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  • #1

    New rims....

    Picked up some ACT/Ronal 3 piece magnesium split rims in return for doing a nasty headgasket job on a mates Golf
    8x17, ET36/ 5/112 57.1 center bore - top job!

    Offered them upto the Avant for an idea to what they'll look like fitted...





    Thinking about painting the centre's either anthracite or satin black, not sure yet...

    Thoughts.

    Pete.
    'If you ain't broke it you ain't trying hard enough'

    Oh sh*t i broke it

    94 S2 Homefried Decatted Slipperwagon,QRS Top Mounts,Ally Subframe bushes,Poly ARB & Wishbone bushes,RS2 ARB's,Koni & H&R's,Cupra Brembo's and 312mm discs
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  • #2
    Look cool, go with anthricite centres and polished outers
    Cheers,

    Chris

    Silver S2 Avant : Sold

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    • #3
      The outers are already mirror polished .
      Quite an easy rim to split as the basket (centre) is on the outside .

      Pete.
      'If you ain't broke it you ain't trying hard enough'

      Oh sh*t i broke it

      94 S2 Homefried Decatted Slipperwagon,QRS Top Mounts,Ally Subframe bushes,Poly ARB & Wishbone bushes,RS2 ARB's,Koni & H&R's,Cupra Brembo's and 312mm discs

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      • #4
        You know what i think mate, anthricite or black would look the nuts and four rings in the badge!
        Ragusa Coupe gone!
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        • #5
          so are them wheels really magnesium as i was going to get some ages ago but was told what ever you do dont fit them to a road car as they bend and crack far to easy for road use and with the weight of the s2 do you think you will be trying extra hard to dodge pot holes ... although they do look very very nice

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          • #6
            Well ive not heard of any durability issues with magnesium wheels and i know a few people running Technomagnesio rims.
            Dymag also still make magnesium alloy rims and they seem to have a reputation for being very strong!.
            Many wheel refurbishers will not touch them as they need specialist equipment to repair and the dust is not very good for you but seeing as the outers are alloy if i get any problems its only a simple polish.
            Also they are very light

            Pete.
            'If you ain't broke it you ain't trying hard enough'

            Oh sh*t i broke it

            94 S2 Homefried Decatted Slipperwagon,QRS Top Mounts,Ally Subframe bushes,Poly ARB & Wishbone bushes,RS2 ARB's,Koni & H&R's,Cupra Brembo's and 312mm discs

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            • #7
              Thats a very nice set of rims you got there makes change from the RS4\RS6 club.
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              • #8
                Mag alloys generally aren't as resilient as ally alloys - sweet rims though.
                acidtrax

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Bibby View Post
                  Mag alloys generally aren't as resilient as ally alloys - sweet rims though.
                  Id agree with you if the wheels were single piece but the alloy outers will deform long before the magnesium centre gives way.
                  Now anyone got any 225/45/17 tyres

                  Pete.
                  'If you ain't broke it you ain't trying hard enough'

                  Oh sh*t i broke it

                  94 S2 Homefried Decatted Slipperwagon,QRS Top Mounts,Ally Subframe bushes,Poly ARB & Wishbone bushes,RS2 ARB's,Koni & H&R's,Cupra Brembo's and 312mm discs

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                  • #10
                    I have to buck the trend I am afraid. I don't really like them and think they may look a little cheap on the S2. I think you need OEM, or BBS or suchlike on an S2.

                    Cheers,

                    Steve.
                    The Perfectionist
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                    • #11
                      Like them a lot mate....They look schweet

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Fat Audi 80 View Post
                        I have to buck the trend I am afraid. I don't really like them and think they may look a little cheap on the S2. I think you need OEM, or BBS or suchlike on an S2.

                        Cheers,

                        Steve.
                        Wheel nazi
                        Ragusa Coupe gone!
                        sigpic
                        VW T4 Multivan. TSW Holstens hiding in the garage for the winter.
                        VW Mk1 Caddy pickup, modded or "ruined"
                        vw T5 Kombi. In the process of being "ruined"

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Fat Audi 80 View Post
                          I have to buck the trend I am afraid. I don't really like them and think they may look a little cheap on the S2. I think you need OEM, or BBS or suchlike on an S2.

                          Cheers,

                          Steve.
                          S'ok Fatty - i dont mind your TSW Hockenheim lookalikes either
                          'If you ain't broke it you ain't trying hard enough'

                          Oh sh*t i broke it

                          94 S2 Homefried Decatted Slipperwagon,QRS Top Mounts,Ally Subframe bushes,Poly ARB & Wishbone bushes,RS2 ARB's,Koni & H&R's,Cupra Brembo's and 312mm discs

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                          • #14
                            Why you cheeky young scamp!
                            The Perfectionist
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                            Audi Class Concours winner Stoner Park 2014, ADI Concours D'Elegance Class Winner 2008, Runner up 2014. Winner, S2Forum Show'n'Shine Billing 2006 & 2008.

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                            • #15
                              looks good mate dare to be different
                              1. SHORT SHIFT KIT
                              2. PORSCHE CAYENNE CALIPERS
                              3. H & R SPRINGS
                              4. BILSTEIN SHOXS
                              5. NEW BUSHES AND HP2 STRUTS
                              6. UPRATED HIGH OUTPUT COIL PACK
                              7. ,3" turbo back s/s/ exhaust
                              8. fmic fitted

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