GlosterOx 0 Posted March 19, 2013 Glad you're pleased with them Andy. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 19, 2013 Very pleased mate- thanks! Not sure what the ride will be like with the Koni/H&R setup, but they will only be summer wheels anyway ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 20, 2013 Bbs rc 17" x 7.5" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 6 Posted March 20, 2013 Nice wheels, suits the rado perfectly (Although I may be biased :) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted March 21, 2013 Nice, I have these in 16". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted March 21, 2013 Nice, I have these in 16". I would have kept them if they were 16", the ride was too harsh for me with the 17's but I am getting on a bit now (Cue sarcastic comments from the "locals"). Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfox 10 Posted March 21, 2013 Car is so clean, that mobilephone pics looks good ;) Cheers, Redfox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 21, 2013 I would have kept them if they were 16", the ride was too harsh for me with the 17's but I am getting on a bit now (Cue sarcastic comments from the "locals"). Ian. Got to 100% agree with you there Ian which is why i put up for sale the 17" porsche 911 C4S CAB wheel's cos with 40 profile tyre's it wasn't for me plus i think you go 1 up from standard fair enough if they are just for show use to help in the quest to win a class but i am not interested in that if i was younger i would be that's not to say you won't see an awesome as best as i can do car (I used to be a valeter/detailer after all) James. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks Redfox! 8) I agree too- haven't had 17s for years because 15/16s are so much more compliant. However, a Corrado on 17" RC's looks the absolute nuts, so I'm prepared to put up with it over the summer months Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Got them back today- VERY happy with the refurb. They were individually sanded back, prepped, primed, resprayed and laquered. Personally, this is a much better finish than the powder coating my last alloys had at City Powder Coaters. CPC did a very decent job for the money, but there were a few areas where the powdercoat had kinda bubbled and gone a bit 'rough'. The RCs are pretty much factory finish. Payed £150 to have them done locally. One rim was kerbed completely around its edge, while another had approx 10cm of kerbing. There isn't a trace of this left. Can't wait to get them on the car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Looking good, one of my favourite rims on a Rado My last Rado http://the-corrado.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=25117&d=1296920628 Edited March 23, 2013 by BILLCOR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Bill, that's the look I'm going for! 8) Looks gorgeous! Any tips on tightening the centre caps? I'm scared of breaking them by doing them up too tightly :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Andy I have a BBS tool for tightening the centre caps; the type that looks like a giant spanner, the OEM block type are shi*e! I just tighten them by hand and use the tool to nip them up so someone can't undo them by hand and have them away. The thread is such a large diameter you'd really have to be going some to break it, so be sensible and you won't have a problem. I got my 'spanner' from Zak who now seems to have disappeared off the forum but I've seen them on ebay a fair few times... Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 23, 2013 Definitely one of the best looking rims for a Corrado. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Mark- thanks, will have a look on Ebay for a spanner :) Jamie- looks stunning! ---------- Post added at 9:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 9:37 PM ---------- Found this: http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/301443.aspx Hope they're not obsolete- will try Jag on Monday... Edited March 23, 2013 by CazzaVR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 23, 2013 Cheers mate :) You'll struggle to find a spanner at Jag now unfortunately. I tried three different dealers and they all said the same thing - out of stock and on back order with no available delivery date. Still worth a go but don't get your hopes up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Will give it a go- you never know. Won't get my hopes up though! Have heard a strap wrench works well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vornwend 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Look great Andy - who was the local - Cromhall? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 23, 2013 Cheers Vaughan. Yep, JB Motors in Cromhall :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted March 24, 2013 http://www.ebay.de/itm/BBS-RS-II-2-RC-Nabendeckel-Schlussel-fur-z-B-Golf-GTI-Jubi-Felgen-/300876605073?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item460da4a691 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Good find Bill :salute: Pretty expensive though. Will keep an eye on it... ---------- Post added at 8:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 8:28 AM ---------- Edited March 25, 2013 by CazzaVR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 24, 2013 http://www.ebay.de/itm/BBS-RS-II-2-RC-Nabendeckel-Schlussel-fur-z-B-Golf-GTI-Jubi-Felgen-/300876605073?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item460da4a691 I think RCs are a 12 sided spanner? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-Wheel-Spanner-Cap-Tool-Removal-NEW-/400282024801?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item5d32aafb61 The above seller states not suitable for the RC? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=bbs++spanner&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=bbs++rc+cap&_sacat=0 ---------- Post added at 11:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:16 AM ---------- A completed listing, maybe to be relisted? The pic shows the part number :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-RC-Alloy-Wheel-Nut-Centre-Cap-Removal-Spanner-Wrench-Tool-Japan-VW-Jaguar-RS-/251246732889?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item3a7f78e659 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted March 24, 2013 Will they be on for coleford? Thats if I hear back from them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted March 24, 2013 I think RCs are a 12 sided spanner? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-Wheel-Spanner-Cap-Tool-Removal-NEW-/400282024801?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item5d32aafb61 The above seller states not suitable for the RC? http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=bbs++spanner&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313&_nkw=bbs++rc+cap&_sacat=0 ---------- Post added at 11:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:16 AM ---------- A completed listing, maybe to be relisted? The pic shows the part number :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-RC-Alloy-Wheel-Nut-Centre-Cap-Removal-Spanner-Wrench-Tool-Japan-VW-Jaguar-RS-/251246732889?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item3a7f78e659 My link has the same part number :wave: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 24, 2013 My link has the same part number :wave: Once again you're 100% correct and I'm left to apologise, sorry :( ---------- Post added at 12:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:06 PM ---------- Messaged the UK seller to see if its going to be relisted and its already sold............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
