That's cool Edd just keep me informed of your decision either way

 

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).

 

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 ?

 

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.

 

I see what your saying... yes it does have a lot of alloy in the centre, lowering does change that somewhat.

Have you got your's fitted yet... what do you think of them j ?

Simon

 

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.

 

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.

 

what kind of wax did u use?

 

I used the same wax as I do the car with... in my case that was swissol.
If you get a good couple of coats on them off the car it will help no end to keep them clean.

 

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}

 

Fingers crossed the 4 arrive tomorrow for you... not sure what the forcast is for the weekend, lets hope for one dry day at least

 

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.....

 

I'm pleased to hear your happy there Horico, and looking forward to seeing what they look like on the car.



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

 

Just received my lovely wheels, minus the locking wheel nuts!!! GRRR!
I've left a message for Julian just now.

 

Yep, ordered on Friday and wheels should arrive on Tuesday

Cheers,
Steve

 

Well after the wheels not showing up on Friday, I was promised Saturday, its now 1130hrs on saturday and still no wheels.

 

A small jiffy bag in the post will sort that hiccup out.

 

Bloody carriers !! it never ceases to amaze me all the precision planning we put in to these sort of things that the carrier quite often proves to be the weakest link fingers crossed for you.

 

That's good Steve hope it runs smooth for you matey

 

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...

 

That was all the excitment you forgot your check list there !!

 

One thing I forgot to ask, are center caps included?

Right, must go and buy a torque wrench before I forget!

Steve

 

Yes they are included also

 

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

 

I got 2 sockets one which I took to work and had turned down on a lathe and that lives taped on the torque wrench.. the other I use on a rachet that one fitted just right without touching it, both I've covered in electrical tape and they came from Halfords on different occasions

 

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

 

Brilliant... very pleased to hear everything is ok with yours Paul, looking forward to seeing the results to

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.

 

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

 

Thanks for the warning, might leave it until they arrive and sort something out then.

Anyone here thinking of getting the Prodrive spring kit or similar? I've got a feeling that'll be the next expense!

 

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.