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Ben G
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7th Jul 15 at 18:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
No mate, haven't driven it in a while. it's driving us up to Scotland in a few weeks so updates then

[Edited on 07-07-2015 by Ben G]
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7th Jul 15 at 18:45   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what races have you had in it so far
Ben G
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No m8, i'm sensible.
Ben G
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This is really not going well for me... Those hyper black wheels are out of stock and nothing will be coming in as they can't find any.

ch's it is then? He said the csl's are in stock but the rear offset is too aggressive.
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What about them quantum 44 s4s in matt gunmetal? The matt bronze is nice too. I think they would suit well against grey

http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/showroom/product_info.php/new-quantum44-matt-gunmetal-deeper-concave-rears-p-4855?cPath=51_23_122_32_211
Ben G
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Not keen on them tbh. The ch's don't look too aftermarket, which I think is what I want.

Also, being 19'' the spokes are a bit longer, which I prefer.

I know they're the same as Gav's old wheels, but they're an inch bigger. Size does matter



[Edited on 09-07-2015 by Ben G]
MatthewR
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If you cant get the ones u want dont buy another set, you'll never be happy with em mate
Ben G
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Tbh I liked the ch's in the first place, but I wasn't sure on them as Gav had them and I didn't want to copy

Annoyingly, they're out of stock also
Nic Barnes
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you wanting reps gilbert?
Ben G
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Yeah mate, can't be spending over a grand on the real deal.
BeetleGav
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Clearly your meant to get some nice quantum 44s
Ben G
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too expensive anyway mate. I like Bola B1's but I can't justify the cost for something i'm beginning to hate.
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Spend money then begin to love. If you buy decent wheels they will be worth a decent amount come time to sell. It's never an entire expense
Ben G
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11th Jul 15 at 21:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That is true, I just hate spending money

Quite fancy these, OEMS IFG6, after finding out the 1M and CH rep's are a no go! The concave rears look awesome.



[Edited on 11-07-2015 by Ben G]
Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Any Fiesta ST 3 updates mate


She only went and kerbed a wheel today it's a proper ball ache paint matching aswell. Gonna chuck it into the wheel specialist when we go up Scotland and it's coming out of her pocket!

Anyway, just bought 3 new tyres for my 18's, whilst I think about the 19's. 2 Hankooks and a vredestein. Very cool story.
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have decided on new wheels yet?
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Any Fiesta ST 3 updates mate


She only went and kerbed a wheel today it's a proper ball ache paint matching aswell. Gonna chuck it into the wheel specialist when we go up Scotland and it's coming out of her pocket!

Anyway, just bought 3 new tyres for my 18's, whilst I think about the 19's. 2 Hankooks and a vredestein. Very cool story.


I got a stone chip on one of mine halfway down a spoke

it seems easier to get the paint for the ST pack wheels. http://www.teamtorquesteer.co.uk/category-1167/2013-focusfiesta-st-rado-grey-alloy-wheel-touch-up-paint.html


I bought the standard one from that site, had good reviews not got round to doing it yet

heres the one I got for reference (http://www.teamtorquesteer.co.uk/category-1167/alloy-wheel-touch-up-paint.html)
Ben G
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have decided on new wheels yet?


Yes, those ones above, OEMS IFG6. Just need to man up and buy them

Tom, cheers for that, but it's taken a small chunk out of the rim. She won't be happy until it's gone.
Ben G
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Ok so changed my mind again. A Z4 forum member bought the alloys I Originally liked and when fitted, I think they look fantastic, so will be buying them. They're £60 cheaper and have a normal finish, as opposed to the machined face of the OEMS IFG6's, which I was worried about.



New Hankook S1 Evo2's came for my 18's also. Already had a newish vredestein sessanta on one front, so bought another to match the tyres on the same axle. Just need to get them all fitted now.



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VegasPhil
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18th Jul 15 at 19:08   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I thought about the Hankooks - I really like their tyres.

Looking forward to seeing the finished article!

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Ben G
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Yeah the Hankooks get some decent reviews so took a punt on them. Hopefully be OK
Ben G
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New tyres went on today. Needless to say they need some scrubbing in! Nearly lost the rear end after going into a tight country lane bend at a moderate speed

Obligatory tyre fitting shot:



When re-fitting my rear spacers, I noticed the spongy bumpstop thing on one side is at the top (along with the dustcover) when jacked up.

On the other side, the bumpstop thing and dustcover was all the way down, revealing the shock absorber.

What could cause this? I tried moving the spongy thing up and it just fell back down. Unsure if it affects anything?





[Edited on 21-07-2015 by Ben G]
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Your bump stops are worn I'm guessing so it's just dropped down a little. Won't make much different when you sit it back on the ground
Ben G
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Oh ok, fair enough, cheers Gav

Hankooks are feeling nice and planted now with the 20mm rear spacers back on. Front end turns in very well also (no spacers).
Ian W
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You changed your mind on wheels again

I'm back looking at Z4 Coupes again now

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