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Topic Started: Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:12 pm (285 Views)
NEIL	Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:12 pm Post #1
Fewer Posts than Kenny Posts: 16,161 Group: Members Member #63 Joined: November 18, 2005	Found this pic of some 16" 8-holes, and i think they look ace. Does anyone currently have these? btw, the car appears to have custom fogs in the standard front bumper, and a nice low ride height! *link fixed!



Studio-City	Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:23 pm Post #2
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JensonGB	Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:53 pm Post #3
I Will Find One That I Keep! Posts: 3,302 Group: Members Member #619 Joined: October 25, 2006	Those wheels really set the car off, simple but elegant



Ampstar	Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:54 pm Post #4
Member Posts: 51 Group: Members Member #232 Joined: March 30, 2006	I had a set of these-swapped them on here for a set of 16 inch AMG rims. Liked the look of them, and the qulity of ride they gave, but the AMG wheels match my bodykit.



mr_s	Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:13 pm Post #5
Member Posts: 1,087 Group: Members Member #241 Joined: April 8, 2006	I've got some on my SEL...! Does that count



dave_irl	Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:22 pm Post #6
I love offset. Posts: 8,729 Group: Admin Member #6 Joined: November 2, 2005	Those wheels are very nice, they look like they've been "diamond cut" (well I think thats the name of the process). He has a nice solid tyre size on there too. That car is really really nice though, almost makes me want to stick with the 8v body for a while (What I really like though are the slightly smoked headlights & indicators, I always thought mine were a little too bright.)



NEIL	Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:24 pm Post #7
Fewer Posts than Kenny Posts: 16,161 Group: Members Member #63 Joined: November 18, 2005	mr_s Jan 21 2007, 03:13 PM I've got some on my SEL...! Does that count Yes! Do you know what width they are? As far as i can tell, MB did that design in 16x7.5J and 16x8J. mind you, W126/C126 offsets are way off the W201 i think. They're nice, a lovely subtle upgrade for our cars (though i can understand why they might not go with the AMG kits)



NEIL	Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:28 pm Post #8
Fewer Posts than Kenny Posts: 16,161 Group: Members Member #63 Joined: November 18, 2005	dave_irl Jan 21 2007, 03:22 PM Those wheels are very nice, they look like they've been "diamond cut" (well I think thats the name of the process). He has a nice solid tyre size on there too. That car is really really nice though, almost makes me want to stick with the 8v body for a while (What I really like though are the slightly smoked headlights & indicators, I always thought mine were a little too bright.) Dave - it looks tight, doesn't it? Nicely smoked lights, and the tints suit the paint colour perfectly. I've been wondering which elements of all your respective kits you'll use! AMG arches are a must, you gotta rock them with the 16x9s. As for the rest, i suspect a few photo-tests with the parts offered up to the car might be needed... I now want a manual 'box, headlight wipers, more power and dark paint. So i might as well try and save up for a 16v...



dave_irl	Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:07 pm Post #9
I love offset. Posts: 8,729 Group: Admin Member #6 Joined: November 2, 2005	It sure does Neil! I'll be using the AMG stuff for the front end, sides and rear will be 16v (bar a spoiler of course) but I would love to get away with lowering her on the 8v body, especially after all the go-fast bits are in! Why not retro-fit some choice goodies to the lovely lil red thing? I bet there's no 16v engined W201's blazing around in immaculate 568 paintwork! You know you want to.. :ph43r:



NEIL	Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:28 pm Post #10
Fewer Posts than Kenny Posts: 16,161 Group: Members Member #63 Joined: November 18, 2005	My bank manager doesn't :lol: And since i know sweet FA about mechanics and don't even own as much as a set of axle stands, i'd be best off selling it for a good running Cossie. Just not quite yet... Btw, have you sourced that little AMG piece you mentioned? :ph43r: Now that's one add-on i'd happily make to my car...



dave_irl	Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:47 pm Post #11
I love offset. Posts: 8,729 Group: Admin Member #6 Joined: November 2, 2005	True, but your learn a huge amount as you go, I have! As for money, well, my philosophy is do now pay later, it all works out in the end! If you worry too much about the funds nothing ever gets done. But I could seriously do with a pay rise As for that little piece, not going to look for it, I like the smooth look too much



kentronix	Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:24 pm Post #12
Admin Posts: 16,358 Group: Admin Member #147 Joined: January 20, 2006	nice colour, lovely ride height and nice grill too. Have they colour coded the very edge of the front indicators ? perhaps it just happens to match. Not actually that keen on the wheels but either they are quite wide or have a nice offset. Seems nice and close to the body.



NEIL	Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:30 am Post #13
Fewer Posts than Kenny Posts: 16,161 Group: Members Member #63 Joined: November 18, 2005	I think he's masked off the edges and added extra tint to blend it to the density of the paint. Really nice touch! Those 8-holes are almost certain to be 16x8J ET34, same dimensions as my rims. not sure about tyres, either 215s or 225s.



mr_s	Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:12 am Post #14
Member Posts: 1,087 Group: Members Member #241 Joined: April 8, 2006	190Evoluzione Jan 21 2007, 04:24 PM mr_s Jan 21 2007, 03:13 PM I've got some on my SEL...! Does that count Yes! Do you know what width they are? As far as i can tell, MB did that design in 16x7.5J and 16x8J. mind you, W126/C126 offsets are way off the W201 i think. They're nice, a lovely subtle upgrade for our cars (though i can understand why they might not go with the AMG kits) I think they are 7.5" - they're only running 205 tyres, so I guess they're not 8s! And the offset IIRC is 11, so they wouldn't be too much use on the 190s! I'll have a check on the spare tyre tonight when I get home for you. Cheers, Martin



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