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Offline sub39h

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Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« on: June 30, 2012, 08:50:57 pm »
sorry this is a bit of a random thread - i was just looking at BBS Japan's website, and then at BBS USA. in comparison we have a rubbish selection of wheels, and i never really figured out why

the BBS REs have caught my fancy, but at around £4k for a set i think not  :rolleye:
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2012, 09:44:44 pm »
Quote from: sub39h on June 30, 2012, 08:50:57 pm
but at around £4k for a set i think not  :rolleye:

Think you just answered you're own question there!
I suspect that the Asian and Americans are prepared to spend big to get the kudos,while us Brit and yurpeens are more prone to a "budget" choice.
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2012, 10:06:10 pm »
ah but see they don't cost that much in the USA for example.

plus if they were sold here you wouldn't have to pay a premium for their rarity, or shipping and import duty
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2012, 08:10:33 pm »
I've been dribbling over REs for some time now. saw some stunning ones on an american site in 18x9 -7et!! wouldnt fit on the Gti though  :fighting:

Anyone in the know that can get some in the UK? Price?
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2012, 08:35:46 pm »
Quote from: cal tdi on July 01, 2012, 08:10:33 pm
I've been dribbling over REs for some time now. saw some stunning ones on an american site in 18x9 -7et!! wouldnt fit on the Gti though  :fighting:

Anyone in the know that can get some in the UK? Price?

I've contacted a couple of UK companies. I don't think you'd get any change from £3.5k but at least they'll fit properly 18x8 ET43
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2012, 08:51:03 pm »
Because everyone wants and buys sh*tty RS4 reps....  :signLOL:
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2012, 08:59:23 am »
Quote from: cal tdi on July 01, 2012, 08:10:33 pm
I've been dribbling over REs for some time now. saw some stunning ones on an american site in 18x9 -7et!! wouldnt fit on the Gti though  :fighting:

Anyone in the know that can get some in the UK? Price?

Performance Alloys in NI have quoted £3375. if only i had the money...
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2012, 09:39:07 am »
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Re: Why do we have such crap wheel choice in Europe?
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2012, 09:40:32 am »
The price is coming down  :party:
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