Chris-p Posted 1March, 2010 Report Share Posted 1March, 2010 Hi Everyone, Needed a bit of cheering up on Sunday night so I tried retail therapy and bought a new set of wheels. Been talking to this company in the UK for the past couple of months. Peter Ormrod, the owner at Performance Wheel Supplies Ltd has been a great help and given good advice. I paid by bank transfer yesterday and Peter shipped the wheels by TNT the same day. Should have them in a few days and once on the car I will post some pics. Peter's website is www.performancewheelsupplies.ltd.uk or www.velocewheels.com Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 6March, 2010 Report Share Posted 6March, 2010 Congrats Chris, love those wheels . was the freight expensive ? just curious as I have been drooling over them for a while but figured freight would probably double the price Thanks steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 8March, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 8March, 2010 Hi Steve, Thanks, wheels were in OZ in 2 days after despatch from UK!! Just clearing through customs at present and becuase of the timing of long weekend will get them tomorrow. Cost of freight was GBP249 door to door which included insurance. I probably could have done a bit better given my job is logistics but I like TNT express and they do a good job so I thought it wasnt too bad. Photos later this week hopefully. By the way nice pic of your car, looks great. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 8March, 2010 Report Share Posted 8March, 2010 Hi Steve, Thanks, wheels were in OZ in 2 days after despatch from UK!! Just clearing through customs at present and becuase of the timing of long weekend will get them tomorrow. Cost of freight was GBP249 door to door which included insurance. I probably could have done a bit better given my job is logistics but I like TNT express and they do a good job so I thought it wasnt too bad. Photos later this week hopefully. By the way nice pic of your car, looks great. Cheers Chris thanks chris, I was really expecting freight to be dearer (those inner deamons are kicking in)If at all poss could you please weigh or at least do a weight comparison between old and new before mounting as i have seen some after market wheels that were as heavy as buggery. thanks steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 8March, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 8March, 2010 Hi Steve, No worries, I will weigh them and let you know. Yes I agree re some aftermarket wheels are very heavy in comparison to the factory ones. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 10March, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 10March, 2010 The Wheels finally arrived a little while ago. Nearly had a punch up with the courier driver who wouldnt allow me to inspect the wheels before signing for them but got around that. Being fitted up tomorrow as the car as back at the panel shop today getting the clear stone protectors installed on the rear guards. Steve, wheels weight between 10 and 12Kg so a little heavier than the OEM wheels which are a bit of 9kg. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 10March, 2010 Report Share Posted 10March, 2010 The Wheels finally arrived a little while ago. Nearly had a punch up with the courier driver who wouldnt allow me to inspect the wheels before signing for them but got around that. Being fitted up tomorrow as the car as back at the panel shop today getting the clear stone protectors installed on the rear guards. Steve, wheels weight between 10 and 12Kg so a little heavier than the OEM wheels which are a bit of 9kg. Cheers Chris thanks for that Chris don`t forget the pics Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 26March, 2010 Report Share Posted 26March, 2010 hey chris, camera broken ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 27March, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 27March, 2010 Heh heh, Sorry Steve, I spent last week running around Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, SO I actually havent had it out of the shed since putting the wheels on. Going for a drive up to Warburton tomorrow to give it a run so will take some snaps then. I promise Cheers C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 18April, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 18April, 2010 Hi Guys, Finally here are some pics of my car with the new wheels on. Couldnt resist the shot from behind Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red3.2 Posted 19April, 2010 Report Share Posted 19April, 2010 Hi Chris, Looks good realy sets the car off with those wheels. Like a set with black centre's for my ride. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 19April, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 19April, 2010 Thanks Steve, yes the ones with Black centres look really good too. I actually considered them as well but the balc car needed something to set it off so went for the silver. Very happy with the end result. Cheers and have a good day Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 19April, 2010 Report Share Posted 19April, 2010 Mighty fine Chris... Might-E-Fine! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 19April, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 19April, 2010 Hehe, Thanks Kerry. these were taken with my phone, surprised as to how clear they came out. See you tomorrow night C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 20April, 2010 Report Share Posted 20April, 2010 OOOW AHHH. They look fantastic chris, I don`t think anyone has come up with a design that suits the 993 better, Congrats steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 20April, 2010 Report Share Posted 20April, 2010 TEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 20April, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 20April, 2010 Thanks Doug and Steve, yep very happy with the outcome. I was looking at some photos of when I first bought the car with the standard wheels on and the difference is really amazing. have a good day Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC5953 Posted 20April, 2010 Report Share Posted 20April, 2010 Hi Chris, In a word "SUPERB"!!!!!!! Cheers, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 20April, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 20April, 2010 Thanks Peter, didnt see you at the PCV meeting last night? Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC5953 Posted 21April, 2010 Report Share Posted 21April, 2010 No Mate, Couldn't get there "bummer" Cheers,Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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