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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 20:59

Title: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 20:59
Well as the sun was out today I thought I'd join in on the pic whoring front as it's been a while since my baby graced these pages  :wink:  New wheels thanks to chrissyR32  :wink:

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new4.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new5-1.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new2.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new8.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new7.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new1.jpg)
Bloody white van!!
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new3.jpg)

Hope you likey boys and girls!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: WhiteGTI on 27 September 2008, 21:13
Wheels look  :cool: :cool:
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Post by: Max Q on 27 September 2008, 21:15
Batmobile. :cool:
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Post by: Jkctr on 27 September 2008, 21:17
Focus st wheels  :undecided:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: 182_blue on 27 September 2008, 21:19
Focus st wheels  :undecided:
or lambo wheels  :rolleyes:


As I said mate looks superb, what's the ride like with the springs ?
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Saint Steve on 27 September 2008, 21:28
Yes an improvement over the A team Wheels mate :wink: love the colour


(nathan can you posts your thoughts on the mk6 GTi as youve seen it in the flesh when you get 5 mate  :smiley:)
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Jimp on 27 September 2008, 21:30
Very, very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 21:32
Focus st wheels  :undecided:
or lambo wheels  :rolleyes:


As I said mate looks superb, what's the ride like with the springs ?

Thanks mate! Actually it feels the same, the main difference was the wheels/tyres but the springs don't seem any harder. Just have to be a little more carefull over the speed bumps!  :smiley:

ST wheels?!?!?!  :tongue:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 21:36
Yes an improvement over the A team Wheels mate :wink: love the colour


(nathan can you posts your thoughts on the mk6 GTi as youve seen it in the flesh when you get 5 mate  :smiley:)

Thanks Phil! ( I happen to love my 'A-Team' wheels thank you!  :tongue:)

Im afraid to say after seeing the pics in the press this week I was quite chuffed as it didn't look too different and didn't hanker after one! But my god it has some presence in the flesh!  :shocked: And it was a red one I saw  :wink:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: WhiteGTI on 27 September 2008, 21:37
There was still something about your old wheels though - they were different, and they worked so well with your car.

Don't read this as me saying I prefer your old ones - the best way to put it is ... both sets look absolutely brilliant in their own ways.  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Jkctr on 27 September 2008, 21:38
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/Focus_ST_XR5_wheels_s.jpg)
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 21:39
Similar but not the same mate. Try googling a Lambo Gallardo  :wink:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 21:41
There was still something about your old wheels though - they were different, and they worked so well with your car.

Don't read this as me saying I prefer your old ones - the best way to put it is ... both sets look absolutely brilliant in their own ways.  :smiley: :smiley:

The 'old' ones are most definately staying and will be back on the car come the spring. As much as I love the new wheels the huffs are the DNA of my car!
Thanks the kind words though WhiteGTI  :wink:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: WhiteGTI on 27 September 2008, 21:44
There was still something about your old wheels though - they were different, and they worked so well with your car.

Don't read this as me saying I prefer your old ones - the best way to put it is ... both sets look absolutely brilliant in their own ways.  :smiley: :smiley:

The 'old' ones are most definately staying and will be back on the car come the spring. As much as I love the new wheels the huffs are the DNA of my car!
Thanks the kind words though WhiteGTI  :wink:

Well put!!
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Jkctr on 27 September 2008, 21:47
Ah, ok mate i see now!
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/162841782_193350bc91.jpg)

Sorry for any offense  :grin:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 21:51
Ah, ok mate i see now!
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s131/Jules86dad/162841782_193350bc91.jpg)

Sorry for any offense  :grin:

Bingo!

No offence taken pal  :wink: I've had them painted in a dark anthracite and now you say it the colour does make them look a bit ST which is no bad thing as I happen to think they are lovely wheels.
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Jkctr on 27 September 2008, 21:53
Wonder what they would look like white? Anyone want to photoshop?
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: SteveP on 27 September 2008, 21:54
Very very nice Greenouse, you sure do have very good taste in wheels  :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: 182_blue on 27 September 2008, 21:55
Similar but not the same mate. Try googling a Lambo Gallardo  :wink:
bless him, where did he think ford borrowed the design from
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 22:00
Very very nice Greenouse, you sure do have very good taste in wheels  :smiley:

Cheers Mr P!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: stealthwolf on 27 September 2008, 22:33
Don't read this as me saying I prefer your old ones

I'll say it - those lambo wheels work on the lambo. Not convinced it works on the GTI. Horses for courses I guess.

Loved the old wheels though - what happened to them?

Love the rest of the car, esp the red lip.
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: jt1 on 27 September 2008, 22:41
Looks absolutely stunning mate, excellent choice of wheels, especially like them in anthracite, most people would just leave them silver. :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Caz on 27 September 2008, 22:44
very shiney! good effort!  :grin:

but not sure on the wheels...
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 27 September 2008, 22:59
Don't read this as me saying I prefer your old ones

I'll say it - those lambo wheels work on the lambo. Not convinced it works on the GTI. Horses for courses I guess.

Loved the old wheels though - what happened to them?
Love the rest of the car, esp the red lip.
In the garage ready for the spring  :wink:

Looks absolutely stunning mate, excellent choice of wheels, especially like them in anthracite, most people would just leave them silver. :cool: :cool: :cool:

Cheers jt1, I don't like to follow the crowd much  :wink:

very shiney! good effort!  :grin:


Thanks caz.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: hotrod on 28 September 2008, 08:07
Love the wheels... quality. :smiley:
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Post by: uz on 28 September 2008, 09:06
Car looks stunning Greenouse! I've always thought the Lambo wheels look good on the Golf, and they're definitely the right colour.  :smiley:
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Post by: chrissyr32 on 28 September 2008, 18:45
Wahey!!!
WOW they look amazing powder coated mate! :shocked: wish i,d done that and kept them for the RS4 DAMMMM!!!
Look great hope your happy with them mate, bet you get some attention with them on :wink:
Cheers
Chrissy
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: TagnuT on 28 September 2008, 19:14
The wheels look great.  :cool: I like them.
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 28 September 2008, 19:31
Wahey!!!
WOW they look amazing powder coated mate! :shocked: wish i,d done that and kept them for the RS4 DAMMMM!!!
Look great hope your happy with them mate, bet you get some attention with them on :wink:
Cheers
Chrissy

Cheers Chris! Yes Im well pleased with them thanks matey!  :wink:

The wheels look great.  :cool: I like them.

Cheers TagnuT  :smiley:

Car looks stunning Greenouse! I've always thought the Lambo wheels look good on the Golf, and they're definitely the right colour.  :smiley:

Cheers uz! Yeh when I saw them for sale I had to get them as I think they really suit the MK5.........
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Rob-MK5 on 28 September 2008, 20:22
Looks good like it  :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 28 September 2008, 20:32
Looks good like it  :cool:

Cheers Rob  :wink:

Praise indeed from the wheel change meister!  :grin:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: candy turbo on 28 September 2008, 21:07
Well as the sun was out today I thought I'd join in on the pic whoring front as it's been a while since my baby graced these pages  :wink:  New wheels thanks to chrissyR32  :wink:

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new4.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new5-1.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new2.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new8.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new7.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new1.jpg)
Bloody white van!!
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/new3.jpg)

Hope you likey boys and girls!  :smiley:
i ll be honest and say i have put your car down in the past !!!! but it looks great mate imo these wheels look lots better , nic pics  :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: k4ith on 28 September 2008, 21:45
Thats a nice set up there Greenouse, I am impressed. looks mean.
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 28 September 2008, 21:47
Thats a nice set up there Greenouse, I am impressed. looks mean.

Thanks Keith  :wink:
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Post by: Ubizzle on 28 September 2008, 22:31
Hi Guys, new to the forum.

Greenouse, car is looking beautiful!
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: 182_blue on 28 September 2008, 22:46
Hi Guys, new to the forum.

Greenouse, car is looking beautiful!
welcome to the forum
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Top Cat on 28 September 2008, 22:53
Absolutely loving the new look, it must be nice to be-able to put lambo wheels on for the winter.  :drool:

also the car is looking nice after the detail, you cant beat black when freshly detailed.  :smiley:
 
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 29 September 2008, 09:16
Absolutely loving the new look, it must be nice to be-able to put lambo wheels on for the winter.  :drool:

also the car is looking nice after the detail, you cant beat black when freshly detailed.  :smiley:
 


Thanks Tom!

Was really looking forward to my drive into work in the sunshine this morning  :cool: It does look great when clean, but looking at the forecast it won't be for long  :cry:
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Post by: NEWEY on 29 September 2008, 09:28
looks very smart
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Post by: Kingt_mk2 on 29 September 2008, 09:52
loving what you have done, the red lip looks the nuts! very daring but works well!!
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: luca on 29 September 2008, 11:32
Wheels look amazing mate :cool:
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Post by: joesgti on 29 September 2008, 11:37
they look smart  :cool:

there was a pic a while ago with an R32 with them on and i didnt like them but they look cool on urs  :smiley: :smiley: it may be becaus eyou had them painted  :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 29 September 2008, 11:41
they look smart  :cool:

there was a pic a while ago with an R32 with them on and i didnt like them but they look cool on urs  :smiley: :smiley: it may be becaus eyou had them painted  :smiley:

Cheers guys,

They were on chrissyR32's R32 and he sold them when he had his RS4. I bought them and painted them!
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: joesgti on 29 September 2008, 12:22
they look smart  :cool:

there was a pic a while ago with an R32 with them on and i didnt like them but they look cool on urs  :smiley: :smiley: it may be becaus eyou had them painted  :smiley:

Cheers guys,

They were on chrissyR32's R32 and he sold them when he had his RS4. I bought them and painted them!

ahhaaaa makes sence  :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 29 September 2008, 14:01
Looks nice,  :cool: but me prefers your black Monzas.  :undecided:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 29 September 2008, 14:10
Looks nice,  :cool: but me prefers your black Monzas.  :undecided:

Cheers T_T, they'll be back in the spring  :wink:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: chrissyr32 on 29 September 2008, 16:42
Greenouse,

Am i correct in thinking the correct termanology is powder coating NOT painting? Seriously thinking about getting me RS4S done after seeing them. :cool:

How much did it cost you mate and what colour are they?
Cheers
Chris.
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: 182_blue on 29 September 2008, 16:47
Greenouse,

Am i correct in thinking the correct termanology is powder coating NOT painting? Seriously thinking about getting me RS4S done after seeing them. :cool:

How much did it cost you mate and what colour are they?
Cheers
Chris.

think he had them painted, powder coating is when a powder is applied to the wheels whilst an electric current is passed through the wheel, the wheels are then baked a little, i actually prefer the paint finish as it is generally smoother and looks better, but powder coat is more durable
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: E30M3 on 29 September 2008, 18:20
Mate that is absolutely stunning !!  :evil:

Are they reps or genuine front Gallardo wheels ?, either way different and stunning ! :cool:

Where can i get a set from and for how much ? 
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: Greenouse on 29 September 2008, 18:31
Greenouse,

Am i correct in thinking the correct termanology is powder coating NOT painting? Seriously thinking about getting me RS4S done after seeing them. :cool:

How much did it cost you mate and what colour are they?
Cheers
Chris.

Cheers for the answer Shaun  :wink:

They actually cost me nowt to get painted as I have a mate who owns a bodyshop. I asked him for a dark anthracite and he acheived the colour with a silver base and five layers of black laquer. He did ask me not to kurb them as he'd struggle to re-create the match  :embarassed:
Mate that is absolutely stunning !!  :evil:

Are they reps or genuine front Gallardo wheels ?, either way different and stunning ! :cool:

Where can i get a set from and for how much ? 

Hi E30M3,

Im not sure where chrissyR32 got them but rimstyle had a limited supply a few weeks back  :wink:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: chrissyr32 on 29 September 2008, 18:36
Mate that is absolutely stunning !!  :evil:

Are they reps or genuine front Gallardo wheels ?, either way different and stunning ! :cool:

Where can i get a set from and for how much ? 

I got them from "merseyspeed aintree" just type that in on e bay.Thats were i got em, :smiley:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: E30M3 on 29 September 2008, 18:40
thanks Chrissy and Greenhouse !!!

my 3rd set is definatly those or the black rockinghams !  :cool:
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: 182_blue on 29 September 2008, 19:16
Nath, do you have close ups of the colour  :cool:
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Post by: Greenouse on 29 September 2008, 20:25
Nath, do you have close ups of the colour  :cool:

Here you go mate. This first shot makes them look a bit flat but as you'll see from the one's off the car they are from from it!  :wink:

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0927Image0020-1.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/DSCF1031.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/DSCF1038.jpg)
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: 182_blue on 29 September 2008, 20:30
Nice, I do like the colour on those
Title: Re: New wheels fitted + a quick detail
Post by: MAT ed30 on 29 September 2008, 20:49
i like the way you can see the red springs through the wheels :cool: