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Old 11 April 2010, 10:05 PM
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Default Summer Wheels Fitted

Have had these a while with my R888's fitted, but hasn't really been the weather to have them on.

Now summer is here (lol, for a day or two at least) i thought i'd stick them on. (and i'm having the 18" wheels re-furbed soon)

Think it looks ok, certainly handles better, but am finding the white wheels and Performance Friction pads don't mix.

First picture is with the wheels first fitted, second is after a 6-7 mile drive.

Good job i covered the wheels in Poorboys wheel sealant!!!!



Old 11 April 2010, 11:30 PM
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Looking good mate
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Very nice GaryIm tempted to go for R888's for my 17's
Old 12 April 2010, 12:24 AM
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I like em mate. They go well
Old 12 April 2010, 08:39 AM
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that's some decent brake dust accumulation in such a short distance Gary

looks good on white rims
Old 12 April 2010, 08:39 AM
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Very nice - I hope you've told your insurance company

Reminds me, I need to poorboys mine
Old 12 April 2010, 01:29 PM
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forget poorboys, try this stuff, http://www.monzacarcare.com/nanolex-...omplete-kit/0/

I have it on the White RS wheels, god its easy to clean them.
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Need to finish off the tub of poorboys first - it always works fine for me
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i still have 2 tubs of poorboys. use that on the arch liners now.
Old 12 April 2010, 09:43 PM
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nice
Old 12 April 2010, 09:52 PM
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Top stuff mate
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Nice one Gary
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looking good geeza , barsteward to keep clean though lol
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Looking good
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they look good in white
Old 15 April 2010, 10:47 PM
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love them mate

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love them mate

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white on silver always looks good
Old 17 April 2010, 08:51 PM
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Great rubber Gary.... and I think these new age wheels suit a classic better than they ever looked on the car they were designed for
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
i still have 2 tubs of poorboys. use that on the arch liners now.

Want to sell a tub?

Forgot to order some in my last Ploished Bliss order.
Old 17 April 2010, 09:42 PM
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Liking the white wheels Moley
Old 19 April 2010, 08:59 PM
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Looks really smart, cracking looking motor there
Old 19 April 2010, 09:09 PM
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looks really good,fancy some white wheel now . dam you
Old 19 April 2010, 09:42 PM
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looks sweet as mate
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