CHs are a masterpiece wheel...pure, strong, light...timeless.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 04 July 2011, 22:10
First Choice
Silver BBS CK Alloys
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3-1.jpg)

Second Choice
Anthracite BBS CS-5 Alloys
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCA5C73TM.jpg)

I like the CKs...but not as much as CHs. CKs are a bit fussier.
Those CS-5 things are not my bag at all...they look too Halfords for my liking.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 04 July 2011, 22:13
can someone please make up this mans mind for him!!!

asker likes the halfrauds look it seems  :kiss:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 22:15
I am buying wheels for my winter tyres and not for motorsport. Anyway, I don't wish to pay out enormous sums of money and am perfectly happy with my choice. Additionally, I don't like the look of the CHs with that stupid writing around the hub. Too boy racer for the Blingmiester.
However, if you are willing to sell me your surplus used set for an attractive price, I might possibly change my mind.

































Sorry, I cannot, as I have already bought my wheels.  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 04 July 2011, 22:20
well done.. i suppose we now have another 5 month of im not sure i bought the right wheels to come :laugh:

atleast until you actually fit them!!
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 22:23
Fcuk off Gilly. Go and blow your fuse at your VW dealership. :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 04 July 2011, 22:24
Fcuk off Gilly. Go and blow your fuse at your VW dealership. :laugh:

no reason to... they didnt build the sh1t car, they just sold it!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 04 July 2011, 22:26
Ha, ha!
They made a point of selling it to you. Evil people. :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Buck on 04 July 2011, 22:49
For what it's worth:

Scroll and you'll see BBS CS-5s in silver and black on a VW
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/390334-Which-rims-you-like-the-most-for-a-black-pearl-A5

Some silver CS-5s on a dark grey Golf
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wheels-18x8-p-134671.html

I see what you mean re the black almost disappearing into nothing - doesn't look that well.

Looking at the all silver though they don't look to special - I thought the anthracite two-tone might be a good compromise??

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Buck on 04 July 2011, 22:49
First Choice
Silver BBS CK Alloys
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3-1.jpg)

Second Choice
Anthracite BBS CS-5 Alloys
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCA5C73TM.jpg)


Both very nice but I'd have the CS-5s first closely followed by the CKs
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Exonian on 05 July 2011, 05:11
Hopefully the CKs won't become too common and most of you will go off and buy CS-5s and live happily ever after.  :kiss:

One thing I will say for the CKs though is that they look better in the flesh as they are a '3D wheel' which don't photograph as well as they look in the metal.
The 'fussy' design is their muscular organic style which looks amazing in the sunlight when they've just been cleaned. I was never the biggest fan of the design until I saw a set in the flesh and was blown away by them.
I had a wheel very similar to the CHs on my GTI (in fact the first wheels I put on it after taking delivery) and they looked a bit too small on the mk6 for some reason. I think it's because the mk6 needs a wheel where the spokes come right up to the edge of the rim. The CH looks perfect on the mk5, less so on the mk6. For motorsport use it's an entirely different matter.
The CS-5s spokes come right to the edge of the wheel, maybe that wheel will become to the mk6 what the CH did to the mk5. Perfect harmony.
Either way, if it's BBS it's okay by me. BBS+GTI= Happy Marriage
Title: Re: Three (or more) for the road, but which one for your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 05 July 2011, 09:28
Amanda:

£900, ET45, BBS CS-5 Silver. (Includes £60 for machining rims from ET40 to ET45 by BBS).
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAUUZA20.jpg)

From Preformance Alloys.  :smiley:
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=2065

Mention me and speak to Rory.

Due to the width and ET I would expect those wheels to poke out by about 12mm on the fronts. On the rears they will fill wheel arches up very nicley.





Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 15:07
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 18:54
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:

ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:

And it's not BBS that machine them.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 19:51
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:

ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:

And it's not BBS that machine them.

Is it just me, or is the thought of machining 5mm off a mounting hub sitting slightly oddly with anyone else?
Is there enough metal to allow it?
Personally, I wouldn't run machined wheels...I'd just buy the wheels that fit properly first time, and know you haven't messed with the manufacturers design.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 20:03
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:
ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:
And it's not BBS that machine them.
Is it just me, or is the thought of machining 5mm off a mounting hub sitting slightly oddly with anyone else?
Is there enough metal to allow it?
Personally, I wouldn't run machined wheels...I'd just buy the wheels that fit properly first time, and know you haven't messed with the manufacturers design.

I was told it is a 2 week wait from BBS to get wheels 'machined' by THEM for the change in ET.
Anyway, that's for mid Sept before the wheels are delivered. I'll certainly consider what you have alerted me to.  :smiley:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 05 July 2011, 20:13
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:
ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:
And it's not BBS that machine them.
Is it just me, or is the thought of machining 5mm off a mounting hub sitting slightly oddly with anyone else?
Is there enough metal to allow it?
Personally, I wouldn't run machined wheels...I'd just buy the wheels that fit properly first time, and know you haven't messed with the manufacturers design.

I was told it is a 2 week wait from BBS to get wheels 'machined' by THEM for the change in ET.
Anyway, that's for mid Sept before the wheels are delivered. I'll certainly consider what you have alerted me to.  :smiley:

I asked the question regarding who did the machining and was advised it wasnt BBS but their importers.  Either way the warranty is not impacted.


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 20:46
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:
ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:
And it's not BBS that machine them.
Is it just me, or is the thought of machining 5mm off a mounting hub sitting slightly oddly with anyone else?
Is there enough metal to allow it?
Personally, I wouldn't run machined wheels...I'd just buy the wheels that fit properly first time, and know you haven't messed with the manufacturers design.

I was told it is a 2 week wait from BBS to get wheels 'machined' by THEM for the change in ET.
Anyway, that's for mid Sept before the wheels are delivered. I'll certainly consider what you have alerted me to.  :smiley:

You were incorrectly informed. It's the place where you are buying your alloy's from that will send them out to get them machined.
Also the max that can get machined is 5mm.

All i bit ANAL if you ask me but there again you like a bit of bum(so i've heard!) :evil:

Have a nice evening! :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 20:49
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:
ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:
And it's not BBS that machine them.
Is it just me, or is the thought of machining 5mm off a mounting hub sitting slightly oddly with anyone else?
Is there enough metal to allow it?
Personally, I wouldn't run machined wheels...I'd just buy the wheels that fit properly first time, and know you haven't messed with the manufacturers design.
I was told it is a 2 week wait from BBS to get wheels 'machined' by THEM for the change in ET.
Anyway, that's for mid Sept before the wheels are delivered. I'll certainly consider what you have alerted me to.  :smiley:
You were incorrectly informed. It's the place where you are buying your alloy's from that will send them out to get them machined.
Also the max that can get machined is 5mm.
All i bit ANAL if you ask me but there again you like a bit of bum(so i've heard!) :evil:
Have a nice evening! :grin:

If I did, it certainly would not be your fat ugly arse.  :laugh:

Oh, I forgot ...  :kiss: :kiss:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 20:50
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:
ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:
And it's not BBS that machine them.
Is it just me, or is the thought of machining 5mm off a mounting hub sitting slightly oddly with anyone else?
Is there enough metal to allow it?
Personally, I wouldn't run machined wheels...I'd just buy the wheels that fit properly first time, and know you haven't messed with the manufacturers design.
I was told it is a 2 week wait from BBS to get wheels 'machined' by THEM for the change in ET.
Anyway, that's for mid Sept before the wheels are delivered. I'll certainly consider what you have alerted me to.  :smiley:
You were incorrectly informed. It's the place where you are buying your alloy's from that will send them out to get them machined.
Also the max that can get machined is 5mm.
All i bit ANAL if you ask me but there again you like a bit of bum(so i've heard!) :evil:
Have a nice evening! :grin:

If I did it certainly would not be your fat ugly arse.  :laugh:

I aint fat or ugly but i know you like bum! :evil:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 20:54
Nice to know your physical attributes. But it's still, 'No thanks'.  :kiss:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 05 July 2011, 20:55
Nice to know your physical attributes. But it's still, 'No thanks'.  :kiss:

seem you have similar taste in wheels though  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 21:07
Nice to know your physical attributes. But it's still, 'No thanks'.  :kiss:
seem you have similar taste in wheels though  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

............. and knobs.  :drool:

Steven: Have you had your ET changed?
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 21:12
I was told it is a 2 week wait from BBS to get wheels 'machined' by THEM for the change in ET.
Anyway, that's for mid Sept before the wheels are delivered. I'll certainly consider what you have alerted me to.  :smiley:

My fear is that a mounting face has a steel seat (usually) with a set depth below it to allow the use of standard length wheel bolts...if you machine off 5mm from the face, does the bolt extend through the hub far enough to impact on the ABS ring?

There are also issues of bolt torque as the given torque is based on a set clamping length...if you remove 5mm, you shorten this by 5mm and spread the torque over a 5mm shorter distance...does this impact on the bolts elastic limit?
Probably not...but it just seems odd.

I know for a fact that an ET35 CH is a different forging/casting to a ET50 CH...so I find it hard to believe it's all in the machining.

Bear in mind too that they'll be taper seat wheels, not radius seat, so you will ned the matching bolts from BBS, and your locking wheel bolts will not fit....and you'll need to keep 5 of the standard bolts in the boot in case you ever need your spare!
You maybe knew all this...just pointing it out in case.

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 05 July 2011, 21:15
sounds like more hassel than its worth for a set that are likely to slide sideways into a kerb  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 21:20
I was told it is a 2 week wait from BBS to get wheels 'machined' by THEM for the change in ET.
Anyway, that's for mid Sept before the wheels are delivered. I'll certainly consider what you have alerted me to.  :smiley:
My fear is that a mounting face has a steel seat (usually) with a set depth below it to allow the use of standard length wheel bolts...if you machine off 5mm from the face, does the bolt extend through the hub far enough to impact on the ABS ring?
There are also issues of bolt torque as the given torque is based on a set clamping length...if you remove 5mm, you shorten this by 5mm and spread the torque over a 5mm shorter distance...does this impact on the bolts elastic limit?
Probably not...but it just seems odd.
I know for a fact that an ET35 CH is a different forging/casting to a ET50 CH...so I find it hard to believe it's all in the machining.
Bear in mind too that they'll be taper seat wheels, not radius seat, so you will ned the matching bolts from BBS, and your locking wheel bolts will not fit....and you'll need to keep 5 of the standard bolts in the boot in case you ever need your spare!
You maybe knew all this...just pointing it out in case.

Did not know all of it or even half of it!
I was about to PM you and ask about the bolts that would be needed if I had the wheels machined. Your post is most welcome.
It would seem best I leave things alone. I must ask them about the bolt supply from BBS tomorrow.
Thanks a million.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 05 July 2011, 21:28
BBS Supply new wheel bolts and locking bolts with the wheels  :smiley:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 21:31
I was about to PM you and ask about the bolts that would be needed if I had the wheels machined. Your post is most welcome.
It would seem best I leave things alone. I must ask them about the bolt supply from BBS tomorrow.
Thanks a million.

You should get a BBS fitting kit with them, 20 x bolts and 4 x spigot rings if required...the bolts will be the correct 60 degree taper seat type (no lockin wheel bolts from BBC though)...but will they be the correct length if 5mm is machined off the face? I don't know.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 21:33
BBS Supply new wheel bolts and locking bolts with the wheels  :smiley:

They do?
I never got locking bolts with my CHs!!
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 21:36


Steven: Have you had your ET changed?

Nope!
Like Ess_three said it's not worth it. I've never known anyone do it and it can possibly lead to all sort's of problems.

I did look into it but found out that you can't special order a different offset with BBS, it's the BBS stockist that send them out to get machined(Max 5mm)

It's up to you but i'm pretty fussy and mine look fine to me. The BBS stockist said the ET44 gives it a more agressive look! :huh:


Also you get a full fitting kit with the alloy's (spiggot rings,longer bolts and locking wheel nuts) so if you did get them machined your wheel nut's that you have on your car at the moment should fit fine.

Hope my spelling meets your approval!  :wink:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 22:02

Also you get a full fitting kit with the alloy's (spiggot rings,longer bolts and locking wheel nuts) so if you did get them machined your wheel nut's that you have on your car at the moment should fit fine.

Erm...aren't the aftermarket BBS taper seats?
I know my CHs are.

My OEM RXIIs are radius seat...but I was under the impression that ANY BBS wheel that needs a spigot ring uses a taper seat...so the standard wheel bolts will NOT fit fine.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 22:02
Steven: Have you had your ET changed?
Nope!
Like Ess_three said it's not worth it. I've never known anyone do it and it can possibly lead to all sort's of problems.
I did look into it but found out that you can't special order a different offset with BBS, it's the BBS stockist that send them out to get machined(Max 5mm)
It's up to you but i'm pretty fussy and mine look fine to me. The BBS stockist said the ET44 gives it a more agressive look! :huh:
Also you get a full fitting kit with the alloy's (spiggot rings,longer bolts and locking wheel nuts) so if you did get them machined your wheel nut's that you have on your car at the moment should fit fine.
Hope my spelling meets your approval! :grin:

That's great. Thanks. Will leave well alone. The guy at Performance Alloys was adamant not to have it done. Thanks for the heads up or in my case (in your opinion) bums up! :shocked:
Spellcheque not done.  :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 22:12

Also you get a full fitting kit with the alloy's (spiggot rings,longer bolts and locking wheel nuts) so if you did get them machined your wheel nut's that you have on your car at the moment should fit fine.

My OEM RXIIs are radius seat...but I was under the impression that ANY BBS wheel that needs a spigot ring uses a taper seat...so the standard wheel bolts will NOT fit fine.

If he gets the alloys machined less 5mm the longer wheel bolts supplied with the alloys may not fit that's why i said the one's he has on the car at the moment which are shorter should fit fine.

I also used my VW locking wheel nuts with my BBS CK's, no problems, a little shorter but ok fit.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 22:20
If he gets the alloys machined less 5mm the longer wheel bolts supplied with the alloys may not fit that's why i said the one's he has on the car at the moment which are shorter should fit fine.

You are missing the point about the seats...
OEM bolts are RADIUS seat.
Aftermarket BBS are 60 degree TAPER seat.
You cannot use RADIUS seat bolts on TAPER seat wheels or the other way round as it's unsafe and you risk your wheels falling off.

You NEED to match seat type with bolt type...and his OEM bolts have the WRONG profile for aftermarket BBS wheels.

So fit, as it screw in and not hit the ABS ring, yes.
Be safe...no. Utterly wrong...and potentially dangerous.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 22:26
I also used my VW locking wheel nuts with my BBS CK's, no problems, a little shorter but ok fit.

So you use a radius seat bolt on a taper seat wheel?
I do hope your other 4 are the correct taper type?

It's a good job one of the wheel bolts are spare and VW didn't decide to fit 5 because they were required. Oh, hang on a minute...

Seriously, get the correct taper seat locking wheel bolts...that is if CKs are taper, like CHs are?
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 22:26
If he gets the alloys machined less 5mm the longer wheel bolts supplied with the alloys may not fit that's why i said the one's he has on the car at the moment which are shorter should fit fine.

You are missing the point about the seats...
OEM bolts are RADIUS seat.
Aftermarket BBS are 60 degree TAPER seat.
You cannot use RADIUS seat bolts on TAPER seat wheels or the other way round as it's unsafe and you risk your wheels falling off.

You NEED to match seat type with bolt type...and his OEM bolts have the WRONG profile for aftermarket BBS wheels.

So fit, as it screw in and not hit the ABS ring, yes.
Be safe...no. Utterly wrong...and potentially dangerous.


Thanks for explaining, better take out the VW locking wheel nuts and replace them with the ones provided if the CK's are taper.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 05 July 2011, 22:30
Thanks for explaining, better take out the VW locking wheel nuts and replace them with the ones provided.

Good man...it's for the best.
You can limp home on 4 bolts, but I would never suggest hammering about on only 4 correct bolts - which is what a missmatch of seats/bolts gives you.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 22:36
A big thank you, both of you.
Saved me lots of agro and asking lots of questions.
Very grateful for the excellence of the information.  :smiley:

Glen, missed you.  :smiley:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 22:38
Thanks for explaining, better take out the VW locking wheel nuts and replace them with the ones provided.

Good man...it's for the best.
You can limp home on 4 bolts, but I would never suggest hammering about on only 4 correct bolts - which is what a missmatch of seats/bolts gives you.


Did'nt realise you could have two different type's of wheel bolts. :embarassed:
Invaluable info! (hope i spelt that correctly!)  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 22:40
Thanks for explaining, better take out the VW locking wheel nuts and replace them with the ones provided.
Good man...it's for the best.
You can limp home on 4 bolts, but I would never suggest hammering about on only 4 correct bolts - which is what a missmatch of seats/bolts gives you.
Did'nt realise you could have two different type's of wheel bolts. :embarassed:


When I told my Tyre Fitter about the purchase of BBS wheels, he alerted me about the bolts. I am beginning to trust him more and more.  :cool:

Sunday: Would it be possible to take a full frontal picture of your wheels, please?
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 05 July 2011, 22:50


Sunday: Would it be possible to take a full frontal picture of your wheels, please?

Yep will do but wont be until after work tomorrow as i start work at 6.30am  :sick:
PM me your e-mail address and i'll take a few pictures and send them to you. :wink:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 22:52
Sunday: Would it be possible to take a full frontal picture of your wheels, please?
Yep will do but wont be until after work tomorrow as i start work at 6.30am  :sick:
PM me your e-mail address and i'll take a few pictures and send them to you. :wink:

Thanks. PM'd.  :smiley:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 05 July 2011, 23:07
have you still not got the wheels yet!!?? :huh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 July 2011, 23:20
Christ, Gilly, why can't you let me go to bed?
Paid for them. Will be fitted with my Michelin PA3 winters on Saturday 1st October 2011 at 9 am. :smug:
It's called way-forward planning. Hope it meets with your approval.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Wayne on 06 July 2011, 00:19
18 pages  :shocked: you must be a nightmare shopping.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Ess_Three on 06 July 2011, 11:39
18 pages  :shocked: you must be a nightmare shopping.

...and to think, I bought two sets of BBS CHs whilst having an unrelated conversation!
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 06 July 2011, 11:54
Christ, Gilly, why can't you let me go to bed?
Paid for them. Will be fitted with my Michelin PA3 winters on Saturday 1st October 2011 at 9 am. :smug:
It's called way-forward planning. Hope it meets with your approval.

I can just see the headlines now....


"tropical winter for britain"

Temperatures are set to reach unprecedented highs this winter, with parts of southern england basking in highs of over 30oC!

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 06 July 2011, 14:28
One thing I will say Asker...... if I was you I'd be sticking the new BBS CK's on now and enjoying them over the summer. Those wheels are far to nice to be sitting in a garage somewhere waiting for the 'tropical winter' to set in.

Anyway winter tyres are for women and gravy loving northeners! Us southern softy shandy drinkers just don't need them. Saying that I got frigging stuck in the snow last year!  :grin:

So to conclude.... lifes to short so get those CK's on asap and post some pictures.   



Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 06 July 2011, 16:04
18 pages  :shocked: you must be a nightmare shopping.

Wheels bought on 25th June, Page 2.
The rest of the thread is for the rest.
Fun though, even if it fished you in.  :tongue:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 06 July 2011, 16:33
Martin: All is well, as my Silver CKs will be ET 50.  :nerd:
ET will be 49 actually! :nerd:
And it's not BBS that machine them.


Steven: You're 100% on both counts. Will leave well alone at ET44.  :smiley:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 06 July 2011, 18:13

Re the wheels for me, I'm hoping for inspiration and a renewed interest when I visit Castle Combe in a few weeks.

Hope to see some nice wheels, hopefully on Reflex Silver.


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Exonian on 06 July 2011, 18:18
Is that a hint?  :grin:
If I remember I'll chuck a pro race in the boot for you to have a look at too.

My missus tells me the Next sale is on that day too so I'll have to drop her down there before I set off on my 130 mile trip. All that after a 12 hour nightshift.  :angry:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 07 July 2011, 20:22
Sunday: Would it be possible to take a full frontal picture of your wheels, please?
Yep will do but wont be until after work tomorrow as i start work at 6.30am  :sick:
PM me your e-mail address and i'll take a few pictures and send them to you. :wink:

Brilliant pictures, Steve. A huge thanks.
Those Anthracite CKs really look quite stunning.  :drool: :drool:
Could you possibly post a picture or two on this thread if it's not too much to ask?
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 07 July 2011, 21:49
Sunday: Would it be possible to take a full frontal picture of your wheels, please?
Yep will do but wont be until after work tomorrow as i start work at 6.30am  :sick:
PM me your e-mail address and i'll take a few pictures and send them to you. :wink:

Brilliant pictures, Steve. A huge thanks.
Those Anthracite CKs really look quite stunning.  :drool: :drool:
Could you possibly post a picture or two on this thread if it's not too much to ask?

Yeah, show us some pictures...


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: sundaydriver on 07 July 2011, 22:06
Sunday: Would it be possible to take a full frontal picture of your wheels, please?
Yep will do but wont be until after work tomorrow as i start work at 6.30am  :sick:
PM me your e-mail address and i'll take a few pictures and send them to you. :wink:

Brilliant pictures, Steve. A huge thanks.
Those Anthracite CKs really look quite stunning.  :drool: :drool:
Could you possibly post a picture or two on this thread if it's not too much to ask?


(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/003.jpg)
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/021.jpg)
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/012.jpg)
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/013.jpg)
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu237/k33ste/005-1.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 07 July 2011, 22:29
Jim:
18" CKs in Anthracite ET=35, 18" CKs in Silver ET=44
19" CKs in Anthracite ET=44, 19" CKs in Silver ET=44
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 07 July 2011, 22:31
Jim:
18" CKs in Anthracite ET=35, 18" CKs in Silver ET=44
19" CKs in Anthracite ET=44, 19" CKs in Silver ET=44



Loving the 19's......


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 08 July 2011, 16:10
Jim:
18" CKs in Anthracite ET=35, 18" CKs in Silver ET=44
19" CKs in Anthracite ET=44, 19" CKs in Silver ET=44



Loving the 19's......


Jim


+1
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 08 July 2011, 21:16
Jim:
18" CKs in Anthracite ET=35, 18" CKs in Silver ET=44
19" CKs in Anthracite ET=44, 19" CKs in Silver ET=44

Loving the 19's......
Jim
+1

Come on Wheel Whore, buy some or lose your title.  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 08 July 2011, 21:22
Jim:
18" CKs in Anthracite ET=35, 18" CKs in Silver ET=44
19" CKs in Anthracite ET=44, 19" CKs in Silver ET=44

Loving the 19's......
Jim
+1

Come on Wheel Whore, buy some or lose your title.  :laugh:

Would love to mate..... gonna sweet talk the wife (bank manager) to see if I'm allowed a set. If not I'm going to sell my body  :evil:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 08 July 2011, 21:25
Jim:
18" CKs in Anthracite ET=35, 18" CKs in Silver ET=44
19" CKs in Anthracite ET=44, 19" CKs in Silver ET=44

Loving the 19's......
Jim
+1
Come on Wheel Whore, buy some or lose your title.  :laugh:
Would love to mate..... gonna sweet talk the wife (bank manager) to see if I'm allowed a set. If not I'm going to sell my body  :evil:

Be smart, sell hers, get two sets and some extra balls whilst you're at it.  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 08 July 2011, 21:27
Jim:
18" CKs in Anthracite ET=35, 18" CKs in Silver ET=44
19" CKs in Anthracite ET=44, 19" CKs in Silver ET=44

Loving the 19's......
Jim
+1
Come on Wheel Whore, buy some or lose your title.  :laugh:
Would love to mate..... gonna sweet talk the wife (bank manager) to see if I'm allowed a set. If not I'm going to sell my body  :evil:

Be smart, sell hers, get two sets and some extra balls whilst you're at it.  :laugh:

LOL  :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 08 July 2011, 22:53
Message for GolfTi:
Get yourself some Black BBS CF Alloys in 17x7.5 ET45. Only £715.20p.
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=1378

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAD1NEU1.jpg)

 :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 09 July 2011, 13:27
What do you think of these?

OZ Racing Sardegna Graphite Alloy Wheels 18x8 ET48.
£1079.04 from Performance Alloys.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnail.jpg)

No, I am not changing my mind!
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 09 July 2011, 13:32
What do you think of these?

OZ Racing Sardegna Graphite Alloy Wheels 18x8 ET48.
£1079.04 from Performance Alloys.
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnail.jpg)

No, I am not changing my mind!

I think they resemble vomit going down the plug hole






* southern hemisphere of course  :nerd:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 09 July 2011, 13:43
I think they resemble vomit going down the plug hole

Gilly: I just tried. It does not, but water does. 
They might look very nice in situ.
I rather like them for their unusualness.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 09 July 2011, 21:01
Asker you know you want these  :grin:

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/IMG_4760_1024x768.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 09 July 2011, 23:10
Funnily, I don't. The writing around the hub puts me off. But thanks for offering them to me in a round about way.  :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 09 July 2011, 23:14
Funnily, I don't. The writing around the hub puts me off. But thanks for offering them to me in a round about way.  :grin:

only teasing i know you dont like em  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Three for the road, but which one?
Post by: paddyporter on 14 July 2011, 21:42
Definitely the CK's - there used to be a carbon grey GTI around here on them and it looked great.
option 2
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 16 July 2011, 14:01
Pretty 18x8 ET45 Alloys for £840 & less for the Mk6 GTI.

Lowest to Highest Price.

(1) Dotz Exile Silver £468
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAMBHDUO.jpg)

(2) Cades Bern HS £499
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCABVA64Q.jpg)

(3) Fianchi Maranello HS £549
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCATT6L1R.jpg)

(4) BBS VZ £606
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/1.jpg)

(5) BBS CK Brilliant Silver £840
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3-1.jpg)
MINE


Must admit they have a similar design theme!
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 16 July 2011, 16:42

Just seen Exonian's 19" CK's in the flesh at Castle Combe, they look the nuts on Reflex Silver.

Asker, you should have got 19" they are just right on the MK6.


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 16 July 2011, 17:36
I'll leave that extra inch for both of you to enjoy with a 'planted Gilly ride'.
Besides, I've already got £1000 worth of 18" Winter tyres to wrap mine with.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 16 July 2011, 17:39
He still really wants 19s though  :evil:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 16 July 2011, 17:41
Noooooooooooooooooo, neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,
everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 16 July 2011, 17:44
He still really wants 19s though  :evil:

its the only way to go*  :cool:






* although mine will be back down to 17" in the next few weeks  :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 16 July 2011, 17:47
Whats it currently running? The R32 pic always confuses me  :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 16 July 2011, 17:51
I can just about take 18" on a daily basis. That extra inch would compress my spine and fast track me into A&E. As if I don't have enough joint problems already. Thanks for trying to kill me off so subtly. :shocked:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 July 2011, 12:55
(http://www.carbonrev.com/images/Carbon_pics/pic3.jpg)

From a USforum
Quote from: GTI_likeurmom;317943
wedsport
(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/weds-sport-carbon-fiber-wheel.jpg)

2.76kg or 6.08 lbs
(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/carbon-fiber-wheel-weight.jpg)

hre
(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/1-hre-carbon-fiber-wheels.jpg)

(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/4-hre-carbon-fiber-wheels.jpg)

carbon rev
(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/5-carbon-revolution-carbon-fiber-wheel.jpg)

:drool:

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Toby on 17 July 2011, 12:57
they are niiiiiiiiice!! wonder how much they cost  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: SRGTD on 17 July 2011, 13:22
they are niiiiiiiiice!! wonder how much they cost  :laugh: :laugh:

Check this out; silver/carbon combination - set of 4 from £5,138 (18's)  :shocked: They are nice though!

http://www.360autodesign.co.uk/Alloy_wheel_packages/Carbon_Magnesium_780.aspx
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Exonian on 17 July 2011, 13:29
Pretty 18x8 ET45 Alloys for £840 & less for the Mk6 GTI.

Lowest to Highest Price.

(1) Dotz Exile Silver £468
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAMBHDUO.jpg)

(2) Cades Bern HS £499
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCABVA64Q.jpg)

(3) Fianchi Maranello HS £549
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCATT6L1R.jpg)

(4) BBS VZ £606
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/1.jpg)

(5) BBS CK Brilliant Silver £840
(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCAZMTYC3-1.jpg)
MINE


Must admit they have a similar design theme!
This kinda reminds me of the current Golf advertising campaign - why buy 'something like a Golf' when you can buy a real Golf. And BBSs and Golfs both cost too much money.  :tongue:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Toby on 17 July 2011, 13:31
they are niiiiiiiiice!! wonder how much they cost  :laugh: :laugh:

Check this out; silver/carbon combination - set of 4 from £5,138 (18's)  :shocked: They are nice though!

http://www.360autodesign.co.uk/Alloy_wheel_packages/Carbon_Magnesium_780.aspx

i could buy a new car for that!  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 July 2011, 13:33
Would be fun seeing what happens with one of those wheels when it hits a big pothole  :evil:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 17 July 2011, 13:40
Would be fun seeing what happens with one of those wheels when it hits a big pothole  :evil:

CRACK, BANG, WALLOP!  :laugh:

















And then I'd buy a replacement.  :smug:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 July 2011, 13:41
I ment the carbon fibre ones. Sorry to confuse people.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 17 July 2011, 13:54
I ment the carbon fibre ones. Sorry to confuse people.

Then, I'd commit suicide. Could not afford to replace. Anyway, I am not a fan of carbon fibre. It's too bloody bling even for me, THE BLINGMIESTER. The stuff looks odd, cheap and chav at the best of times.  :evil:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 July 2011, 15:25
But at only 2.76Kg per wheel you could always paint them. Cost more than the car though  :grin:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 July 2011, 16:22
Must admit im still tempted by  SEAT Orion (Ronal R46) ~£170 each from a helpful SEAT dealer  :evil:

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/dannyisace/IMAG0214.jpg)
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=199632.0

Just not sure how they would look on a mk6 in real life. :undecided:
I also wonder if VW centre caps will fit  :undecided:

Not sure if this style on a golf would work  :undecided:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn186/jedimaster65/P1020626.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 17 July 2011, 19:33
Snoops, regarding Ronal R46, they look great and will suit Vicky. Centre caps should fit according to my VW dealership. (But they talk sh!t sometimes!)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 17 July 2011, 19:41
(http://jonsibal.com/bpimages/bbs_1.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 17 July 2011, 19:42
Snoops those aren't really for me tbo. I don't think they would suit the GTI however they do look nice on the Seats.

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 17 July 2011, 21:15
Snoops those aren't really for me tbo. I don't think they would suit the GTI however they do look nice on the Seats.

This from the man who put those 'rocco wheels on his Golf.  :tongue:
I think they will look super on the GTI.  :cool:

Ronal R46 18x7.5 ET45 £689

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/R46.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/r464d.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 17 July 2011, 21:28
And then there is:

OZ Racing Michelangelo 10 Black Alloy Wheels 18x7.5 ET50 £995

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac50/am1w/phpThumb_generated_thumbnailjpgCANO8OWO.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 17 July 2011, 21:44
Snoops those aren't really for me tbo. I don't think they would suit the GTI however they do look nice on the Seats.

This from the man who put those 'rocco wheels on his Golf.  :tongue:
I think they will look super on the GTI.  :cool:


Yes cause rocco wheels look crap on a GTI  :kiss: :tongue:

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/img7797e.jpg)

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 17 July 2011, 21:46
Snoops those aren't really for me tbo. I don't think they would suit the GTI however they do look nice on the Seats.

This from the man who put those 'rocco wheels on his Golf.  :tongue:
I think they will look super on the GTI.  :cool:


Yes cause rocco wheels look crap on a GTI  :kiss: :tongue:

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/img7797e.jpg)



They don't look great in your sig but they look superb in that picture mate.


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 18 July 2011, 14:21
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s23/_dbird/515d9487.jpg)  :evil:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 18 July 2011, 15:04
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s23/_dbird/515d9487.jpg)  :evil:

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/jimmy-saville1.jpg)

Jimmy likes the look of those gold alloys  :wink:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Exonian on 18 July 2011, 15:05
Gilly wheels ^^^^^^^ Still my faves - apart from the fact I couldn't be arsed to keep them clean!
Perfect for the man with OCD (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) which counts Gilly out.............
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 18 July 2011, 15:17
Gilly wheels ^^^^^^^ Still my faves - apart from the fact I couldn't be arsed to keep them clean!
Perfect for the man with OCD (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) which counts Gilly out.............

Yeh I've always liked the look of those alloys. My neighbour has those on his A3. Anyone got any bricks?  :evil:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 18 July 2011, 18:04
Snoops those aren't really for me tbo. I don't think they would suit the GTI however they do look nice on the Seats.

This from the man who put those 'rocco wheels on his Golf.  :tongue:
I think they will look super on the GTI.  :cool:

Ronal R46 18x7.5 ET45 £689

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/R46.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/Forum%20photos/r464d.jpg)


(https://img.skitch.com/20110717-nbfxqydketuk1q881pbnxgb2xy.jpg)

(https://img.skitch.com/20110717-e7d1b57hwg7sacnrb6bmkeuypa.jpg)


Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 18 July 2011, 18:30
Snoops: They look bloody marvellous. BUY, BUY, BUY.  :laugh:
Hmmmmm ....... I am thinking ..........  :shocked:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 18 July 2011, 19:05
Snoops: They look bloody marvellous. BUY, BUY, BUY.  :laugh:
Hmmmmm ....... I am thinking ..........  :shocked:


Asker every time you post in this thread I look in anticipation of seeing your new wheels.......


Enough now, get the wheels and fit them....


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 18 July 2011, 19:10
Snoops: They look bloody marvellous. BUY, BUY, BUY.  :laugh:
Hmmmmm ....... I am thinking ..........  :shocked:
Asker every time you post in this thread I look in anticipation of seeing your new wheels.......
Enough now, get the wheels and fit them....
Jim

Patience is the mother of all virtue.
They will be fitted at 9 am on Saturday 1st October 2011 to my Michelin PA3 Winters.
I've already said so.  :tongue:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 24 July 2011, 11:57

A two tone painted BBS monza II
No white worm worries  :evil: :smiley: :cool:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,19933.195.html

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g228/mantis-1/IMG_0800.jpg)

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g228/mantis-1/IMG_0798.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Exonian on 24 July 2011, 16:52
The masking would have to be 100% perfect to do this properly though. So it ain't going to be cheap.
I've seen Monza refurbs look pretty rubbish where the diamond cutter has not been set properly and has made the line where the polished bit meets the painted bit squiggly. I've even seen them where they have used a dremel to tidy up the squiggly line and made it worse!
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 25 July 2011, 22:00
I will unfortunately be selling my BBS soon as well..... quality wheels but with no car to put them on, not much point in keeping hold  :cry:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 14 August 2011, 13:14
A bit of info i think maybe useful in this BBS thread about BBS wheels and VW's from another thread on another forum.



There are some similar designs made by BBS:

- original BBS CH (MOTORSPORT): different sizes and bolt patterns (VAG 8x18 ET50)
- new BBS CH-R: dito
- cheaper BBS CO: without 'Motorsport'

VAG 5x112 only:

- BBS VZ033 (Votex/driver gear):   8x18 ET44
- VW Pescara/Rockingham (ED30):  7.5x18 ET51
- Audi A3 S-Line '14-spoke-design':  7.5x18 ET54
- Audi A4/A6 S-Line '14-spoke-design':  8x18 ET43

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 20 August 2011, 14:33
Can you get VW badged centre caps for BBS wheels?  :undecided:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 20 August 2011, 14:50
Can you get VW badged centre caps for BBS wheels?  :undecided:

Neither Sundaydriver nor Exonian have VW centre caps on the BBS wheels. So I don't know.
Perhaps Ess_Thee has the answer. Can't find the pictures of his car with the BBS CH wheels.

It seems one can, having just looked at a picture posted on the other thread by Gene Hunt.  :smiley:

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i132/stevedrane/010-1.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 20 August 2011, 14:52
Those look like mk5 edition 30 passcara/rockingham VW wheels.
They are 7.5x18 with ET50 and standard VW bolt hole type and i suspect different centre bore for the standard VW badge size.
Rather than the BBS VZ version which looks similar but are much cheaper.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 20 August 2011, 15:03
Those look like mk5 edition 30 passcara/rockingham VW wheels.
They are 7.5x18 with ET50 and standard VW bolt hole type and i suspect different centre bore for the standard VW badge size.
Rather than the BBS VZ version which looks similar but are much cheaper.

Ok. The VZs are 18x8 ET44.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Exonian on 30 August 2011, 15:37
Can you get VW badged centre caps for BBS wheels?  :undecided:
Sorry, delayed reply, been visiting Mickey Mouse and avoiding hurricanes. BBS wheels have a much larger centre cap unless you're buying OEM specced ones such as Pescaras. One good thing about BBS centre caps is that they don't suffer from the same whiteworm issues as OEM VW caps.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Snoopy on 03 September 2011, 17:02
BBS VZ

For those who are interested in the actual colour of the wheels:

First without any overhead lighting:

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/snapey6665/6462ef7e.jpg)

With:

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/snapey6665/e24019c2.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 04 September 2011, 16:06
They are nice wheels, but the spokes are too short which makes them look dumpy.
For approximately £200 a set more, the BBS CKs are so much better looking. IMO.

There are also these that are advertised as 18x8, ET45 BBS VZ Alloys for £652.80.
http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=1094
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 05 October 2011, 21:32
Snoops: They look bloody marvellous. BUY, BUY, BUY.  :laugh:
Hmmmmm ....... I am thinking ..........  :shocked:
Asker every time you post in this thread I look in anticipation of seeing your new wheels.......
Enough now, get the wheels and fit them....
Jim

Patience is the mother of all virtue.
They will be fitted at 9 am on Saturday 1st October 2011 to my Michelin PA3 Winters.
I've already said so.  :tongue:

The 1st has been and gone, where are the pics Asker?


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 October 2011, 21:36
Read my signature! :wink:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 05 October 2011, 21:39
Yes come on Asker where are the pics, don't get caught out,

Gonna be like this next week  :grin: :grin:




(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/Jack/MK6%20GTI/Neilscamera236.jpg)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 05 October 2011, 21:40





THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT PICS
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 October 2011, 21:41
Everything bought but not fitted as I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks and the car will be in storage.  :sad:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 05 October 2011, 21:43
Everything bought but not fitted as I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks and the car will be in storage.  :sad:

Told you to stop bashing the Bishop and give that shoulder a rest !!  :rolleyes: :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 05 October 2011, 21:52
Everything bought but not fitted as I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks and the car will be in storage.  :sad:

Come on sick-note, treat the car to what 'he' deserves..


BTW cars are female not male imo.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 October 2011, 22:00
Everything bought but not fitted as I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks and the car will be in storage.  :sad:
Told you to stop bashing the Bishop and give that shoulder a rest !!  :rolleyes: :laugh:

Shoulder works fine now and there is next to no pain. But there is that 5 cm tear in the tendon which must be repaired. So I've decided to go for surgery and will take a long rest in my holiday home on the Mediterranean. Christmas holidays start on the 25th October for me until 2nd week of January 2012.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 05 October 2011, 22:03
Everything bought but not fitted as I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks and the car will be in storage.  :sad:
Told you to stop bashing the Bishop and give that shoulder a rest !!  :rolleyes: :laugh:

Shoulder works fine now and there is next to no pain. But there is that 5 cm tear in the tendon which must be repaired. So I've decided to go for surgery and will take a long rest in my holiday home on the Mediterranean. Christmas holidays start on the 25th October for me until 2nd week of January 2012.


 :drool:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 05 October 2011, 22:05
Everything bought but not fitted as I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks and the car will be in storage.  :sad:
Told you to stop bashing the Bishop and give that shoulder a rest !!  :rolleyes: :laugh:

Shoulder works fine now and there is next to no pain. But there is that 5 cm tear in the tendon which must be repaired. So I've decided to go for surgery and will take a long rest in my holiday home on the Mediterranean. Christmas holidays start on the 25th October for me until 2nd week of January 2012.
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/Jack/MK6%20GTI/funnyface.gif)


Sounds good to me  :smiley:   Enjoy (i'm not jealous :rolleyes:)
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 05 October 2011, 22:09
Everything bought but not fitted as I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks and the car will be in storage.  :sad:
Told you to stop bashing the Bishop and give that shoulder a rest !!  :rolleyes: :laugh:
Shoulder works fine now and there is next to no pain. But there is that 5 cm tear in the tendon which must be repaired. So I've decided to go for surgery and will take a long rest in my holiday home on the Mediterranean. Christmas holidays start on the 25th October for me until 2nd week of January 2012.
Sounds good to me  :smiley:   Enjoy (i'm not jealous :rolleyes:)

Not looking forward to it at all. On tenterhooks. Will only have one operational arm for 8 weeks.  :cry:  Difficult, difficult. Having it done Privately as I wish to save the NHS badly needed funds. Ahhhh .......
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 06 October 2011, 06:38
Good luck Asker
Hope all goes well for ya  :smiley:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 06 October 2011, 09:23
Hope its not the arm you wipe your bum with  :smiley:

Good luck with the op.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 06 October 2011, 18:08
Hope its not the arm you wipe your bum with  :smiley:

Good luck with the op.

reminds me of this...  :grin:

Two old age pensioners having oral sex. The old man says, "I can't stay down here much longer, it stinks." The old woman replies, "That'll be my arthritis."
"Arthritis in your fanny ?" asks the old man. "No", says the old woman, "The arthritis means I can’t wipe my arse.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: MAW73 on 06 October 2011, 19:11
Hope its not the arm you wipe your bum with  :smiley:

Good luck with the op.

reminds me of this...  :grin:

Two old age pensioners having oral sex. The old man says, "I can't stay down here much longer, it stinks." The old woman replies, "That'll be my arthritis."
"Arthritis in your fanny ?" asks the old man. "No", says the old woman, "The arthritis means I can’t wipe my arse.

LOL
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Neil gti on 06 October 2011, 19:23
Hope its not the arm you wipe your bum with  :smiley:

Good luck with the op.

reminds me of this...  :grin:

Two old age pensioners having oral sex. The old man says, "I can't stay down here much longer, it stinks." The old woman replies, "That'll be my arthritis."
"Arthritis in your fanny ?" asks the old man. "No", says the old woman, "The arthritis means I can’t wipe my arse.

 :grin: :grin:

Asker made sure your villa has a bidet  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 06 October 2011, 19:52
Bidet and Muslim shower!  :laugh:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 06 October 2011, 21:14
Bidet and Muslim shower!  :laugh:

sounds slippy... dont forget your winter wheels  :cool:
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: p3asa on 15 November 2011, 23:08

Patience is the mother of all virtue.
They will be fitted at 9 am on Saturday 1st October 2011 to my Michelin PA3 Winters.
I've already said so.  :tongue:



6 weeks in and no sign of the wheels!  Come on Asker get the finger out and get the pictures up.

Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 15 November 2011, 23:24

Patience is the mother of all virtue.
They will be fitted at 9 am on Saturday 1st October 2011 to my Michelin PA3 Winters.
I've already said so.  :tongue:



6 weeks in and no sign of the wheels!  Come on Asker get the finger out and get the pictures up.



Yeah come on Asker show us your new wheels.....


Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 15 November 2011, 23:41
Not buying the BBS wheels. Possibly Wolfrace Luganos in silver if I can be bothered. Car in secure storage for next 6 weeks whilst I am in post operative recovery. Now playing the long game for the Mk7 GTI as I am gradually getting bored with the Mk6 GTI. Only purchase will be a mint Monza Shadow as a replacement for my inadequately repaired one.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: Jimmymature on 16 November 2011, 17:56
Not buying the BBS wheels. Possibly Wolfrace Luganos in silver if I can be bothered. Car in secure storage for next 6 weeks whilst I am in post operative recovery. Now playing the long game for the Mk7 GTI as I am gradually getting bored with the Mk6 GTI. Only purchase will be a mint Monza Shadow as a replacement for my inadequately repaired one.

Eh? I thought they were purchased and were in storage?



Jim
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: am1w on 16 November 2011, 18:07
Not buying the BBS wheels. Possibly Wolfrace Luganos in silver if I can be bothered. Car in secure storage for next 6 weeks whilst I am in post operative recovery. Now playing the long game for the Mk7 GTI as I am gradually getting bored with the Mk6 GTI. Only purchase will be a mint Monza Shadow as a replacement for my inadequately repaired one.
Eh? I thought they were purchased and were in storage?
Jim

Yes, the wheels were purchased, then I changed my mind and they kindly gave me a full refund. So nice of them. Tyres are still stored and possibly waiting to be sold when I get around to it.
Title: Re: To BBS or not to BBS your GTI?
Post by: R32UK on 16 November 2011, 19:14
Not buying the BBS wheels. Possibly Wolfrace Luganos in silver if I can be bothered. Car in secure storage for next 6 weeks whilst I am in post operative recovery. Now playing the long game for the Mk7 GTI as I am gradually getting bored with the Mk6 GTI. Only purchase will be a mint Monza Shadow as a replacement for my inadequately repaired one.
The last thing I would do is buy the new model as soon as its released (just think how new mk3 owners felt  :lipsrsealed:)