Stutopia

I'd have gone blue if the rest of my Zed could have supported them, she needs to be a bit more busy on the outside to pull off wheels like that. Who knows what could happen when I get around to the exterior jobs??? Thanks all for +ve feedback!

Thanks CS, well pleased with them.

So after seeing every picture of every wheel on the internet and getting a variety of quotes all across northern England, I went to my local place and dropped her off before I went to sunny Spain. As soon as the plane touched down in the UK this afternoon I got a text to say they were done. 5 minutes walk from the airport and I was greeted by my new wheels. I toyed with all kinds of colours from cobalt blue to matte black and everything in between, in the end I saw some in the shop, they lined 'em up with my Zed and I plumped something not dissimilar to stock, but a bit shinier and a lot less corroded. Hope you like them, if you don't please don't be too brutal! Ta. Big thanks to http://alloyexpert.com in Blackpool (facebook page has more examples https://www.facebook.com/autoexpertblackpool) excellent service and really friendly & helpful. Recommended to me by several people and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them myself. I'll be going back soon enough for them to have a crack at refurbing my interior plastics. Whilst she was in I took the opportunity to have the mixed rubber taken off and replaced with super sports all round. Not cheap but after only 20 minutes drive I'm so impressed with them. The rubbs roads in Blackpool were causing quite a bit of tramlining with the potenzas, 40 (front) and 50 (rear), which seems to have disappeared and they are noticeably quieter. First impression is she feels nimbler, but not had a chance to see what they are like when pushed, but there's plenty of time for that! Popped the photo purely for whoring purposes as I quite liked it. Thanks to Ekona for the extensive posts on tyres, I read quite a bit before stumping up my hard earned. I'd not really bothered much with tyres types on my first car (1.2 clio) and I was a little bit unsure at first with the considerable outlay, but very pleased. Cheers!

Well nice, I like the textured finish, good colour choice too.

Thanks, much appreciated.

This sh!t just got real.

Check the stance.

Woke up this morning, not a 100% clear memory, checked my phone for any evidence I need to purge, only found two pics. There was clearly only two things on my mind...

Cheers Tarmac, no car, but I'll log that for a future jolly.

Just ordered 4 of these to be fitted during my wheel refurb as she was on mixed when I bought her, all in fitted for £730, well pleased. Quick question. Is there any sort of "normal" run in time/mileage where the tyre gives up any surface/near surface oils and the like from the factory?

Whilst the Zed is in for alloy refurb, to take my mind off missing her, I'm off to sunny Spain for a few days. If I leave the comfort of the free hotel bar and the golf course, can anyone recommend some bars in or around Malaga or Puerto Banus. Preferably not full of w@n£ers, limited gringos and maybe also serves an excellent Piña Colada?

I'm quite short so my elbow is well clear of the heated seats, it prefers to play with the hazards!

You're talking about the car right? Really??? I expect this sort of thing from SMD. I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed BBK...

Great scenes, another vote in the bag. Love that front end, good luck.

Nice one Vlad & BM, got the kit and some mic-off shampoo and some wheel cleaner whilst I was at it. Bargain central. Ta.

Can anyone point me in the direction (link would be super) of the appropriate style polishing pad/drill bit for strapping on and going in hard on the headlamps with some metal polish. I've got a buffing type wheel but it's a pain to use it as the moving surface is perpendicular to the drill when in use, ideally I want something that can be used on the end with minimal risk of damage. Ta.

Just noticed they're selling the air freshener from the march box in the waxyshop. I'm in love with this fragrance it's better than Sex Panther and it works 80% of the time, everytime. Ordered 10 just in case stock runs low. Got an email from Richard, "I take it you like these?"

Do we have a '"Life Rules" section where this can be a sticky?

Mine is a 2004 GT, it's my first Zed and I am absolutely 100% totally head over heels in love with her. It's literally the best thing I've ever spent money on. I can't imagine anyone buying one and not totally loving it. If it takes a second longer to 60 than newer models then I can live with that. I test drove it, felt awesome, couldn't spend my cash fast enough. I'd have liked the newer interior, but I never get in her and feel anything other than total joy, like I've "made it". I did however put in some facelift brake clusters as they're much better, but you can do that for the savings on a couple of road tax badges. GL with the search.

Whoops, this is getting expensive now...

Maybe even 4. If at all possible please can you let me know details when you've had the opportunity to set your prices? Thanks.

What you going for next? Motorsport Transit van or a Jag?

& nice motor too

I keep meaning to quit, used to enjoy it, now it's habit. I always said I'd give up when it ceased to be a pleasure. Tried gum, minging. Tried e-cigs, not impressed. Cold turkey I think.

Forgot to say. When planning a road trip, always check tyre pressures, fluid levels and weather forecast before departure. More importantly for more remote routes, always take emergency supplies, just in case.