Recent Theft

[Argent]

Some sxxt stole the wheels off my griff last night. If anyone hears of a dodgy set of estorils would appreciate it if you pm me.(They have tvr valve caps on them).
Thanks.

A,

[V8 GRF]

Bs

Hope they get what's coming to them....

[Ballistic Banana]

Barstewards, I will sticky this for a while for you Fleabay is going to be the obvious place mate, unless they were knicked to order for some 4 stud car so keep an eye out locally.

What area are you in?

ATB

BB

[jacjac]

I have a set of Estoril wheels I took off of my 96 500 a few months ago when I put on some pre-cat OZ rims. They are in reasonable nick with legal Toyo Proxy T1R's all round. I had intended to get them refurbed and put some track tyres on but haven't got round to it. If you want them for a reasonable price - let me know.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

where were you between the hours of 10 and 6 last night?

only joking - but sorry to hear that and keep tabs on ebay

Edited by Obiwonkeyblokey on Tuesday 14th April 17:16

[Argent]

Thanks guys, nth london bb, can I give it some thought jacjac, I may get something else as I' ve now got to replace all of them.

A.

[dnb]

I can recomend Compomotive MO6 wheels if you decide to change.

I too have some Estorils with nearly new tyres all round that I really don't need, but hopefully your originals will be found - when all said and done they only fit Griffiths & Chimaeras properly.

[Uncle Fester]

dnb said:

when all said and done they only fit Griffiths & Chimaeras properly.

Thats the scary part. Unless the scum didn't know what they were doing, it suggests one of us.

Were they perfect condition, or did they have any distingushing little scrapes and scratches?

The TVR valve caps are too easily removed to be a sure sign.

BTW, you can get wheels security marked. The car registration number gets etched into the wheel.

Had you had this done?

It's a good idea to have parts marked.

[Chimjunkie]

Argent said:

Thanks guys, nth london bb, can I give it some thought jacjac, I may get something else as I' ve now got to replace all of them.

A.

I have a set of wheels that i can lend you if you want to get it back on the road. I am in Ware (Herts) so not far from you.

Jon

[Argent]

Thanks agaih guys. Fester they were almost mint, one tiny scuff on one wheel.marking with reg a very good idea.
what locking wheelnuts do you guys use maybe best to pm this ?

A.

[Simon Says]

Argent said:

Thanks agaih guys. Fester they were almost mint, one tiny scuff on one wheel.marking with reg a very good idea.
what locking wheelnuts do you guys use maybe best to pm this ?

A.

Poor choice of wheels to steal not likely gonna be able to sell them to use lot the thieving bds just goes to show you,i thought these cars to be pretty thieving scum proof due to the fact the parts maybe hard to move on not so sure now hope it comes good for ya

[Argent]

Cheers SS

I thought the same, but I've heard that a few cars have been done in the area (logging it with the police) and left on bricks in exactly the same way.

I don't think it was TVR specific, more likely opportunists, but if these wheels are put on anything other then a Griff they will stand out like a sore thumb.

A.

Edited by Argent on Monday 20th April 07:49

[Tavan]

Hi Argent

Sry to hear abt your wheels being stolen. Hope they get recovered. Re locking wheel nuts - I have used the McGards from Halfords. P/n 24157SU. They do the job fine.

nigel
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[Argent]

Cheers mate.

A.

[Ballistic Banana]

Theres a set on Fleabay atm item no 180348796122 if your after another set...

BB

[Argent]

Cheers will have a look.

A.