18" Wheels for 1.8 TSI

[Makk]

You could go the whole way and black out your grille, and trade for someone's black roof rails (or black them out too) like our forum member Mysticality

Yeah, that had occurred to me! I thought I'd start with the wheels and see how the budget goes, but it's definitely a good idea...

For wheels might I also recommend BMR Autowerkes who are in Sydney too, for black VMR/GTC wheels
GTC GT-RS 18" Wheels
GTC GT-CX 18" VW Golf

OK, thanks for that, I'll check them out

[Makk]

I have a gold wagon pic mocked up with my rotiforms on it.... If I can work out how I upload it I will!!

Thanks...how's your 1.8 TSI going? Have you made any mods apart from wheels?

Mine's going in for the DSG fix next week to stop the shudder, which I guess is a good thing while it's still in warranty!

Otherwise very happy with mine...

[Makk]

Komfortsuche (Fahrzeug)
Slightly OT, but this has to be the coolest configurator I've seen yet...

[TSIfan]

Thanks...how's your 1.8 TSI going? Have you made any mods apart from wheels?

Mine's going in for the DSG fix next week to stop the shudder, which I guess is a good thing while it's still in warranty!

Otherwise very happy with mine...

My 1.8 tsi has had the wheels and suspension done, KW V3 "ultra low" coilovers done, and am jut about to do leather trim and a stereo fit out.

Mine has been going great till this week, it was serviced two weeks ago, I've done 5000ks since service and at the service they told me I needed to have the DSG done and a new water pump...... Well this week it's asked for oil.... Then the engine light came in after the oil was added and it stalled and couldn't get any gears..... Glad it's under warranty..... Apparently this new clutch pack and mechatronics fixes this issue. But I was aware of the DSG issue so I'm not worries.... Would like to know the oil issue and engine light was about.... And now I'm told the water pump issue is common in 1.8 TSI audis so I'm not too worried..... All in all my skoda experience has been good!

All in all I'm in love with my wagon..... I'm planning to buy a fabia RS wagon or a fiesta ST early next year..... And since my octavia experience has been good I think I'll go a Fabia!

[Makk]

My 1.8 tsi has had the wheels and suspension done, KW V3 "ultra low" coilovers done, and am jut about to do leather trim and a stereo fit out.

Mine has been going great till this week, it was serviced two weeks ago, I've done 5000ks since service and at the service they told me I needed to have the DSG done and a new water pump...... Well this week it's asked for oil.... Then the engine light came in after the oil was added and it stalled and couldn't get any gears..... Glad it's under warranty..... Apparently this new clutch pack and mechatronics fixes this issue. But I was aware of the DSG issue so I'm not worries.... Would like to know the oil issue and engine light was about.... And now I'm told the water pump issue is common in 1.8 TSI audis so I'm not too worried..... All in all my skoda experience has been good!

All in all I'm in love with my wagon..... I'm planning to buy a fabia RS wagon or a fiesta ST early next year..... And since my octavia experience has been good I think I'll go a Fabia!

Sorry to hear about your problem mate, I had my DSG fail last year and had to get the mechatronics replaced.
Since then it's been fine, except for the 1st to 2nd gear shudder...hopefully this will be fixed next week!

[Makk]

(Well, got the 7 speed DSG clutch pack done...and I made it back from the dealership without any shudders, so far so good!)

Anyway, I've changed my mind of course. What I'm looking at now is Borbet LV5 18" in Anthracite...I know it's not black, but I really like the design. Hopefully it'll be dark enough to make a good contrast.



I've been quoted $1782 US for wheels ($756 US) and Pirelli P Zero Nero tyres ($548 US) delivered to my door.
I'm now trying to get my head around customs, etc. which I believe kicks in over $1000.
I don't mind paying it, but don't really want things held up...maybe order tyres from elsewhere, etc...

Any thoughts on these wheels?

[Mysticality]

I love them!! What colour is your car?...

Can't go wrong with anthracite, I reckon!

[Makk]

I love them!! What colour is your car?...

Can't go wrong with anthracite, I reckon!

Yeah, me too!

My car's cappuccino beige. It's a fairly silvery/grey version of beige, especially in dull light.

[roshea]

Love the look of those wheels!

If your order is over $1000 including shipping, you can get hit for GST and other fees. In this case, it might be worth ordering the tyres and wheels separately, even if you get charged for 2 lots of shipping.

When buying over the internet but see note on multiple packages.

[Makk]

Love the look of those wheels!

If your order is over $1000 including shipping, you can get hit for GST and other fees. In this case, it might be worth ordering the tyres and wheels separately, even if you get charged for 2 lots of shipping.

When buying over the internet but see note on multiple packages.

Thanks for that, that's really helpful...
Hmmm, I might get them to revise the quote without tyres, and order those from elsewhere.