Silver! Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) Hi all, fed up waiting for the snow and ice to come or be over...So firstly, as it says in the title Ive got my wheels on...No problems apart from this:I don't want them on, but I can't get them off! tried holding valve with pliers, but don't want to damage it. Ideas?!?!?So here goes:45mm AVO springs on order and tyres I think will drop to a 55 profile when replaced. Though the 60s drive OK around town and up the A9 for a short blast.Waiting for:Stubby arielstubby mirror (and colour code)...and finally a photo of my boot liner!Opinions welcome unless you don't like it, in which case leave me alone!Silver! Edited April 21, 2008 by Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopyLing Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 boot liner is ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthedriva Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 wheels do make a difference but you need to get it on coilovers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopcraft Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 will look better when springs are on, otherwise nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 boot liner is ace.Why thank you Loopy. I think so too!Maybe a nice light next.Silver!wheels do make a difference but you need to get it on coilovers style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />45mm the lowest I can go and get it on the drive. Wanted 60mm style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_chris1981 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 are the caps held on with a tiny little allen bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 are the caps held on with a tiny little allen bolt?Not that I can see. Been advised to try pouring boiling water o them (ScottishVAG.com)CheersSilver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_chris1981 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 yeah that may well do the trick mate, then maybe get a little wd40 in there while theyre hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Very nice mate, they really look very good indeed...But I cant beleave you've bottled it on the springs style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Very nice mate, they really look very good indeed...But I cant beleave you've bottled it on the springs style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" /> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Thank you....either that or mod the pavement/driveway with an angle grinder!Blame OLW as he mentioned having trouble getting on ramps at a 40mm drop...YOUR FAULT CRAIG!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":glare:" border="0" alt="glare.gif" /> S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayGirl Arosa Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 looking good really like them wheels style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Where did you get that boot liner from looks nice? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_chris1981 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 ive just bought one of those too silver....theyre awesome arent they style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />wheels look pimpin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 looking good really like them wheels style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Where did you get that boot liner from looks nice? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />the bay of all e's... £15 + £4.83 = £19.83 my Fiat one cost me £30 in 2001.This shop to be precise, though they've none listed at the mo'.Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) Thank you....either that or mod the pavement/driveway with an angle grinder!Blame OLW as he mentioned having trouble getting on ramps at a 40mm drop...YOUR FAULT CRAIG!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":glare:" border="0" alt="glare.gif" /> S!Dont listen to him, he drives a 4x4 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Edited February 14, 2006 by Adam-B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Photon Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 I had a set of those valve caps a few years ago. Had them on for 6 months and they seized solid style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad.gif" /> Managed to get them off by holding the rubber part of the valve with a pair of mole grips and using a socket on the valve cap. The alloy seems to react with the metal in the valve and they weld themselves on - stops the local neds nicking them though I suppose style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Get them off and throw them away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Back to good 'old skool plastic caps'!S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 The wheels look a bit old for the car. BBS wheels on a Seat doesnt look right in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 (edited) The wheels look a bit old for the car. BBS wheels on a Seat doesnt look right in my opinion.Grappo: Can't you read... I'll repeat myself... LOUDER...Opinions welcome unless you don't like it, in which case leave me alone!Nah! Just kiddin'. To be honest I was a bit worried about the old/new thing, but now thy're on am happy with them. Once I get my springs delivered and fitted I'll reconsider, but for now...Silver! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />*edited to make 'quote' easier to read!!! Edited February 16, 2006 by Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardk Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" />hee grapo... eat this.. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 looks good mate , if you wanted i could of brought by car up and tried to put my car on your drive and see how much clearance there was , cause my front bumper is still donald ducked from the garage but still with the valve caps , i would say the same thing happend to me , i put a bit of fairy liquid round the cap and the valve joint , leave it for 5 mins , then with a pair of rubber gloves on try and then take the cap off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 hee grapo... eat this.. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Why... thank you young man!S!looks good mate , if you wanted i could of brought by car up and tried to put my car on your drive and see how much clearance there was , cause my front bumper is still donald ducked from the garage but stillThanks for the offer.45mm will be OK it was the middle of the sills which were touching.TaS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapo Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 hee grapo... eat this.. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Yes but those actually look good on that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Yes but those actually look good on that car.I like the wheels, but the tyres aare waaaay too chunky!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I like the wheels, but the tyres aare waaaay too chunky!!!Agreed Zip!, but that's what they were wearin' on the Golf Cab. I'm just a poor IT Team Leader so will run the 185/60/14 for a while and then put on 55 profiles. I should get my 45mm drop on soon too.Ta!S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 -45mm Avo springs arrived today.Hoping the weather stays clear in Perth so I can get them on this weekend.S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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