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Wheels, wheels, wheels
« on: November 02, 2009, 09:45:13 pm »
As some of you already know, I have been lucky enough(thanks MonkGTI) to get hold of a brand new set of Black Monza II Detroit's, for my Edition 30.  I have always liked these alloys and would have been my alloy of choice if I purchased my car new, and they were an option???



My car now;



And this is what it is going to look like by the end of the week (anyone feel free to photo shop onto my five door if you like.....)



Just a couple of questions;

1.  Were these actually an option on the Edition 30, I know they were standard on the continent?
2.  I am going to put new tyres on at the same time, I have had both F1 assys(8pS3) and Vredesteins(RS4) in the past and loved them both, I can have either, and am leaning toward the F1, do either tyre work better on the GTI?  the Vreds are approx 10% cheaper, but I will pay the extra.
3.  What are my standard wheels with conti tyres ( 2 x 4-5mm, and 2 x 7-8mm) worth?  All excellent condition bar a couple of minor chips, and would you sell them or do you think my car would be harder to shift with the Detroit's?

Cheers in advance as always
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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2009, 09:49:47 pm »
the vredesteins arent as good as the assys going by the vredestein thread on SCN after several members opted for a set due to a special discount price.

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2009, 09:54:30 pm »
I think they were an option on the ed30. I much prefer these wheels to the pescaras.

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2009, 10:26:58 pm »
I think they were an option on the ed30

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2009, 10:38:31 pm »
Thank you, I know they were a dealer fit option, I have just never seen an ED30 with them on or for sale!
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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2009, 10:42:22 pm »
IIRC They where only standard fitment on the Edition 30 in main land europe, they had to be dealer fitted in the UK  :happy2:

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2009, 11:23:33 pm »
They are gonna look awesome on your steed Oli  :drool: :drool:
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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2009, 09:09:00 pm »
Cheers Tom.

Anyone got an idea as to what my 'old' edition 30 wheels are worth with conti tyres??  And anyone after some Edition 30 Pescara's
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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2009, 09:19:45 pm »

New wheels look stunning, I might be interested in the ED30's.

Let me know what you are after.

I have no idea wat they could be worth.

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2009, 11:11:29 pm »
IIRC They where only standard fitment on the Edition 30 in main land europe, they had to be dealer fitted in the UK  :happy2:

I never had this option on mine and mine was ordered new. 

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2009, 06:38:27 am »
A mate of mine has a Euro import ED30 in Silver which came with detroit's standard..
Oli,Did you get tire prices from Simon?
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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2009, 06:45:01 am »
No, I run my own garage, so got them from one of my suppliers.
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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2009, 09:17:22 am »
Cheers Tom.

Anyone got an idea as to what my 'old' edition 30 wheels are worth with conti tyres??  And anyone after some Edition 30 Pescara's

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2009, 09:23:40 am »
I reckon you would be best selling the pescara's seperately.  :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: I might have one or two :wink:

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Re: Wheels, wheels, wheels
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2009, 09:28:15 am »
That pic with the black monza's looks very, very nice mate. I think the United Grey is the best colour i've seen with the black monza's by far  :happy2: