C5 OEM 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Suits you sir.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1Campaign 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Rh's are nice but they weigh a tonne. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted February 16, 2012 Not sure its the right thing yet. Really fancy some RH ZW1's with a little bit of dish at the back, maybe 8.5" wide and stick with the 205 tyres for a little stretch look. Also, got the bumper to repair and maybe if I can afford it a stainless steel exhaust. Wrong thing The ZW1's are nice, but as Ben says, they are heavy and once the 301's are gone, you'll struggle to get another set, but as you say, you have things to do and there's plenty money in them to do a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted February 16, 2012 By heavy do you mean they will chew wheel bearings? how does the weight affect the car? AAAAAhhhh!! Decisions, decisions..... Help me out guys!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted February 16, 2012 i had a set of ZW1's ages ago and had them on for about a month, the car just tramlined everywhere and the steering felt a lot less assertive, took the off put the RC's back on and oh what a difference in a very good way. keep the 301's you will regret it in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted February 16, 2012 Hmmmm! not helping the RH argument there! do you have a pic of yours on the RH's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rams 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Tough one that... Your car looks stunning and either wheel will work. It's a classic, blonde or brunette. Could you trial run one side in RH and the other in RS? The RS just look classic, RH look striking IMO You will make the right decision eitherway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted March 12, 2012 Thought I would post a quick reflection shot. Been machine polishing today in preparation for fitting the RS's back on (Friday I think). Going to spend Friday cleaning under arches, pics to follow. Oh, and if anyone can recommend a good cleaner (APC?) it would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted March 12, 2012 I use autobrite citrus wash on my arches and a stiff brush works a treat, will sort a linky out when I get to work ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted March 12, 2012 Here you god bud http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/index.php/autobrite-citrus-wash-multi-purpose-cleaner.html If your a member on detailing world they give you 10% of but you have to ask for a code ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted March 17, 2012 Had the day off on Friday so I decided to clean under the arches and put the summer wheels back on. Used som APC from screwfix and it worked a treat. Gonna have to look at restoring the rear beam next as its a bit rusty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted March 17, 2012 ChrisL, outstanding and great attention to detail. The whole car, inside and out, looks classy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted March 17, 2012 Very clean looking car mate. Really like what you have done. Keep the pics coming :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
job705 10 Posted March 17, 2012 totally lovely car what did you pay for a car like this over 5k and more Looks stunning, congratulations on what I'm sure is an excellent purchase! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted March 18, 2012 totally lovely car what did you pay for a car like this over 5k and more That's like asking a lady her age! Lol Want to see those RS's on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted March 18, 2012 Rusty rear beam....shame on you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted March 18, 2012 totally lovely car what did you pay for a car like this over 5k and more I paid what I thought was a good price when you take into account condition, mileage, extras and a nice set of original RS301's Rusty rear beam....shame on you I know but its next on the list and if anyone has one going spare, let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted March 18, 2012 Nice work there buddy looking very clean whats apc since I am thick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted March 18, 2012 All Purpose Cleaner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted March 18, 2012 Ah right that me being silly then thought it was some sort of high degreasing stuff or something doh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronko 10 Posted March 18, 2012 Wow amazing car even with the speedlines on! Great cleaning work in the arches, im putting on my list of things to do, bet you got some real satisfaction out of doing that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted March 18, 2012 Just spotted this, about 1/4 way down the page... recognise the engine bay? http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=435462&st=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted March 19, 2012 Wow amazing car even with the speedlines on! Great cleaning work in the arches, im putting on my list of things to do, bet you got some real satisfaction out of doing that! It is quite rewarding but it's time consuming and, depending when you last did them, VERY messy. I've always tied a carrier bag over the brake disc / caliper so that I could go pretty crazy with the degreaser and the pressure washer and not have to worry about soaking the brakes. When you do it make sure you clean up right round the back of the petrol filler neck, and if possible take the rubber boot out completely. You simply would not believe how much muck comes out of there if you've never done it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 19, 2012 Nice work there buddy looking very clean whats apc since I am thick Just what I was thinking... on both parts!! Good work Chris.... see you at Elsecar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 15 Posted March 19, 2012 Just spotted this, about 1/4 way down the page... recognise the engine bay? http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=435462&st=0 Cool, I thought it was the guy who I sold the cover too then realised its my car! doh! What was bill thinking fitting a de-badged grille! When you do it make sure you clean up right round the back of the petrol filler neck, and if possible take the rubber boot out completely. You simply would not believe how much muck comes out of there if you've never done it. Thanks Jim, I did read about that on here somewhere and I intend to take the rubber boot out and give it a good clean. Just what I was thinking... on both parts!! Good work Chris.... see you at Elsecar? Hi Chris, Yep - see you at Elsecar.... I put my name down for the CCGB stand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
