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  • Ferrari Friday:

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    2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

    2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
    2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
    2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
    - Tigger73's 125TSI Build


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    • Originally posted by tigger73 View Post
      Ferrari Friday:
      Well spotted, they do appear to be Ferrari.

      Or Ferrari style with Ebay centre caps?

      They aren't Walter Wheels from Germany which carry a very similar logo.

      --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
      2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
      2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
      2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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      • French Friday 'this series has taken a weird turn' Gitanes:

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        Last edited by Dutch77; 16-11-2018, 07:03 AM.

        --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
        2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
        2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
        2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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        • The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

          What’s the best place/store to search for good quality wheels in Oz? I’ve spent a bunch of time on the wheel thread but it’ll take forever to browse through it all to find some wheels I’d pursue for my own.

          Bonus if a forum sponsor is the way to go.
          Thanks in advance!
          Last edited by bkpr; 16-11-2018, 08:48 AM.

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          • Originally posted by bkpr View Post
            What’s the best place/store to search for good quality wheels in Oz? I’ve spent a bunch of time on the wheel thread but it’ll take forever to browse through it all to find some wheels I’d pursue for my own.

            Bonus if a forum sponsor is the way to go.
            Thanks in advance!
            Depends what you're after, which may be dictated by your budget. Lay some parameters out and let the games, and advice, begin.

            I would say given you've already got a good looking light weight OEM wheel fitted then leave them on until you're ready to run a quality 18 incher (I assume you're still keen to drop a size) and steer clear of all the dodgy rep sellers out there.

            --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
            2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
            2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
            2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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            • Friday Five I:

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              --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
              2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
              2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
              2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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              • Friday Five II:

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                --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                • Friday Five III:

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                  --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                  2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                  2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                  2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                  • Saturday show I:

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                    --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                    2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                    2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                    2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                    • Konig spread:

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                      Konig's appear to be the new Neuspeeds in the USA (which in turn were the new VMRs).

                      --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                      2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                      2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                      2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                      • Saturday shows II:

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                        --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                        2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                        2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                        2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                        • Saturday show III:

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                          --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                          2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                          2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                          2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                          • Saturday show IV:

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                            --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                            2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                            2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                            2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                            • Saturday 'this series has taken a weird turn' Silk Cut:

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                              VWW Mk7 Wheel Thread does not condone the smoking of tobacco or tobacco related products.

                              --- FS: 2016 Golf GTI 40 years, white, DSG, 18,xxxkm -------------------------------------------------------------------
                              2019 Audi SQ5 | 2016 Golf GTI CS + OZ UL HLTs | Retired: 2018 Audi RS3 sportback + OZ Leggera HLTs
                              2017 Golf R Wolfsburg Sportwagen | 2016 BMW 340i + M-Performance tune/exhaust | 2015 Audi S3 sedan
                              2014 Golf GTI + OZ Leggera HLTs | 2012 Polo 77TSI (hers) | 2010 Golf GTI Stage 2 + OZ ST LMs

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                              • The Official Mk7 Wheel Thread

                                Originally posted by Dutch77 View Post
                                Depends what you're after, which may be dictated by your budget. Lay some parameters out and let the games, and advice, begin.

                                I would say given you've already got a good looking light weight OEM wheel fitted then leave them on until you're ready to run a quality 18 incher (I assume you're still keen to drop a size) and steer clear of all the dodgy rep sellers out there.
                                Gotcha. Yes as a newbie to aftermarket parts my main concern is getting a dodgy wheel that breaks during “normal” driving. Doesn’t feel like a wheel is something you should skimp on. So I’m hoping to learn about what brands/stores to spend time looking at.

                                As for a wheel, I dislike anything that’s not symmetrical because on wheels like Englishtowns the wheels on the left and right sides of the cars ends up “pointing” in different directions, if you know what I mean.

                                I’m after:
                                - a silver/light grey colour
                                - spoked or “light” in appearance. The opposite of the old Detroits; they look heavy and not so sporty. Pretorias are a decent benchmark for general style.
                                - not too fussed about being super-light for my daily driving. Prefer something fairly robust and resistant to easy bending.
                                - not too blingy or racey. Want my R to look good but not flashy. Fly-under-the-radar so to speak.
                                - Would prefer 7 spokes. Prime numbers. Odd numbers. But I’ve seen examples of 5, 10, 12 that I like.
                                - wheels that don’t look over-designed or too futuristic.
                                - 18”
                                - work well with performance all-season tyres

                                I don’t mind:
                                - Pretorias
                                - Cadiz
                                - Serrons from my old GTI
                                - Hartmann 4-GS Hartmann Euromesh 4-GS Wheels for Volkswagen fitment - Hartmann Wheels
                                - VMR 710 V710 – VMR Wheels
                                - Whatever these are:

                                Thanks for any help with some brand names and/or reputable shops, particularly in Melbourne!
                                Last edited by bkpr; 17-11-2018, 11:57 PM.

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