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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #45 on: November 23, 2008, 07:24:28 pm »
^^^^

This raises the interesting question of what percentage of GTI owners are 'enthusiasts'? (Defining people like us as 'enthusiasts').

Judging by the percentage of other GTI drivers I see on the road who don't acknowledge a wave (or is it simply English reserve?), it's a sad indication. I guess that for some, the GTI badge only indicates a different model of Golf and merely satisfies their badge snobbism.

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i would say compared to say a Ford ST forum or Seat cupra we are way way behind in the percentage stakes, its something i have noticed since buying the GTi

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #46 on: November 23, 2008, 07:25:08 pm »
Put it this way Robin, I have two Golf GTI's on my fleet and when I see the state they let these cars get into I realise it was more of a badge thing than an enthusiasts choice.

It's a shame but hopefully the second owners of these company cars will be buying them for what they are and joining us here  :happy2:

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #47 on: November 24, 2008, 10:34:56 am »



Hope you likey  :happy2:

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They are the nicest set of monzas i've seen, really set off the car. Top job  :happy2:

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #48 on: November 24, 2008, 01:38:32 pm »
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours. 

:happy2:
« Last Edit: November 24, 2008, 01:40:55 pm by RedRobin »


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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #49 on: November 24, 2008, 02:06:11 pm »
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours. 

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin!  :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #50 on: November 24, 2008, 02:28:15 pm »
Lovely rims Nath and as for the Rim King (or is it rim queen  :surprised:) that goes to Tom.  :P :drinking:

You got any close ups of them rims?

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #51 on: November 24, 2008, 02:49:28 pm »
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours. 

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin!  :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.

....I'm booked in with Nigel on Wednesday lunchtime > Swop onto my spare set of 17's > Decide the shade of Smoked Chrome > Swop back onto my newly powdercoated Monza 18's on Saturday morning on my way to the meet near Stafford.

Couldn't be better!

Thanks to you, Nathan, and the networking power of this forum! :grouphug:

Trouble is that my car is filthy!! and she might not be clean by next Saturday!


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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #52 on: November 24, 2008, 02:51:33 pm »
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours. 

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin!  :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.

....I'm booked in with Nigel on Wednesday lunchtime > Swop onto my spare set of 17's > Decide the shade of Smoked Chrome > Swop back onto my newly powdercoated Monza 18's on Saturday morning on my way to the meet near Stafford.

Couldn't be better!

Thanks to you, Nathan, and the networking power of this forum! :grouphug:

Trouble is that my car is filthy!! and she might not be clean by next Saturday!

Hey this must be a big meet if red leader is finally sprucing up his shoes Nice one Red.  :evilgrin:  :drinking:

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #53 on: November 24, 2008, 03:23:22 pm »
Hey this must be a big meet if red leader is finally sprucing up his shoes Nice one Red.  :evilgrin:  :drinking:



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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #54 on: November 24, 2008, 03:29:06 pm »
Sorry Red. I didnt realise you enjoyed wearing Lingerie...
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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #55 on: November 24, 2008, 03:43:33 pm »
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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #56 on: November 24, 2008, 06:50:36 pm »
....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours. 

:happy2:

Glad to hear you got on ok Robin!  :happy2: Nigel is actually the painter so he knows his stuff.

....I'm booked in with Nigel on Wednesday lunchtime > Swop onto my spare set of 17's > Decide the shade of Smoked Chrome > Swop back onto my newly powdercoated Monza 18's on Saturday morning on my way to the meet near Stafford.

Couldn't be better!

Thanks to you, Nathan, and the networking power of this forum! :grouphug:

Trouble is that my car is filthy!! and she might not be clean by next Saturday!

Great news Robin, more than happy to help  :happy2:

The place doesn't look much when you get there, but then again at least your not paying for a shiney showroom! Put it this way, I left my three week old car with them for 3 days  :surprised: Really lookin forward to seeing those wheel new shiney Monza's on Saturday  :wink:

P.S. She could change my oil any day!! Fnar Fnar  :drool:

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #57 on: November 24, 2008, 07:06:43 pm »
So Robin, your having the inserts painted darker and then the outside face will also be painted (powercoat) then?  Sound just what I want for my original wheels - look forward to seeing them.

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #58 on: November 24, 2008, 07:11:14 pm »
So Robin, your having the inserts painted darker and then the outside face will also be painted (powercoat) then?  Sound just what I want for my original wheels - look forward to seeing them.

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....

Hi Nathan,

I spoke to Nigel this morning - Extremely helpful chap - I wanted to two-tone (black on the inserts) powdercoat my Monza 18's, but it's not possible to get a clean line as it's all painted.

However, I'm going to visit them to check out their colours. 

:happy2:

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Re: My new MK6 GTI Wheels ;0)
« Reply #59 on: November 24, 2008, 07:30:46 pm »
Ah yes  :embarrassed:, miss-read it first time thats why.  Cheers.