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Looking to remove the PCV valve (well vent to atmosphere). I'm sick of the sludge going back through my intake. I have puddles of oil sitting in my turbo and intake duct, god it's disgusting.
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Well Mr D...my gut feelings were bang on! Wheels arrived today and everything is up poop creek.Originally Posted by MrDeathLad
Rears are not right – they are 9.5 inch instead of 9.
Fronts are not right – wrong disk type, too much spoke protrusion of over lip.
Valves are silver – should be black
Centre caps are silver – should be black
On top of all that, I also find out today that my rear tyres are still sitting in Japan and are 6 weeks away.
I'm vexed!
Last edited by ATYPIC; 08-05-2014 at 06:59 PM.
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WOW!! that's some major F**k ups right there... are you able/willing to send them back?Well Mr D...my gut feelings were bang on! Wheels arrived today and everything is up poop creek.
Rears are not right – they are 9.5 inch instead of 9.
Fronts are not right – wrong disk type, too much spoke protrusion of over lip.
Valves are silver – should be black
Centre caps are silver – should be black
On top of all that, I also find out today that my rear tyres are still sitting in Japan and are 6 weeks away.
I'm vexed!
and do you have a copy of what specs you ordered to show that its all wrong?
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Distributor has taken full responsibility and offered a full refund.
I really don't want to wait another 3 months for a new set to arrive so I am going to test fit a rear over the weekend and see how it goes...it will be close to the strut but there is a possibility it will fit. If it does then I may decide to keep them as said distributor has offered to order me the black caps and valves for free. In terms of the fronts, well as much as the spoke protrusion bugs me, I could get used to it.
It's all disappointing because I chose my specs in order to reduce poke and eliminate the stretched tyres.
One positive, the wheels do look great
17x9.5 ET45:
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Offt.... That is a nice wheel... Hope everything works out with the fitting, will look awesome against the matte green.Distributor has taken full responsibility and offered a full refund.
I really don't want to wait another 3 months for a new set to arrive so I am going to test fit a rear over the weekend and see how it goes...it will be close to the strut but there is a possibility it will fit. If it does then I may decide to keep them as said distributor has offered to order me the black caps and valves for free. In terms of the fronts, well as much as the spoke protrusion bugs me, I could get used to it.
It's all disappointing because I chose my specs in order to reduce poke and eliminate the stretched tyres.
One positive, the wheels do look great
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Have you ever tried removing your rear plastic inner guard?
Did the test fit yesterday and the rim easily clears the coilover strut but it's nesting against that plastic guard. If I remove that it will be fine otherwise I'd need to run a spacer which I'd rather not.
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You will all just have to be patientand yes, bags are the plan, like to keep it (somewhat) usable. And legal...
Stage 2+ Intercooler Carbon Intake Downpipe Swaybar DV+ Remsa.
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Oooooo is that a Type 3?...
I think this is going to be a VERY interesting project. If you ever need a hand with anything, let me know! I would be happy to help out.
I thought you wanted a Karmann Ghia though? Guess they are a bit hard / expensive to get your hands on 'ey
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Damn straight, a bare shell would set me back a couple of grand!
Thanks for the offer man, might just have to take you up on it!
Stage 2+ Intercooler Carbon Intake Downpipe Swaybar DV+ Remsa.
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Anytime mate! I'm pretty sure you have my number, just let me know when you want a hand. Would love to do some work on the old beast.
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