Ian W
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I have the originals for mine and have toyed with the idea of putting them on but the speedlines finish the car off IMO.
That said if you don't have a set already.... Maybe I would keep the originals on.
Sorry, no help 
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RichRu
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I think I'm going to jus put new set of tyres and have them
Refurbed I do like it on the gsi wheels 2bh...saying that speedlines seem to be scarce again not many come up now..if a local set came up I think I'd buy them
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gavin18787
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Is it lowered at all? If it is the speed lines do look great 
Although now days a standard one is just as good to see
I had mine on original wheels and cave wheels and think I preferred the originals looking back. Did drive better on the 15 inch wheels though.
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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RichRu
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Yeh sits quite low 2bh..If a set of speedlines come up pretty near to me I think I'll get them..I know there common on these but looks the best
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RichRu
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quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
Is it lowered at all? If it is the speed lines do look great
Although now days a standard one is just as good to see
I had mine on original wheels and cave wheels and think I preferred the originals looking back. Did drive better on the 15 inch wheels though.
Looked nice mate..how long ago did you own the gsi
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anthcorsa
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Nice that GSI Gav. Rich i'd keep those. Speedlines do look good but i prefer the originals. I've just bought a set to put on mine, i contemplated but I decided to buy the original ones.
[Edited on 24-02-2016 by anthcorsa]
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by RichRu
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Originally posted by gavin18787
Is it lowered at all? If it is the speed lines do look great
Although now days a standard one is just as good to see
I had mine on original wheels and cave wheels and think I preferred the originals looking back. Did drive better on the 15 inch wheels though.
Looked nice mate..how long ago did you own the gsi
It feels like yesterday but is probably about 8 years ago now 
Was a good honest car that I bought 100% standard with low miles then had it resprayed and it looked lovely
I lost heart with it though after it started burning oil and I spent out on new stem seals and piston rings and it was still the same after  Drove well though running a 421, mantzel and a remap 
Think it got ragged around a bit after I sold it and then someone attempted to put a LET in it. Think it was in a bit of a sorry state last time it was seen
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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anthcorsa
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Sad when that happens. When I sold my first 106 gti, months later it popped up online with a bodykit, massive exhaust, stickers all over it etc etc and I kinda wish I'd scrapped it at that point lol.
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RichRu
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Done a few bits n bobs refitted skirts and arches few new clips where needed..I've got but not fitted yet:
New rad,New steering rack,Track rod ends ,Bottom arms ,Ball joints,cambelt kit and water pump..I'm undecided what to do with the suspension so leaving it as is for now just need a good day so can fit the new parts also picked up a cheap set of speedlines you may have spotted them on eBay they were 5 mins from me so had to have them for the price
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Ian W
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Can't beat a GSi with Speedlines 
Are they staying black?
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RichRu
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I kno mate they're common but I think it's the only way to go on a gsi..going silver...think they look shit in black lol I want 40s on them aswell think they look better...there's a lad by me who's got a silver set with 40s on a Belmont I might see if he wants a deal if not I'll just have these done
[Edited on 21-03-2016 by RichRu]
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Ian W
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It's not like there is thousands of GSi's out there now with speedlines so I don't think they are that common anymore
I ran 40's on my old one and plan to swap my current 45's for 40's, they make a big difference to how the cars sits and looks much better IMO.
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RichRu
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Ye you're right..to be honest you don't see many sets come up for sale like they used too
They do look better on 40s I know what you mean..should have it back together and wheels on before summer comes
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Ian W
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I have the opposite problem, I don't want to take it apart to work on it as I know I want to drive it it
This was my old one on 195/40/16's
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RichRu
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Lol i wish mine was back on road now..nice that's how I want mine looking
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oJNAo
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Speedlines look better silver or anthracite imo
Your's looks like a nice clean example
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RichRu
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Finally got round to finishing off the the front panel fitted new radiator and refitted the plastics around the rad also replaced the bumper bar as the old one had a decent dent in it for some reason..fronts near enough poly bushed now just waiting on a couple of tie bar bushes as I'd ordered the wrong ones..hopefully have it back on the road soon
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Ian W
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Looks fantastic mate.
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Nic Barnes
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Brilliant
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anthcorsa
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That's one clean GSI that bud.
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RichRu
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Finally finished the poly bushed anti roll bar and stuck it back together..new ball joints whilst they was off..put the speedlines on the front for now just to see what they looked like really..I'm still unsure wether to leave it on originals or the speedlines just in silver..doing the cambelt soon as it's due a change then I'll have it back on the road
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Ian W
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They do look well
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anthcorsa
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As nice as those speedlines look I prefer the originals. Stunning GSI btw bud, one of the cleanest I've seen in a while.
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RichRu
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Cheers lads..it's got it's marks here n there which you can't see with the camera..I've rolled it out the garage 1st time in 6 months washed the dust off it and stuck the other speedlines on the rears...they actually look better in the flesh but eventually I'll have them silver if I decide to keep them on..cambelt Next week then it's near enough back on the road
[Edited on 27-04-2016 by RichRu]
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Nic Barnes
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Very nice
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