Dans grey MK5 GTI. Prepping for VagTuner

[th3_f15t]

Where did you get the pens from? I like it.

[dansmith180]

Where did you get the pens from? I like it.

6X Universal Waterproof Permanent Paint Car Tyre Marker Pen Red https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ITTLW7E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.Q-KwbFPZCRA1

I'm glad other people like it as its really growing on me but didn't want to drive around looking like a twat (although it might be too late for that already  ) got a few more photos today since she's nice and clean.







Excuse the sh*t lighting the phone camera is a bit pants if its even slightly dark.

[TAPPY]

Sounds lovely mate 

When I read tyre writing I was like no no no but that actually suits it very we'll with the red centres. Lovely motor you have

[Mk6Sam]

The red writing looks great actually! Had a Land Rover Defender that we painted white writing on the tyres and came off within about 2 days and then looked awful! Yours looks much better quality pen and finish!

[dansmith180]

Sounds lovely mate 

When I read tyre writing I was like no no no but that actually suits it very we'll with the red centres. Lovely motor you have

Thanks yeah it's not too loud and droney but enough to make some great noises, yeah I really like tyre writing but sceptical in cars that aren't full on track weapons otherwise it can look silly but very pleased with the result and feedback.

[An0NyMOUs]

Loving the wheels, I know they're AMG wheels but what are they? 19"? Staggered? Reps or genuine?

[dansmith180]

Loving the wheels, I know they're AMG wheels but what are they? 19"? Staggered? Reps or genuine?

Thank you.

They're replica 19" C63 wheels in the A45 colour scheme with genuine edition 1 centre caps and custom AMG insert badges. Fronts are 8j ET45 and rears are 9j ET54

[An0NyMOUs]

Loving the wheels, I know they're AMG wheels but what are they? 19"? Staggered? Reps or genuine?

Thank you.

They're replica 19" C63 wheels in the A45 colour scheme with genuine edition 1 centre caps and custom AMG insert badges. Fronts are 8j ET45 and rears are 9j ET54

Ok thanks, how do the 9j rears fit, did you have to roll the arches or anything? What spacers do you run?

Sorry for all the questions its just I've found a set and am interested in fitting them.

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[dansmith180]

Loving the wheels, I know they're AMG wheels but what are they? 19"? Staggered? Reps or genuine?

Thank you.

They're replica 19" C63 wheels in the A45 colour scheme with genuine edition 1 centre caps and custom AMG insert badges. Fronts are 8j ET45 and rears are 9j ET54

Ok thanks, how do the 9j rears fit, did you have to roll the arches or anything? What spacers do you run?

Sorry for all the questions its just I've found a set and am interested in fitting them.

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No worries, the rears fit fine with 225 tyres, I use a 5mm spacer and am pretty low and has literally rubbed twice.

Fronts I have to use a 3mm spacer to clear the brakes, the front arches are rolled with 225 tyres and again pretty low. Does rub occasionally but really isn't an issue, without the spacers they would be fine.

[dansmith180]

Was bored last night on the way back from my mates house so decided I should go and find somewhere with a bit of snow on the ground. It very rarely settles where I live since its too far south/ close to London/ in a bit of a valley so I drove 1 junction further up the M40 and there was a decent layer of snow on the ground.











Excuse the quality of the photos I really need to buy a half decent camera or upgrade my phone since they've really worked on the camera quality recently. I ended up finding an empty car park in a care home to have a play and do some handbrake turns in  (with permission obviously)

[rdfcpete]

I'm glad to hear the local car parks were tarnished with damp rubber Dan 


....Did you do some snowy handbrake turns too?  @dansmith180


I've said it before, I'll say it again - those wheels work so well for me, have fancied a set myself in the past

[Martk19871]

I'm glad to hear the local car parks were tarnished with damp rubber Dan 


....Did you do some snowy handbrake turns too?  @dansmith180


I've said it before, I'll say it again - those wheels work so well for me, have fancied a set myself in the past

Agreed with this guy, the Merc wheels suit the MK5 so well, I have considered getting some 

[dansmith180]

@rdfcpete @Martk19871 Thank you both very much, yes as soon as I saw the snow the urge to pull the handbrake was just too much  .

[shoaybmakda]

red writing looks quite cool - i did it in white on my car..dosnt look as neat as yours though!

[jl1]

have read the whole thread and the car is a credit to you.
love the car its stunning