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Hi all, I've been a regular reader for a couple of years now but this is my first post.
For the last couple of years of I've been driving a TVR Chimaera 5.0 but have recently changed to a 2001 XKR Covertable. What a great car! Not quite the outright performance of the TVR but more sensible for the 25,000 miles I do each year.
I bought the car privately and it is in need of some TLC. It has had a fair number of aftermarket upgrades including switchable steering, swithclogic gearchange, uprated and lowered suspension and 21" BBS alloys.
I have decided to sort out the alloys first as they will make the biggest difference to the overall look of the car. Can anyone recommend a good company for alloy wheel refurbishment? I have spoken to Wicked Wheels and they have quoted £200 + VAT per wheel
and I'm going to need all 4 sorted.
Any help greatly appreciated.
>> Edited by JagXIW on Tuesday 17th May 16:25
For the last couple of years of I've been driving a TVR Chimaera 5.0 but have recently changed to a 2001 XKR Covertable. What a great car! Not quite the outright performance of the TVR but more sensible for the 25,000 miles I do each year.
I bought the car privately and it is in need of some TLC. It has had a fair number of aftermarket upgrades including switchable steering, swithclogic gearchange, uprated and lowered suspension and 21" BBS alloys.
I have decided to sort out the alloys first as they will make the biggest difference to the overall look of the car. Can anyone recommend a good company for alloy wheel refurbishment? I have spoken to Wicked Wheels and they have quoted £200 + VAT per wheel
and I'm going to need all 4 sorted. Any help greatly appreciated.
>> Edited by JagXIW on Tuesday 17th May 16:25
What is the trouble. Are the chrome outer strips damaged? If so then WW are the best people. As I had mine done the trade price is £150inc. each. So shoot for all 4 for £600. It is quite along job. If you need the alloy repaired as well then £200 is about right.
Either that or buy a new set. Look on ebay you can get a complete brand new set or Montreals/ Detrits. Sepangs etc for £2k with brand new tyres.
G
Either that or buy a new set. Look on ebay you can get a complete brand new set or Montreals/ Detrits. Sepangs etc for £2k with brand new tyres.
G
I had four Monaco 18" Split rims done on my S-Type Sport by Wicked Wheels a couple of weeks ago and paid around that figure although two of them were badly corroded and damaged.
It seems like a lot of money but the results were worth it. They did an excellent job they are like new..
I also used to have a Chim 500 but have a baby now so got an S-Type Sport and have been very impressed with the power, ride and comfort plus vomit and pee wipes easily off the leather!..
>> Edited by chim500nj on Tuesday 17th May 13:32
It seems like a lot of money but the results were worth it. They did an excellent job they are like new..
I also used to have a Chim 500 but have a baby now so got an S-Type Sport and have been very impressed with the power, ride and comfort plus vomit and pee wipes easily off the leather!..
>> Edited by chim500nj on Tuesday 17th May 13:32
WW are proberly best for s/s trim but you could try Martins Tyres just 2 miles south of M3 J3
Tel 01276 856846 they do a good job on alloys.
As you have a XK8/R have you looked into joining the club www.xkec.co.uk also there is a 'R' meet at the mill Elstead this Friday 6.30 pm.
Email me if you want more info
Tel 01276 856846 they do a good job on alloys.
As you have a XK8/R have you looked into joining the club www.xkec.co.uk also there is a 'R' meet at the mill Elstead this Friday 6.30 pm.
Email me if you want more info
Yeah Darren come along to Elstead on Friday for a few..see www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=152325&f=85&h=0
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