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Title: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 04:28:51 pm
Well, i finally got my arse in gear and sorted a courier out to pick these up that i paid for about a month ago. Arrived today, but forgot to mention them to the wife. Think she'll notice i swapped them for my monza's, at least there the same colour  :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1183.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx463%2Fgazon69%2F9547D146-2FC4-43B0-A66F-2A4A5FA32E9A-1960-0000032C8E81E909.jpg&hash=2eb4fa1b0dd18422f964fc29e0d0ff6fab903abc)
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: E30Dom on August 15, 2012, 04:29:41 pm
They are rather gorgeous! Good luck hiding them! :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 04:35:05 pm
Cheers dom.  :happy2: She'll be cool. Just as long as i dont tell her the price. :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: daboy3000 on August 15, 2012, 04:40:22 pm
Just put them on the car, she'll never notice.  If she does just say you swapped them.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on August 15, 2012, 04:45:03 pm
Cheers dom.  :happy2: She'll be cool. Just as long as i dont tell her the price. :signLOL:

I have the same issue, always have to reduce the price by 50% before telling :evilgrin:

This works both ways though, her collection of shoes (or what ever she's into) will be worth a lot more than you think :wink:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Tortaruga on August 15, 2012, 04:52:40 pm
I just tell mine not to tell me how to spend my money as I don't interfere in her business. It's a set of wheels, it's not as if you're riding her sister.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: GarethB on August 15, 2012, 04:54:17 pm
If you're that concerned, i am more than happy to hide them for you on my car  :wink: - just throwing it out there as an idea  :signLOL:

They are awesome, and will look great on the car  :happy2:

You seem to be purchasing loads for the car recently - which I am actually rather jealous about (although i shall be joining you in the K04 gang soon  :happy2:)
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Hurdy on August 15, 2012, 05:00:38 pm
I'll save you some hassle Gaz. Drop them off at Statllers and I'll put them on my .:R when it arrives. Tell me how much your wife thinks you paid and I''l come down with the readies :wink:

Lovely wheels though Gaz and will suit your car. :drool:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: E30Dom on August 15, 2012, 05:16:44 pm
Tell her she needs to buy you some new tyres...
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 05:24:37 pm
Lmao, i actually had them delivered to statllers. She was out working this afternoon so managed to get them into the garage :signLOL:, @ garethb, i'm almost where i want to be with the car now matey. Just a couple more things and i think i'm gonna be done with it. :evilgrin: gonna enjoy it then
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: GarethB on August 15, 2012, 05:35:27 pm
Lmao, i actually had them delivered to statllers. She was out working this afternoon so managed to get them into the garage :signLOL:, @ garethb, i'm almost where i want to be with the car now matey. Just a couple more things and i think i'm gonna be done with it. :evilgrin: gonna enjoy it then

WMI???  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Hurdy on August 15, 2012, 05:38:32 pm
Lmao, i actually had them delivered to statllers. She was out working this afternoon so managed to get them into the garage :signLOL:, @ garethb, i'm almost where i want to be with the car now matey. Just a couple more things and i think i'm gonna be done with it. :evilgrin: gonna enjoy it then

WMI???  :evilgrin:

^^^^^^THIS!^^^^^ :evilgrin:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 05:41:57 pm
Lmao, i actually had them delivered to statllers. She was out working this afternoon so managed to get them into the garage :signLOL:, @ garethb, i'm almost where i want to be with the car now matey. Just a couple more things and i think i'm gonna be done with it. :evilgrin: gonna enjoy it then

WMI???  :evilgrin:
:evilgrin:  :evilgrin:  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: RedRobin on August 15, 2012, 06:13:27 pm
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She buys shoes doesn't she? Well you bought some shoes....    For the car!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FLeggyRita.jpg&hash=85f2b778bab881014344542ab322545dc6268647)

You're going to find a definite improvement in response with lighter weight wheels fitted. The Monza 18's are over 11 kg.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 06:19:06 pm
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She buys shoes doesn't she? Well you bought some shoes....    For the car!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_INK%2FLeggyRita.jpg&hash=85f2b778bab881014344542ab322545dc6268647)

You're going to find a definite improvement in response with lighter weight wheels fitted. The Monza 18's are over 11 kg.
Your not wrong robin, i almost came in my pants when i lifted the boxes. Unbelievably light. 8kg i believe.  :rolleye:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: 56OctyVRS on August 15, 2012, 06:28:29 pm
Sorry but I dont like them at all.  I think you should give them to me and I will put them on my car to save you any embarassment :signLOL:

On a serious note they look awesome :happy2:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: dan930 on August 15, 2012, 08:03:38 pm
Just like me,if I had to tell her, it has to be reduced by 50%
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 08:17:40 pm
Think its gonna have to be the old "i've swapped them for my monza's love"  :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 08:24:51 pm
Just showed her  the pic in the thread and said to her " do you like these love" to which she replied, "just get them" lmao
Job done. They will be on by the weekend :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: GarethB on August 15, 2012, 08:28:06 pm
Result :happy2:

Pics needed when they're on please  :notworthy:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Bernhard30 on August 15, 2012, 08:32:32 pm
Very nice, note to self, dig out the grey Turinis currently collecting dust in the garage and get them on the car.

Looking forward to some lighter rims.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 15, 2012, 08:35:34 pm

Note to Bernhard, What are you waiting for!  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Bernhard30 on August 15, 2012, 08:42:29 pm

Note to Bernhard, What are you waiting for!  :popcornsoda:

Indeed Mike - they've been dust collecting for too long..will get my 4r$e in gear.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: doylebros on August 15, 2012, 08:55:36 pm
Tell her what's she waiting for and get her hand in her purse and pay for the fitting - that's what a modern woman would want to do surely?

 :driver:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: RedRobin on August 15, 2012, 08:59:06 pm

Your not wrong robin, i almost came in my pants when i lifted the boxes. Unbelievably light. 8kg i believe.  :rolleye:


....OZ usually pack with a label on each wheel - Should look like this:

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Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: sub39h on August 15, 2012, 09:07:26 pm
Your not wrong robin, i almost came in my pants when i lifted the boxes. Unbelievably light. 8kg i believe.  :rolleye:

i never realised that they are that light. i was gonna tell you to keep the Monzas because they look spot on, but you'll get a noticable increase in performance losing 3 kg a corner rotational mass :driver:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 09:07:45 pm
They are 2nd hand robin. :happy2:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 09:09:13 pm
Your not wrong robin, i almost came in my pants when i lifted the boxes. Unbelievably light. 8kg i believe.  :rolleye:

i never realised that they are that light. i was gonna tell you to keep the Monzas because they look spot on, but you'll get a noticable increase in performance losing 3 kg a corner rotational mass :driver:
Im keeping the monza's anyway sub, may get winter tyres put on them.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Squeeguk on August 15, 2012, 09:16:34 pm
In a similar position to you. Got some Monza II's arriving tomorrow from Big Al. Haven't said anything but I know she will notice them when she goes in the garage, lol. So need to come up with a good excuse.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 15, 2012, 09:24:07 pm
Gonna be getting them fitted up on friday with any luck, will post up pics as soon as
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: RedRobin on August 15, 2012, 10:15:15 pm

They are 2nd hand robin. :happy2:


....You should be able to find out their weight online (apart from actually weighing them on accurate certified scales as I also did to check mine).

The seller should have kepts the weight labels to pass on (as I would if selling mine).

I've still got my powdercoated Monza 18's in storage and also included on my insurance along with my OZ's so I can ride on either without concern.
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 16, 2012, 03:58:59 pm

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....You should be able to find out their weight online (apart from actually weighing them on accurate certified scales as I also did to check mine).

The seller should have kepts the weight labels to pass on (as I would if selling mine).

I've still got my powdercoated Monza 18's in storage and also included on my insurance along with my OZ's so I can ride on either without concern.
[/quote](https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1183.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx463%2Fgazon69%2FB6060BA4-68D8-4EDA-B372-0772DDE644BB-304-000000311CC455E2.jpg&hash=3f314f17df3600ccb62a38432e3e39fea4631ae1) 8.9kg light enough me thinks.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: RedRobin on August 16, 2012, 04:25:49 pm

8.9kg light enough me thinks.  :signLOL:


....Certainly  :happy2: A trackday favourite are TD's and they weigh just over 9 kg in 18's IIRC.

We look forward to seeing pics of them on the car and of you living in your garden shed when your wifey finds out  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Kregiel on August 16, 2012, 04:38:52 pm
amazing wheels, the best over there in my opinion!

Those are hard to hide as opposed to things under the bonnet. My wife asked me what that hissing noise under the bonnet - twintake!

It's harder to hide things than to buy them!

Paul
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: RedRobin on August 16, 2012, 04:43:16 pm

Those are hard to hide as opposed to things under the bonnet. My wife asked me what that hissing noise under the bonnet - twintake!

It's harder to hide things than to buy them!


....So true! And females have a sixth sense which tells them when anything whatsoever is being hidden, including when talking. I think it may have something to do with them being so good at hiding things themselves  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Andy on August 16, 2012, 04:51:32 pm
very nice  :happy2:mine didn't notice i had put r32 brakes on,she just thought i had painted them red :happy2:I used tell her 50% less that they actually cost until one day i left my build thread open on the forum :fighting:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on August 16, 2012, 04:58:12 pm
very nice  :happy2:mine didn't notice i had put r32 brakes on,she just thought i had painted them red :happy2:I used tell her 50% less that they actually cost until one day i left my build thread open on the forum :fighting:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg138.imageshack.us%2Fimg138%2F1371%2F1780rotflol.jpg&hash=4a5a1f207d40d7c849973bc253db9402cdeaf8a1) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/1780rotflol.jpg/)


Does she ask for receipts now :laugh:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Kregiel on August 16, 2012, 10:31:44 pm
very nice  :happy2:mine didn't notice i had put r32 brakes on,she just thought i had painted them red :happy2:I used tell her 50% less that they actually cost until one day i left my build thread open on the forum :fighting:

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: Andy on August 16, 2012, 11:10:19 pm
very nice  :happy2:mine didn't notice i had put r32 brakes on,she just thought i had painted them red :happy2:I used tell her 50% less that they actually cost until one day i left my build thread open on the forum :fighting:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg138.imageshack.us%2Fimg138%2F1371%2F1780rotflol.jpg&hash=4a5a1f207d40d7c849973bc253db9402cdeaf8a1) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/1780rotflol.jpg/)


Does she ask for receipts now :laugh:

it would be cheaper as she was the same amount so she can spend on shoes :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: S800BRN on August 17, 2012, 09:10:26 am
Lovely wheels! These were my nephew's. Wish I'd never turned them down, now. :ashamed:
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: gazon69 on August 17, 2012, 10:43:26 am
Will be getting them fitted up today so will put pics up later on tonight.
Lovely wheels! These were my nephew's. Wish I'd never turned them down, now. :ashamed:
:P
Title: Re: These arrived today, hmmmmm what to tell the wife.
Post by: johnston on August 17, 2012, 04:50:21 pm
Wish i never sold em now.. i have just bought another s3.
looking forward to the pics of em fitted, and you will defo feel the difference over the standard wheels..
Title: Re: These arrived today, and now fitted (with pics)
Post by: gazon69 on August 17, 2012, 05:21:31 pm
Right, got them fitted today and took a couple of pics with the old iphone (crappy pics).  look the dogs if i might say so myself. P.S cars filty, i'll get some more up when the rain stops.
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Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: RedRobin on August 17, 2012, 05:36:22 pm
^^^^
We like OZ's!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: S800BRN on August 17, 2012, 05:40:54 pm
I did not need to see those!
 My cars's also a 3dr TR. Looks spot on!!
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: RedRobin on August 17, 2012, 05:43:44 pm

I did not need to see those!
 
My cars's also a 3dr TR. Looks spot on!!


....To help you, would you like me also to post some pics of my OZ's on my TR?  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: S800BRN on August 17, 2012, 05:51:15 pm

I did not need to see those!
 
My cars's also a 3dr TR. Looks spot on!!


....To help you, would you like me also to post some pics of my OZ's on my TR?  :evilgrin:
Ha ha! No thanks Robin. I've seen loads as is.
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Post by: JoeDarKa on August 17, 2012, 06:20:49 pm
Look awesome!
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Post by: Bernhard30 on August 17, 2012, 06:27:27 pm
Looks very nice, well worth the forum debate, for such a cool result.
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Post by: GarethB on August 17, 2012, 06:44:12 pm
Boom!  :notworthy:
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Post by: Frenzy on August 17, 2012, 07:23:03 pm
Looks great fella  :driver:
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Post by: Greeners on August 17, 2012, 07:47:06 pm
Epic!  :congrats:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: gazon69 on August 17, 2012, 07:53:54 pm
Gave the old girl a quick wash then went out and took a few more snaps, excuse the poor quality as all i have is my iphone
At the moment, thanks for the + comments all. They fill the arches loads better now as well.
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Post by: monte on August 17, 2012, 10:43:29 pm
 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: RedRobin on August 17, 2012, 10:48:14 pm

Gave the old girl a quick wash then went out and took a few more snaps, excuse the poor quality as all i have is my iphone


....Yep, as you say yourself: Not the best snaps for showing off dem lovely alloyz.

Looking forward to some better pics which show off those OZ's  :happy2:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: E30Dom on August 18, 2012, 03:53:25 pm
They look mint!? What does your missus think!? Lol

Dom
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on August 18, 2012, 11:44:11 pm

Are you bored of them yet?  :laugh:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: Andy on August 18, 2012, 11:50:59 pm

Are you bored of them yet?  :laugh:
:grin:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: gazon69 on August 19, 2012, 01:16:44 pm
They look mint!? What does your missus think!? Lol

Dom
she's totally cool with em dude, she said she even likes them better than the monza's. result :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: gazon69 on August 19, 2012, 01:19:29 pm

Are you bored of them yet?  :laugh:
noooooo :signLOL:
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: E30Dom on August 19, 2012, 02:48:42 pm
They look mint!? What does your missus think!? Lol

Dom
she's totally cool with em dude, she said she even likes them better than the monza's. result :signLOL:

See, what wereyou worried about... though that picture has got me thinking coilovers instead of intercooler/more power..
Title: Re: These arrived today, now fitted with pics
Post by: RedRobin on August 19, 2012, 09:45:06 pm

They look mint!? What does your missus think!? Lol


she's totally cool with em dude, she said she even likes them better than the monza's. result :signLOL:


....That was lucky then! Phew!