Richie94gts

I had some oddities with the traction control when I had changed the steering wheel and misaligned the sensor behind the steering wheel. Presumably you've not been messing with the steering wheel at all and it's a standard factory one?

I absolutely hate the smell of the Megs stuff though. That and their spelling of polish on the tub....

I never noticed the stupid spelling before!

Almost worth doing just for the pretty engine bay - the extra power is a bonus

V Pretty and the centre caps are also lovely. Interesting that they seem to be bolted on.

I know it's not the answer to your question, but have you thought about a solar panel to just keep it topped up?

 

I've used one for about a year now, with my car in the garage and the panel just pointing towards a window it's enough to keep the battery tip top. And of course you won't be resetting your radio and ecu every time you disconnect.

This sounds interesting - any suggestions on a good one?

Looking good. Exhaust looks lovely, such a shame you can only see such a small proportion of it!

Looks good, liking the gold heat tape. I didn't have much luck with most of the earlier photos in the thread - may be my internet!

Finally got the bolt pictures on photobucket. This is what the bolts looked like:

After mopping them, got to:

Then finally put them back together and back on the car, added the volk centre caps and gold nuts.

Very pleased, think they look pretty nice.

Good suggestion jetpilot but I quite like the contrast and clearly shows the split rim pieces.

Looks great, GLWTS.

Where did you get the plate itself made up and do you have the dimensions?

Really good day and more sun than clouds, not sure that's a good thing though as i got more than a little sunburnt. Nice to meet some members and see their cars in the flesh - especially parello's green 370 - v nice. Hopefully I didn't bore too many with the woes of my modification fails

Thanks, well I'll be hiding at the back of the plot, on my scummed up stock 18s with no tread, at japfest later. Getting up in 6 hours - Needed a few beers to null the disappointment - feeling a bit better now

I didn't manage to find direct replacements so have been trying to tidy up the remaining ones. I used a mop on my drill with some blue and pink compound to improve them.

Thyre not perfect but a lot better than they were, I struggled with the last couple of nuts though and had to wire brush all the threads and retap the threads on the last two. At which time I realised they were actually m7s. Got the wheels back together now and they're looking pretty good. Not perfect but I'm happy. I've also bought some gold nuts to tart them up for japfest.

Here's a picture of the centres.

Another of the wheel with the centres in.

Looks nice but a complete fail. I got the centres the wrong way around!!! Th dont clear the calipers so have had to put the horrible 18s back on. Damn it - i had asked my guy to label them up so i knew which way round they went but he decided it wasn't necessary. Which means my car looks the worst it ever has I had a bodykit and spoiler ready and was let down, went to fit the spoiler tonight and the colour was completely wrong - not even close.

Total japfest fail.

Looks great and well done on getting it done in time for saturday. Mine was meant to be done on the weekend but I failed.

Impressive. The best I've ever done is clip one with the wing mirror.

Got my ticket earlier in the week. Thanks.

Just trying to get the wheels and bodykit finished for the weekend now!

I like the design - great idea.

Looks good, fitment looks better than the one I'm getting fitted at the mo! Are you going two-tone or keeping it one colour?

Hi,

I've been attempting to refurb my split rims (gram light 57f pro - I think) and am having some trouble with the bolts. Ice had all the nuts and bolts in coke for a week and while 60 out of the 80 look good the remaining 20 and all the nuts are black. I'm less worried about the nuts as they aren't visible however I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for replacement or refurbishing options? Had a glance around and can't see anything similar - hex drive 20mm bolts. Trying to get them sorted for japfest.

I've included some images below for interest

I've also included a picture of the rims, I've filed and wet and dried but irrespective of how much I sand they still seem pitted and I can't achieve a mirror finish. Think i need a machine!

Thanks.

Admittedly wouldn't want the colour on mine but look great - nice!

Congrats. Perfect colour for a wedding!

Got some myself the other day, did a comparison with autosol and felt it was better. Trying to refurb my rims. Good call.

Look sweet - loving the aftermarket seats.

Random!

Very nice and love these wheels! GLWTS.