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Post Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:31 pm

Guys I want to replace my 14" BBS but not sure what to do.

I want to keep the car as unmolested and standard looking as possible.

I was thinking of some Ronal LS's as the center caps lock or just some 15" BBS. But they are such a pain to clean so any other ideas...
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Post Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:36 pm

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Post Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:50 am

Keeping it looking as standard as possible, Hartge's, Alpina's or BBS :)
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:13 am

Once again!

Hartges!!!!
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:23 am

Thanks guys..

I do really want BBS but Im not sure if I can face the cleaning... so might just have to check out some Hartges.

Not had much luck finding any on line as yet though.
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:42 am

Hartge's are not the easiet set of wheels to find, good luck though :)

I prefer Alpina's 8)
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:55 pm

Genuine pinas are even more 'spensive then hartges though arent they?
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:56 pm

If you choose carfully some after makret wheels can look good
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:18 pm

pac1982 wrote:If you choose carfully some after makret wheels can look good
And make sure they have a nice dish on them :cool:
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:27 pm

15" BBS

tbh they are very easy to clean, ive had all mine professionally refurbed so not sure if the new laquer/paint on them helps the dirt clean off easier but i just go over mine with the power washer and they come up like new again in all the nuts and crannys :)
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:33 pm

Here you go fella, some Hartges on sale for ya.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/943393.htm

Not mine :cool:
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:51 pm

thanks Rav I will take a look at them.

are 16" ok or will I have to do anything to et these to fit??
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:52 pm

No mate, they should go straight on.HTH :cool:
Not bad at the price.
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:56 pm

no they do look pretty cool and im sure 16" will look miles better than the 14" BBS I have now
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Post Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:59 pm

Good ride quality too with 16's, as they are the recommended wheel choice by quite a few people including me. :cool:
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Post Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:02 am

All Im worried about are those caps going for a walk.. I have already lost a hardtop this year and I bet those caps are hard to get hold of. They do look really nice and much easier to keep clean.

Just sent the guy an email to see if they are still for sale. thanks again Rav
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Post Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:05 am

NO probs mate.
I read about your hardtop going walkies, i've got one too and keep an eye on it most nights, even replaced the battery one morning at 2.00am, my wife thought i was loopy working on the car at that time, lol and probably the neighbours too.But needed to make sure the alarm was working.
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Post Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:57 am

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