MrAvant Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Guy's, Picked up the car on Saturday and what wonderful weather we had, sun shining , not too cold. So i had to do it. roof down, sunglasses out and slowly cruised out of the dealers. found myself a decent deal on 19" RS8 12 spoke wheels @ Elite in Rainham so im off to them first thing Saturday morning. Now the problem im left with is that i am stuck with the orginal 5 spoke 17" wheels. the guys at Elite has offered to put them on display and hopefuly sell them for me and re-coup some of the cost of the 19's. I shall post some pics as soon as the wheels are on. Roll on Saturday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Hi Cosmic are you going for reps or originals. And what price have they offered? Get the wheels on ebay and in the classifieds section on here. As they fit the A4 saloon and avant models too, the potential market is quite big so you should get a few hundred smackeroonies for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Chavrio, Your picture was my inspiration and the reason why im going to have a £850 dent in my wallet....... I decided to go for the rep's as i think i will end up paying nearly double to what im paying for the originals. Im going to see if Elite can sell them if not i'll put them on Ebay. I have already put them in the classifieds here but no luck so far. How does the car feel with 19's on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Mine are 18, but I test drove a cab with 19" wheels and ABT sportline suspension prior to buying. I think the main issue is choice of tyre rather than tyrewall depth, as some people seem to complain about the ride even with just 18" on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 am i going to regret getting 19's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Not as long as you have decent tyres. The only reason i dont have them on, is I was originally quoted 2500+tyres for originals. So I made do with 18s. Havent had the time/spare cash to swap them yet, but will do before the summer at the same time as having lowering done. The ride will be firmer don't get me wrong, and theres always going to be a slight rise in road noise too. The positives are they look fab, reduce wallow and give the car a more sporty feel. For me, the suspension is the most annoying aspect with the cab..its far too wallowy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Nice going cosmic. Looking forward to seeing the pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 I think I'll take the camerea with me for the before and after shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Nice one, look forward to seeing it. No doubt DM has already accepted your application to the Guild of Master Blingers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 junior Blinger..... as i recall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 I've not received any application for the guild or seen any photos to judge it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 i shall submit both on Saturday.... be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Gives me something to look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] i shall submit both on Saturday.... be nice [/ QUOTE ] A4CosmicYellow, I don't know if you've used Elite before but you really couldn't have gone to a better place. They will treat your car with respect and care!! The trip back around the M25 should be great so long as the snow has gone. If you want somebody to show them off to I'm on your way home (A25 Oxted)... regards huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Huss, I have used them for many years and only deal with Barry. There the only company i think i would trust with Alloys. would have stopped by but got the Outlaws around at the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 No problem.... Will await the photos. But with 19"s I may well be posting on recently spotted soon!! huss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Go for it mate, youll be shocked at the difference they make over the standard alloys, and the way people stare at them. I tell you what, Chavrio j has a lot to answer for with that pic. It was my inspiration too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Not too long to go. Montana can you email me a pic of your car so i ca see what your car looks like with the wheels on. [email protected] thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 It's in the Gallery... Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAvant Posted February 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 thanks Cabgirl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 One more day to wait.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 So, any photo's yet...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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