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Ron
13-07-2007, 04:21 PM
I went to the local Brigdestone centre and priced a set of new tyres for the car . The manager there said I might have something that will interest you ,a set of VX R8 rims with 60% SO3 tyres for $950.

After trying them on the car I quickly handed over the money. Here is what the old girl looks like now


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gen3/P7130229.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gen3/P7130228.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gen3/P7130227.jpg
35R
13-07-2007, 04:31 PM
that was a good find, lucky! and looks great too.
Ron
13-07-2007, 04:43 PM
Thanks Duncan , I couldnt knock him back at that price. He had them on ebay and the price had reached $1200 and was rising, so I was very lucky:yep:
Delft Maloo
13-07-2007, 04:48 PM
looks good. i had my maloo rims(same) painted in metallic grey to match the two tone on my calais. they looked a little dark with the blue. i put them back on my maloo last week and shoved the ssv19's on the calais. they look heaps better with the light silver against the delft blue. the gold finish looks good on nearly all colours. ive got to get the car lowered now it looks abit like a 4x4. is yours std height or fe2? im trying to find a set of springs about 30-40mm lower that stock that arent to firm on the ride.
Ron
13-07-2007, 05:25 PM
Its fe2 Delft Calais with HSV springs ,ride is quite good. I wouldnt want mine any lower as the mudflaps scrape on the rolled driveway and the missus dented both my cats the other day :headbang: :mad: :mad: on a speed hump
BOMI
13-07-2007, 08:05 PM
Look good Ron, what did you have on before?

Troy :cheers:
Ron
13-07-2007, 08:11 PM
Look good Ron, what did you have on before?

Troy :cheers:


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gen3/5032.jpg
Delft Maloo
13-07-2007, 10:05 PM
your old wheels didnt look to bad either. dont worry about the mud flaps my calais has std suspension and the bloody mudflaps scraped on nearly all speed humps with stock rims and bigger ones. i dont really want the calais to low, only about 15mm lower than fe2. want to keep the ride as nice and cumfy as possible. feels abit like a truck at the moment with the std springs and the amount of body roll it has.
BOMI
14-07-2007, 11:06 AM
Yep the new rims look heaps better man, but you car is now not as much of a sleeper :yep: like it was before.

A good buy I say mate.

Troy :)
Ron
14-07-2007, 11:28 AM
Yep the new rims look heaps better man, but you car is now not as much of a sleeper :yep: like it was before.

A good buy I say mate.

Troy :)


Thanks Troy, it was an offer too good to refuse!
FatBoy
14-07-2007, 12:16 PM
They really suit the car, nice pickup... :yep:

Cheers,
Paul...
chilly
14-07-2007, 02:41 PM
got some chrome nut covers if ya want them mate
DaveHAT
14-07-2007, 06:29 PM
Nice one indeed Reverend Hat ... :bravo:

Looks better than you described. Also good to see you've resurfaced. :yep:

:beer:
Ron
15-07-2007, 09:12 AM
Nice one indeed Reverend Hat ... :bravo:

Looks better than you described. Also good to see you've resurfaced. :yep:

:beer:

Thanks Dave , going through some very trying times atm , and maybe I might disappear again for a while :headbang: depending on circumstances. Thanks for all the kind comments guys :cheers:
chilly
16-07-2007, 06:42 AM
Show us ya nuts Ron
BOMI
16-07-2007, 12:19 PM
Show us ya nuts Ron


Chili is there a "Most random poster" category over at the LS1.com.au awards??


Troy :eek:
chilly
16-07-2007, 01:55 PM
Chili is there a "Must random poster" category over at the LS1.com.au awards??


Troy :eek:

ha ha ...
there is a innocent explanation behind that last post of mine...Ron will explain

but hey...i did win the worst avatar award on ls1
Ron
17-07-2007, 08:42 AM
Show us ya nuts Ron


Ok Steve I wont let you be ridiculed for your comment so here they are


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gen3/P7170236.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gen3/P7170235.jpg


Much appreciated for the chrome nut covers Steve,had a really good time on Sunday with yourself and Michael

:cheers:


Ron.
BOMI
17-07-2007, 06:58 PM
Ok Steve I wont let you be ridiculed for your comment so here they are...

Interesting choice of words Ron :)

The covers work a treat, dress the wheel up that little bit more.


Troy :)


P.S. Chili, your eski post is a classic nominee for the award, I love that pic!! :yep:
BlooHAT
17-07-2007, 08:03 PM
I like them ron, suit the machine nicely mate :bravo:

Dan