C5 OEM 0 Posted June 15, 2011 I turn my back for 5 minutes and you're trying my wheels on, don't touch what you can't afford. ps told you they fit great very true..!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Common sense and lack of money stopped me buying the ch`s so i`ve just picked up these borbet c`s... going to paint them tomorrow as one has been kerbed but really do like them and perfect size and offset.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Nice! Thats proper old skool 90's. Love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted June 18, 2011 Looking good, not so sure I want to sell them now!!! Good to meet you this morning, glad you're happy with the wheels. Your car looks stunning, I'd better be getting on with mine now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Looking good, not so sure I want to sell them now!!! Good to meet you this morning, glad you're happy with the wheels. Your car looks stunning, I'd better be getting on with mine now! Thanks tony, you need to get yours done its a great car and top spec.. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Almost bought them myself, great design of wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Yeah me too the understated 90s six spoke design is pefect for complimenting an essentally stock Storm but gives it far more presence whilst retaining its OE charm and appeal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny B 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Sorry I have to say I dont really like them.....I think it dates the car too much. But its not my car, each to their own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted June 18, 2011 lol yeah dates it to a time the car was built Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny B 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Thats why I said TOO much ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Take no notice of me i'm just laughing that you think it dates it too much but they are broadly period correct, it just shows that we sometimes think of Corrados as being more modern than they are, many of its contempories are no longer around. Wheter or not you like them is of course personal preference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted June 18, 2011 Very nice period wheels Andy. Many moons ago there was a bordeaux red 16v near here with them in 16 inch guise. This has just reminded me how much I liked them then, and now. What are the dimensions and offset, if you don't mind me asking ? Looking for an everyday 16 inch wheel that is easily cleaned, so this may well be the solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 18, 2011 Very nice period wheels Andy. Many moons ago there was a bordeaux red 16v near here with them in 16 inch guise. This has just reminded me how much I liked them then, and now. What are the dimensions and offset, if you don't mind me asking ? Looking for an everyday 16 inch wheel that is easily cleaned, so this may well be the solution. 17 x 7.5 et30 with 205-40 tyres and 5 x 100... bang on fitment and period style.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny B 0 Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Take no notice of me i'm just laughing that you think it dates it too much but they are broadly period correct, it just shows that we sometimes think of Corrados as being more modern than they are, many of its contempories are no longer around. Wheter or not you like them is of course personal preference .......I suppose what I was saying is that I dont think they have aged as well as the corrado has, or for arguements sake a speedline or solitude has - both of which from the same period but both of which IMO date well with the corrado. Like you say, personal thoughts only. :thumb right: Edited June 18, 2011 by Danny B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) Refurbed the wheels today...only one had the kerb rash but did them all just so they are right. Edited June 19, 2011 by C5 OEM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted June 19, 2011 Bang... ...and the rash is gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny B 0 Posted June 19, 2011 Did you let the tyre down and push it down off the lip of the rim, or can you do this (with a good finish) with the tyre completely intact ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 20, 2011 Did you let the tyre down and push it down off the lip of the rim, or can you do this (with a good finish) with the tyre completely intact ? Broke the bead on the one that needed grinding back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim20vt 0 Posted June 20, 2011 Classic wheel ,I bought a set for my first corrado about ten year ago,found another set a few years ago but they were too bent to save,love the car ,super clean example Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted June 20, 2011 Love the Borbets, I've had two sets myself These were 16's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 20, 2011 How come you didn't go the powder coat route this time? Are you disappointed with the speedlines finish? I used the same people to coat my Audis wheels and considering what the started with they seem to be fine (they've only been back on the car for 2 weeks and I'm asking if the finish will deteriorate). The painted finish looks spot on by the way ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poll250 0 Posted June 20, 2011 Really nice job on the refurb! Would love to see a how-to guide on DIY refurbs. Do you grind it down then use metal filler? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted June 20, 2011 How come you didn't go the powder coat route this time? Are you disappointed with the speedlines finish? I used the same people to coat my Audis wheels and considering what the started with they seem to be fine (they've only been back on the car for 2 weeks and I'm asking if the finish will deteriorate). The painted finish looks spot on by the way ) only one needed doing so didnt want to mess around pulling tyres off so easier to do the lot in one go and had access to the compressor and gun ---------- Post added at 05:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:30 PM ---------- Really nice job on the refurb! Would love to see a how-to guide on DIY refurbs. Do you grind it down then use metal filler? managed to grind it down to good metal and didn`t need any filler or weld, just varying grade of finish then etched primer. ---------- Post added at 05:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 PM ---------- Sorted out the front discs and calipers, was going to replace the discs but decided to clean them up and save the money.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
