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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Brother_Will
Nope i think there a bit old fashioned and prefer the phone. If i were you though id try looking on some us websites since rota have been arround there for longer.
I've got to say, Rich answered my e-mail straight away.

Maybe he's been off?
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Anyone who has bougtht these, how big is the centre cap?
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Nope i think there a bit old fashioned and prefer the phone.
He answered my earlier email (about shipping) in the week before .......?!
As I live abroad this is easier than the phone, in my case.

Will sent hem another one ....

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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Fitted mine today and they transform the car,pics are posted in gallery.

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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Hey chaps, mie arrive today, and Im WELL pleased

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...RearBoosts.jpg

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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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a great succuess.
Everybodies happy even the supplier.

Thanks guys without the support from everybody we would not have got such a good price.
I really need to thank people that bought some wheels cuz i would have had to spend more money. so THANK YOU.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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Who's gonna be the 1st to Curb theirs But I hope NOBODY does PS, I got 4 spare nuts! Aint I lucky
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
a great succuess.
Everybodies happy even the supplier.

Thanks guys without the support from everybody we would not have got such a good price.
I really need to thank people that bought some wheels cuz i would have had to spend more money. so THANK YOU.
next door neighbour was asking about my new wheels today - his son has a Blobeye and was asking about new tyres / wheels.

I told him to get in touch with Midland Wheels
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Ordering mine today but can't decide which ones.

I'm stuck between Torques and Tarmacs and silver or gunmetal.

I've got a silver classic. Just can't decide which will look better.

Help me guys
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Don't ya like the Boost's???? They REALLY stand out from the car Silver always looks nice on Silver
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MOK79
Ordering mine today but can't decide which ones.

I'm stuck between Torques and Tarmacs and silver or gunmetal.

I've got a silver classic. Just can't decide which will look better.

Help me guys
get the Tarmac in gunmetal. it looks the nuts
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
get the Tarmac in gunmetal. it looks the nuts
Ray I don't suppose you got a picture of gunmetal on a silver classic have ya.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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got my gunmetal redlines yesterday......... look really nice. hopefully get some time to put them on tomorrow.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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It was silver lol

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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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Rich did answer my emails today ... the Redlines will soon be under my car now !

Thanks to Ray and Rich who made it possible for this crazy Dutchman to buy a set of wheels in the UK ....
And also the other guys who give me info, of course !

Hope to visit one of your meetings this year ...

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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MOK79
Ordering mine today but can't decide which ones.

I'm stuck between Torques and Tarmacs and silver or gunmetal.
My choices was between those two. In the end I went for the Torques in Silver (for a Reddish Blue classic)

I think on a silver car, tarmacs may look better....just my opinion though and I might change it!!
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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If someone could tell me how to place a picture via a camera phone.ill show you mine now there fitted...

Tarmac IIs on a my01.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jowl

I think on a silver car, tarmacs may look better....just my opinion though and I might change it!!
I decided to go for the Tarmacs in silver. I thought the gunmetal would look a bit dark against my silver scoob.
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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fitted mine today.. loook sweeeeeet
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TBI
Rich did answer my emails today ... the Redlines will soon be under my car now !

Thanks to Ray and Rich who made it possible for this crazy Dutchman to buy a set of wheels in the UK ....
And also the other guys who give me info, of course !

Hope to visit one of your meetings this year ...
Hey you crazy Dutchman.
Get your **** over to Essex for a meet.

essexscoobycrew.co.uk
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 05:33 AM
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and try out some Essex girl
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Ray,

Just wanted to say thanks for organising the GB. Just picked up an RA version 4 at the weekend and started looking for the obligatory gold wheels. Noticed your thread yesterday, picked up the phone to Midland Wheels and will have a set of Tarmac II's here tomorrow!! Rich held the price of £490 delivered - sweet..........

Nice to be back in the Scooby fold ;-)

Thanks again
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Thanks to Ray. With so much choice I found it difficult to make up my mind. Went to Midland Wheel last Saturday. Took a while to find it. In the end went for Tarmac II in anthracite on my DBM MY2000 saloon classic. I will post photos if anyone is interested.

1. Ray - Gold Redlines
2. Monkeh - Gunmetal Redlines
3. Will - Gunmetal Tarmac II
4. ljbradbury- Gold Redlines
5. simon57 - gold tarmac II
6. LIDDO - Gold Boost
7. Jowl - Silver Torque
8. Paul- Gold redlines
9. Simon- Gunmetal Tarmac II

My only concern is the locking wheel nuts don't seem very secure - can a locking wheel nut be sourced with a narrow enough diameter to fit these wheels?

Thanks, Simon

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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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not a problem guys.

I didnt use ther locking wheel nuts. Gte you **** down Halfords and buy a set of McGard Locking wheel nust for abround 35-40 pounds. I think its M12 x 1.5 thread you want. ask them.

my problem was the wrench (standard subaru wrench) i used. it scratches the wheels a bit when i did the nuts up
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Hi Guys,

I used the locker supplied and it was fine,i also put the subaru one on and it fitted fine,just used 19 mil socket and it never touched the sides.

Cheers
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
and try out some Essex girl
some ? he could try a few if he brings some duty free bensons and hedges with him..
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by simon57
some ? he could try a few if he brings some duty free bensons and hedges with him..
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Mine arrived this afternoon. Phone call from the little boy "Dad they're here" can't wait.


Will fit them tonight.

Thanx Ray and everyone at Midland
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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who need new discs and pads to suit their new wheels?
Check out my latest group buy for some cheap EBC pads and discs

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=411006

Ray
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
who need new discs and pads to suit their new wheels?
Check out my latest group buy for some cheap EBC pads and discs
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=411006

Ray
Ray you must be reading my mind...... Might need to wait till next month mind.

I fitted the rims tonight. They look wicked well pleased, so once again cheers.

The only problem I had was the fronts, when they were put on they wouldn't come off again. Had to wrench them off..... Th ehub was that tight. Wouldn't have thought it would interfere though ? Any thoughts ? The backs were fine.
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