Re-furb wheels.

[Layor]

Just got back from picking up the re-furb wheels. Oh joy! What a difference. I'm really pleased with them.
Tyre's refitted and wheels balanced all for £140. Don't know if that is a 'normal' sort of price, but I don't care! He has done a brilliant job on them.
To top it all, I made a new friend. My mate and I stopped off at our favorite mobile breakfast bar to fill our rumbling tummies and there in the car park was a new Z4 2.0 convertible hardtop, looking resplendent in the sun. We had a good look around it and then went to get our breakfast buns. A question was asked by one of the ladies behind the counter; "Why were you looking at that car?" I replied that I owned a Z4 and was just admiring it. "Oh, well, that one is mine!" She went on to say that she absolutely loved it and admitted that she 'floored' it whenever she was able to! Good for her.
Anyway, I told her about the forum so you might be getting a new member!
Colin.

 

[5harp3y]

That's so cheap!

I paid £300 for my double spokes to be redone.

 

[DavidM]

Good price on the refurbished alloys!

 

[Uncle_Clanger]

I'd say that's an excellent price. What type of refurbishment did you get on which type of wheel?

 

[Layor]

I will be posting some photo's, but I have had to stay in today as I am waiting for a delivery from DHL that has to be signed for. What is it?? A rear right, brake pad wear sensor that cost all of £12 or thereabouts. Why couldn't they just post it in a 'Jiffy' bag. It's now gone 2pm and still not arrived...Arrrgghhh!!

Edit. I had better explain: My Zed is on a friends drive, about 3 miles away. I'm on a main road and, although there is a car park, it's not ideal for doing repairs or maintenance. Also, he has a lovely large driveway

 

[gookah]

I'm on a main road and, although there is a car park, it's not ideal for doing repairs or maintenance.

Try changing a snapped Citroen Saxo GTI driveshaft on a saturday on Morrisons main car park... got some funny looks that day.

 

[t-tony]

Try changing a snapped Citroen Saxo GTI driveshaft on a saturday on Morrisons main car park... got some funny looks that day.

I'll bet. Wasn't in Lincoln by any chance?

Tony.

 

[gookah]

nope. In Telford,
I got a call from my stranded son whose car was no longer moveable... How did it get to the parking space and break whilst parked? I asked

 

[gookah]

Just got back from picking up the re-furb wheels. Oh joy! What a difference. I'm really pleased with them.
Tyre's refitted and wheels balanced all for £140. Don't know if that is a 'normal' sort of price, but I don't care! He has done a brilliant job on them.
.

Photo's are now obligatory

 

[g8jka]

nope. In Telford,
I got a call from my stranded son whose car was no longer moveable... How did it get to the parking space and break whilst parked? I asked

He should have got a proper car like your other son. What's a Saxo GTI anyway? No wonder you had problems changing it, parts must be rare for them Saxo GTI's

 

[t-tony]

nope. In Telford,
I got a call from my stranded son whose car was no longer moveable... How did it get to the parking space and break whilst parked? I asked

Had one in Morrison's Lincoln a few weeks ago Pete.

Tony.

ps.Did you get an answer to that question

 

[Layor]

@gookah: Could have been worse...could have been Tesco's And, I do have a great telephoto lens for my Cannon, but even that will not stretch the 3 miles
@g8jka: Didn't Saxo used to make salt??? 73.

Oh, and the package arrived at 4pm!

 

[gookah]

He should have got a proper car like your other son. What's a Saxo GTI anyway? No wonder you had problems changing it, parts must be rare for them Saxo GTI's

I can't spell VTR

 

[t-tony]

I can't spell VTR

Didn't they make plastic sports cars ........... ?

Tony.

 

[gookah]

Didn't they make plastic sports cars ........... ?

Tony.

yes... in Balckpolo

 

[Shortie_gal]

you dont want one of those RTV's they break as your driviong along! things fall off them! hahaha

thats a great price btw! i got my Style 78's refurbed, one had to be straightened, in darkest anthracite for £350. they do look spot on though!

 

[gookah]

i got my Style 78's refurbed, ........ in darkest anthracite

Too far to travel..... Africa

 

[Shortie_gal]

Too far to travel..... Africa

Errrmmm okaay? Lol

 

[Layor]

Okay, few pics of the finished wheels:

Powder coated, lacquered, dropped off on the Thursday, picked up the following Wednesday. Plus 12 month warranty.
I'm happy, so is the Zed!!

 

[gookah]

I assume they were not split for that price, but they look great.
What were they like before? and where did you have them done?
were they very pitted and corroded / kerbed?