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Kieran
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That is very pretty. Love these astras, wouldn't mind one in a few years time
Adam C
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3rd Jun 11 at 21:09   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not gonna lie, I've been thinking about the wheel situation, and from what Liam said Im slightly dubious about going to 18's, so wheel spacers maybe an idea, any idea what size I should go for?

Cheers Kiz

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The car handles fine on the 18s, i've got Falken FK452s on them, it's more a money thing, if I can sell them, ill get my 17s done in the same colour and with the same tyres.

Don't get me wrong, it'll probably handle better on the 17s but you should get a rear ARB!
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They where the tyres I was looking at tbh, Im still either way on the new wheels idea, I'll have the funds to do it at the end of the month so may just take the risk and go for it, and if it isn't my cuppa then i'll just sell them on.


Rear ARB is on the cards without a doubt, and with £30 if my next order with Courtenay Sport it would be rude not too

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Adam C
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UPDATE 3/7/11

Ok so first things first I had a CV boot go on me so had the garage fix that for me, also gave them a new turbo to pre-cat clamp to fit as I traced my exhaust blow to there, new clamps on but its still leaking I think a 3" turbo back system is still on the cards so I may just hold out until that turns up and hope with the new system it doesnt leak.

New wheels has been playing on my mind for a good while now, and considering I've had 2 weeks off from work I thought it would be a good time to go for it, so I did.



Along with a set of tyres


Went for a trial fit to make sure everything was ok


But I didn't want to just fit them on, I fancied doing something a bit different with them, I know coloured dishes had been done before many times but I bit the bullet and went for it anyway


Excuse the quality of the pics as they're just from friends phones but I'll get some decent ones soon.





These where taken before I gave them a good polish and wax and before tyre gel was applied.
But Im rather pleased with them

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Pridzz
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Its different! I do like it tho mate!
Adam C
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Cheers mate, you still got the coupe or did you sell that?

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Paul W
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Absolutely love that! Always had a soft spot for painted dishes like that

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Adam C
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Cheers Paul

Fancied something different from the snowflakes and these are really growing on me.

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Was really unsure when i see first the pics of the new wheels Adam but as i scrolled down and seen you painted them blue changed my mind

The black & chrome looked to halfordish if you know what i mean
Adam C
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I thought exactly the same Mark, I knew I was going to have them painted either way but was tempted to try one on anyway and Im glad I did get them painted.

Cheers Mark

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Like the wheels mate.

Very nice
Adam C
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Thanks Shep


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Stuart H
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Stunning with the new wheels on it , sits perfect as well. Top job
Adam C
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Cheers Buddy

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marklawton
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stunning mate!!!!! really like the blue dish

what cv went dude?
Adam C
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Thanks Mark, and cheers for the help over on AOC

The Inner CV on the passengers side went, not sure if its a common problem or not?

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yeah mines gone for the second time, got a second hand shaft last time cause got told you couldnt change them?
Adam C
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Hmm thats strange, I just took mine to my local garage and they changed it no problems.

I'll keep an eye on mine and see how it goes, is it just with it being soo low that it causes it to go?

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yeah seems to be common on people that are running low. if you look at the shafts, they do run at a angle at this height, lol.

how much did the garage charge? inbox me the price if you want
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Ah yes I did notice it runs at an angle, that would explain it lol

Well the bill came to £86 and thats including supplying the boot

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Rich H
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Much better than the snowflakes in that random colour you had

Always love BBS wheels, but I find myself thinking too practically - I couldn't be doing with cleaning them every week, would drive me nuts!
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:O Looks sweet! Sits so nice.
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looks great
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Cheers Rich, I never ittended the snowflakes to be purple, I asked for anthracite and thats what I got
Not gonna lie, they're a rite arse to clean, takes a while but the end result is worth it



Cheers guys

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