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big eck

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1st Apr 12 at 23:48

Fuckin finally

Really makes a MASSIVE difference eh. What did you use to seperate them, heat gun or hairdrier in a box??? I used a heat gun on mine and burnt my fingers a few times lol.

thegsi

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2nd Apr 12 at 12:27

Haha I knew you'd approve!

Yeh man so happy with how they turned out. Used a heat gun and lots of patience.

big eck

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2nd Apr 12 at 17:26

Did you manage to melt any tabs??? I melted a few on mine but the original glue was that sticky it didn't matter lol. They look great at night as well with the hid projectors.

Your wheels ready to go on yet???

thegsi

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3rd Apr 12 at 13:34

Na mate everything was sound.
Well they may be....maybe not

big eck

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3rd Apr 12 at 18:19

Just get them on lol. Wanna see what they look like.

thegsi

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3rd Apr 12 at 21:34

Do you think I'm fuckin made of money?! It's not exactly cheap!

Jamie-C

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3rd Apr 12 at 21:41

Amazing how much better it looks for such a small mod! So much fresher looking up front now

thegsi

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4th Apr 12 at 18:35

OK so I have got the tyres now and the spacers are on their way. Need some spigots too. Went for Falken FK452 in a 255/35/18:

Cheeky bit of stretch. Just enough

My Punto workhorse!!

The tyres are on so I can get them fitted and check for clearance etc. Once I'm happy, they'll be coming back off to be refurbed. Went over and chucked the rears on. They clear the struts and lower arms perfectly. The only thing I am worrying about is the arch, whether it'll catch or not. Once this sh!tty weather clears up, I'll have to check on the road.

Graham88

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4th Apr 12 at 18:50

That's definetly going to catch that lip

thegsi

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4th Apr 12 at 19:45

We'll see but I think you're right

big eck

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4th Apr 12 at 20:11

Should have went for the 245s for a bit of side wall roll. It shouldn't be to much £££ to have the rear arches rolled in a bit.

thegsi

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4th Apr 12 at 20:27

255/35's are shallower than 245/40's

Graham88

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4th Apr 12 at 20:40

Definetly worth getting the arches rolled mate it makes a big difference to clearance, just make sure you get a proper company to do it

thegsi

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4th Apr 12 at 20:45

Well I contacted that Arch Enemy but they said they won't do it. After research it looks as if its a tricky job on these. I have a few mates who own body shops so might do the rounds tomorrow.

DansCorsaSXi

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4th Apr 12 at 21:21

Are they staying white Jay? I hope not. Love the bit of stretch.

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Graham88

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4th Apr 12 at 22:05

Strange they won't do it!? Surely it's their job

Gareth T

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4th Apr 12 at 23:26

Love these wheels

thegsi

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5th Apr 12 at 09:30

quote:
Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
Are they staying white Jay? I hope not. Love the bit of stretch.

HELL NO!!!!!
Once fitment/ride height is sorted, the tyres will be back off and wheels to be refurbed. Then tyres back on/balanced up.

thegsi

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5th Apr 12 at 09:30

quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
Strange they won't do it!? Surely it's their job

I know! Fuckin frauds ain't they

thegsi

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5th Apr 12 at 09:35

Spacers!

thegsi

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12th Apr 12 at 15:01

The car is now up on stands whilst the wheel get refurbed.

[Edited on 13-04-2012 by thegsi]

Darryl H

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12th Apr 12 at 15:03

They are going to look awesome

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LukesCorsaSXi

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12th Apr 12 at 15:20

Looks amazing on the Rota's!

thegsi

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22nd Apr 12 at 19:40

Cheers for that grovit

Well I did try and sand back the calipers and just re-laquer them but the grime and brake dust was too bedded in so I decided to go all out and paint them again. (The rears were not painted just re-laquered)

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