Will they fit?

***DGW*** · 01-07-2004, 18:43

I've been looking to upgrade the 16" wheels on my 4X4 and had the opportunity today to buy a set of R34 Skyline GTR 18X9JJ ET30 magnesium wheels. These are highly sought after, are as rare as hen's teeth, and will make your bank manager wince if you kerb one and need to replace it. I also bought 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE040 245/40R18 93W tyres. Price paid for the set = far less than the cost of one new wheel.

The only problem I can see is that the GTR badges will need replacing somehow.......

Kentish · 01-07-2004, 18:46

Steady on Dennis....

Couldnt you get a badge made up to replace the current badge? I have seen so many Barried wheels with logos etc on the centre caps there must be a way of getting something more suitable.

Anyway, they look nice, so when do the neons go on too??

MonkeyHanger · 01-07-2004, 18:53

Changing centre cap badges...who would do that?

[IMG]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/**************/Car%20Pics/wheel.jpg[/IMG]

Denis, nice wheels

What next???

Kentish · 01-07-2004, 18:58

Why do I sense a spate of badge nicking ala Beastie Boys stylee..

Dr Zoidberg · 01-07-2004, 18:59

4 wheels but only two tyres?
Are you only going to fit the new'uns on one side?

MonkeyHanger · 01-07-2004, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentish

Why do I sense a spate of badge nicking ala Beastie Boys stylee..

Actually, you sense a rather expensive visit to the dealers for 4 x Boot Badges..

Cost....don't ask

It's only money

***DGW*** · 01-07-2004, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr zoidberg

4 wheels but only two tyres?
Are you only going to fit the new'uns on one side?

If needs be.........

MonkeyHanger · 01-07-2004, 19:07

Denis,

Measure the existing caps then take a look on ETKA for a similarly sized bonnet / boot badge..

Might be worth a try.

fen_l&k · 01-07-2004, 19:56

<cheapskate mode>

Or just spray the existing ones silver...

</cheapskate mode>

skodaw · 01-07-2004, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by fen_l&k

<cheapskate mode>

Or just spray the existing ones silver...

</cheapskate mode>

<ULTRA cheapskate mode>

SELL'EM & BUY SOME RS6 REP's....then go one a cruise with the change

</ULTRA cheapskate mode>

funkyjutel · 01-07-2004, 21:14

Dennis why not try Sam (aka Mas) I have a nice set of caps. I'm sure he will be able to accomodate your needs. Excellent quality too.

Andre

stathap · 01-07-2004, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

The only problem I can see is that the GTR badges will need replacing somehow.......

...
...
are you ok Denis ?

**delcac** · 01-07-2004, 22:18

Denis

You could go one better and buy a set of REAL vRS wheels.

PS I also noticed some rather large cracks in your drive, could one help by quoting to replace it.

blades · 01-07-2004, 22:22

I use 4 boot badges in the centre of the rs4 wheels looks pretty good the only problem is cutting the two luggs off of the back of the badges

Lummox · 01-07-2004, 22:28

Can also use the badges off the engine cover

fen_l&k · 01-07-2004, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

You could go one better and buy a set of REAL vRS wheels.

As Confucious would say ...
"Man of allegedly small hand speak in wise tongue"

MonkeyHanger · 01-07-2004, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by blades

I use 4 boot badges in the centre of the rs4 wheels looks pretty good the only problem is cutting the two luggs off of the back of the badges

1 word..

Dremmel

**tfboy** · 01-07-2004, 22:32

Don't want to be rude here, but shouldn't this thread be in my styling? Or do Skyline wheels really make the car faster - in which case you might ask why you're trying to change the caps

MonkeyHanger · 01-07-2004, 22:35

Ooh thin ice there Xav

However, you are indeed correct

***DGW*** · 01-07-2004, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

PS I also noticed some rather large cracks in your drive, could one help by quoting to replace it.

Well spotted, Des. The drive can accommodate 5 cars with each able to manoeuvre in/out so is quite big AND the concrete is rather thick SO would cost a fortune to replace. I'm up for an inexpensive quality job any time - but would prefer block paving to a tarmac skim...

Quote:

Originally Posted by delcac

You could go one better and buy a set of REAL vRS wheels.

I could almost buy a whole vRS for the price of those GTR wheels - but why would I want one?

rich1068 · 01-07-2004, 22:36

***Neo_VR*** · 01-07-2004, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfboy

Don't want to be rude here, but shouldn't this thread be in my styling? Or do Skyline wheels really make the car faster - in which case you might ask why you're trying to change the caps

Well they are magnesium

***DGW*** · 01-07-2004, 22:40

Back to The Lounge where this thread belongs....

MonkeyHanger · 01-07-2004, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

Back to The Lounge where this thread belongs....

Never mind Denis, they'll look lovely on the 200SX

***DGW*** · 01-07-2004, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

Never mind Denis, they'll look lovely on the 200SX

...

01-07-2004, 18:43	#1
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Will they fit? I've been looking to upgrade the 16" wheels on my 4X4 and had the opportunity today to buy a set of R34 Skyline GTR 18X9JJ ET30 magnesium wheels. These are highly sought after, are as rare as hen's teeth, and will make your bank manager wince if you kerb one and need to replace it. I also bought 2 Bridgestone Potenza RE040 245/40R18 93W tyres. Price paid for the set = far less than the cost of one new wheel. The only problem I can see is that the GTR badges will need replacing somehow....... __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

01-07-2004, 18:46	#2
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,245 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Steady on Dennis.... Couldnt you get a badge made up to replace the current badge? I have seen so many Barried wheels with logos etc on the centre caps there must be a way of getting something more suitable. Anyway, they look nice, so when do the neons go on too?? __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

01-07-2004, 18:58	#4
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,245 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Why do I sense a spate of badge nicking ala Beastie Boys stylee.. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

01-07-2004, 18:59	#5
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,760 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 31 Thanked 196 Times in 147 Posts	4 wheels but only two tyres? Are you only going to fit the new'uns on one side? __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

01-07-2004, 19:56	#9
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	<cheapskate mode> Or just spray the existing ones silver... </cheapskate mode> __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

01-07-2004, 18:53	#3
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Changing centre cap badges...who would do that? [IMG]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/**************/Car%20Pics/wheel.jpg[/IMG] Denis, nice wheels What next???

01-07-2004, 19:07	#8
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Denis, Measure the existing caps then take a look on ETKA for a similarly sized bonnet / boot badge.. Might be worth a try.

01-07-2004, 21:14	#11
funkyjutel Detail Doctor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Just round the corner from Willie Shakespeare, close to his mum's gaff and not far from the centre of england.... Posts: 646 Members Car: Yes it's a Skoda..Yes it's fast dear! Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dennis why not try Sam (aka Mas) I have a nice set of caps. I'm sure he will be able to accomodate your needs. Excellent quality too. Andre __________________ Funky Fathering Is Where It's At

01-07-2004, 22:18	#13
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Denis You could go one better and buy a set of REAL vRS wheels. PS I also noticed some rather large cracks in your drive, could one help by quoting to replace it. __________________ The Red Devil Last edited by delcac; 01-07-2004 at 22:23.

01-07-2004, 22:22	#14
blades Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 500 Members Car: octavia vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use 4 boot badges in the centre of the rs4 wheels looks pretty good the only problem is cutting the two luggs off of the back of the badges

01-07-2004, 22:28	#15
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Can also use the badges off the engine cover __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

01-07-2004, 22:32	#18
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,326 Members Car: "Fake" Black Magic vRS Thanks: 21 Thanked 77 Times in 67 Posts	Don't want to be rude here, but shouldn't this thread be in my styling? Or do Skyline wheels really make the car faster - in which case you might ask why you're trying to change the caps __________________ Xavier

01-07-2004, 22:35	#19
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ooh thin ice there Xav However, you are indeed correct

01-07-2004, 22:36	#21
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01-07-2004, 22:40	#23
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Back to The Lounge where this thread belongs.... __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

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