...what an almighty pita!
60 screw threads to clear of sand
60 screw threads to re tap and remove the paint
60 screw threads to clear with an airline
60 bolts to lock tite
60 bolts to screw in (with a torx in an air drill, feck that)
60 bolts to check finally tight

4 wheels to remove
4 wheels to clean
4 wheels to fit, obviously.
4 wheels to sand the paint out of the centre or they won't fit on
4 wheels to clean the wheel to hub face off do they sit flat
4 wheels to pull over and check I've put them on the right way round then realise I haven't checked the tyre pressures x4, one on 39 rest on 27psi.

All for the bargain price of £192!

I ain't doing that again... Do look nice though 8-).  ;D

sounds like serious dedication!

Or obsessive compulsive. ;D ;D

Get some pics up! Bet it looks good.

On another note.... What wheels have come off? Late Elite/MV6 Perchance?
::)

Poor light, poor angle, and too far away, but here you go.
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/9b53ddc1.jpg

Old ones going back on at some later date as yet decided.  ;)

Oh and yet to put the bolt caps back on by the looks... 

Btw sc3 so much better the previous potenza/p6000 combo. Quieter smoother more responsive, and grippier of course. 8-).   But no surprise there really.  :y

looks very nice indeed.  :y

Where do you get the "90" bolts /screws from ...  I only see 15 per wheel ... which is 60 in all .... slight exageration looking for the sympathy vote ??? or just can't count ???

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

(look nice now mind ..  :y :y  )

Now that looks excellent, is that sitting on Irmscher springs and Bilston B4's as discussed some time back?

Also... may be the angle of the photo but where is the boot spoiler?

Do love black cars, just hated having to constantly wash the last black car I had!

Note to self... must make a start on your Telematics Loom  :-[

Entwood wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 21:44:

Where do you get the "90" bolts /screws from ...  I only see 15 per wheel ... which is 60 in all .... slight exageration looking for the sympathy vote ??? or just can't count ??? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D (look nice now mind ..  :y :y  )

FFS, I checked the post first as well, I am that knackered. The 9 is correct, it's just upside down... 69 96... Who's counting. ::).  ;D
:-[.  ;D.  :y

[quote author=4846524148281E0 link=1303239454/7#7 date=1303245863]Now that looks excellent, is that sitting on Irmscher springs and Bilston B4's as discussed some time back?

Also... may be the angle of the photo but where is the boot spoiler?

Do love black cars, just hated having to constantly wash the last black car I had!

Note to self... must make a start on your Telematics Loom  :-[/quote]
Suspension as you say.  :)

It's the crap angle, boot spoiler is there.

I don't clean it any more than the last one, but it has some bad swirls in the paint and an almost milky look from some sort of wax that's gradually waring off.  :(.


Was discussing the Telematics location with TB last weekend.... in Bose shelf above lpg tank? In first aid cupboard? Over by the blind plug? Leave it in the glove box. TB was trying hard to make your life easier, saying the glove box is hopelessly small as standard anyway. Then on inspection I found a lap top in his  ;D. Too small indeed. :D

Anyway, it needs a loom as there is none at all ATM, so may as well be a long loom if at all...?  :y

Must be the stresses of dodging the short shouty bloke affecting your counting eh Chris. ;D ;D

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 21:37:

Poor light, poor angle, and too far away, but here you go. http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/9b53ddc1.jpg Old ones going back on at some later date as yet decided.  ;) Oh and yet to put the bolt caps back on by the looks...  Btw sc3 so much better the previous potenza/p6000 combo. Quieter smoother more responsive, and grippier of course. 8-).   But no surprise there really.  :y

I have to say that car (and wheels) looks very well indeed - well done. 8-) :-*

It's knocking on Bob Dent's door in terms of desirability.

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 22:01:

[quote author=4846524148281E0 link=1303239454/7#7 date=1303245863]Now that looks excellent, is that sitting on Irmscher springs and Bilston B4's as discussed some time back? Also... may be the angle of the photo but where is the boot spoiler? Do love black cars, just hated having to constantly wash the last black car I had! Note to self... must make a start on your Telematics Loom  :-[/quote] Suspension as you say.  :) It's the crap angle, boot spoiler is there. I don't clean it any more than the last one, but it has some bad swirls in the paint and an almost milky look from some sort of wax that's gradually waring off.  :(. Was discussing the Telematics location with TB last weekend.... in Bose shelf above lpg tank? In first aid cupboard? Over by the blind plug? Leave it in the glove box. TB was trying hard to make your life easier, saying the glove box is hopelessly small as standard anyway. Then on inspection I found a lap top in his  ;D. Too small indeed. :D Anyway, it needs a loom as there is none at all ATM, so may as well be a long loom if at all...?  :y

No problem, as mentioned at some point in the past, I think it's best I construct the loom in two halves then graft it together when fitting to your car, that way the loom will be the exact length and a custom fit to the vehicle. Can also cut down on some of the wire runs as they can be readily picked up from the boot area.

Nice looking car...
I would have guessed that the bolt heads on the wheels were decorative and cast into the alloy... What are they holding on?

Brikhead wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 23:19:

Nice looking car... I would have guessed that the bolt heads on the wheels were decorative and cast into the alloy... What are they holding on?

Nowt, apart from their decorative exultation....   8-)

Lovely car and lovely wheels :)

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 21:37:

Poor light, poor angle, and too far away, but here you go. http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/9b53ddc1.jpg Old ones going back on at some later date as yet decided.  ;) Oh and yet to put the bolt caps back on by the looks...  Btw sc3 so much better the previous potenza/p6000 combo. Quieter smoother more responsive, and grippier of course. 8-).   But no surprise there really.  :y

Looking really good Chris. :y

Are they 18" or 17"??

CaptainZok wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 22:10:

Must be the stresses of dodging the short shouty bloke affecting your counting eh Chris. ;D ;D

... It's a worry. Keep looking over my shoulder.  ;D

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 21:37:

Btw sc3 so much better the previous potenza/p6000 combo. Quieter smoother more responsive, and grippier of course. 8-).   But no surprise there really.  :y

the potenza were a bit disappointing IMHO, though still a reasonable tyre. Given the suspension setup, I think it showed the deficiencies of the tyres, ESP in roundabouts ;)

Still ten million times better than those shitty michelins I have - I'd even swap them for falkens :o

Gayboygixers car is a nice looking one. Not as nice as ianu's identical looking one, which is gorgeous.

Not normally a fan of black cars, but the elites do look good IMHO

I'm sure someone as anal as gixerboy will sort out the swirls in the paint, and the imperfections on rear wing

S'funny, I saw some these wheels today on a Meriva... I'm not sure of the size but they were four stud...


TheBoy wrote on 20. Apr 2011 at 14:01:

Not normally a fan of black cars, but the elites do look good IMHO

Almost any car looks good in black? ;)

TheBoy wrote on 20. Apr 2011 at 13:57:

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Apr 2011 at 21:37: Btw sc3 so much better the previous potenza/p6000 combo. Quieter smoother more responsive, and grippier of course. 8-).   But no surprise there really.  :y the potenza were a bit disappointing IMHO, though still a reasonable tyre. Given the suspension setup, I think it showed the deficiencies of the tyres, ESP in roundabouts ;) Still ten million times better than those shitty michelins I have - I'd even swap them for falkens :o

I wish you'd said that earlier, like a year ago.

Jim wrote on 20. Apr 2011 at 09:37:

Are they 18" or 17"??

Sorry Jim, they are 18s...

TheBoy wrote on 20. Apr 2011 at 14:01:

Gayboygixers car is a nice looking one. Not as nice as ianu's identical looking one, which is gorgeous. Not normally a fan of black cars, but the elites do look good IMHO I'm sure someone as anal as gixerboy will sort out the swirls in the paint, and the imperfections on rear wing

Thanks TB - stick with it Chris. The wheels look great   8-) and TB's right it'll be the swirls that are getting in the way of that beautiful deep shine - maybe I can give you a hand with that the next time we meet  :y ...it's all about patience  and technique  (like most things that give you pleasure  ::) ).
Talking of meets....I think the go karts at Warwick are open now  :P

Cheers
Ian

It is time for another Oxford meet....  ....now where is that untrustworthy, 2nd hand car dealer :P ;D

TheBoy wrote on 22. Apr 2011 at 11:26:

It is time for another Oxford meet....  ....now where is that untrustworthy, 2nd hand car dealer :P ;D

Oi, you leave Josh alone, nasty admin person.  :P

Very pleased with my car thank you Josh  :y