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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:23 AM
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morning Steve, fitted those bulbs yet?

I've PM'd Gary to check it still coveres everything like last time and takes into account the drop in price of the car
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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morning Steve, fitted those bulbs yet?

I've PM'd Gary to check it still coveres everything like last time and takes into account the drop in price of the car
No not yet pal as I don't remember getting your PayPal addy from you. You may of sent it and I haven't sent you the money, I will have a look just if I have I haven't received anything as yet, confused lol

As for the insurance its such a minor difference I would still stay with them as if you need any pointers or changes etc you can just drop Gary a pm and it's dealt with, no national lines and being on hold etc... Worth the money to me
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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And Gary does charge you a £25 admin fee everytime you want to make a change, swapping my car over 1 week and then calling up a week later to transfer my plate over cost nothing, with others that would have been £50!
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Salsa, been over my pm's and unless I'm being stupid I didn't get a message from you with your PayPal details so you must be confusing me with someone else. If you still have some spare I would gladly take a set off you so drop me a message mate, cheers
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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Salsa, been over my pm's and unless I'm being stupid I didn't get a message from you with your PayPal details so you must be confusing me with someone else. If you still have some spare I would gladly take a set off you so drop me a message mate, cheers

my fault.. it was scoobysteve1983 who had a set off me. my last set... I'll be getting some more if your still interested.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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Guys I'm going to buy 18" rota grids what figment will be sitting right on the arches? Proper stance. 9.5 or 10? What tyres would I need for these?

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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoosh
Guys I'm going to buy 18" rota grids what figment will be sitting right on the arches? Proper stance. 9.5 or 10? What tyres would I need for these?

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9x18 et35 tyres 255/35 r18
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by salsa-king
my fault.. it was scoobysteve1983 who had a set off me. my last set... I'll be getting some more if your still interested.
Please mate that would be great
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
9x18 et35 tyres 255/35 r18
Rob is it the offset that's more important so the et35 rather than the width. So would a 8" or 8.5" alloy still sit out as far to fill the arches
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
Rob is it the offset that's more important so the et35 rather than the width. So would a 8" or 8.5" alloy still sit out as far to fill the arches
the et is the most important part but you mustn't overlook the rim width as this is part of the necessary calculations

Higher offset = Outer rim lip is more in, towards the inside of the wheel arch. This equals less rim lip.
Lower offset = Outer rim lip is more out, towards the outside of the wheel arch. This equals more rim lip.

When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you changed width, the difference of width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For example, splitting 1″ of width evenly would be.
1″ of width = 25mm / 2 = 12.5mm to both sides.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
9x18 et35 tyres 255/35 r18
What's the difference between this et number and the 8.5,9,10 etc I have been seeing online?
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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I run a 9" wide rim by an et35 but my tyres currently are 245/40 r18

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my new tyres are 255/35 r18 very nice tread pattern
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoosh
What's the difference between this et number and the 8.5,9,10 etc I have been seeing online?
any further than a 9" rim and less than an et35 offset you WILL need to roll your arches.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
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I run a 9" wide rim by an et35 but my tyres currently are 245/40 r18

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my new tyres are 255/35 r18 very nice tread pattern
See with the 245 will the alloy come out further than the tyre? I like when it looks like that man. I'm hopefully going to buy a pair of rota grids when I get my ProDrive GT1s sold. As a ball part how much do you think I could get for 18" ProDrive gt1s in gold with 6mm sports budgets?
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoosh
See with the 245 will the alloy come out further than the tyre? I like when it looks like that man. I'm hopefully going to buy a pair of rota grids when I get my ProDrive GT1s sold. As a ball part how much do you think I could get for 18" ProDrive gt1s in gold with 6mm sports budgets?


Yes it will But if your looking for the stretch look a 235 would give you more alloy than tyre without being over the top.

GT1's your looking around £500-£600 depending on condition etc etc
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Where are you buying the Rotas from?
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoosh
Guys I'm going to buy 18" rota grids what figment will be sitting right on the arches? Proper stance. 9.5 or 10? What tyres would I need for these?

Cheers

personally I prefer the GTR's as it makes the alloy/wheel look phatter

http://www.rotashop.co.uk/wheels_c33739_33741.htm
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jmeBDC
Where are you buying the Rotas from?
Not to sure mate, I've been looking around. Probs skidz in Falkirk as they are my local.

I have a pair of Audi s3 roters and ProDrive gt1s that I have to get away first.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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8.5 ET35 with 245 tyres, do some research on the tyres though as my Vreds come up quite narrow compared to others.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoosh
Not to sure mate, I've been looking around. Probs skidz in Falkirk as they are my local.

I have a pair of Audi s3 roters and ProDrive gt1s that I have to get away first.
speak to maggy on here mate, He's a rota dealer and does some brilliant deals. Cant rate the fella Highly enough
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Any of you guys been brave enough to have a go at fitting a spec c roof flap ? I've just about convinced myself to cut a hole in my roof lol
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
Any of you guys been brave enough to have a go at fitting a spec c roof flap ? I've just about convinced myself to cut a hole in my roof lol
Brave man, but if anyone has the know how!

Did consider it but the price was enough to put me off.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by rob84
Any of you guys been brave enough to have a go at fitting a spec c roof flap ? I've just about convinced myself to cut a hole in my roof lol
when you see ppl cutting them out with a drimmel... breath holding moments!
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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No going back I've ordered the kit. It a kinda odd way I'm looking forward to chopping a hole in the roof.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Looking forward to seeing the "hatch flap" Rob
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoosh
Not to sure mate, I've been looking around. Probs skidz in Falkirk as they are my local.

I have a pair of Audi s3 roters and ProDrive gt1s that I have to get away first.
Do let me know where yopu decide and how you get on!
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jmeBDC
Do let me know where yopu decide and how you get on!
I agree with rob if you want some Rotas speak to maggs ruislip tyres he offers sound advice and great prices!

Also rob can see you being inundated with requests for roof flap service should yours go well haha
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 224
I agree with rob if you want some Rotas speak to maggs ruislip tyres he offers sound advice and great prices!

Also rob can see you being inundated with requests for roof flap service should yours go well haha

haha No worries, I can get them through Subaru UK cheaper than japan parts only have to wait 2 weeks for it to come which is normal as it's special order and it's ready painted for my car
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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have a look here...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=969272

and here
https://www.scoobynet.com/west-yorks...p-project.html
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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Guys, what tyre size do you recommend for Winter tyres on the standard 17inch rims?
Seriously considering getting some after sliding around more than expected today.
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