Group buy on ROTA 18" Wheels and Tyres
21 October 2005, 01:24 PM
#211
Originally Posted by EddScott
I'm defo up for this but will prolly just get the wheels alone (still 18" Gold Tarmacs)
However, I've also bought an exhaust off a lad on SNet and I just want to make sure it arrives before commiting money to something else. I'm sure it will be OK but just to make sure.
At latest it will turn up mid-week next.
However, I've also bought an exhaust off a lad on SNet and I just want to make sure it arrives before commiting money to something else. I'm sure it will be OK but just to make sure.
At latest it will turn up mid-week next.
21 October 2005, 01:26 PM
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1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's Delivered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres ordered
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's ordered
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip Delivered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only ordered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's Delivered
15. Gazz 77.... 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
16. Scoobynoob..18" Gunmetal p.face GRA's and 225/40 T1-R's (for 05 WRX).
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres ordered
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's ordered
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip Delivered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only ordered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's Delivered
15. Gazz 77.... 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
16. Scoobynoob..18" Gunmetal p.face GRA's and 225/40 T1-R's (for 05 WRX).
21 October 2005, 04:37 PM
#213
Going back the the Formula Mesh wheels that are for the new age car only... even though I was not quite sure if I liked them I have found a couple of pics of them on the NASIOC site... thought I would share them with you as now seeing them on the car I think they look very good indeed..
They look very different fitted....
What do you think ?
They look very different fitted....
What do you think ?
21 October 2005, 05:01 PM
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Ooooo that GX (if that's what it's called in the US) needs lowering.
The 'Mesh' wheel is not my cup of tea. There's too much alloy in the middle which IMHO makes the wheel look a bit small.
Slam the car on the deck and they'll look better
...
J.
The 'Mesh' wheel is not my cup of tea. There's too much alloy in the middle which IMHO makes the wheel look a bit small.
Slam the car on the deck and they'll look better
...J.
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21 October 2005, 06:02 PM
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Simon
I work in London but live down in Sussex, so I'm not home until 20:30. No chance in the week to change wheels!
I was planning on doing it Sunday, but I might leave until next weekend in time for the local West Sussex meet. Also gives me time to get some wheel wax on the rims.
The alloys are very well finished and do look good, but seeing them in my garage last night under a 60w light bulb.... did not do them justice. To be honest they don't look that big, but will (I hope) once on the car.
J.
I work in London but live down in Sussex, so I'm not home until 20:30. No chance in the week to change wheels!
I was planning on doing it Sunday, but I might leave until next weekend in time for the local West Sussex meet. Also gives me time to get some wheel wax on the rims.
The alloys are very well finished and do look good, but seeing them in my garage last night under a 60w light bulb.... did not do them justice. To be honest they don't look that big, but will (I hope) once on the car.
J.
21 October 2005, 06:08 PM
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You have a busy time during the week by the seems of things... you need to see them in the daylight J that should show them off to their best.
I waxed mine before fitting inside and out... all helps to stop that brake dust sticking to them.
I waxed mine before fitting inside and out... all helps to stop that brake dust sticking to them.
21 October 2005, 07:05 PM
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Thanks thats a good tip. My wheels were comming today but aparentley TNT only collected 3 wheels so they did'nt deliver, but rare rims promise me they will be arriving tomorrow }saturday}
21 October 2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TyPe~~R
Thanks thats a good tip. My wheels were comming today but aparentley TNT only collected 3 wheels so they did'nt deliver, but rare rims promise me they will be arriving tomorrow }saturday}
22 October 2005, 08:45 AM
#223
Originally Posted by Horico
Mine are on! Look spot on....if only I had a pc at home right now - pics would be up sharpish....
Spot on group buy.....
Spot on group buy.....
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's Delivered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres ordered
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's ordered
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip Delivered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only ordered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's Delivered
15. Gazz 77.... 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
16. Scoobynoob..18" Gunmetal p.face GRA's and 225/40 T1-R's ordered
Kael, Chris's scooby.... In case you read this I'll drop you guys a pm later to see if you are still interested, it's cool either way
Edd I know your seeing how next week goes before you decide
Scoobynoob I've updated you as ordering since you said you were going to phone up later on the day after your post.
I hope the above list is accurate if not let me know guys please.
Simon
22 October 2005, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Scoobynoob I've updated you as ordering since you said you were going to phone up later on the day after your post.
Simon
Simon
Cheers,
Steve
22 October 2005, 12:36 PM
#228
Originally Posted by TyPe~~R
Well after the wheels not showing up on Friday, I was promised Saturday, its now 1130hrs on saturday and still no wheels.
fingers crossed for you.
22 October 2005, 12:59 PM
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ooh, I didn't get any lockers either - had to use the ones on already and they're ****e - rusty as hell!!!
Didn't remember until reading that last post....got all excited having the wheels and forgot about them...
Didn't remember until reading that last post....got all excited having the wheels and forgot about them...
22 October 2005, 02:37 PM
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i went and bought a new socket and everything only to find that it was too big....u need to use a very slim socket to get inside the recess for the nut.....ended up using a 6" ratchet that I had for ages
22 October 2005, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Horico
i went and bought a new socket and everything only to find that it was too big....u need to use a very slim socket to get inside the recess for the nut.....ended up using a 6" ratchet that I had for ages
22 October 2005, 07:38 PM
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Had mine delivered yesterday, fitted last night.
I think they look amazing Gunmetal Black on my DBM with carbon bonnet, bootlid and spoiler.
The wheels are superb quality and so much lighter (4kg per wheel) than my old BK299 the car feels alot more responsive to drive.
Thanks Silver Scooby Sport for organising this GB and thanks to Julian.
I`ll sort some pics soon
Cheers
Paul
I think they look amazing Gunmetal Black on my DBM with carbon bonnet, bootlid and spoiler.
The wheels are superb quality and so much lighter (4kg per wheel) than my old BK299 the car feels alot more responsive to drive.
Thanks Silver Scooby Sport for organising this GB and thanks to Julian.
I`ll sort some pics soon Cheers
Paul
22 October 2005, 07:57 PM
#237
Originally Posted by MadDogWRX
Had mine delivered yesterday, fitted last night.
I think they look amazing Gunmetal Black on my DBM with carbon bonnet, bootlid and spoiler.
The wheels are superb quality and so much lighter (4kg per wheel) than my old BK299 the car feels alot more responsive to drive.
Thanks Silver Scooby Sport for organising this GB and thanks to Julian.
I`ll sort some pics soon
Cheers
Paul
I think they look amazing Gunmetal Black on my DBM with carbon bonnet, bootlid and spoiler.
The wheels are superb quality and so much lighter (4kg per wheel) than my old BK299 the car feels alot more responsive to drive.
Thanks Silver Scooby Sport for organising this GB and thanks to Julian.
I`ll sort some pics soon Cheers
Paul
One of the guys local to me "GAZ" had a set with the polished face on and we are planning to meet up and get a few pics of those tomorrow as well that's on a red classic.
22 October 2005, 07:58 PM
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1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's Delivered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres ordered
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's ordered
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip Delivered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only Delivered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's Delivered
15. Gazz 77.... 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
16. Scoobynoob..18" Gunmetal p.face GRA's and 225/40 T1-R's ordered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres ordered
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's ordered
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip Delivered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only Delivered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's Delivered
15. Gazz 77.... 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face Delivered
16. Scoobynoob..18" Gunmetal p.face GRA's and 225/40 T1-R's ordered
22 October 2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Horico
i went and bought a new socket and everything only to find that it was too big....u need to use a very slim socket to get inside the recess for the nut.....ended up using a 6" ratchet that I had for ages
Anyone here thinking of getting the Prodrive spring kit or similar? I've got a feeling that'll be the next expense!
22 October 2005, 08:34 PM
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Only just unpacked the other 3 wheels in my set and I've got no 'lockers' either. Were we definitely entitled to locking wheel nuts?
Also.... got a white-ish mark on one of rims It may of happened in transit, but it's probably been there since the manufacturing stage or when they tyre was put on.
I've tried using a few different polishes (MER and MER Wheel Wax) but it' won't shift. It is small (8mm by 4mm) and is right on the edge of the rim, so I don't think I'll notice it when the wheel is on the car.
Today I got time to get one wheel out in the daylight.... what a difference. The gunmetal colour is stunning in the sun. From a distance the polished spoke fronts against the black of the rest of the wheel make it look like there’s hardly any alloy there at all. Nice.
J.
PS. Scoobynoob.... I've got the Prodrive spring kit. It's well worth doing in my book.
Also.... got a white-ish mark on one of rims
It may of happened in transit, but it's probably been there since the manufacturing stage or when they tyre was put on. I've tried using a few different polishes (MER and MER Wheel Wax) but it' won't shift. It is small (8mm by 4mm) and is right on the edge of the rim, so I don't think I'll notice it when the wheel is on the car.
Today I got time to get one wheel out in the daylight.... what a difference. The gunmetal colour is stunning in the sun. From a distance the polished spoke fronts against the black of the rest of the wheel make it look like there’s hardly any alloy there at all. Nice.
J.
PS. Scoobynoob.... I've got the Prodrive spring kit. It's well worth doing in my book.