Maverick's Emocion Red MK4 TDI - DIY Wheel Refurb **NOW FINISHED** Page 10+

[Blanco92]

I suppose they could be painted black, I reckon it would help. I've used tips before but was lucky and you couldn't see the clamps. Is there anyway you could raise the tips a little bit, might make the clamps harder to see?

On my old car (Skoda Octavia) I was lucky enough to pick up a new vRS exhaust on eBay, never EVER see (good condition) FR or Cupra exhausts on eBay though.

 

[Maverick08]

I suppose they could be painted black, I reckon it would help. I've used tips before but was lucky and you couldn't see the clamps. Is there anyway you could raise the tips a little bit, might make the clamps harder to see?

On my old car (Skoda Octavia) I was lucky enough to pick up a new vRS exhaust on eBay, never EVER see (good condition) FR or Cupra exhausts on eBay though.

dont think so mate.. theyre pretty tight on the exhaust.. I was considering welding them onto it though... hmmm

Think i'll try the black spray 1st.

 

[Maverick08]

So, White Cupras... Yes or no?

And what you guys think of this?

 

[andy17]

Yes and Yes

White wheels look boss

 

[xX usher Xx]

Yes do it!!
Looks really smart!

 

[Blanco92]

White wheels aren't for me I'm afraid, I think black suits a red car better.

But do what makes you happy.

 

[Maverick08]

I do like the white ones myself.. but something is just telling me no.. don't do it!

I think its cos it may look like a rally car! lol

Another mod will come next week hopefully... Gettin one part of it done this weekend I think, the rest of it will be done maybe monday/tuesday if it arrives in time!

(there's 3 items altogether if you want to guess! (well, 5 if we're being picky! lol)

 

[Warning]

imho black would look alot better,

also loving the look (as it is atm), i might have to steal some ideas for my Red FR

 

[Maverick08]

Got two bits in the post today... Can't do anything yet with them though... hopefully by the weekend I'll have pics up!

 

[Maverick08]

imho black would look alot better,

also loving the look (as it is atm), i might have to steal some ideas for my Red FR

I'm one of the seemingly few people who don't really like black alloys... I can't see the point in buying them if ur gona paint them black and hide them in the tyres/wheel arches.. may aswell get steelies to do the same job really.. But that's just me! haha


Cheers dude,

get a RR up with pics then!

 

[Blanco92]

I'm one of the seemingly few people who don't really like black alloys... I can't see the point in buying them if ur gona paint them black and hide them in the tyres/wheel arches.. may aswell get steelies to do the same job really.. But that's just me! haha

Normally I'd agree, but on a red car, black looks so well!

It has to be gloss black though, I absolutely hate matte black, I can't see the point at all!

 

[markmeus]

Personally I'm all about anthracite, it looks great on red cars and is a happy balance between silver and black, best bit is they still look like alloys!

 

[killieboy123]

Go white. Love white alloys. Either that or a bright silver I'd say. Hate black and anthracite can be hit or miss imo. Sometimes look good but sometimes just look dirty. What about something with a slight sparkle like the amg alloys?

 

[BeezaDave]

I'm one of the seemingly few people who don't really like black alloys... I can't see the point in buying them if ur gona paint them black and hide them in the tyres/wheel arches.. may aswell get steelies to do the same job really.. But that's just me! haha

+1 well said sir

 

[Maverick08]

The parcel I got yesterday...

Edit: (forgot the pic! lol )

 

[ALEXZ360]

Sideskirts?

 

[Maverick08]

Sideskirts?

Spot on! lol

Can't understand how to fit them though.. got them for a bit of pocket money 2nd hand in good condition, already painted.. but didn't come with instructions...

 

[ALEXZ360]

I Wouldnt Know Mate, Maybe Look Online/Youtube

 

[Maverick08]

For those who didn't spot the thread over on the Sere page...

Dunno how, but I mamaged to pick up a brand new set of MK5 sport pedals set... for free!!

David sent it out to me as a tester to see if it fitted the mk4 with the idea that i'd leave it back to him if they didnt fit. He let me keep them if I put up a few pics to show everyone that they do fit... Legend!

Anyway, here they are:

 

[Warning]

how to they fit on? any drilling etc?

never mind i just read the other post but if any one wants to know

heres a quote:

the Acc pedal goes on over it as it is.. the other 2 you have to remove the rubber pads on them, pretty easily just pulls off.

Thers a bracket for the back of each pedal, on the Acc and Clutch its broke into two parts, and the pedal just screws onto this to secure to the pedal..

Really easy to fit, takes about 5-10 mins tops. Instruction booklet, screws and alan key are all included too.