Greetings from my newly arrived C2

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Just to say 'Hi to all.
Just got my vtr yesterday, changing to a set of BBS rims tomorrow..
Tell me what you think.. Should I go for it or...?

http://thumbs.villagephotos.com/index.asp?id_=15261784

http://thumbs.villagephotos.com/index.asp?id_=15261814

Thanks

[Danny]

Very nice, post some new pics when the new wheels are on :)

[Shaun_IS]

Hiya mate welcome to the c2club.

Not too sure on the BBS rims to be honest, they are very "hard" and wont really suit the smooth look of the French C2 IMO. Some 18" Euro style rims will go down a treat like:

Borbet
http://impact-styling.com/image.php?productid=66869

Ronal
http://impact-styling.com/image.php?productid=66799

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I do agree with some euro style rims, but due to my location(Taiwan).. i can not get them here. I was thinking of gettin some rims like what NastyStudent or VTSke has...
Available rims that are more suitable that i CAN choose from are only OZ and BBS.. the rest of the brands here has a lot of imitation models. Not very good, know what i mean? Also, if I were to have 17" BBS fitted on, i might b the only one who does that as the only set has been booked by me :D
BTW, won't 18" be too heavy for a 1.6 to drag around?

[Danny]

They shouldnt be too much heavier than standard 16's, depends what you go for in the end.

17's have slowed our Furio down since we changed from the 15's :(

[The-VTS-kid]

Welcome mate, nice car :-) I reckon you should go with a set of OZ's to be honest, as BBS tend to suit anything german, and not much else!. But if you have seen these in the metal, and reckon they will look good, then go for them mate :-)

[GaryGT]

ask shaun nicely to ship em over to you, you'll prob definatly be the only one on euro style rims.

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The weight of a 16" OZ is about 2kg different from the 17" BBS. And if i were to change 2 sizes up to a 18", i think i will be in an even worse scenerio than blue05furio! MAyb my max speed will be like... 85mph?:B

I have seen tons of C2s with OZ, 16s to 17s, black/white..way too many. So many C2s are having OZs on that the dealer over here are lacking in stock!

Have seen Japanese make cars with BBS on, and looks quite good as well. Therefore, mayb it may look good on a C2 as well? :B I haven't seen actual BBS on a C2 thou...

[Danny]

My missus had her foot to the floor in 5th gear a few days ago and we couldn't even hit 100mph :(

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that's bad! :D well.. 100mph will be a safe driving limit :D:D

First of all welcome aboard mate. Definatley speak to shaun, as im sure he can sort you out with something :)

Secondly

My missus had her foot to the floor in 5th gear a few days ago and we couldn't even hit 100mph

Have you tried weight reduction mate? [smilie=pdt_aliboronz_10.gif] It will definatley get worse after the Christmas turkey :P

[Danny]

Haha, i'm a trim 13 stone thankyou :D

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From this .... http://thumbs.villagephotos.com/index.asp?id_=15271723



to THIS.. http://thumbs.villagephotos.com/index.asp?id_=15271725


Think i will need to tighten my stomache a little this christmas.. wouldnt want my C2 to go under 100mph! But since i'm still runnin-in my engine... mayb i can loosen up the belt as well.. :P

[Danny]

Pictures are a little small to see too much mate;)

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Yea, i know its a little bit small. But i cant seem to be able to post in a bigger pic..

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another attempt...

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another try...

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overall + fornt closeup

[c2ology]

Better! Looks okay i'm not really a fan of them alloys tho.

[willc2vtr]

they look like the old style venom alloys....still v nice tho :)

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Thanks mate.
Considering the types of wheels available over here.. i guess other than OZ, this is the better choice.
Do envy the C2 fans in the UK with such a variety of wheels and other modifications, even spoilers and bodykits available.. :D

[Danny]

Something different there mate, not to my taste but i bet there aren't many C2's with those ;)

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yea, havn't seen any c2 with those on.. :D