GazTheHat

Hi All,

I'm in the market for new 18's on my NewAge STi. Only a few people have the PFF replicas in stock at the minute it seems.

Does anyone have any pics of the Gun metal and silver, so i can compare. I wanted the gunmetal ones, but the only stockist is £200 more than the company with the silvers. So i want to see if the silvers go OK.

It's to go on a black newage.

Thanks everyone to help me spend my dosh.

B0DSKI

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http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88...I/IMG_0181.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88...I/IMG_0188.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88...I/IMG_0177.jpg

Pictures are a bit dark ere, but i hope u get the idea

Mako

Here ya go mate. Sorry the car's not black tho'.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...rt/J14CCY2.jpg


Cheers

Russ

GazTheHat

Thanks

That's the gun metal ones. Anyone got any of the silver PFFs replicas?

GazTheHat

Are those the silver ones mate? They actually lOOk much better than i thought, i thought the silver would be real bright. Do you have any other pics??

FLAT ERIC

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Not replicas but the real deal.

Sorry they are on a Wagon.

But it is Black.

And it is New Age.





Mark

scoobyboy1

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Stunning motor mate!

Black scoobys rule!

andyd9577

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heres mine mate

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...7/a1f83372.jpg

GazTheHat

That's the colour i'm after, but it seems they dont do this "anthracite" in the replicas, only gun-metal which is darker, or silver which is much brighter.

Damn, i want the same colour as yours, that's the best for the black beasts IMO.

D-an-W

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What size tyres are recommended for the WRX (MY05) with these marvelous rims

FLAT ERIC

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I am running 225 40 R18 PZero Neros on my MY03 Stealth Wagon which sits a little lower than standard on Prodrive Eibach springs.

And nothing rubs.

335mm discs with alloy bells courtesy of Godspeed on the front..



OE caliper with standard sized disc on the back.



Mark

Tone Loc

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Another set of genuine PFF7s in bright flitter on my 06.... not a black car but hey . This is by far the best colour, the replica silver and gun metal don't come close!



Tony.

bob r

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genuine pff7s in anthracite i think.

bob r

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bolloxs................ photo too small

D-an-W

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Thats plenty of weight on...



Has it been hit or are they always like that (Tyre maybe?)?

Dave_68

Bright Flitter Bob, same as mine....

GazTheHat

I think you're right. I'm now checking out the powder coat route, so i can get the silver replicas and change colour to match the bright flitter. I can't justify almost double for the originals. Well, not until my balance has recovered from the parts & remap.

Thanks for all the pics, bright flitter are the ones i want.

If anyone of you cant stand your 18" bright flitters and want to swap for some lovely 17" gold sti wheels, one kerb mark on 1 alloy and worn front tyres, give me a shout...

GazTheHat

Thanks, but that's a dangerous photo for the bank balance.

How much those set you back and have they impoved the braking as much as they lOOk like they do?

GazTheHat

Still not had confirmation from any stockist i contacted if there are any colours that match the bright flitter/anthracite in the replicas.

Have only been told: gold, white, silver and gun metal.

Maybe powder coating the silvers is an option?!?

Tone Loc

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Nobody does the bright flitter in replicas... and if you won't to powder coat them good luck finding the bright flitter paint code! Mine need a refurb but i have only found paint codes that are like it rather than the exact one.

Tony.

GazTheHat

Aye, it seems that when referred to as Anthracite, they're actually the gun metal ones, which i think are too dark for a black car.

I think i'm gonna go with silvers and coat them darker. What's the closest code you found?

FLAT ERIC

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I got them in a Group Buy on here 2 years ago ~ £860 ~ Brembo 4 pot calipers / Ferodo DS2000 Pads / Stainless Steel lines / 335mm discs / plus all fixings.

Then I sold the original 4 pots & discs & got back half the cost of the new stuff & yes they do work as well as they look.


They were on all four from new so it may be the casting or it could be the carcass of the tyre.The main thing is they don't vibrate so are in balance.

Mark

GazTheHat

The gun metals are too dark (for a black car IMO) and the silvers too bright.

And i can't seem to get a set of Bright Flitter originals, so i think i'm gonna get the silver replicas and paint them to bright flitter.

Does anyone know of the paint code for the Bright Flitter Prodrive alloys?