New H/U or refurb wheels?

[R69]

Birthday coming soon so I'm gonna treat myself, I always do this but was very lucky last year as the day I picked up my LCR happened to fall on my Birthday.

Anyway, need some opinions as I just CAN'T decide what to do!!!

I'm after an Alpine IDA-X305 headunit - cheapest I've found is £226.77
Refurb & powdercoat wheels inc strip & re-fit - £280.60

I can only afford one or the other but can't make my mind up SO.....what would you do?

 

[mt audio]

headunit,wheels will always be there but im biased

 

[BoomhaueR]

If your wheels NEED a refurb then do them. Otherwise H/U.

 

[R69]

 

[volvic]

simples.... head unit.

as said above wheels will always be there to get some kurb'in, the head unit would be more useful, especially if the head unit has bluetooth

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

Why don't you refurb your own wheels and buy a headunit

 

[R69]

Thanks guys.
I'm being swayed to the HU too, much as I'd LOVE the wheels as it's something I've never done.

Hasn't got bluetooth unless you buy the bluetooth adapter - circa £120!!!!!!!
But that feature doesn't bother me too much so that's ok.

The main thing is the beautiful screen which can display album artwork, plus it's iPhone ready.

Here it is - click - plus the facia illumination can be changed to red!

 

[R69]

Why don't you refurb your own wheels and buy a headunit

Hey bud.

I wouldn't have the time or the confidence to do them myself, plus I prefer powdercoat finish rather than paint.
Not dissing yours though, have seen your thread & they look great!

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

No worrys mate was just an idea

 

[MrBen2k7]

Thanks guys.
I'm being swayed to the HU too, much as I'd LOVE the wheels as it's something I've never done.

Hasn't got bluetooth unless you buy the bluetooth adapter - circa £120!!!!!!!
But that feature doesn't bother me too much so that's ok.

The main thing is the beautiful screen which can display album artwork, plus it's iPhone ready.

Here it is - click - plus the facia illumination can be changed to red!

I have that h/u... its fantastic... GET IT!! That's a great price, I paid near on £300 for mine inc the fascia adapter and some ejection pins...

 

[BoomhaueR]

I too have that H/U and agree it's quite awesome! Go for it!

 

[PHIL LCR]

the day I picked up my LCR happened to fall on my Birthday.

I've got nothing constructive to say apart from I picked mine up my birthday too. The best present to myself ever!!

Edit: For what it's worth, I'm happy with my standard HU so I'd get my wheels powder-coated if I had the money.

 

[AdamRoutley]

i also picked up my LC on my 21st birthday! that drive back from stoke was the best drive of my life!

 

[R69]

LOL nice one fella's! Happy Leon birthdays all round then!

Phil LCR, how dare you suggest powder-coating the wheels when I've ALMOST made my mind up!

Friend of mine text me back & he's a complete Alpine nut, so you can guess which way he swayed

Then the Mrs said "why don't you get the wheels done, I thought that's what you wanted?"

Oh well I'm sure I'll keep changing my mind anyway between now & my birthday in about 2 months!

Thanks again guys

 

[R69]

i also picked up my LC on my 21st birthday!

21???? Jammy bleeder!