MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: 182_blue on October 19, 2010, 04:32:04 pm
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Well as some of you may know i got myself a new set of OEM Scirocco R alloys , i have now took them to the wheelspecialist in Nottingham and had them recolored in Charcoal anthracite, i have to say i am very impressed with both the service and finish , they turn them around in one day, and the finish is superb, nice flake to the finish and a lovely wet deep gloss which is exactly what i asked for :happy2: , they even paint the wheel weights to match :thumb:.
I was tempted to have them done black but thought it too extreme, although i might just get my winter wheel done in this colour.
Anyway if your in the Nottingham area and want a refurb i cant recommend Mark at Nottingham WS enough :happy2:
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And just up against the car to give me an idea
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please note the marks on the alloy are just the gunk they mount the tyres with :happy2:
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They look excellent, there will also be a lot with gloss black alloys about since they introduced the black optic pack or whatever they call it so this way you will stand out a bit!
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They look excellent, there will also be a lot with gloss black alloys about since they introduced the black optic pack or whatever they call it so this way you will stand out a bit!
There isnt an OEM option for black alloys on the Scirocco, but your right alot of people will go that route
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They look excellent, there will also be a lot with gloss black alloys about since they introduced the black optic pack or whatever they call it so this way you will stand out a bit!
There isnt an OEM option for black alloys on the Scirocco, but your right alot of people will go that route
Not on the R maybe but there is on the rest of the range. :wink: :happy2:
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Oh yeah sorry, my bad I thought it would be possible to add the gloss black extras to the R! As you say think alot will try and emulate the gloss black look (probably copying Greeners wheels :wink: )
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they look stunning mate but then i,m biased cos theyre very similar to my rs4 reps.
cant wait to c them on.
matsu
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Oh yeah sorry, my bad I thought it would be possible to add the gloss black extras to the R! As you say think alot will try and emulate the gloss black look (probably copying Greeners wheels :wink: )
No for some reason there isnt a black option for R alloys, you can have the normal scirocco wheels of course in black, plus in Europe they have a motorsport version in black but i tried and you cant get them yet
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They look excellent, there will also be a lot with gloss black alloys about since they introduced the black optic pack or whatever they call it so this way you will stand out a bit!
There isnt an OEM option for black alloys on the Scirocco, but your right alot of people will go that route
Not on the R maybe but there is on the rest of the range. :wink: :happy2:
I didnt explain myself i guess but i was talking just about the R
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They look gorgeous :love: but you say they painted the wheel weights too? Not at the same time as the wheels I hope. If so what happens when you come to change tyres and need rebalancing?
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They look gorgeous :love: but you say they painted the wheel weights too? Not at the same time as the wheels I hope. If so what happens when you come to change tyres and need rebalancing?
LOL, no they just paint the weights before they stick them on :happy2:, Again in a rush to post i fail to explain myself properly :laugh:
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love the colour certainly gives the car a more aggressive look but keeps the detail, big thumbs up from me :notworthy:
get them slapped on along with some H&R springs and it will look spot on :popcornsoda:
no doubt lost on 99% of rocco owners out there, talk about an apathetic bunch :fighting:
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Very nice, very nice indeed. Glad to see they did not turn out blue. Where did you get the wheels from? And how much?
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Very nice, very nice indeed. Glad to see they did not turn out blue. Where did you get the wheels from? And how much?
would look good on rb dave :happy2:
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love the colour certainly gives the car a more aggressive look but keeps the detail, big thumbs up from me :notworthy:
get them slapped on along with some H&R springs and it will look spot on :popcornsoda:
no doubt lost on 99% of rocco owners out there, talk about an apathetic bunch :fighting:
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Very nice, very nice indeed. Glad to see they did not turn out blue. Where did you get the wheels from? And how much?
would look good on rb dave :happy2:
Indeed they would, I was looking at mine the other day with a thin film of brake dust, and thought yes! Just right!
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lol so u gonna not clean those wheels then stokey and keep that home made anthracite look for a bit longer :wink:
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lol so u gonna not clean those wheels then stokey and keep that home made anthracite look for a bit longer :wink:
coming from mr sooty zorst thats quite an insult a compliment
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Very nice, very nice indeed. Glad to see they did not turn out blue. Where did you get the wheels from? And how much?
They look nice Shaun, although i would of picked Blue (:angry015:) and Gloss black as my own preference. :happy2:
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Very nice, very nice indeed. Glad to see they did not turn out blue. Where did you get the wheels from? And how much?
They look nice Shaun, although i would of picked Blue (:angry015:) and Gloss black as my own preference. :happy2:
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Got you 182...it's all in the details. Painting the weights. It's good to hear about a company that does that little bit extra but which makes all the difference to the outcome. Again lovely wheels :happy2:
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off topic a bit- that pic reminds me.....anyone see that rude tube where the sail fin tuna on the line threw itself into the boat and actually speared the guy in the mouth ripping his mouth open one side........ back on topic.... hurry up and get them wheels on
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matsu
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I like the way you have them in the middle of the lounge!
Anyway, get outside nd get them on - waiting for pics now..
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Well the shed and conservatory was cold and i had to get some wax on them, the idea was to put them straight on but damn rain called of play :grin:
I like the way you have them in the middle of the lounge!
Anyway, get outside nd get them on - waiting for pics now..
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Very nice, very nice indeed. Glad to see they did not turn out blue. Where did you get the wheels from? And how much?
They look nice Shaun, although i would of picked Blue (:angry015:) and Gloss black as my own preference. :happy2:
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OK, got them on, just a shame the sun didnt hit them as they look quite dark in pictures, went out and did the old looking at shop windows to see what they looked like and they look very shiny and reflective :-)
forgive the ride height, i had just dropped it off the jacks
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One of the wheel weights and to show the flake effect
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Oh and my originals now in there wheel bags :happy2:
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best looking R i've seen with those on fella :notworthy:
h&r springs ftmfw my friend :happy2:
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Nice wheel bags!
I realised I need a low trolley jack, got one in a deal from Halfords a while ago but not managed to get it under any car I have, even the wife's Touran !
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The lighter colour (rather than black) retains the detail.
They look absolutely fantastic! :drool: :drool: :drool:
So much better than black!
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Mirror covers next then shaun to make it suit :happy2:
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oh dear the copycats are out already! not surprised tho.
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oh dear the copycats are out already! not surprised tho.
Lol, I assume you mean someone on another certain forum copying me ?
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oh dear the copycats are out already! not surprised tho.
Lol, I assume you mean someone on another certain forum copying me ?
The R Wannabe.....yup! :signLOL:
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Soon be ready for the snow :happy2:
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Wow are you off to the alps :laugh:
Where did you get them from?
I am after some for my 17" wheels
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Wow are you off to the alps :laugh:
Where did you get them from?
I am after some for my 17" wheels
Mytyres, £130 for 235-35-19 :happy2:
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Very smart! :congrats: