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Morgan Cross
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

Posts: 343
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 10:44 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

As much as I like the standard 16" Soarer wheels, sooner or later they were bound to be replaced.

I ended up buying a set of 18x8's from Tempe Tyres online, shipping was quick and I'm more than happy with the quality of the product.

Apparently I'm a generic pig (Screw you Danny boy :P) but I think they suit my car.

Here is a before / after shot.

Cheers.


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PS - It is a bit unfair though, in the 2nd pic, I have bling tinted windows :-)
Justin Hughes
TryHard
VIC
V8 UZZ31 LTD

Posts: 378
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 10:48 pm, by:  Justin Hughes (Juzza) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Morgs - 10,000,000 times better mate - Looks ACE
Dan McColl
TryHard
Victoria
UZZ32 V8 Soarer #183

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Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 11:00 pm, by:  Dan McColl (Hoon) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Good Job. :-)
Daniel Trivuncevic
TryHard
NSW
TT

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Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 11:08 pm, by:  Daniel Trivuncevic (Madm0nk) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

awww generic pig :-) hahaha u rememebred what i said..i never said they looked bad tho!...but stand by what i said!!..still like em tho!.
Ben Williams
Tinkerer
Vic
V8 (31')

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 07:14 am, by:  Ben Williams (Benzini) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

they look nice in the flesh too!
Great work Morgs..
Ollie Ernst
TryHard
ACT
Soarer V8 Limited

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 08:05 am, by:  Ollie Ernst (Oli_g) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Morgs.......What's the offset and do you get any tramlining at all with the new rims? Also, if don't mind me asking, what did they charge for the rims, tyres and delivery?

Been looking at getting a set of these for a while but wasn't sure how they drive. Thanks in advance.
Damien Smith
TryHard
NSW
Manual UZZ31

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 01:53 pm, by:  Damien Smith (Damien) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Looks waaaay better Morgs! I had those exact rims from Tempe except I got 9's for the rear - much tuffer :-)

I think they're 38 or 40mm offset and I'd still have them if they cleared 4 pot brakes. I didn't have any tramlining issues with mine and I think it mainly comes down to the tyre.
Morgan Cross
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 04:32 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the kind words gents.

Ollie: They were $1500 for wheels, tyres, wheel nuts and lock nuts. With $80 for shipping.

Tempe told me they were +40 offset, at first I was a little worried but once they were on, I can honestly tell you sometimes I forget they are on at all.

I'm finding it hard to notice any difference between these and my stock wheels, which I'm pretty happy about.

Damien: I'd would have loved to get the 9" on the rears, but Victorian laws are stupid and 8" is as wide as I can go legally.

Do you have any pics of your car?

Cheers guys.
Ollie Ernst
TryHard
ACT
Soarer V8 Limited

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 05:43 pm, by:  Ollie Ernst (Oli_g) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cheers Morgs. Thanks mate. They look so nice on your car I'm pretty keen to go for a set now. Thanks again.
Gary Morriss
TryHard
SA
2.5 TT

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 05:58 pm, by:  Gary Morriss (Gaza) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Morgs - looks good mate, well done
Morgan Cross
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 06:48 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No worries Ollie, although, now...

To lower, or not to lower?
Shane McInnes
Tinkerer
NSW
TT

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 07:52 pm, by:  Shane McInnes (Soarin_tt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yeah go NSW Damien we get the 9s on the rear probally illegal in NSW lol

Nice choice morgan ;)...and honestly i wouldnt worry about lowering it anymore than it is...it looks sweet the way it is.

The Fushions look great on Soarers thats 4 of us now with them that i know off.
Greg Nikitiuk
TryHard
Vic
Soarer TT

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 08:22 pm, by:  Greg Nikitiuk (Jestr) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

well done Morgs, they look classy...I love them!!
Get some better pix please when you can!
they really suit soarer!! top stuff
Morgan Cross
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

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Friday, September 30, 2005 - 10:47 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

We've got the Mt Dande cruise tomorrow, so I'll see what I can do for you Greg.

You coming?
Greg Nikitiuk
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Vic
Soarer TT

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Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 10:35 pm, by:  Greg Nikitiuk (Jestr) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Could not make it..... work...
Hope you got some pics as the weather was fantastic..
Morgan Cross
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

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Saturday, October 01, 2005 - 11:09 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Errrr, I got a few pics, but cbf uploading them at the moment.

Check the thread tomorrow, hopefully I'll be more motivated after some sleep.
Jose-Antonio Castillo
TryHard
NSW
Black/Black JZZ30 VVTi

Posts: 154
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 10:29 pm, by:  Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Those wheels are real nice Morgs :-) I like them a lot they look great.
Shannon Sali
Tinkerer
Victoria
V8 Limited

Posts: 51
Reg: 09-2005

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Monday, October 03, 2005 - 02:55 pm, by:  Shannon Sali (Salios) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

nice pic up morgs.. your car seems to get better every day...

you still gotta show me it in the flesh tho!
Morgan Cross
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

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Monday, October 03, 2005 - 04:20 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well, where were you on Sat :P haha

Next time bud, hopefully next time you see me, the car will have a FMIC / 440's / IFT :-)
Damien Smith
TryHard
NSW
Manual UZZ31

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Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 09:12 am, by:  Damien Smith (Damien) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I don't have these wheels anymore but here's how it used to look with 9's on the rear. My tyre placard says I can have up to 18x8 on the front and 18x9 on the rear so I'm fine :-)

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