Got a call from the powder coating shop this afternoon, wheels ready for collection in the morning! Will post up some pics tomorrow when the tyres are back on, wheels balanced and fitted to the car. Really looking forward to see how they’ve turned out, and, if the colour choice was the right one
Thanks guys great price for the wheels Charlie, as said. Nice when you’ve got mates for the tyre removal & fitting too! Just sat waiting for shops to open, need to drop off the drone I sold on here yesterday at Post Office, then nip round corner to powder coater, back home, fit the new bolt in valves to rims, off to tyre shop for refitting and balancing, back home to fit the wheels, car off stands, test drive and most importantly, pictures phew!
There’s a company not too far from me that refurb steering racks, calipers etc, last time I looked, they were around £120 a pair, completely overhauled, finished in virtually any colour you wanted? Thing is you’re then staying OEM rather than aftermarket, although I presume in my case at least, the new parts used probably won’t be genuine Mazda, that only leaves the castings as OEM you can’t win.
Hi Baz, bet you never slept last night all excited about the wheels, will defo try and find you and Dave on Sunday, will give you a wave when passing Morley,cheers Rob.
They look lighter here than they actually are? Here’s a pic of the new flush valves I fitted. Better idea of colour too!
No valve cap fitted in this picture. While loading up the car to go to the tyre fitters, decided on a brand new set instead of reusing the existing ones Booked in for 1.00 pm today.
Literally came off the stands and pulled onto forecourt for pictures, suspension needs to settle I reckon after being at full extension all week! Very 4x4
Im thinking roof and mirrors in same colour? At the least, maybe more highlights, will leave it all alone until after the Rally now, having said that, it’s Friday tea time now so not that far away!
. I might have gone for aftermarket big / performance brakes but the choices were few. Not only that but I’m not entirely bitten by the 5 bug and may not keep the car… Not sure yet
The company I’m using replace every park apart from the casting. New bolts are also supplied for mounting onto the car as well. All new pad clips and slider pins every single part. The 190 quid includes VAT as well . Plus they aren’t far away so Ive dropped off and will collect so saves the post. You pays yer money and taker yer chance eh ??
Very nice too Barrie,and thanks for keeping us updated , see its not just me who likes your post,s on here. Like the wheels they show off the calipers and discs a bit more for you to keep on top of, is there a software thing you can alter colors on a car?messing with the golf today, see you soon, Rob.