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Thread: 18" Wheels for 1.8 TSI

  1. 15-03-2013, 12:36 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Makk View Post



    Any thoughts on these wheels?
    Perfect. If you get the OEM black roof rails they look anthracite from most angles anyway
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  2. 16-03-2013, 04:24 PM #22
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    Well I sent the order for the Borbet LV5 18" wheels today, as my birthday present to myself

    I'm going to get the tyres locally I think, as I'll have to go somewhere to get them fitted balanced etc anyway.
    Can anyone in Brisbane recommend somewhere decent?

    Then finally I can get some pics up!
    Then I think I'll lower it a bit with Eibach pro kit springs, then chip it

    I'll keep posting updates as things progress, as it was great for me to have all of your threads to go through - some very nice cars out there!
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  3. 16-03-2013, 05:41 PM #23
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    Happy birthday!!!
    Many happy returns (or not, would be preferred!!) of the day!!
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  4. 17-03-2013, 01:01 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mysticality View Post
    Happy birthday!!!
    Many happy returns (or not, would be preferred!!) of the day!!
    Cheers, thanks very much!

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  5. 13-05-2013, 02:24 PM #25
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    Finally!!

    So, after what feels like forever I finally have everything fitted...

    - Borbet LV5 18" x 8 wheels
    - Continental Contisportcontact 5 225 40 r18 tyres
    - Eibach Prokit lowering springs
    - Tintacar Octane tint

    I'm very happy with the results, the anthracite wheels look really nice close up, in my opinion.
    Thanks very much for all your help guys, really appreciated!!







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  6. 13-05-2013, 02:29 PM #26
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    great colour combo!

    how are the contis?
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    Looks great!

    I like the wheels because they look classy and give it a kind of 'enhanced OEM' look.
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  8. 13-05-2013, 07:40 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by zei20t View Post
    great colour combo!

    how are the contis?
    Thanks!
    Unfortunately I only have the stock 16" tyres to compare to, but the grip is fantastic by comparison.
    Between the new wheels, tyres, and the lowered suspension, cornering is a lot more fun now and feels safer.
    Of course the ride is much harder too, but I expected that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by candy_wagon View Post
    Looks great!

    I like the wheels because they look classy and give it a kind of 'enhanced OEM' look.
    Thanks very much, that's exactly the look I was going for. I wanted it to look almost as though you could have optioned them.
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  10. 13-05-2013, 09:24 PM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by candy_wagon View Post
    Looks great!

    I like the wheels because they look classy and give it a kind of 'enhanced OEM' look.
    +1
    very nicely done.
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