Help Needed spending money on new wheels
01 August 2006, 08:19 PM
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Like mine 
I like the Brembo's and the Rota's. I'm drawn to a set of gold wheels from time to time, they really do suit WR Blue
I'm off to PS in the next month or so (nearer MOT time) to have my MOT done, plus full decat, map tweak and possibly cambelt change (if it makes financial sense to have the up pipe and cambelt changed at the same time - save on labour?
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I like the Brembo's and the Rota's. I'm drawn to a set of gold wheels from time to time, they really do suit WR Blue
I'm off to PS in the next month or so (nearer MOT time) to have my MOT done, plus full decat, map tweak and possibly cambelt change (if it makes financial sense to have the up pipe and cambelt changed at the same time - save on labour?
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01 August 2006, 08:24 PM
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Well you've not been to a meet in sooooooo long we've forgotten what your car looks like. 
Last time it had transformed into a Focus!
Nice wing though Rich. Was this an SN or a bay item? Want to swap? What do you mean no?
Last time it had transformed into a Focus! Nice wing though Rich. Was this an SN or a bay item? Want to swap? What do you mean no?
01 August 2006, 08:31 PM
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I bought it off SN and the guy turned out to be Scott Lowe!!
I paid around £260 delivered IIRC, then one went on eBay a week later for £350 delivered so I was pretty chuffed!!
Since this photo I've had a TSL Tiphoon exhaust (which I sold as it was too loud) and now have an H&S fitted. I've also fitted Scott Lowe black annodized lightweight alloy wheel nuts plus a PSi3 Data Monitor.
Oh and I have a TSL Group A decat downpipe and a decat H&S up pipe to go on.
Problem is, I don't have your stopping power which could become a problem.
WILL THIS EVER END?!??!?!?!?
I paid around £260 delivered IIRC, then one went on eBay a week later for £350 delivered so I was pretty chuffed!!
Since this photo I've had a TSL Tiphoon exhaust (which I sold as it was too loud) and now have an H&S fitted. I've also fitted Scott Lowe black annodized lightweight alloy wheel nuts plus a PSi3 Data Monitor.
Oh and I have a TSL Group A decat downpipe and a decat H&S up pipe to go on.
Problem is, I don't have your stopping power which could become a problem.
WILL THIS EVER END?!??!?!?!?
01 August 2006, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kjdmk1
Good choice of wheel Gazz, looks loads better with the brembos on as well
Did you go for the 18s in the end?
Did you go for the 18s in the end?
Indeed I did. 225 40 R18's. Will look and stop like a goodun I hope once the hoses and new fluid goes in tomorrow.
03 August 2006, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Gaz I'll ring tonight ref the Calipers
Well on the hoses and calipers then the wheels went. Not long finished.
Missus was not very happy bleeding the Brakes. 
My God a complete fluid change takes ages even with a one way valve and a willing helper. Still not happy with them but I've not driven it for two weeks so I can't really tell plus I am knackered. Followed the Subaru manual for bleeding. I passed 1 litre of 5.1 through in the end. Hopefully no air left in the system. Will test tomorrow then hopefully make it up to PS on Friday AM for alignment. Gutted as I am off to Kenya then Saturday morning so have to wait another 2 weeks to drive it. 
Arggh! BUT THEY DO LOOK ABSOLUTELY
. Will post pics in the morning the this thread can die away......
03 August 2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Gazz300
All yours Ian. I'll even give them a clean for you.
Well on the hoses and calipers then the wheels went. Not long finished. Missus was not very happy bleeding the Brakes. My God a complete fluid change takes ages even with a one way valve and a willing helper. Still not happy with them but I've not driven it for two weeks so I can't really tell plus I am knackered. Followed the Subaru manual for bleeding. I passed 1 litre of 5.1 through in the end. Hopefully no air left in the system. Will test tomorrow then hopefully make it up to PS on Friday AM for alignment. Gutted as I am off to Kenya then Saturday morning so have to wait another 2 weeks to drive it. Arggh!
BUT THEY DO LOOK ABSOLUTELY .
Will post pics in the morning the this thread can die away......
Well on the hoses and calipers then the wheels went. Not long finished.
Missus was not very happy bleeding the Brakes. My God a complete fluid change takes ages even with a one way valve and a willing helper. Still not happy with them but I've not driven it for two weeks so I can't really tell plus I am knackered. Followed the Subaru manual for bleeding. I passed 1 litre of 5.1 through in the end. Hopefully no air left in the system. Will test tomorrow then hopefully make it up to PS on Friday AM for alignment. Gutted as I am off to Kenya then Saturday morning so have to wait another 2 weeks to drive it. Arggh! BUT THEY DO LOOK ABSOLUTELY
. Will post pics in the morning the this thread can die away......
Need to sort out the alignment but won't have time now before going away.
Catch you all in two weeks.
29 October 2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Gazz300
Just the alignment Rich if I have time before I go away since there are bigger and diferent wheels it needs it. Seen this line before but "you cannot get a *** paper between the caliper and the wheel!".
How do they look? Disks have been on a week so hence the surface rust.
Once the hoses are on I'll clean them all up and give the car a coat of sealant.
How do they look? Disks have been on a week so hence the surface rust.
Once the hoses are on I'll clean them all up and give the car a coat of sealant.
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