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Patience is a virtue that I do not possess. I put the wheels on today. I couldn't stand looking at them in the garage
After I got them on, I found out that the center caps on the other wheels are too small for these - which is annoying. @Predatorbird - do you happen to know the part number for the center caps? The part number that ShopDAP says fits these wheels matches what came on my Englishtowns, but they're about an inch smaller
Oh, here's a bit of the scratches that the tech "added" to these wheels (this is the worst one):
I hope the dealer is keeping him employed long enough for him to pay off his fuck-up, cuz it's pretty terrible I'll probably run the tires down on these, then get them powdercoated.
After I got them on, I found out that the center caps on the other wheels are too small for these - which is annoying. @Predatorbird - do you happen to know the part number for the center caps? The part number that ShopDAP says fits these wheels matches what came on my Englishtowns, but they're about an inch smaller
I'm not sure what the part number is off hand, I'd have to take off one of the wheels. I can't believe how much better they look! Time to lower it and throw on some spacers.
The inside is going to get coated with brake dust and you won't even see those scratches. I'd still probably hit them with touch up paint.
I'm going to try to find a touch up paint that's close enough and fill the scratches.
Also, I have spacers 10mm front and 17.5mm rear. It also looks higher because the suspension hasn't settled since I had the car jacked up.
What are you lowered on? I didn't see springs listed on your mod list. I initially installed 15/20 spacers and had an "oh shit" moment when I lowered the car down. It was super aggressive.
I'm not lowered - but that factory R springs are a bit lower compared to the GTI. Here's a better representation after driving it around to settle the suspension again:
It's still obviously not where I want it but I'll take care of that eventually.
Well, looks like the Pretorias are off the table for me this year. I need to pay a bunch of money to add additional electric service in my garage to run tools.
Don't want to swing both right now, it's not worth the argument with my finance manager.
I'll just live vicariously through you guys or unless I find an epic deal...
Well, looks like the Pretorias are off the table for me this year. I need to pay a bunch of money to add additional electric service in my garage to run tools.
Don't want to swing both right now, it's not worth the argument with my finance manager.
I'll just live vicariously through you guys or unless I find an epic deal...
You don't want black Pretorias anyway. Wait for a deal on a silver set to come available.
You don't want black Pretorias anyway. Wait for a deal on a silver set to come available.
Why? I like black wheels...
Originally Posted by rockstar143
Plus, pricing will only come down.
Depends on how good the wheels on the next MY are. The fact that they brought back the design for MY19 is going to lower the prices dramatically by increasing supply.
Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Hope not - I want a good resale when I get bored with them
I do too - not sure how I feel about black Prets though. I need to see them in person before I powdercoat these black.
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Depends on how good the wheels on the next MY are. The fact that they brought back the design for MY19 is going to lower the prices dramatically by increasing supply.
You're assuming people will be opting for them - the Englishtowns are still standard.
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
I'll give you $926 shipped.
Deal! I'll get the brand new one in the box ready to ship out to you!
I bet J caught a bunch of black wheels with enormous valve stems running the train on his reps and he's never been the same since
He hates, but in reality it's his deepest desire
Probably jerks off at night thinking about black wheels and red calipers