MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hey Peeps, finally got round to get my BBS's back on.. Little different with Gold Bolts, What you think..? Dyu think I should have stuck to the original Silver, or the Gold makes a difference.? Steering wheel below from the Mk3.5!!! Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 mmmmm i like it!mine came with gold bolts in, bmw bbs tho....im also having centres done purple lol Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 It does make a difference, BUT sum peeps been tellin me should have stuck with Silver Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 It's your car, if your happy with them, then what does other people's opinions matter? They are probably more than likely jelous of your wheels, they look lush mate. Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 It's your car' date=' if your happy with them, then what does other people's opinions matter? They are probably more than likely jelous of your wheels, they look lush mate.[/quote']Cheers Pete.. Did you manage to sell the MK2? Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 normally I hate gold bolts but in combination with the mulberry centres they look really good Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 normally I hate gold bolts but in combination with the mulberry centres they look really goodCheers!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 i prefer silver bolts in general but they work okay on your car. Are you going to be running you rs's over winter? Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 i prefer silver bolts in general but they work okay on your car. Are you going to be running you rs's over winter?NO WAY!!!!!Not ruining these over winter.. Probably take em off next month...or should i say most likely..Need to get my 15" back of Bobby..Were you at the West London meet on Monday? Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 cool, im taking mine off this week too unless the weather holds out for a bit longer...i came for a bit, i was in a blackberry corrado. I saw your car but ther was too many people around it to check it out Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 cool' date=' im taking mine off this week too unless the weather holds out for a bit longer...i came for a bit, i was in a blackberry corrado. I saw your car but ther was too many people around it to check it out [/quote']Yeh I did see, You left quite early.. By 1020PM, Police kicked us out anyway!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Nice wheel....looks really familiar??? Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Nice wheel....looks really familiar???HMMM....Yes, It looks like the one in your Car!!!Doesnt it Th*****!!!! LOLBy the way you a SkanK for monday!!! LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Bobtrude 0 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I like the bolts:), but the wheel is not my cup o tea. Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 yea im not keen on teh steering wheel, im not keen n wood hence hy i removed myhighline knob....is that a carbon fibre bonet? not my cuppa either but fair play!love the wheels tho, if your ever selling them il be rippin your hands off ... Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 yea im not keen on teh steering wheel' date=' im not keen n wood hence hy i removed myhighline knob....is that a carbon fibre bonet? not my cuppa either but fair play!love the wheels tho, if your ever selling them il be rippin your hands off ...[/quote']Cheeeeeeeeerz Mike....I think the wooden effect is ok, Different should i say..Doubt very much i would sell the rims, unless i sell the VR..But for now, wanna sell my Mark 1 then purchase a Charger or a Motorbike... Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 dont blame you, any info on the rims, like did you get them painted or buy tehm like that? 5x100? im gonna be running my bbs over winter probably lol...are you floor mats from justmatz? wine red trim? Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 dont blame you' date=' any info on the rims, like did you get them painted or buy tehm like that? 5x100? im gonna be running my bbs over winter probably lol...are you floor mats from justmatz? wine red trim?[/quote']They were painted previous and then re-dun..5x100 BUT re-drilled..I know alot of peeps think re-drilled are not safe, But so far, touch wood havent had a problem..Besides all the nu rims on the Market are Multifit!!!BBS are coming off soon, before the COLD starts...and the salt crap on the road..Yes, My mats are from Uncle Dave!!!-Just Matz, coz we know him!!The car use to belong to my mate at VW..I know Dave through him.. So its all khushdy!! Link to post Share on other sites
patpong_pete 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 MJ Vr6Steering wheel below from the Mk3.5!!looks good was it easy to fit ?do u need to drill / file or cut anythingor is straight swapany help or advice thanks in advance pete Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 MJ Vr6Steering wheel below from the Mk3.5!!looks good was it easy to fit ?do u need to drill / file or cut anythingor is straight swapany help or advice thanks in advance peteStraight fit fella' date=' You need to allocate an Airbag..The steering wheel is BRAND NEW, some chappy is selling it on the bay..I paid £75.. Retails @ £350+AirBag 2nd hand, Paid £50, Retails £450+...Piss easy job to do. Make sure key not inn ignition.. Thats it!![/b'] Link to post Share on other sites
patpong_pete 0 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 £125 v £800 bargain mateso straight fit no messing aboutjust make sure the keys not in ignitionand take the battery lead off first2 bolts at the back of wheel and then take air bag offthen main nut on the steering wheeland pull off and re - fit new typedo u need to re set the air bag light etc........thanks for the quick reply and helpp.s do u know Amzak over in barnet north london Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Vr6 79 Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 £125 v £800 bargain mateso straight fit no messing aboutjust make sure the keys not in ignitionand take the battery lead off first2 bolts at the back of wheel and then take air bag offthen main nut on the steering wheeland pull off and re - fit new typedo u need to re set the air bag light etc........thanks for the quick reply and helpp.s do u know Amzak over in barnet north londonYEP!!!! Why..? Are you close by..?No need to disconnect battery or reset Airbag light!! Just straight forward' date=' just dont have ignition onn...!! [/b'] Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 You didnt disconnect the battery......are you f******* nuts that could of gone off???? always take the battery off while the ignition is on so all power gets taken out the system, even out the ecu and leave for bout 1/2 hour! Link to post Share on other sites
patpong_pete 0 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 so disconnect the battery rikkidid u have any probs fitting yours rickki ? Link to post Share on other sites
slim5878 1 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 You didnt disconnect the battery......are you f******* nuts that could of gone off???? always take the battery off while the ignition is on so all power gets taken out the system' date=' even out the ecu and leave for bout 1/2 hour![/quote']rikki mj didnt change it i did and you dont need to disconnect the battery just switch the ignition off as there is no power going to the air bag mj since when you become an expert on changin steering and doin air bags you also forgot to say you may need to take off the indicator plastics to plug/unplug the airbag connector Link to post Share on other sites
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