Hi Joel
Are these wheels 18s, if so what size tyres are on them?
Steve
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
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STIDUB Over it.
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looks like ur back left could afford to be pushed outwards about an inch, could be the angle though but it seems to sit way further into the guard, lookin good though 👍
looks like ur back left could afford to be pushed outwards about an inch, could be the angle though but it seems to sit way further into the guard, lookin good though 👍
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
i havent swapped that back guard over yet, its still the old one which is pretty badly pulled outta shape which is why theres a gap on that side
Steve, I vow never to own another set of 18s again, rolling on those 18" mako rims the other week reminded me why.
roads around here are too rough, i feel every bump and rutt in the road, but thats with 35 series tyres which are like fanbelts.
the 225/40s i originally had on them were better but just to wide for stock guards
the new Lite-7s are 17x7 running falken Ziex 215/45 on the back and 205/40 on the front
Steve, I vow never to own another set of 18s again, rolling on those 18" mako rims the other week reminded me why.
roads around here are too rough, i feel every bump and rutt in the road, but thats with 35 series tyres which are like fanbelts.
the 225/40s i originally had on them were better but just to wide for stock guards
the new Lite-7s are 17x7 running falken Ziex 215/45 on the back and 205/40 on the front
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi Joel
I'm looking into 18 inch tyre size choice, I've seen some very bad sizing on bugs with 17s & 18s, I want to get it right. Luckily the roads aren't too bad around here and the Pacific goat track is getting better all the time.
Steve
Btw those photos are really pretty, you should do calendar LOL
I'm looking into 18 inch tyre size choice, I've seen some very bad sizing on bugs with 17s & 18s, I want to get it right. Luckily the roads aren't too bad around here and the Pacific goat track is getting better all the time.
Steve
Btw those photos are really pretty, you should do calendar LOL
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
cheers, they came out ok for a low $$ camera
tyre sizing is so frustrating, ive been through so much trial and error trying to get it right
old cal looks look awesome with fat rears and skinny fronts for that gasser look but i prefer matching tyre size front and back on a germanlooker
215/40 all round looked good and filled the gaurds out nicely but i was getting rubbing when cornering hard under brakes and the steering gives alot more feedback on uneven road surfaces i guess due to the wider footprint
205/40 on the front is perfect but look to small on the back so i compromise.
the difference isnt too noticable and i was so stoked when these new rims allready came with those sizes
tyre sizing is so frustrating, ive been through so much trial and error trying to get it right
old cal looks look awesome with fat rears and skinny fronts for that gasser look but i prefer matching tyre size front and back on a germanlooker
215/40 all round looked good and filled the gaurds out nicely but i was getting rubbing when cornering hard under brakes and the steering gives alot more feedback on uneven road surfaces i guess due to the wider footprint
205/40 on the front is perfect but look to small on the back so i compromise.
the difference isnt too noticable and i was so stoked when these new rims allready came with those sizes
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
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to anyone who's been hanging out for a new subabug vid not real exciting but its bout the best i got time for at the moment
just ignore the random rambling at the start
if you got a speaker system with a woofer crank the volume for that bassy subi rumble 🤓
just ignore the random rambling at the start
if you got a speaker system with a woofer crank the volume for that bassy subi rumble 🤓
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
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love the car and video, if your ever in Sydney would love to do a photo shot of the car
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
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thanks, but my bug is far from photoshoot material, moreso now that im using it abit more, usually nice and mudded
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
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Sounds like your been putting something else than sugar on your weetbix😂😂Joel wrote:to anyone who's been hanging out for a new subabug vid not real exciting but its bout the best i got time for at the moment
just ignore the random rambling at the start
if you got a speaker system with a woofer crank the volume for that bassy subi rumble 🤓
😂🤪😂🤪😂
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
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yea a pinch of sarcasm never hurts
DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!
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Why Did you remove that video Joel , thats a Heaps funny good video. From Dylan
DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!
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good Choice steve there my dream wheels too.1303Steve wrote:Hi Joel
Those wheels look hot.
I went rim shopping this week as well, got my dream wheels on Ebay, 18 inch Siimmons OMs.
Steve
From Dylan
Dyno Officially Full-On Dubber
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throwing in the rice and seaweed, coming out with california rolls!! what are are the deck lid stand offs for?😂😂ian.mezz wrote:Sounds like your been putting something else than sugar on your weetbix😂😂Joel wrote:to anyone who's been hanging out for a new subabug vid not real exciting but its bout the best i got time for at the moment
just ignore the random rambling at the start
if you got a speaker system with a woofer crank the volume for that bassy subi rumble 🤓
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
if your talking back on page 1 they were for clearance around the supercharger
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
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Ok so I've gone for a very subtle look change
but presently the jury's having a tough time reaching a verdict as to whether it stays or not, so just wanted to get others opinions
i wanted to go for a more simple, clean german look
so it was looking like this:
most noticable change is it's lost its token red bumper strips for rubber impact ones
also all the blacked out trim is swapped back to original chrome, germanlook mirrors gone, original running boards and stock tail lights
I'm giving it a week to see if i like it, presently it just seems a bit plain, i dunno...🤪
might leave the taillights and bumper strips but put the blacked out trim and colour coded headlight rims back on
what people think? yay or ney?
but presently the jury's having a tough time reaching a verdict as to whether it stays or not, so just wanted to get others opinions
i wanted to go for a more simple, clean german look
so it was looking like this:
most noticable change is it's lost its token red bumper strips for rubber impact ones
also all the blacked out trim is swapped back to original chrome, germanlook mirrors gone, original running boards and stock tail lights
I'm giving it a week to see if i like it, presently it just seems a bit plain, i dunno...🤪
might leave the taillights and bumper strips but put the blacked out trim and colour coded headlight rims back on
what people think? yay or ney?
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yep - like it now
Just reckon the wheels need to be darker
Just reckon the wheels need to be darker
Futue te ipsum!!!
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
i bought the rims about a month to early, there's currently the same set but in charcoal upfor sale, but if i come home with one more set of rims i think i'll face the firing squad, its already like a bobjane showroom around here
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
mmmmmmmmm...................... spray em??
Charcoal would be neat
Charcoal would be neat
Futue te ipsum!!!
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
that was my original intention when I got them but there only a few years old and dont have a mark on them so I've been umming and arrhring
the colour they are now is really unique cos they switch between gold and silver
but charcoal would look good
tough decisions
the colour they are now is really unique cos they switch between gold and silver
but charcoal would look good
tough decisions
71-BEETLE-SEDAN AKA Josh
1,058 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
i dunno reckon it looks mad with the black bumper strip
but i like the first few pics, with coloured trim. etc,
but i like the first few pics, with coloured trim. etc,
trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away
1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
Black trim and mirrors back on and get some smoked taillights (same as mine) 😁
Craig S Wolfsburg Wizard
635 posts · joined May 2008 ·
Chrome headlight rings 👍
Chrome trim 👍
Original Running boards 👍
Black bumper strip 👍
Mirrors 👎 I'd go back to what you had
taillights 👎 I agree with Simon, smoked would look better
Chrome trim 👍
Original Running boards 👍
Black bumper strip 👍
Mirrors 👎 I'd go back to what you had
taillights 👎 I agree with Simon, smoked would look better
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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
buy the charcoal... and sell me the gold for cheap.... 🙂 .....
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
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i prefer the white head light surrounds.
smoked tail lights looked better.
definatly looks better with the indicators in the bumper.
still think you need to do something about the rear end. even though, it feels like such a nice ride when you go in it.
smoked tail lights looked better.
definatly looks better with the indicators in the bumper.
still think you need to do something about the rear end. even though, it feels like such a nice ride when you go in it.
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
the vitaloni mirrors probably wont go back on
they look the part but i dont like them, theyre too small
but i do still have my old black brazillian mirrors still
they're ok, big and clunky but more functional atleast
the clear elephants feet are doing the typical brazillian thing and just starting a hint of yellowing, and this car lives it life undercover so stock lights will stay this time
but will probably swap the trim and running boards back
they look the part but i dont like them, theyre too small
but i do still have my old black brazillian mirrors still
they're ok, big and clunky but more functional atleast
the clear elephants feet are doing the typical brazillian thing and just starting a hint of yellowing, and this car lives it life undercover so stock lights will stay this time
but will probably swap the trim and running boards back
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
so... your rejecting my offer? :P
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
consider it rejected
colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good
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darn.... one day you will cave, and i'll be waiting! haha. 🙂Joel wrote:consider it rejected
nah mate, I like the wheels... I can't see why you shouldnt paint them... or like a powdercoated black..
cam070 Custom Title Time!
1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·
While I am a big fan of the Vitaloni's, I think the the new/stock trim suits your wheels better. But I do think smoked tail lights will look better.
Drop me a line if you want to sell the Vitaloni's!
Drop me a line if you want to sell the Vitaloni's!
rose doin it for d girls
2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
have you fitted the a/c yet???? you will be needing it soon on those foggy mornings.