MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: tartanmartin85 on December 10, 2011, 09:46:20 pm
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I've got a Laser Blue GTI but think it would benefit from an upgrade from the 17'' Monzas to some polished 18s.
What is the general feeling about replicas? Are they noticeably different?
Cheers
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I'd steer clear and get some second hand ones on eBay and refurb them. Genuines are more solid and hollow so lighter weight better for performance.
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I'd steer clear and get some second hand ones on eBay and refurb them. Genuines are more solid and hollow so lighter weight better for performance.
I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? :popcornsoda:
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i think genuine monza 2 are stamped with RONAL on the back of the wheel. i would go and look on mine but iits chucking it down outside
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I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? :popcornsoda:
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Ive not got much room to talk really, but I went for 19" Monza reps.
….But on an Ed30, I don't think id swap pescaras for standard 18" Monza's.
Are you thinking Detroits? :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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I've got a Laser Blue GTI but think it would benefit from an upgrade from the 17'' Monzas to some polished 18s.
What is the general feeling about replicas? Are they noticeably different?
Cheers
Here's mine in Laser blue with 18" Monza 2's. I'd deffinately do it, but go for real used ones off ebay, and get them refurbed. 80 quid a corner for the diamond cut finish.
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I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? :popcornsoda:
:jumping: :jumping: :jumping:
Ive not got much room to talk really, but I went for 19" Monza reps.
….But on an Ed30, I don't think id swap pescaras for standard 18" Monza's.
Are you thinking Detroits? :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Im thinking either 18'' detroits or monza shadows :wink:
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Here you go Martin. This should cover it!
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I've just got a set of reps
I'll keep my pescaras as I love them
I went for reps because they saved me loads of £££ look good
Weight wise there is nothing in it at all....doubt there heavier actually, I work for VW so will check tomoz and compare
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That looks really awesome mate, I think that might be a Spring time purchase!
Can't beat Laser Blue eh?! :wink:
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ive got 18in reps and they dont seem that heavy TBH, ive gotta have mine all refurb'd as the other half managed to kerb both o/s rims when she took it down the shops last :sad1:
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That looks really awesome mate, I think that might be a Spring time purchase!
Can't beat Laser Blue eh?! :wink:
Absolutely, can't beat the laser blue. Especially in the sunlight when all buffed and polished to the max!
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I'd steer clear and get some second hand ones on eBay and refurb them. Genuines are more solid and hollow so lighter weight better for performance.
I'd like some monzas to replace my pescaras. Is there an easy way to tell if it's a genuine monza or a rep? :popcornsoda:
Apparently the older ones were by BBS, and the later by Ronal, so originals could have either stamped on them. But take care, as apparently even the reps can have this on. It would seem the best way to tell is the weight.
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Nice pics.... Looks very dark for laser blue, looks like shadow in those pics...... Might just be the light...
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Ive got some genuine monzas at the moment and briefly had some reps when I had my last mk5, both imo weigh as much as the moon and I don't think you'd notice any difference in weight once on the car tbh..
Reps I had were for winter rims to keep my oem monzas white worm free and quality wise seemed ok, as for oem ones there are subtle differences to the centre area and the way the graduation from the polished to painted area is cast to help you spot the reps as has been said the part numbers etc on the rear are usually present on the reps too..
I'd go for whatever ones look the best at the right price :happy2:
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Nice pics.... Looks very dark for laser blue, looks like shadow in those pics...... Might just be the light...
You're right, It is Shadow blue! Just checked the paint code on the Webternet!
The garage I bought it from advertised it as Laser blue, the dodgers!
Oh well, I love the colour, so it doesn't really matter! It does look darker than normal in some of these pics. When the sun shines on it, it changes it considerably, and looks amazing.
Cheers for pointing that out, anyway!
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ive got 18in reps and they dont seem that heavy TBH, ive gotta have mine all refurb'd as the other half managed to kerb both o/s rims when she took it down the shops last :sad1:
I feel your pain. About once a week actually! She comes in all sheepish and plays the cute card.....
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I feel your pain. About once a week actually! She comes in all sheepish and plays the cute card.....
I think it was VC who came up with the phrase "One ruined rim deserves another"! :wink:
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I feel your pain. About once a week actually! She comes in all sheepish and plays the cute card.....
I think it was VC who came up with the phrase "One ruined rim deserves another"! :wink:
Ha ha! Chance would be a fine thing!
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